Acoustic Americana Music Guide, SPOTLIGHT EVENTS, July 19, 2012

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There’s PLENTY happening, FESTIVALS, concerts, club gigs, FREE summer shows, and more, and a whooooole lotta stuff is right here waiting for you.
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Remember to check the Guide for MUSIC PERFORMANCES ON TV, as well as in all the venues and outdoor concert locations! If it’s Acoustic and / or Americana or accessible classical, we list it for you.
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TV is becoming important again! Even on those nights (or weekends) when you just can’t go anywhere, you can still catch a show worth watching. Just scroll through our listings, or search the words “on TV” in this edition.
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Of course, MORE will be added…
AND, a fresh edition of the Guide’s NEWS FEATURES will be published Friday. Meanwhile, get out there and enjoy some live music!
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SPOTLIGHT EVENTS
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from THE ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC GUIDE
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July 19, 2012 edition
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All chronological, by date and time of day. FESTIVALS list first each day, in their own daily section (when there are any), followed by that day’s chronology of CONCERTS and everything else.
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Scroll ahead, as necessary, a few days or all the way into next year.
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Thursday, July 19
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Thu, Jul 19:
6-9 pm BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER brings the blues to his every-Thursday residency at the Firefly Bistro in South Pasadena; www.eatatfirefly.com. Artist info, www.bigbbrenner.com.
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Thu, Jul 19:
6 pm weekly “THURSDAY NIGHT SOFA JAM” at Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, Los Angeles 90024; 310-478-4251.
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Thu, Jul 19, in OC:
6:15 pm weekly “FOUNTAIN VALLEY BLUEGRASS JAM” at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708.
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Thu, Jul 19, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick, in Idyllwild:
7 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play the Idyllwild Community Center series, 26150 Hwy 243, Idyllwild 92549. Cajun-Zydeco GRAMMY Nominees, Lisa’s new video, “Chicken Fiddler,” has over 555,000 YouTube views! They’re always exciting, whether you dance or just listen, and they are among the few bands that mixes plenty of Cajun fiddle music with zydeco.
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Thu, Jul 19, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
7 pm STEPHANE WREMBEL & HIS BAND bring Djangostyle Gypsy Jazz to the weekly “CULVER CITY SUMMER SUNSET MUSIC FESTIVAL” in City Hall Courtyard, 9770 Culver Bl, Culver City 90232; 310-253-6643. Free.
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Thu, Jul 19, in San Diego:
7 pm “SAN DIEGO OLD TIME FIDDLERS JAM” at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.
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Thu, Jul 19, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BARRY McGUIRE’s “TRIPPIN’ THE ’60s” with JOHN YORK, returns to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; 626-798-6236.
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Barry McGuire stepped into the public eye in 1963 on the Andy Williams Show as the gravelly voiced lead singer of the New Christy Minstrels. He launched his musical career with the million-sellers "Green, Green" and "Green Back Dollar."
In 1965, at the heart of the peace movement, McGuire went solo. His growing awareness of social hypocrisy was expressed in his third hit "Eve of Destruction" which echoed around the world as an anthem of the times.
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Three years later, Barry was cast as the male lead in the original Broadway production of the musical "Hair." Once again his voice was heard proclaiming the ideals of a radical generation. Dick Clark says, “When world events collide with “Rock & Roll” you get Barry McGuire”.
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JOHN YORK, currently working with Barry in "Trippin' The Sixties," is best known for his work as a member of the world-renowned Folk Rock/Country Rock group, THE BYRDS. His vocal and instrumental talents have kept him in the company of such musical luminaries as Roger McGuinn, Gene Clark, Clarence White, Nicky Hopkins, Mac Rebenack (Dr. John,) Doug Sahm (The Sir Douglas Quintet,) The Mamas and Papas, Johnny Rivers, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Rick Danko and Richard Manuel (The Band), and many others. The TV show “The Place Where I Am Dreaming” featured John’s artistic collaboration with his wife, artist Sumi Foley. Recently, John has composed and recorded music for the lyrics of Kim Fowley on "West Coast Revelation." The duet "Redneck Ninja" highlights John's creative partnership with acclaimed songwriter Patrick Brayer. In 2007, John played concerts in Japan for the third time.
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Thu, Jul 19:
8 pm COW BOP plays the front room at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl.
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Thu, Jul 19:
8 pm MASON SOUTH brings rootsy acoustic music to their every-Thursday residency at the Tam O’Shanter in Los Feliz; www.lawrysonline.com/tam-oshanter.
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Thu, Jul 19, on TV:
11:30 pm-1 am NEIL YOUNG is saluted as “MusiCares Person of the Year” with performances by JOHN MELLANCAMP, JACKSON BROWNE, JOHN FOGERTY, ELVIS COSTELLO, and Neil himself performs. Produced in 2011. It’s on Paladia, on cable & satellite.
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Thu night / Fri AM, Jul 19 / Jul 20, on TV:
1-2:30 am “BENISE: THE SPANISH GUITAR” features guitarist BENISE leading “a Latin Riverdance” with American Idol finalist KIMBERLEY LOCKE and vocalist GIORGIA FUMANTI, plus Dancing with the Stars couple NICK KOSOVICH & LENA BACHEVA, and the the LOS ANGELES GOSPEL CHOIR. Broadcast on KOCE, aka “PBS SoCal,” as part of this week’s unheard-of series of broadcasts of music performance shows when it is not pledge drive; check cable & satellite listings. Repeats 11 pm-midnight Saturday night.
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ON THIS DAY in 1969, humans “from the planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon,” as the plaque proclaims that remains there, affixed to the leg of the landing stage of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module. Those first human visitors were Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin. Apollo made a total of six lunar landings between 1969 and 1972. Despite NASA’s original big plans – for which our government killed all the funding – and a number of highly successful robotic probes and iconic movies about space, including the the Star Trek and Star Wars franchises, we haven’t been anywhere beyond low earth orbit ever since. Anyone for a Kick-Starter Space Program?
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Fri, Jul 20, on TV:
9:30-10 am ADELE does an episode on “UNPLUGGED” from 2011. On Paladia, cable or satellite.
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Fri, Jul 20:
Noon HAIM plays a free Grand Performances lunchtime concert on the Water Court Stage at California Plaza, 350 S Grand Av, Los Angeles 90071; 213-687-2020.
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Fri, Jul 20, a “FREE SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm The delightful BORDER RADIO plays one of the few Americana shows of the season at the free Summer Concert Series at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, 85 E Holly St, Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230.
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Fri, Jul 20, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick, in Ventura Co:
8 pm TOM CORBETT and GARRET SWAYNE play a double-bill for the “CAMARILLO CAFÉ” Concert Series at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E Burnley St, Camarillo 93010; 805-523-2682.
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Fri, Jul 20:
8 pm ED GERHARD plays Alva’s Showroom, 1417 West 8th St, San Pedro 90732; 310-519 1314.
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Fri, Jul 20, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm CHATHAM COUNTY LINE, from North Carolina, at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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North Carolina's Chatham County Line dazzled at last year's Roots Roadhouse festival. The Bluegrass Situation's “Artist of The Month,” this hard playin' outfit is touring behind the just-released “Sight & Sound,” their 5th record for the YepRoc label. Discovered and produced by the dB's CHRIS STAMEY, CCL's brand of roots music “[owes] as much to THE BAND as BILL MONROE… as good as it gets,” says Lincoln Myerson, McCabe’s booker.
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Fri, Jul 20:
8 pm JERRY BURGAN “Songs & Stories,” with DEBBIE BURGAN and THOLOW CHAN, at the the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; 626-798-6236.
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It’s folk music of the late 1950s and early ’60s, the music that influenced everyone from the Beatles and the Beach Boys, to Elvis Presley and Bob Dylan. As they found an audience in coffee houses, high schools and colleges, it changed the course of popular music throughout the world. Jerry Burgan was there with We Five riding the leading edge of folk-rock’s wave with You Were On My Mind and Get Together as folk music morphed into folk-rock-- and all the hyphen-rock musical forms that followed. Tix, $18.
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Fri, Jul 20:
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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Fri, Jul 20, in OC:
CANCELLED, THIS MONTH ONLY: “OC HAMMERED DULCIMERS” have a monthly event this evening and invite you to share tunes and fun in Fountain Valley. For info and location, contact Barbara Gershman at bgershman@socal.rr.com
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Fri, Jul 20, on TV:
8-8:30 pm “SUN STUDIO SESSIONS” features a performance by TRUTH & SALVAGE CO., doing selections from their 2009 eponymous album, including “Pure Mountain Angel” and “Old Piano.” Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge drive, and doesn’t chop-up programming to beg for money; check cable and satellite listings. Repeats at 2 am.
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Fri, Jul 20, on TV:
8:30-9 pm “BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND” features a 2011 performance by WILL HOGE. Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge drive, and doesn’t chop-up programming to beg for money; check cable and satellite listings. Repeats at 2:30 am.
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Fri, Jul 20, on TV:
9-10 pm “AUSTIN CITY LIMITS” features Nashville country performer KENNY CHESNEY doing his greatest hits in a 2009 episode. Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge drive, and doesn’t chop-up programming to beg for money; check cable and satellite listings. Repeats at 3 am.
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Fri, Jul 20, on TV:
9-10 pm “KANSAS CITY SYMPHONY: JOYCE DiDONATO” is a new 2012 Performance documentary that tracks the debut at KC Center for the Peforming Arts of acclaimed mezzo-soprano and KC native DiDonato, who performs with the KC Symphony and its Music Director-Conductor MICHAEL STERN. Broadcast on KOCE, aka “PBS SoCal,” as part of this week’s unheard-of series of broadcasts of music performance shows when it is not pledge driveive; check cable & satellite listings.
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Fri, Jul 20, on TV:
10-11 pm “FRONT ROW CENTER” features COLBIE CAILLAT in a 2012 performance. Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge drive, and doesn’t chop-up programming to beg for money; check cable and satellite listings. Repeats at 4 am.
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EARLY MORNING TV has some fine offerings from the repeats of last evening’s performance shows, running 2-5 am, PLUS the following…
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EARLY Sat, Jul 21, on TV:
5-5:30 pm “SUN STUDIO SESSIONS” features a performance by GARRISON STARR in a 2011 performance that includes “Hey Girl” and “Gasoline.” Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge drive, and doesn’t chop-up programming to beg for money; check cable and satellite listings.
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EARLY Sat, Jul 21, on TV:
5:30-6 am “JAMMIN’ AT HIPPIE JACK’S” features GRAYSON CAPPS. Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge drive, and doesn’t chop-up programming to beg for money; check cable and satellite listings.
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Saturday’s FESTIVALS
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Sat, Jul 21, FESTIVAL, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick, near Big Bear:
10 am-5 pm Third Annual “MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS” music festival in the meadow next to 32659 Green Valley Lake Rd, Green Valley Lake, in the San Bernardino Mountains halfway between Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead.
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Concerts all day, featuring LOONEY'S FORTUNE, THE SUNDAY DRIVERS, THE BOOKENDS with MONIKA WHITE, JED COPE, and more; hammered dulcimer workshops with PATTI AMELOTTE and mountain dulcimer workshops with LEO KRETZNER and DOUG THOMPSON.
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Ceili dancing and jams, children's activities and lots more.
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Info, www.green-valley-lake.com/MITM_main.html.
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Sat, Jul 21, FESTIVAL, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick, in Idyllwild:
4 pm Annual “LEMON LILY FESTIVAL” includes multiple bluegrass bands including the wonderful SILVERADO BLUEGRASS BAND on the stage between Jo Ann's and the Fort, in Idyllwild; info, http://lemonlilyfestival.com/and-a-little-bluegrass/ or 951-757-5055.
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Silverado will do two sets starting at 5:30 and 2 more sets ending around 8:30. Bluegrass concert is FREE. Go enjoy the weather in Idyllwild..For more information go to: http://
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Sat, Jul 21, FESTIVAL, in Northern Cal:
11 am-7 pm “ COWBOYS AND CORNBREAD,” featuring the “Hangtown Harmonica Championship,” presented by The El Dorado County Visitors Authority and the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce, at Rainbow Orchards, 2569 Larsen Dr, Camino CA 95709. This regional event celebrates western living and old-fashioned fun. New this year are “The Hangtown Horseshoe Tournament,” and live music by the DAN MAY BAND. Back by popular demand are the Chili Cook Off, Cowboy Poetry, Kiddie Corral, Chuckwagon BBQ, and Margaritaville. Looks like a full day of fun, pardner.
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More info at www.cowboysandcornbread.com, or 800-642-1624, or e-mail tourism@eldoradocounty.org. Free admission, $7 parking fee.
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Saturday’s
CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, OPEN MICS, WORKSHOPS, & more…
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Sat, Jul 21:
10 am weekly “BIG! WORLD! FUN!” Family Series at John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-461-3673.
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Sat, Jul 21:
3 pm monthly “CAJUN / ZYDECO JAM” at the CTMS Center for Folk Music, the building in the park at 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; 818-817-7756.
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Sat, Jul 21:
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, Jul 21, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
7 pm SLUGGER O’ TOOLE , at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; 626-798-6236.
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Band member JOHN SOMMERS wrote JOHN DENVER’s number-one hit, “Thank God I’m a Country Boy” and was a member of Denver’s band and chief fiddle player during its heyday in the ’70s. He’s now back in Southern California after years living, recording, and performing in Colorado. His roots here are deep, going back to THE JOHNSON BOYS, in the days when The Ice House had folk music.
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SLUGGER O’TOOLE shares their passion for the music of Ireland and the Celtic Nations by concocting a heady brew of foot-stomping pub songs, heart-rending ballads and deft instrumentals. With traditional instrumentation including fiddle, button accordion, mandolin, banjo, bodhran, pennywhistle, flute and guitars, the band thrills audiences with renditions of the Irish classics that are true to the Celtic core. Slugger O’Toole’s love of entertaining audiences and blue-collar work ethic has led the “L.A. Weekly” to proclaim them Southern California’s “hardest-working Irish band”.
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Members and who plays what are:
JOHNNY McKENNA on vocals, button accordian & bodhran
DAN HARPER on vocals & guitar
MATT FOYER on vocals, pennywhistle, flute & mandolin
PATRICK RIEGER on vocals, guitar & bodhran
TIM McNAMARA on vocals & bass
JOHN SOMMERS on vocals, fiddle, mandolin & banjo
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An evening with Slugger O’Toole will leave you feeling as if you’ve visited a pub in Dublin with your closest friends. A great show of music, comedy, pickin’, grinnin’ and folky nostagia.
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Sat, Jul 21, a “FREE SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
7 pm WRECK N SOW brings their good time Folk-Americana-based music to the “16th Annual Altadena Sheriffs’ Summer Concert Series” in the Amphitheater at Farnsworth Park, 568 East Mt. Curve Av, Altadena 91001; series info, www.altadenasheriffs.blogspot.com; 626-798-6335. FREE concert series.
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Sat, Jul 21, in Tehachapi:
7 pm GARY MAZZOLA & PLANET play Fiddler's Crossing, 206 East F St, Tehachapi 93561; 661-823-9994.
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Sat, Jul 21, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick, in OC:
7:30 pm SLIGO RAGS brings their high energy and oh-so musical Celtic music with a bluegrass flavor to “The Living Tradition” concert series at Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim 92805; 714-955-3807.
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Sat, Jul 21, on TV:
7-8 pm “THE GREAT GERSHWIN” is a 1972 episode of the “Lawrence Welk Show” (don’t laugh) and features Gershwin songs that survive and entertain to our time, including “Someone to Watch Over Me” and “Summertime,” along with the instrumental composition, “Rhapsody in Blue.” Broadcast on KOCE, aka “PBS SoCal,” as part of this week’s unheard-of series of broadcasts of music performance shows when it is not pledge driveive; check cable & satellite listings.
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Sat, Jul 21:
7:30 pm weekly GRATEFUL DUDES BLUEGRASS residency at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall 91350. They sometimes have VERY well-known guests sitting-in. No cover.
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Sat, Jul 21, on TV:
7:30-8 pm “MAKE: STEAMPUNK” features a theremin orchestra in a 2009 episode of the series about Victorian-inspired art created from Victorian technology. Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge drive, and doesn’t chop-up programming to beg for money; check cable and satellite listings. Repeats at 2:30 am.
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Sat, Jul 21, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm FUR DIXON & STEVE WERNER play their CD release show for “San Pedro Session” at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. Everybody’s favorite “songs-of-the-open-road” folk duo is joined by top musicians PAUL MARSHALL and BRANTLEY KEARNS. Paul says, “great songs, great singing, plus fun yodel-alongs!”
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“Their fourth CD, recorded live with a studio audience, ‘San Pedro Session’ catches the California duo at their best, as they take their listeners on an intimate musical journey through their three previous CDs,” says McCabe’s booker Lincoln Myerson. He adds, “Dixon and Werner have been dazzling audiences for nine years. They've combined their own unique songwriting visions of life, travel and the American West to create a landscape that is all their own. Their original songs are catchy, fun and sometimes heartbreaking and their live shows are a genuine treat. The audience is always encouraged to sing along.”
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The Guide's editor has watched their career since they first became a duet, and they've consistently earned status as one of our verymost favorites.
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Sat, Jul 21, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JIM "KIMO" WEST brings his award-winning Hawai’ian slack key guitar to Alva’s Showroom, 1417 West 8th St, San Pedro 90732; 310-519 1314.
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Sat, Jul 21:
8 pm ED GERHARD plays Trilogy Guitars, 143 Culver Bl, Playa del Rey 90293; 310-30-7577.
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Sat, Jul 21, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm CHATHAM COUNTY LINE, from North Carolina, and the legendary FREEBO play the “SINGS LIKE HELL” series in the Lobero Theatre, 33 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-963-0761.
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North Carolina's Chatham County Line dazzled at last year's Roots Roadhouse festival. The Bluegrass Situation's “Artist of The Month,” this hard playin' outfit is touring behind the just-released “Sight & Sound,” their 5th record for the YepRoc label. Discovered and produced by the dB's CHRIS STAMEY, CCL's brand of roots music “[owes] as much to THE BAND as BILL MONROE… as good as it gets,” says Lincoln Myerson, McCabe’s booker (they just played McCabe’s).
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Sat, Jul 21:
8:30 pm TRACY NEWMAN plays Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, Los Angeles 90046; 323-653-0640.
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Sat, Jul 21:
8:30 pm weekly “RANCH PARTY” brings Americana & alt country to the music patio adjacent to EB’s Wine Bar, in the L.A. Farmers Market complex, 6333 3rd (at Fairfax), L.A.; www.farmersmarketla.com. No cover. Show and series info, www.reverbnation.com/venue/ranchpartycountrynight
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Sat, Jul 21, on TV:
9-11 pm “ED SULLIVAN – THE SIXTIES” is a compilation of legendary musical performances from the ’60s that aired on the long-running landmark TV show. Featured are THE BEATLES, THE ROLLING STONES, THE DOORS, THE BEACH BOYS, THE ANIMALS, THE MAMAS & THE PAPAS, THE YOUNG RASCALS, DIANA ROSS & THE SUPREMES. Produced in 2009. Broadcast on KOCE, aka “PBS SoCal;” check cable & satellite listings.
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Sat, Jul 21, on TV:
11 pm-12:30 am “BENISE: THE SPANISH GUITAR” features guitarist BENISE leading “a Latin Riverdance” with American Idol finalist KIMBERLEY LOCKE and vocalist GIORGIA FUMANTI, plus Dancing with the Stars couple NICK KOSOVICH & LENA BACHEVA, and the the LOS ANGELES GOSPEL CHOIR. Broadcast on KOCE, aka “PBS SoCal,” as part of this week’s unheard-of series of broadcasts of music performance shows when it is not pledge driveive; check cable & satellite listings.
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Sun, Jul 22, on TV:
6-6:30 am “THE PIANO GUY” brings video piano lessons. Today covers blues chords and the signature lick from MARC COHN’s “Walking in Memphis.” Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge drive, and doesn’t chop-up programming to beg for money; check cable and satellite listings.
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Sun, Jul 22, FESTIVAL, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
11 am-10 pm 19th annual “LOS FELIZ STREET FAIR,” on Hollywood Bl from Vermont Av to Hillhurst Av, has a lot of music on two stages, including some fine folk-Americana acts. Look for NICOLE GORDON, the LAUREN ADAMS BAND, SUDBURY & RAMOS, LIGHTNIN WILLIE AND THE POOR BOYS, and RIVER ROUGE, and be sure to allow time to discover more. (Folks like DAVE OSTI may go folk or rock, for example.) This began as an event to promote local restaurants, so there’s plenty of food available.
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Musical offerings…
VERMONT STAGE:
Noon-1 pm Dave Osti
1:15-2:15 pm Fort King
2:30-3:15 pm Tremoloco
3:45-4:45 pm Kind Hearts & Coronets
5-6 pm Lauren Adams Band
6:15-7:15 pm The Atomic Sherpas
7:30-8:30 pm Lightnin Willie and the Poor Boys
8:45-9:45 pm Dance Hall Pimps
HILLHURST STAGE:
12:15-1 pm River Rouge
1:15-2 pm The Harry Smallenburg Jazz Ensemble
2:15-3 pm Dave Bedrosian and The New York System
3:15-4 pm Sudbury & Ramos
4:15-5 pm Jeremy Little
5:15-6 pm Nicole Gordon
6:15-7 pm Silver Phial
7:15-8 pm Bloco Latino
8:15-9:15 pm Raheem Cohen
Info, http://losfelizvillagestreetfair.com/lineup/.
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Sun, Jul 22, 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, Jul 22:
11 am-2 pm weekly “BLUES BRUNCH” with BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena; 626-441-2443; www.eatatfirefly.com. Artist info, www.bigbbrenner.com.
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Sun, Jul 22:
2 pm monthly “SONGWRITER SANCTUM” showcase brings performances by LISA SANDERS, CHAUNCEY BOWERS, LAURA ZUCKER, RANDALL LAMB, and artist-in-residence DALE LADUKE, at The Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St, Santa Monica 90405 (just off Main St on the corner of Hill and 2nd). Snacks and beverages provided; you can bring something for the potluck. Kids and calm, quiet dogs are welcome. Some free street parking, but bring quarters for metered parking. There is a metered lot just west of Main Street, running parallel to it. Watch where you park, as local cops are parking-ticket-happy. Series has a new website, at http://concertsinharmony.webnode.com. $10-$20 donations appreciated.
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Sun, Jul 22:
2:30-7 pm JOHNNY MASTRO & MAMA’S BOYS play their every-Sunday residency at Bliss 525, 525 E Broadway, Long Beach 90802; 562-495-7252; www.bliss525.com.
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Sun, Jul 22, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
3 & 7 pm (two shows) “JIM CURRY'S TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; 626-798-6236.
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The music of the late John Denver is like an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the test of time. Join acclaimed performer Jim Curry for this tribute to the music of one of the most beloved singer-songwriters ever to grace the stage. Tix, $18.
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Sun, Jul 22:
3-10 pm “EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUNDAY” show with performers TBA at Villains Tavern in downtown L.A.; www.villainstavern.com.
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Sun, Jul 22, on TV:
4:30-6 pm “ALFIE BOE: LIVE FROM LONDON” features the star of the 25th anniversary production of “Les Miserables” in a 2012 concert, performing hits from many Broadway musicals. Broadcast on KOCE, aka “PBS SoCal,” as part of this week’s unheard-of series of broadcasts of music performance shows when it is not pledge driveive; check cable & satellite listings.
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Sun, Jul 22:
4-7 pm “TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION” at Auld Dubliner, 71 Pine Av, Long Beach; 562-437-8300; www.aulddubliner.com.
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Sun, Jul 22, a “FREE SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
5:30-9 pm “GRAND OLE ECHO” show with I SEE HAWKS IN L.A., CHRIS LATERZO & BUFFALO ROBE, and GWENDOLYN. It’s L.A.’s weekly Americana / alt-country showcase of recording artists, brings a full lineup of folk-Americana, western swing, honky-tonk, and/or alt-country recording artists playing on the indoor stage and the back porch, at the Echo, 1822 W Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; 213-413-8200. All ages, full bar, BBQ available, no cover.
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Sun, Jul 22, in San Diego Co:
5:30 pm CREEDENCE RELIVED, a Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band, plays the Summer Concert Series in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd, Poway 92064; www.poway.org. Free admission, parking is free for residents, $5 for non-residents at Lake Poway. Get there early, bring a throw rug and deck chair.
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Sun, Jul 22, in T.O.:
6 pm “SONG CIRCLE” at Fun-do-mental Music, 1489 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Suite C , Thousand Oaks 91362; 805-778-1000.
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Sun, Jul 22:
7 pm MATTHEW SWEET at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sun, Jul 22, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
7 pm “JIM CURRY'S TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; 626-798-6236.
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The music of the late John Denver is like an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the test of time. Join acclaimed performer Jim Curry for this tribute to the music of one of the most beloved singer-songwriters ever to grace the stage. There’s a 3 pm matinee and this 7 pm evening show tonight. Tix, $18.
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Sun, Jul 22:
7:30 pm new “SONGWRITERS SQUARE” series brings TRACY NEWMAN, RICHARD GOLDMAN, GARY STOCKDALE and host BILL BERRY performing alone and together at the Lyric-Hyperion Theater, 2106 Hyperion Av, Silver Lake 90027; www.LyricHyperion.com; 323-540-0935. The idea here is that you can “Look over the shoulders of four talented singer-songwriters in an intimate jam session.” Beer, wine and food available. Limited seats, reservations advisable.
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Sun, Jul 22:
11 pm weekly late-night “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” at 14 Below, 1348 14th St, Santa Monica 90404; 310-451-5040.
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Sun night / Mon AM, Jul 22 / Jul 23, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick, on TV:
Midnight-1 am “THE WAGES OF SPIN: PAYOLA” is a scathing and revealing documentary that chronicles the radio and TV payola scandal of the ’60s and how the Philadelphia music scene of the ’50s and ’60s gave rise to it. Includes the roll of “American Bandstand” and DICK CLARK, including his testimony before Congress. Those in today’s music business will find parallels, as well as plenty of background on why and how things are the way they are. Broadcast on KOCE, aka “PBS SoCal,” as part of this week’s unheard-of series of broadcasts of music performance shows when it is not pledge driveive; check cable & satellite listings.
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Mon, Jul 23:
7:30 pm THE BROMBIES play their weekly bluegrass residency at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444. Venue has full bar, serves Mexican food. Free parking across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners). No cover.
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Mon, Jul 23:
7:30 pm weekly “OPEN MIC” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607; 818-766-9913. Sign-ups at 7 pm. Officially, it’s no cover, but venue expects a donation. Watch on the web if you can’t go, at www.kulakswoodshed.com.
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Mon, Jul 23:
8 pm weekly “IRISH CéILí DANCE & IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at the Celtic Arts Center’s shared location at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
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Mon, Jul 23:
CANCELLED: 8 pm weekly “BLUE MONDAY JAM” with the BERNIE PEARL BLUES BAND no longer happens at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, Leimert Park, 4305 Degnan Bl, Los Angeles 90008. Fun while it lasted!
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Tue, Jul 24:
7 pm weekly “JC HYKE'S SONGWRITERS SERENADE” brings a different line-up each week of recording artists playing acoustic sets, at Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant & Bar, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006. Venue is a restaurant, serves alcohol. All ages. No cover.
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Tue, Jul 24:
7 pm weekly “BLUEGRASS SOUP JAM” at Convert-A-Tape, 2420 Gundry Av, Signal Hill 90755.
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Tue, Jul 24:
8 pm weekly “TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at Timmy Nolan's Tavern and Grill, 10111 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake 91602; 818-985-3359.
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Wed, Jul 25:
6:30 pm twice-monthly “OPEN MIC” at the Talking Stick Coffee House, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091. Sign-ups at 6:45 pm.
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Wed, Jul 25; in Ventura Co:
6:30 pm weekly “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at Brendan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant, 1755 E Daily Dr, Camarillo 93010; 888-811-5818.
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Wed, Jul 25, in San Diego:
7 pm “SAN DIEGO SONGWRITERS MEETUP” at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.
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Wed, Jul 25:
8 pm weekly “GUITAROLOGY” at Bar Melody & Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90045; 310-670-1994.
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Thu, Jul 26:
6-9 pm BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER brings the blues to his every-Thursday residency at the Firefly Bistro in South Pasadena; www.eatatfirefly.com. Artist info, www.bigbbrenner.com.
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Thu, Jul 26:
6 pm weekly “THURSDAY NIGHT SOFA JAM” at Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, Los Angeles 90024; 310-478-4251.
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Thu, Jul 26, in OC:
6:15 pm weekly “FOUNTAIN VALLEY BLUEGRASS JAM” at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708.
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Thu, Jul 26, in San Diego:
7 pm “SAN DIEGO OLD TIME FIDDLERS JAM” at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.
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Thu, Jul 26:
8 pm MASON SOUTH brings rootsy acoustic music to their every-Thursday residency at the Tam O’Shanter in Los Feliz; www.lawrysonline.com/tam-oshanter.
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Fri, Jul 27:
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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Fri, Jul 27, on TV:
8:30-9 pm “BLUEGRASS UNDERGROUND” features a 2011 performance by MIKE FARRIS & THE McCRARY SISTERS. Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge drive, and doesn’t chop-up programming to beg for money; check cable and satellite listings. Repeats at 2:30 am.
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Fri, Jul 27, a “FREE SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick, on TV:
9-10 pm “AUSTIN CITY LIMITS” features WILLIE NELSON & ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL, performing songs from their 2009 “Willie and the Wheel” CD. Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge drive, and doesn’t chop-up programming to beg for money; check cable and satellite listings. Repeats at 3 am.
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Fri, Jul 27, on TV:
10-11 pm “FRONT ROW CENTER” features “PHIL COLLINS: GOING BACK – LIVE AT THE ROSELAND BALLROOM” in a 2012 performance of selections from his 2010 album. Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge drive, and doesn’t chop-up programming to beg for money; check cable and satellite listings. Repeats at 4 am.
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TODAY, Saturday, July 28, is the 8th Annual “NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY” in the U.S. and Canada. The day brings official proclamations and special recognitions from several US states and Canadian provinces, and many events throughout both countries. Of course, that includes plenty of western and western swing music and cowboy poetry. Check the ever-growing and vast array of info and events at www.nationaldayofthecowboy.org
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EARLY Sun, Jul 28, on TV:
5-5:30 pm “SUN STUDIO SESSIONS” features a performance by JOSHUA JAMES. Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge drive, and doesn’t chop-up programming to beg for money; check cable and satellite listings. Repeats at 2 am.
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EARLY Sat, Jul 28, a “FREE SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick, on TV:
5:30-6 am “JAMMIN’ AT HIPPIE JACK’S” features JIM LAUDERDALE in a 2012 performance. Broadcast on KLCS, the only public TV station that airs music performances when it’s not pledge drive, and doesn’t chop-up programming to beg for money; check cable and satellite listings.
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19th annual “LONG BEACH CRAWFISH FESTIVAL” is all about live music, dancing, and exceptionally good food in large quantities, with performances by CEDRYL BALLOU & THE ZYDECO TRENDSETTERS, ANDRE THIERRY & ZYDECO MAGIC, BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO, ROYALE GARDEN DIXIELAND BAND, A.J. GIBBS “THE MYDECO DANCE KING,” WAYLON THIBODEAUX, LIL’ BRIAN & THE ZYDECO TRAVELERS, STEP RIDEAU & THE ZYDECO OUTLAWS, BENNIE & THE SWAMP GATORS, NEW ORLEANS BOOGIE BAND, plus the comedy & magic of KERRY ROSS, at Rainbow Lagoon Events Park, 400 Shoreline Village Dr, Long Beach 90802.
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This festival features different acts each day, so if you’re a fan of Louisiana music, it’s very worth attending both days.
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There’s a large international food court with many tasty offerings, in addition to the ticket option with the crawfish feast. Children’s Stage runs noon-6 pm both days, with storytelling, magicians, inflatable impressions, adjacent bounces, and more. This festival draws 15,000 people over two days. The “Louisiana to L.A. Second Line Dancers” and “New Orleans High Steppers” take part, and there are large wooden dance floors and lessons for all. More at www.longbeachcrawfishfestival.com.
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Runs noon-11 pm Saturday, noon-10 pm Sunday.
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Tix, $13 advance, admission only (children under age 12 free, accompanied by adult); or (recommended) there’s a $25 advance option that includes admission and a big, rectangular Crawfish Feast platter, cooked on site and served by Bristol Farms; there’s a more gluttonous option that includes a bucket of crawfish and admission, and that one is $30 advance. (Substantially higher prices at the gate.) Parking at LB Convention Ctr, 300 Ocean Bl, is $10; or ride the Metro Blue Line to the end and catch the Long Beach shuttle bus or walk three blocks.
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Sat, Jul 28:
7 pm SUSIE HANSEN LATIN BAND brings her well-regarded “Hot Latin Jazz & Salsa” to the “16th Annual Altadena Sheriffs’ Summer Concert Series” in the Amphitheater at Farnsworth Park, 568 East Mt. Curve Av, Altadena 91001; series info, 626-798-6335; www.altadenasheriffs.blogspot.com. FREE concert series.
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Sat, Jul 28:
8 pm THE HANDSOME FAMILY at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. Tix, $15.
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Sun, Jul 29:
3 pm MARK "POCKET" GOLDBERG & FRIENDS, plus ED TREE, play “Marc Bachrach’s Concerts” series in Thousand Oaks 91362. For decades, Mark “Pocket” Goldberg has been a respected “Roots” bass player (upright & electric) who has had the honor of making music with some of the most talented artists of his day. The host says, “This is Mark's fifth appearance at our events.... because everyone who comes to hear him and the band has been blown away!” Reservations get directions at mark@markpocketgoldberg.com
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Sun, Jul 29:
5:30-9 pm “GRAND OLE ECHO” series brings a full lineup of folk-Americana, western swing, honky-tonk, and/or alt-country recording artists playing on the indoor stage and the back porch, at the Echo, 1822 W Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; 213-413-8200. All ages, full bar, BBQ available, no cover.
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Fri, Jul 29, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
7 pm TOULOUSE ENGELHARDT, phenomenal guitar-playing showman, 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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Sun, Jul 29:
7 pm DOUG PAISLEY plus MARIEE SIOUX at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. Tix, $12.50.
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Mon, Jul 30:
7:30 pm THE BROMBIES play their weekly bluegrass residency at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444. Venue has full bar, serves Mexican food. Free parking across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners). No cover.
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Mon, Jul 30:
7:30 pm twice-monthly “NEW WESTSIDE BLUEGRASS JAM” at Industry Café & Jazz, 6039 Washington Bl, Culver City 90232.
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Mon, Jul 30, in Ventura:
7:30 pm twice-monthly “ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC” at Zoey's Café, 451 E Main St, Ventura 93001; 805-652-0091.
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Mon, Jul 30:
7:30 pm weekly “OPEN MIC” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607; 818-766-9913. Sign-ups at 7 pm. Officially, it’s no cover, but venue expects a donation. Watch on the web if you can’t go, at www.kulakswoodshed.com.
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Mon, Jul 30:
8 pm weekly “IRISH CéILí DANCE & IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at the Celtic Arts Center’s shared location at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
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Mon, Jul 30:
CANCELLED: 8 pm weekly “BLUE MONDAY JAM” with the BERNIE PEARL BLUES BAND no longer happens at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, Leimert Park, 4305 Degnan Bl, Los Angeles 90008. Fun while it lasted!
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Tue, Jul 31:
7 pm weekly “JC HYKE'S SONGWRITERS SERENADE” brings a different line-up each week of recording artists playing acoustic sets, at Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant & Bar, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006. Venue is a restaurant, serves alcohol. All ages. No cover.
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Tue, Jul 31:
7 pm weekly “BLUEGRASS SOUP JAM” at Convert-A-Tape, 2420 Gundry Av, Signal Hill 90755.
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Tue, Jul 31:
8 pm weekly “TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at Timmy Nolan's Tavern and Grill, 10111 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake 91602; 818-985-3359.
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Wed, Aug 1, a “SHOW-of-the-YEAR” pick:
7 pm “THE NEVILLE BROTHERS' FAREWELL TOUR,” as the famous brothers add the talents and formidable presence of TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE to bring a memory-book night of New Orleans’ best to the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 232-850-2000. Don’t dawdle getting tix, as this’ll sell-out.
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Fri & Sat, Aug 3 & 4:
“HARD SUMMER” FESTIVAL isn’t likely to interest folk-Americana fans, but we thought you should be aware of what it is, on a 32-acre site at Los Angeles State Historic Park. Some funk, a lot of discotheque performed live, some as dj sets. We’ll pass.
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Sat, Aug 4:
7 pm UPSTREAM plays “Reggaelypso,” Soca & Steel Drum music at the “16th Annual Altadena Sheriffs’ Summer Concert Series” in the Amphitheater at Farnsworth Park, 568 East Mt. Curve Av, Altadena 91001; series info, www.altadenasheriffs.blogspot.com; 626-798-6335. FREE concert series.
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Sun-Wed, Aug 5-8, MUSIC CAMP, in the Tehachapi Mtns:
Annual “CAMP KIYA MUSIC CAMP” for the whole family, beginners to advanced, is in the Tehachapi Mountains, a 2-3 hour drive from Los Angeles and features a fine lineup of teachers. Here’s a list:
Fiddle: JAN TAPPAN, BRYNN ALBANESE, ANDREA BEATON
Cello: Erin Esses, DEBORAH HAND, ALEX WILSON
Guitar: WILLIAM COULTER, DAVE OGDEN, MAX VALENTINO
Mandolin: ASHLEY BRODER
Acoustic Bass Guitar: MAX VALENTINO
Accordion: MICHAEL GUTIN
Clawhammer Banjo: SHARON MARTINSON
Hammered Dulcimer: SUSIE HASTINGS
Mountain Dulcimer: AL CRISALLI
Irish Dance: ARIA CURZON
Hula: HARRIET NAGATA
Singing: CHRISTA BURCH
Whistle: WILLIAM COULTER, DAVE OGDEN
Harmonica: ROY HERNANDEZ
Bodhran: CHRISTA BURCH
Percussion: MAX VALENTINO
Songwriting: SHARON MARTINSON
Nature and Native American Culture: JON HAMMOND
Ukulele: CHICA NAGATA
Keyboard: JEFFREY SPERO, MARCIA WHITTEN
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Have you ever wanted to try out a cello? Or a ukulele? Bodhran? Fiddle? Or do you play an instrument and want to learn new techniques and jam with other music lovers?
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Camp Kiya has “a reasonable cost.” Check-out the Instructor bios, fee schedule, and other information at www.campkiya.com.
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Mon, Aug 6:
8 pm-1:30 am monthly “Ronnie Mack's Barndance” Americana / alt country showcase with STEVE
AUSTIN (a great Country songwriter), wonderful Cajun fiddler LISA HALEY, THE GROOVY REDNECKS, BRIAN HOGAN, and more, plus the all-star BARNDANCE BAND, at Joe's Great American Bar & Grill, 4311 W. Magnolia Bl, Burbank 91505; 818-729-0805.
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Tue, Aug 7; a “SHOW-of-the-YEAR” pick:
7:30 pm BUDDY GUY & JONNY LANG bring as-good-as-it-gets blues to the Greek Theater in L.A. Get tix early, it’ll sell-out.
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Sat, Aug 11:
7 pm SGT. PEPPER plays “The sounds of THE BEATLES and more” at the “16th Annual Altadena Sheriffs’ Summer Concert Series” in the Amphitheater at Farnsworth Park, 568 East Mt. Curve Av, Altadena 91001; series info, www.altadenasheriffs.blogspot.com; 626-798-6335. FREE concert series.
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Sat, Aug 11, through Sat, Aug 25 (see dates); a “SHOW-of-the-YEAR” pick:
NEIL DIAMOND reprises his “HOT AUGUST NIGHT” with a 40th Anniversary tour, including these shows at the Greek Theatre in L.A., where he played the original.
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Can you say, “Chance to relive a legendary concert with the music legend who performed it, who etched a very special night into music history?” That’s literally what this is. Any superlative you want to apply, after 40 years and millions of album sales of the show taped on the very same stage way back in 1972, well, the accolades and gushing enthusiasm and stage-lit memories are all warranted.
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Here’s the schedule and status at press time:
Sat, Aug 11 at 8 pm - sold out
Thu, Aug 16 at 8 pm - sold out
Sat, Aug 18 at 8 pm - ON SALE NOW
Thu, Aug 23 at 8 pm - ON SALE NOW
Sat, Aug 25 at 8 pm - just announced & ON SALE NOW
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Sat, Aug 11, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm TOM RUSSELL, one of new-folk’s best performing songwriters, returns to his Southern Cal roots to play the “CALTECH FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY” series at Beckman Institute Auditorium, 400 S Wilson Av, on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652. Park free at the end of Michigan Av, south off Del Mar. Get tix early, as this will sell-out.
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Sat, Aug 11:
8 pm THE FOLK COLLECTION brings all the classic songs of the ’50s-’60s Folk Revival era for an evening at “RUSS AND JULIE'S HOUSE CONCERT” Series in Oak Park (Agoura Hills / Westlake Village area). Reservations get directions at 818-707-2179.
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Sun, Aug 12:
7 pm KELLY HOGAN at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. Tix, $15.
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Sun, Aug 12; a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm Annual “BLUEGRASS AT THE FORD” concert, featuring THE LONESOME RIVER BAND and LONESOME OTIS, presented by the Bluegrass Association of Southern California (BASC), at one of the Guide’s most-favorite outdoor venues, the John Anson Ford Theater, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood. Pack a picnic dinner with the beverages of your choice (alcohol is allowed in) and enjoy a fine and fun night of bluegrass under the stars. Everybody who knows looks forward to this one.
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Fri-Sun, Aug 17-19, FESTIVAL,
in Vista,
a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
10th Annual “SUMMERGRASS SAN DIEGO BLUEGRASS MUSIC FESTIVAL” with BLUE HIGHWAY, LONESOME RIVER BAND, FLATT LONESOME, SWEET TIDINGS, TAIL DRAGGERS, VIRTUAL STRANGERS, LIGHTHOUSE, and more tba, at the 40-acre outdoor Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N santa Fe Av, Vista 92083. There’s a kids’ camp, adult boot camp, raffles, music & craft vendors, jamming, dry camping, food, and more.
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Advance tix are discounted, so hop on it as soon as you know you are going. Tix & info, www.summergrass.net or 858-679-4854; camping questions, camping@summergrass.net or 619-940-4593.
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Fri, Aug 17, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick, in South OC:
5:30 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play the summer-long “SAWDUST FESTIVAL” on the main stage at the permanent festival grounds, 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach 92651; wwwsawdustartfestival.org. Cajun-Zydeco GRAMMY Nominees, Lisa’s new video, “Chicken Fiddler,” has over 555,000 YouTube views! They’re always exciting, whether you dance or just listen, and they are among the few bands that mixes plenty of Cajun fiddle music with zydeco.
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Sat, Aug 18, a “FREE SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
7 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS bring their GRAMMY-nominated and highly danceable Cajun & Zydeco music to the “16th Annual Altadena Sheriffs’ Summer Concert Series” in the Amphitheater at Farnsworth Park, 568 East Mt. Curve Av, Altadena 91001; series info, www.altadenasheriffs.blogspot.com; 626-798-6335. Cajun-Zydeco GRAMMY Nominees, Lisa’s new video, “Chicken Fiddler,” has over 555,000 YouTube views! They’re always exciting, whether you dance or just listen, and they are among the few bands that mixes plenty of Cajun fiddle music with zydeco. FREE concert series.
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Sun, Aug 19, FESTIVAL, in Long Beach:
Noon-5 pm 2nd annual “ROSE PARK BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL” in Rose Park, 800 Orizaba Av, Long Beach. Performers include GRASSLANDS, playing 3-4 pm.
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Sun, Aug 19, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
7 pm I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. plus the great JACK TEMPCHIN (songwriter of many of the EAGLES hits) play a concert at the Neighborhood Church in Pasadena. Info, www.paulmarshall.net.
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Thu, Aug 23, in San Diego, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm STEVE MARTIN & THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS play Humphrey's By the Bay, Shelter Island Dr, San Diego; 619-224-5377.
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Fri, Aug 24:
7 pm ROY BOOK BINDER at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. Tix, $17.50.
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Sat, Aug 25:
7 pm Guitarist BRIAN HUGHES & his band bring contemporary Latin-Jazz to the “16th Annual Altadena Sheriffs’ Summer Concert Series” in the Amphitheater at Farnsworth Park, 568 East Mt. Curve Av, Altadena 91001; series info, www.altadenasheriffs.blogspot.com; 626-798-6335. FREE concert series.
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Sun, Aug 26:
7 pm GEOFF MULDAUR with JIM KWESKIN & SUZY THOMPSON is an all-star night at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. This will sell-out early, so hop right on it. Tix, $22.50.
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Thu, Aug 30, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
ERIC BIBB plays the Skirball Cultural Center, just off the 405 atop Sepulveda Pass. More info wen we have it.
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Sat, Sep 1; a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm STEVE MARTIN & THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS at the Pantages Theatre, Hollywood Bl at Argyle St, Hollywood. Get tix early, they’re on sale now, and it’ll sell-out.
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Tue, Sep 4, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
JOHN HIATT plays Sainte Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach; 310-372-0035.
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Wed, Sep 5, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
7 pm B. B. KING plus THE TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND for an end-of-the-summer all-star night at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 232-850-2000. It’ll likely all be electric, and really, really good.
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Fri, Sep 7; a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm CROSBY, STILLS & NASH at the Greek Theater in L.A. Get tix early, it’ll sell-out.
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Fri, Sep 7, in OC, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JOHN HIATT plays The Coach House, Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano; 949-496-8930.
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Sat, Sep 8, FESTIVAL, in Northern Cal:
Annual “CRAWFISH & CATFISH FESTIVAL” with THE GUMBO BAND, Z.O.O.M., BLUES BOX, ZYDECO FLAMES, FUNKY GATORS, TEBO & FRIENDS, down-home Louisiana Blues, Beau Funk, and more, at Rio Ramaza Marina, 10000 Garden Hwy, Sacramento 95837. Lots of savory foods, including crawfish, catfish, shrimp, alligator, oysters, BBQ, tri-tip, gumbo, etouffee, po boys, more. Dance lessons, kids activities and shopping. Bring lawn chairs and dancing shoes. No outside food.
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Sat, Sep 8, a “FREE SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
7 pm THE WALKING PHOENIXES perform “A TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH & OTHER COUNTRY CLASSICS” with special guests THE RED MUTTS doing “Top Classic Rock,” at the “16th Annual Altadena Sheriffs’ Summer Concert Series” in the Amphitheater at Farnsworth Park, 568 East Mt. Curve Av, Altadena 91001; series info, 626-798-6335; www.altadenasheriffs.blogspot.com. FREE concert series.
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Sat, Sep 8, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick, in Ventura:
7:30 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play the summer-long “OLIVAS ABODE” concert series, 4200 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura 92002; www.cityofventura.net/mus. Cajun-Zydeco GRAMMY Nominees, Lisa’s new video, “Chicken Fiddler,” has over 555,000 YouTube views! They’re always exciting, whether you dance or just listen, and they are among the few bands that mixes plenty of Cajun fiddle music with zydeco.
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Fri-Sun, Sep 14-16, FESTIVAL,
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10th Annual ‘PLYMOUTH BLUEGRASSIN’ IN THE FOOTHILLS” at the Amador County Fairgrounds, 18621 Sherwood St, Plymouth 95669, in the California Gold Rush / Mother Lode country. Booked so far are JAMES KING BAND, TRAVERS CHANDLER & AVERY COUNTY, BLUEGRASS BROTHERS, MARK PHILLIPS & IIIrd GENERATION, GET DOWN BOYS, THOMAS PORTER & COPPER RIVER, NU-BLU, and 2011 Emerging Artists RED DOG ASH. Info & tix, www.landspromotions.com or contact roaddog@caltel.com or 209-785-4693.

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Thu, Sep 20, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick, in OC:
7:30 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play the summer-long “CONCERTS AT THE MUCK” series, at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av, Fullerton 92833; www.themuck.org/sep-20-muck-roots-lisa-haleyzydeco/. Cajun-Zydeco GRAMMY Nominees, Lisa’s new video, “Chicken Fiddler,” has over 555,000 YouTube views! They’re always exciting, whether you dance or just listen, and they are among the few bands that mixes plenty of Cajun fiddle music with zydeco.
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Sat, Sep 22; a “SHOW-of-the-YEAR” pick:
7:30 pm BONNIE RAITT plus MAVIS STAPLES in a dazzling “oh wow” of a show at the Greek Theater in Hollywood. Get your tix right away for this one (unless you’re seeing MERLE HAGGARD and KRIS KRISTOFFERSON tonight).
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Sat, Sep 22; a “SHOW-of-the-YEAR” pick:
MERLE HAGGARD and KRIS KRISTOFFERSON share a wonderful bill, two legendary performing songwriters, at the Valley Performing Arts Center, on the campus at Cal State Northridge. The Guide has often encouraged you to see each of these artists. A chance to see them performing together? Get your tix right away for this one (unless you’re seeing BONNIE RAITT and MAVIS STAPLES tonight).
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Sat, Sep 22, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JANET ROBIN and ALI HANDAL, two fine artists and guitar wizards, share the night at “RUSS AND JULIE'S HOUSE CONCERT” Series in Oak Park (Agoura Hills / Westlake Village area). Reservations get directions at 818-707-2179.
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Tue, Sep 25, in San Diego, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm BONNIE RAITT plays Humphrey's By the Bay, Shelter Island Dr, San Diego; 619-224-5377.
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Fri-Sun, Oct 5-7, FESTIVAL, in Arkansas:
Annual “KING BISCUIT BLUES FESTIVAL” in Helena, Arkansas, is world renowned, and features a set by Southern Cal blues maestro BERNIE PEARL, accompanied by his bassist, MIKE BARRY.
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Sat, Oct 6, in Thousand Oaks, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
THE KINGSTON TRIO plays the Fred Kavli Theater for the Performing Arts, Thousand Oaks.
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Sat, Oct 13, FESTIVAL, in Mississippi:
Annual “BUKKA WHITE BLUES FESTIVAL” in Aberdeen, in Mississippi, features a set by Southern Cal blues maestro BERNIE PEARL, accompanied by his bassist, MIKE BARRY.
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Sat, Oct 13, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick, in San Diego:
7 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play the “SAN DIEGO BON TEMPS CAJUN DANCE” series, at War Memorial Hall, 3325 Zoo Dr, Balboa Park (San Diego) 92101. Cajun-Zydeco GRAMMY Nominees, Lisa’s new video, “Chicken Fiddler,” has over 555,000 YouTube views! They’re always exciting, whether you dance or just listen, and they are among the few bands that mixes plenty of Cajun fiddle music with zydeco.
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Sat, Oct 13:
8 pm JEZ LOWE plays the “CALTECH FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY” series in Beckman Institute Auditorium, 400 S Wilson Av, on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652. Free parking at the end of Michigan Av, south off Del Mar.
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Sat, Oct 13, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm ANGELO M. and THE SALTY SUITES play “RUSS AND JULIE'S HOUSE CONCERT” series in Oak Park (Agoura Hills / Westlake Village area). THE SALTY SUITES spent the summer playing festivals. They are a rapidly-rising quartet of stellar your players, from CHELSEA WILLIAMS, the beautiful and charming singer-songwriter-guitarist who sings on the nationwide TV commercial for Chevrolet, to mandolin wunderkind SCOTT GATES, to bassist CHUCK HAILES. Reservations get directions at 818-707-2179.
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Sat, Oct 27, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm CATHY BARTON & DAVE PARA play the “CALTECH FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY” series in Beckman Institute Auditorium, 400 S Wilson Av, on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652. The Missouri-based, autoharp-playing traditional music duo has a huge following in Southern Cal, so get your tix early. Park free at the end of Michigan Av, south off Del Mar.
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NOVEMBER EVENTS…
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Sun, Nov 4, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
RAVI SHANKAR, master of the sitar and more, plays the Center Theater, Long Beach.
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Sat, Nov 17, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm LUNASA plays the Caltech Public Events Concert Series in Beckman Auditorium (“Big Beckman”), on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652. Park free at the end of Michigan Av, south off Del Mar, if you arrive early enough to get a space.
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2013 ~ Way, way ahead, in the far-off future…
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Fri, Feb 8, 2013, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm THE CAMPBELL BROTHERS play the Smothers Theatre, on the campus at Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu; 310-506-4522.
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