Thursday additions, and a FREE music download: Acoustic Americana Music Guide, Oct 25

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Here's MORE, added to the 16 events already listed for today and tonight in the full edition published Oct 18; more on one show, and wholly new possibilities for tonight.
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But FIRST, L.A.-based recording artist JENNI ALPERT is offering a FREE download today of an acoustic version of a song from her new album. It's a track titled, "The One," and you can listen and / or get your free download at:
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http://m.soundcloud.com/jennialpert/the-one
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NOW, on to tonight's live music scene:
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We begin with some additional info on a show already listed...
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Thu, Oct 25, a "SHOW-of-the-WEEK" pick:
7 pm monthly "AMERICANA MUSIC CIRCLE" brings performances tonight by TOM KELL, DAVID SERBY, and performing hosts, THE LAUREN ADAMS BAND, at Genghis Cohen in L.A. We let you know about it, and how good this event is, but we did not let you know how special TOM KELL is. So, let's do that now:
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When Tom Kell came to Los Angeles in 1983 to complete a development deal with A&M Records, it was all about the songs... In 1985 when he signed a deal with Seattle–based Upper Level Records and subsequently released “Lonely Town” (a project spearheaded by J.D. Souther, and featuring background vocals by J.D. and Timothy B. Schmit of the EAGLES, including a duet with J.D.) and using fellow EAGLE Glenn Frey’s band, it was all about the songs… In 1989, when Tom signed with Warner Brothers Records (signed by Jim Ed Norman himself!) and had songs covered by Kenny Rogers and The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, it was all about the songs.
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That album, “One Sad Night," introduced us to “Lilly Butane, or some such fiery girl,” as Tom regaled us with the story of “One Sad Night In Kerrville." It was produced by Josh Leo and featured the likes of Harry Stinson, Michael Rhodes, Bernie Leadon, Dan Dugmore, Jeff Hanna, Bob Carpenter, and again Timothy B. Schmit and J.D. Souther.
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In 1993, when legendary record label Vanguard Records was signing new artists for the first time in several decades, it was all about the songs…
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“Blue Telephone," "Thunder and Lightning," “Drivin’ Alone," and “L.A. to Angeltown” continue in the Southern California songwriting tradition that Tom has so clearly defined through his own pen, establishing his own credentials and sound. Once again, “Angeltown” featured stellar musicians including David Lindley, Kenny Edwards, Bob Glaub, Russell Kunkel, Karla Bonoff, Wendy Waldman and Bob Carpenter.
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For Tom Kell it has always been about the songwriting.
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Tonight's performing hostess and series booker LAUREN ADAMS says, "From his earliest days as a country-rock pioneer on club and concert stages in his native Seattle and throughout the Northwest, to singing duets with John David Souther, Timothy B. Schmit and Valerie Carter, he has always been lead through his career by his songs. He writes with a unique sense of time and place, and sings with a voice so full of character and heart, that you feel as though you’re standing next to him, seeing the same images, breathing the same moment."
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As Harry Stinson put it, “It sounds like Tom is sitting on his favorite couch, wearing his favorite shirt and singing straight at you.” Now, after several years away from the studio and stage, Tom returns with “This Desert City," an album so laden with hope and pain, rife with Los Angeles imagery, so full of talent and grace that the listener will wonder how he could have stayed away, even for a day .
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There's more about this show and the venue in the Guide's full edition of Oct 18.
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(NEW show, late addition) Thu, Oct 25:
8 pm "THE BYRDS & BEYOND" with former Byrds JOHN YORK & BILLY DARNELL, plus renowned session musician CHAD WATSON, return to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; info. www.coffeegallery.com; reservations 626-798-6236.
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THE BYRDS were a legendary folk-rock band, and John York played as a member. In addition, John has performed with The Mamas and the Papas, Dr. John, Johnny Rivers, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, The Sir Douglas Quintet, and with Rolling Stones keyboardist Nicky Hopkins and blues legend Lightin' Hopkins.
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Joining him is Billy Darnell, who played guitar for the Gene Clark-era Byrds, and for The Everly Brothers, Dr. John and Doug Kershaw, and Byrds co-founder Roger McGuinn.
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With them is Chad Watson, legendary bass player for Janis Ian, Delaney Bramlett, Charlie Rich, Freddy Fender, and countless other artists.
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The show is filled with familiar Byrds tunes for sing-along, fine originals and great interpretations of songs from the '60s and early '70s. Venue impresario Bob Stane says it's "The best music this side of Bob Dylan and the Band."
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Tix, $20.
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READ the 16 already published events and music-onTV listings in the full edition of Oct 18, available just below or in the sidebar at left, depending on which edition you are reading...

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