Tuesday is LLLLLLLLOADED with music, PLUS, we have some NEWS! Nov 27, 2012

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So, we have been working on a truly massive edition, and it was supposed to be THIS edition, but we’re plumb outta midnight oil. So the rest must wait. There IS plenty to keep you busy today, Tuesday, November 27. Grab your snorkel and flippers and dive right in. (Ever seen so many metaphors in such a tidy mix? Neither have we.)
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First, a few bits o’ NEWS…
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a) On Sun, Dec 2, THE PROGRESSIVE magazine celebrates 100 years, with a performance by JACKSON BROWNE, and plenty more. You are invited to celebrate and support THE PROGRESSIVE This Sunday, Dec 2. Schmooze & snack at 2:30 pm; program at 3 pm, at 939 San Vicente Bl, Santa Monica.
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Headliner guests are JIM HIGHTOWER & JACKSON BROWNE.
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Plus, RUTH CONNIFF, political editor of The Progressive (she appears frequently on the Ed Schultz show on MSNBC); MATTHEW ROTHSCHILD, publisher of The Progressive; WILL DURST, stand-up comic; and LORI GRACE, election integrity and environmental activist will be honored.
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Space is limited -- reservations required. $100 donation requested. For details, contact JAN GOODMAN or JERRY MANPEARL at 310-458-7213 or jan-pi@mindspring.com. Online reservations available at www.progressive.org/donate.
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To get motivated, listen to JACKSON BROWNE singing “Doctor My Eyes” and “About My Imagination.” It runs 9-and-a-half delightful minutes at http://youtu.be/sHAP3CwDYTY.
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b) The 31st Annual “LOS ANGELES HOLIDAY CAROLING FESTIVITIES” with many MUSIC STARS is Sun, Dec 2, and YOU are invited to take part! See the full feature with details and a partial list of the music luminaries you can sing with, at the end of this edition!
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c) Wednesday’s TIX ALERT (one day early, so you can prepare)…
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Ticket sales commence Wed, Nov 28, at noon for THREE separate events at the Grammy Museum. A portion of the proceeds from each of these events benefits The GRAMMY Museum, and American Express is the exclusive payment method for advance tickets. Tix (after noon on the 28th) and more info at 213-765-6803 or www.grammymuseum.org.
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On Tue, Dec 11 at 7:30 pm, it’s “REEL TO REEL: THE KING OF BROKEN HEARTS WITH JIM LAUDERDALE” at the Grammy Museum. This feature length documentary, directed by Australian filmmaker JEREMY DYLAN follows the unconventional, prolific career of GRAMMY-Award winning musician, singer and songwriter JIM LAUDERDALE. It tells Lauderdale's story from his North Carolina roots, being immersed in the country music scenes in both New York City and Los Angeles, to breaking through in Nashville as a songwriter and writing hits for a slew of artists including GEORGE STRAIT, GARY ALLAN, THE DIXIE CHICKS, VINCE GILL, and PATTY LOVELESS. Lauderdale, one of the most respected artists working the bluegrass, country and Americana music communities today, has sang, played and toured with many celebrated musicians including ELVIS COSTELLO, LUCINDA WILLIAMS, and GEORGE JONES. He remains one of Nashville's “A-List” songwriters while continuously touring in support of his critically acclaimed solo records, including his new 20th studio album, “Carolina Moonrise.” Lauderdale has collaborated with legendary artists like RALPH STANLEY and his contemporaries, most recently teaming up with BUDDY MILLER for both a country duets album titled “Buddy & Jim” and as co-host of “The Buddy & Jim Show,” which airs on SiriusXM Outlaw Country. In addition to several Grammy Awards, Lauderdale has been recognized by the Americana Music Association both as “Artist of the Year” and for his songwriting during the organization's celebrated annual awards show, which he has hosted the last ten years. After the screening, Lauderdale will participate in a Q&A session, moderated by Vice President of The GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares, Scott Goldman. Tickets are $10. Public sale begins Wed, Nov 28 at noon.
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On Tue, Dec 18, at 8 pm, it’s “AN EVENING WITH BOBBY WOMACK” at the Grammy Museum. The stalwart soul and gospel figurehead whose résumé includes significant contributions across the decades as a singer, songwriter and guitarist, was born in Cleveland. It was there he and his four brothers formed a vocal group, THE WOMACK BROTHERS. They were inspired by their gospel-singing father, FRIENDLY WOMACK. The boys made their first record when Bobby was just ten, and were eventually discovered by the legendary SAM COOKE, who changed their name to THE VALENTINOS, signed them to his own SAR label, and employed Bobby as his onstage guitarist. Womack eventually went on to write songs recorded by WILSON PICKETT, GEORGE BENSON, JANIS JOPLIN, and many others. A solid guitarist who worked on the Memphis session scene, Womack played on sessions for ARETHA FRANKLIN, RAY CHARLES, JOE TEX, KING CURTIS, DUSTY SPRINGFIELD, and other soul and R&B artists. Recording under his own name, Womack scored a string of hits over the next three decades. From 1970 to 1990, Womack was popular and prolific, charting 36 singles. These include such major R&B hits as "That's the Way I Feel About Cha", "Woman's Gotta Have It" and "If You Think You're Lonely Now." The man’s talent as a musician “is matched only by his self-lacerating honesty,” says the Grammy Museum’s promo. Womack will engage in a discussion, moderated by GRAMMY Museum Executive Director BOB SANTELLI, about his impressive career, and discuss his new critically-acclaimed album, his first of new material in 18 years. It’s titled, “The Bravest Man In The Universe,” and was released earlier this year to rave reviews. After the discussion, Womack will perform a selection of songs. Tickets are $20. Public sale begins Wed, Nov 28 at noon.
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On Wed, Dec 5, in L.A., at 8 pm, it’s “AN EVENING WITH NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN,” at the Grammy Museum. Emmy and GRAMMY-award winning producer and songwriter for artists as diverse as Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Steve Winwood, Wynonna Judd, George Michael, Mariah Carey, Barbra Streisand, Stevie Wonder, Tom Jones and Whitney Houston. He has earned equal acclaim as a recording and performing artist. Presented as part of the Grammy Museum’s continued celebration of their exhibit “Whitney!” Tickets are $20. Public sale begins Wed, Nov 28 at noon.
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Now, here’s what’s up, for today, Tuesday…
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Today’s sections:
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1) Tuesday’s MUSIC ON TV
2) Tuesday’s LIVE MUSIC, listening and participatory, throughout Southern California
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1) Tuesday’s MUSIC ON TV
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Sorry, not available today.
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2) Tuesday’s LIVE MUSIC in venues, listening and participatory, throughout Southern California
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Tue, Nov 27, in downtown L.A.
4 pm FREE “SNOOPY ON ICE” show at “Downtown On Ice” in Pershing Square, 532 S Olive St, downtown L.A. 90013; 213-847-4970; www.laparks.org/pershingsquare or http://www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/schedule.html.
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In addition to free concerts on some days, there are other free events at Pershing Square’s ice rink, including this sneak preview before “Snoopy on Ice” requires expensive tickets to get into Knott's Berry Farm to see it.
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Tue, Nov 27, in Ventura:
6 pm Twice-monthly “VENTURA BLUEGRASS JAM” at Zoey’s Café, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001, Ventura; advance tix & info, www.zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-1137 or 805-652-0091.
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Hosts are GENE RUBIN, PHIL SALAZAR, and NINA WEISMAN. Ventura Bluegrass Jam co-host GENE RUBIN says, “Now in our eighth successful year, come and join us at Zoey’s Café. Great food and drink, lots of friends, tons of fun! We typically have between 30 and 50 bluegrass musicians of all skill levels. There is plenty of space for up to three jam circles. Texas swing and Gypsy Jazz also welcome. Our bluegrass jams are every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 6 pm until 9:30 pm. We are looking forward to seeing you there!” More info at http://home.earthlink.net/~generubinaudio.
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Tue, Nov 27, in VC (Thousand Oaks):
6 pm “THOUSAND OAKS SONG CIRCLE” at the Greenhouse Café, 652 Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91360.
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Tue, Nov 27, in Downey:
6-8:45 pm Monthly “DOWNEY FOLK MUSIC JAM” at Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior Center, 7810 Quill St, Downey 90242; 562-904-7226. This round-robin style jam welcomes acoustic instrument players and singers of all levels. More at www.tiny.cc/DFMJ.
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Tue, Nov 27, in San Diego:
6:30 pm “SDBS BLUEGRASS NIGHT,” sponsored by the San Diego Bluegrass Society, at Boll Weevil Restaurant, 7080 Miramar Rd, San Diego 92117.
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Tue, Nov 27, near LAX:
7-11 pm “AN EVENING OF NEW ORLEANS, BLUES & CLASSIC SOUL” with TORRE` BRANNON-REESE & THE EVERYTHING WITH SOUL BAND, with guest performances by BOBBY ZENO, DONALD BELL, and others, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel’s LAX Jazz Club, 5985 W Century Bl, Inglewood.
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Hosted by ANTHONY "TONY" SNEAD of STREET CORNER RENAISSANCE. Special tribute to the late BILLY DIAMOND, to other New Orleans legends, and the “LA to L.A.” organizing committee.
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Everything with Soul is Andrea "Dre Baby" Byrd, musical director/drums; Bill Pittman, bass, Norman Weatherly; keyboards, Michael McDonald; guitar, donthe1Bell; Sax, Faleisha Reese; vocals, Sonya Randall.
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Admission is free, two-drink minimum, and an option to purchase dinner.
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Tue, Nov 27, in West Hollywood:
7 pm “HOUSE OF BLUES BRINGIN' DOWN THE HOUSE MUSIC COMPETITION” brings 12 acts, including talented young PHOEBE BRIDGERS (a Guide fave), at the House of Blues Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 323-848-5100; www.hob.com.
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Phoebe tells us, “Everyone gets 10 minutes, and the winner gets all kinds of cool stuff. $$$, recording time, etc... I'd love your support. You get points for audience participation, so I hope to see you there.”
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The 2012 Action for the Arts Bringin' Down the House competition for high school musicians showcases local talent while paying tribute to the blues and blues-inspired music. You can be there before they’re famous, as local youth compete on stage.
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All ticket proceeds benefit the “International House of Blues Foundation Action for the Arts Initiative.”
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ALL AGES show (not always the case there). Doors at 6 pm to give you time to order food / drink (required to get a seat); show at 7. Tix, $10. You can buy in advance at www.houseofblues.com/tickets/eventdetail.php?eventid=77793
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Tue, Nov 27, in SGV (Arcadia):
7 pm weekly “SONGWRITERS SERENADE,” this week with PAUL McCARTY of THE WICKED SAINTS, JULIE CHRISTENSEN, NICO RIVERS, JAMES HOULAHAN, JILL FREEMAN, and performing host JC HYKE, at Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant & Bar, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006. Always an acoustic line-up of singer-songwriters / small combos, plus performing host JC HYKE. No cover, venue has large menu and full bar.
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Tue, Nov 27, in Signal Hill:
7 pm Weekly “BLUEGRASS SOUP JAM” at Convert-A-Tape, 2420 Gundry Av, Signal Hill 90755.
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Tue & Wed, Nov 27 & 28, in Altadena, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “TRIPPIN’ THE 60’s, ” with BARRY McGUIRE and JOHN YORK, 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 by the Guide's editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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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."
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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. 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”. Just got a big award at Far West for his gigantic show of music and wit.
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Currently working with Barry McGuire in "Trippin' The Sixties," John York 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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Tix, $20, either night.
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Tue, Nov 27, in West Hollywood:
8 pm DAN McNAY plays the House Of Blues Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood 90069; 323-848-5100.
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Tue, Nov 27, in Santa Monica:
9-11:55 pm “ANITA AND A YANK” (ANITA & THE YANKS as a DUO) at Finn McCool's Irish Pub, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica 90405. More at www.anitaandtheyanks.com.
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Tue, Nov 27, in Toluca Lake:
8 pm Weekly “TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at Timmy Nolan's Tavern & Grill, 10111 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake 91602; 818-985-3359.
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LOTS MORE COMING UP… ONE THING WON’T WAIT…
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NEWS ITEM and INVITATION to take part…
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Sun, Dec 2, in SFV:
4-7:30 pm 31st Annual “LOS ANGELES HOLIDAY CAROLING FESTIVITIES” include many music luminaries, and invite YOU to take part. Activities are very structured and scheduled at five senior care centers with performances from 4 to 7:30 pm.
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It’s a “modular schedule” that allows you to “arrive / depart at your discretion.” All venues are located close together in the West San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, and this event is part of “a nationwide initiative to promote the overall theme of brining happiness and / or enlightenment to the elderly, care-givers, and participants during the holiday season,” says series founder VINCENT LEINEN.
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Immediately following the caroling, participants are invited to socialize and dine at HomeTown Buffet Restaurant in Canoga Park, from 7:30-9:30 pm.
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Vincent says, “The holiday season can be a very challenging time for our friends in senior care centers. Statistics show that, while for many people it’s the most enjoyable time of year, this can be the opposite for seniors residing in care centers because they long to be at their own home and suffer from blues, depression, and even commit suicide. The music, love, compassion, and energy provided by the participants can provide our senior friends much needed mental and spiritual healing power and growth to address this situation.”
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Here’s a sample of the celebrity musician lineup (the folks you’ll sing and / or perform with; there’s a more complete list on the event’s website): CARL VERHEYEN, world-acclaimed guitarist of SUPERTRAMP; ALAN O’DAY, pop singer who recorded the #1 hit “Undercover Angel;” CHRIS ROSS, big-time drummer who performed and / or recorded with many top artist, including KENNY LOGGINS, JOE COCKER, LISA HALEY, and THREE DOG NIGHT; ALEX DEL ZOPPO & FRED HERRERA, band members of SWEETWATER, the band that opened the original Woodstock, and subject of the VH1 movie “Sweetwater: A True Rock Story;” DON PEAK, Musicians Hall of Fame member, guitarist with MARVIN GAYE, EVERLY BROTHERS, RAY CHARLES, JACKSON 5; KEVIN JONES, keyboard player for OZZY OSBOURNE; LISA HALEY, fiddle player and 2008 Grammy nominee in the “Best Zydeco or Cajun Album” category, and she’s performed with BRIAN SETZER, RANDY NEWMAN, and LYLE LOVETT; MIKE PINERA, guitarist for legendary rock groups ALICE COOPER BAND (“Schools Out,” “I’m Eighteen”), BLUES IMAGE (“Ride Captain Ride,” “Pay”), IRON BUTTERFLY (“In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida”); PATRICK WASKIELIS, drummer for HAMILTON, JOE FRANK & REYNOLDS, which performed Billboard #1 single “Fallin’ In Love;” PRESCOTT NILES, bassist of THE KNACK, performed #1 hit “My Sharona.”
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Plus, there are non-musicians who lend their voices, including ERIC GARCETTI, Member of the Los Angeles City Council representing the 13th District, served as Council President from 2006 to 2012; TREY CARLISLE, actor who portrays “Earl Jr.,” Earl’s younger son on TV’s “My Name is Earl.”
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Contact Vincent ASAP, and if pertinent, provide authorization to use your name on the invitation, website, press release etc. Disregard that if your status and / or authorization is confirmed. More, including the addresses, complete schedule, and contact info, at www.HolidayMusicMakingADifference.com and / or call Vincent at 818-342-9336.
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