Christmas Eve and Beyond… Dec 26-31, 2012

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From the night before Christmas, into the long-range future…
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Hey, Santa: If you’re up all night assembling toys, we’ve got ya covered... see the Guide’s late night Monday and early morning Tuesday TV listings. PLENTY of Christmas Day Music-on-TV, too. Of course, if you’re free to escape before or after, there’s tuneful action in local venues, and FREE places to take those visiting relatives! It all awaits you, within…
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ABSOLUTE BEST PICK for CHRISTMAS DAY is the TV replay of the annual "L.A. HOLIDAY CELEBRATION” taped live on Christmas Eve at the Music Center in Los Angeles…
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JUDY COLLINS opens the show! It airs and streams twice on Christmas Day. It's a three-hour show taped live, and it airs on KCET television and on www.kcet.org worldwide. It's from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the L.A. Music Center (www.musiccenter.org). The event has a long history, and again this year, it delivered a superbly produced kaleidoscope of Southern California-based music and dance talent, both professional and dedicated, well-rehearsed amateurs.
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The Guide attended rehearsals with many of the acts and knew to watch for the exciting LAS CAFETERAS.
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Watch for the delightfully esoteric instruments played by LAS CAFETERAS: the marimbol – a large xylophone-like box; tarima – a wooden stomp box; quijada – a donkey jawbone; jarona – an 8-string guitar like instrument in 3 sizes, the primera (smallest), segunda (medium), tercera (largest), and the requinto – a 4-string melody guitar.
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There’s plenty to enjoy! VAUD & THE VILLANS is another great act! And for the first time in years, there is NO rap or hip-hop(!)
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A wonderful video by event co-producer KIM GLANN screened as part of the live show and can be watched online anytime (the whole show is ONLY available online when it’s being broadcast on KCET). Really fun and creative! Check it out at http://youtu.be/9BxMG8yfScY
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While nothing could beat BEING there, the excellent TV production allows you to fully enjoy the magnificent sound, colorful backdrops and precise lighting that accompanied the performers’ energy that filled the hall. More at www.lacountyarts.org.
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LATE ADDITION...
Tue, Dec 25, on WEB RADIO:
3-5 pm Two-hour “CHRISTMAS DAY SPECIAL” on from UC Santa Barbara, with folksinger NANCY NEVINS. Blues harmonica player HERBIE KATZ (Wumbloozo) says, “Its a big Christmas gift to me and I hope to us all.” He adds, “Call-in if you wish.”
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More info, www.nancynevins.com/music/christmas-promo.mp3
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LISTEN ONLINE, 3-5 pm Pacific, at www.KCSB.org (click "Listen to KCSB" at top right).
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MERRY CHRISTMAS from the Acoustic Americana Music Guide!
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The Mayans didn’t getcha
You survived that Dubya Bush
If you believed at all it was The End
Here’s your swift kick in the tush
The darkest days have passed again
The Solstice is all done
It’s a time for new beginnings
Let loose the reins and run
The Festival of Lights
Was there to show a way
The promise of a newborn babe
Makes Christmas shine each day
We’re something like the Magi
Bearing gifts we have to offer
Questing through the desert
Like a flaunter at the altar
We could give to someone who has nothing
If there’s something that we covet
We could all lend a helping hand
And soon we’d rise above it
No one is ever quite so tall
Or casts shadows quite so long
As when they stoop to lift a child
Or to teach a hopeful song
So spin the dreidel win a point
Or hang baubles on a tree
It’s not about stuff I give you
Or stuff you give to me
Call it by whatever name
The message will come through
Here’s a Happy, Merry wish of wonderment
That all good things are true.
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Monday, December 24
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Today’s sections:
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1) Monday’s FREE STUFF TO DO
2) Monday’s MUSIC ON TV
3) Monday’s FESTIVALS
4) Monday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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1) Monday’s FREE STUFF TO DO:
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The Annual “L.A. COUNTY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION” at the Music Center is the best of all.
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FREE MUSEUM DAYS IN SOUTHERN CAL are not scheduled anywhere we know of today; they resume on December 27.
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2) Monday’s MUSIC-on-TV:
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Mon, Dec 24, on TV:
Noon-1 pm “ROD STEWART: MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY” is a 2012 concert with plenty of musical guests. On KOCE, aka PBS So Cal.
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Mon, Dec 24, on TV:
Noon-1 pm “CHRISTMAS WITH SCOTTY McCREERY” is a new 2012 special with Nashville country performers McCreery, JANA KRAMER, and BRETT ELDREDGE. On GAC.
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Mon, Dec 24, on TV:
Noon-12:30 pm “UNPLUGGED: THE CIVIL WARS” is a 2012 acoustic concert with the folk-rock duo. On Palladia.
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Mon, Dec 24, on TV:
12:30-2 pm TAYLOR SWIFT, the Gram my-winning teenybopper performing songwriter phenom, is the guest on a 2012 episode of “STORYTELLERS,” doing an acoustic concert at Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, CA. On Palladia.
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Mon, Dec 24, on TV:
1:30-2 pm “A CHRISTMASTIME TOUR OF SWITZERLAND” is a 2011 episode of “TRAVELSCOPE” that includes music and holiday travel points of interest. On KCET.
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Mon, Dec 24, on TV:
1:30-3:30 pm “MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS” is the 1944 musical about a family at the turn of the previous century visiting the World’s Fair. Good musical, with Judy Garland. On TCM.
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Mon, Dec 24, on TV:
2-3 pm 49th Annual “CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY CONCERT” (2012) features traditional and world music by the combined choirs and chamber orchestra. (Repeats 8-9 pm on Christmas Day.) On KCET.
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Mon, Dec 24, on TV:
3-6 pm “L.A. COUNTY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION 2012” is a three-hour live musical show in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the L.A. Music Center. You can attend the show, with FREE admission and free parking, but get there plenty early because the line to get in can be a bear! (Repeats 8-11 pm tonight; repeats on Christmas Day, Noon-3 pm and 3-6 pm.) On KCET.
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Mon, Dec 24, on TV:
5:30-5 pm “BABES IN TOYLAND” is the 1934 musical operetta starring LAUREL & HARDY. On TCM.
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Mon, Dec 24, on TV:
4-5 pm NORAH JONES performs on a 2012 episode of “STORYTELLERS” on Palladia.
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Mon, Dec 24, on TV:
5-6 pm JASON MRAZ performs on a 2012 episode of “STORYTELLERS” on Palladia.
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Mon, Dec 24, on TV:
6:30-7 pm “CHEERS, IT’S CHRISTMAS WITH BLAKE SHELTON” is a look at the recording of his 2012 Christmas album, with performances by a bunch of Nashville country types. On GAC.
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Mon, Dec 24, on TV:
7-8 pm “L.A. HOLIDAY CELEBRATION” is one of the three hours of the 2010 show from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the L.A. Music Center. (A different hour from 2010 airs 1-2 am tonight.) On KLCS.
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Mon, Dec 24, on TV:
7-8 pm “RADIO CITY HOLIDAY” is the 2011 special from NYC’s Radio City Music Hall, with the Rockettes. (Repeats 11 pm-midnight.) On GAC.
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Mon, Dec 24, on TV:
8-11 pm “L.A. COUNTY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION 2012” is a taped replay of today’s three-hour live musical show in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the L.A. Music Center. (You can attend the show, with FREE admission and free parking, but get there plenty early because the line to get in can be a bear! Show is at 3 pm today, arrive before 2 pm.) (This taped replay repeats on Christmas Day, Noon-3 pm and 3-6 pm.) On KCET.
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Mon, Dec 24, on TV:
8-9 pm “LADY ANTEBELLUM ON A WINTER’S NIGHT” is a 2012 holiday concert by the trio, from Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, with songs from their new Christmas CD. (Repeats Midnight-1 am.) On GAC.
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Mon, Dec 24, on TV:
8-11 pm “IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” (1946) is not a musical, but it is a classic. On NBC.
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Mon, Dec 24, on TV:
9-10 pm “CHRISTMAS WITH THE MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR” is a new 2012 production with musical guests JANE SEYMOUR and baritone NATHAN GUNN. (Repeats 1-2 am and 4-5 am.) On KOCE, aka PBS So Cal.
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Mon, Dec 24, on TV:
10-11 pm “ROD STEWART: MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY” is a 2012 concert with plenty of musical guests. (Repeats at Noon on Christmas Day.) On KOCE, aka PBS So Cal.
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Mon, Dec 24, on TV:
10-11 pm “CHRISTMAS WITH THE MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR” is a new 2012 production with musical guests JANE SEYMOUR and baritone NATHAN GUNN. (Repeats 1-2 am and 4-5 am.) On PBSOC.
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Mon, Dec 24, on TV:
11 pm-midnight “CHRISTMAS AT ST. OLAF” is the college’s Northfield, Minnesota’s 100th Anniversary concert from 2011. (Repeats 2-3 am.) On PBSOC and on KOCE, aka PBS So Cal.
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Mon, Dec 24, on TV:
11 pm-midnight “RADIO CITY HOLIDAY” is the 2011 special from NYC’s Radio City Music Hall, with the Rockettes. On GAC.
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Mon, Dec 24, on TV:
11:34 pm-1 am “CHRISTMAS EVE AT ST. PETER’S” is the 2012 Midnight Mass from St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. On NBC.
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Mon, Dec 24, on TV:
11:35 pm-12:34 am “ONE CHRISTMAS STORY” is a 2012 concert and celebration from Hope Lutheran Church in Reading, PA. On KCBS.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Dec 24 / 25, on TV:
Midnight-1 am “CHRISTMAS AT LUTHER COLLEGE: COMFORT & JOY” is a new 2012 concert from the Decorah, Iowa campus with the college’s six choirs, symphony orchestra, and Luther Ringers (bell choir). (Repeats 3-4 am.) On KOCE, aka PBS So Cal.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Dec 24 / 25, on TV:
Midnight-1 am “CHRISTMAS AT BELMONT” (2011) brings Broadway and country stars to Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center for a performance with Belmont School of Music faculty and choirs. On PBSOC.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Dec 24 / 25, on TV:
Midnight-1 am “LADY ANTEBELLUM ON A WINTER’S NIGHT” is a 2012 holiday concert by the trio, from Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, with songs from their new Christmas CD. On GAC.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Dec 24 / 25, on TV:
12:34-1:37 am “A GOSPEL CHRISTMAS” with AARON NEVILLE, THE WINANS, LINDA HOPKINS, and many others, filmed in 1997. On KCBS.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Dec 24 / 25, on TV:
1-2 am “L.A. HOLIDAY CELEBRATION” is one of the three hours of the 2010 show from the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the L.A. Music Center. (A different hour from 2010 aired earlier tonight.) On KLCS.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Dec 24 / 25, on TV:
1-2 am “CHRISTMAS AT LUTHER COLLEGE: COMFORT & JOY” is a new 2012 concert from the Decorah, Iowa campus with the college’s six choirs, symphony orchestra, and Luther Ringers (bell choir). On PBSOC.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Dec 24 / 25, on TV:
1-2 am “CHRISTMAS WITH THE MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR” is a new 2012 production with musical guests JANE SEYMOUR and baritone NATHAN GUNN. (Repeats 4-5 am.) On KOCE, aka PBS So Cal.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Dec 24 / 25, on TV:
1-1:30 am “BEST OF FRITZ’S HOLIDAY LIGHTS” looks at the top holiday lighting displays in Southern California this year. (Repeats 4:30-5 am.) On KNBC.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Dec 24 / 25, on TV:
1:30-2 am CAROLE KING and GREG ALLMAN are interviewed in a 2012 repeat of a “TAVIS SMILEY” episode. (Repeats 9:30-10 am.) On PBS-West.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Dec 24 / 25, on TV:
2-3 am “NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING 2012” is the 90 th Annual event from Washington, D.C. with performances by JAMES TAYLOR and others. On PBSOC.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Dec 24 / 25, on TV:
2-3 am “CHRISTMAS AT ST. OLAF” is the college’s Northfield, Minnesota’s 100th Anniversary concert from 2011. On KOCE, aka PBS So Cal.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Dec 24 / 25, on TV:
2-3 am “CHRISTMAS LITURGAL” on KNBC.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Dec 24 / 25, on TV:
2:06-3:06 am “HOPE IS BORN” is a new 2012 program live from New York’s Marble Collegiate Church, with the Marble Community Gospel Choir and singer-songwriter KEN MEDEMA. On KABC.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Dec 24 / 25, on TV:
3-4 am “CHRISTMAS AT LUTHER COLLEGE: COMFORT & JOY” is a new 2012 concert from the Decorah, Iowa campus with the college’s six choirs, symphony orchestra, and Luther Ringers (bell choir). On KOCE, aka PBS So Cal.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Dec 24 / 25, on TV:
3-4 am “GOSPEL SUPERFEST HOLIDAY” is the annual 2012 gospel music showcase with some of the genre’s big stars. On KNBC.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Dec 24 / 25, on TV:
4-5 am “CHRISTMAS WITH THE MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR” is a new 2012 production with musical guests JANE SEYMOUR and baritone NATHAN GUNN. On KOCE, aka PBS So Cal.
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Mon night / Tue AM, Dec 24 / 25, on TV:
4:30-5 am “BEST OF FRITZ’S HOLIDAY LIGHTS” looks at the top holiday lighting displays in Southern California this year. On KNBC.
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3) Monday’s FESTIVALS:
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Mon, Dec 24,
Ongoing, through Christmas Eve:
5:30-8:30 pm Annual “LAS POSADAS” with music and a nightly procession and live music commemorating the nine-day journey of Mary & Joseph to Bethlehem, at El Pueblo Historical Monument and on adjacent Olvera Street, Birthplace of Los Angeles, across from Union Station. Warm-up with a cup or two of champurrado. Info and schedules, www.calleolvera.com.
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4) Monday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, OPEN MICS and other “Go-&-do” LIVE events:
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Mon, Dec 24, in L.A.:
3-6 pm Annual FREE “L.A. HOLIDAY CELEBRATION” is a three-hour live show in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in the L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211; www.musiccenter.org. The event has a long history, and always provides a superbly produced kaleidoscope of Southern California-based music and dance talent, both professional and dedicated, well-rehearsed amateurs.
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The Guide attended rehearsals with many of the acts. Watch for the exciting LAS CAFETERAS.
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The program has varied in length, but it’s always free. This year brings a three-hour gala. Go early (before 2 pm) to get in line and be inside in time for the opening acts. Seats open up continually, as some are there only to see specific acts, and the staff allows more of the line inside to balance those who leave.
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It’s broadcast on KCET, live and tape-delay tonight and tomorrow (see the Guide’s “Music-on-TV” listings). But nothing beats BEING there, where you can fully enjoy the magnificent sound, colorful backdrops and precise lighting that accompanies the performers’ energy that fills the hall.
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More at www.lacountyarts.org.. Free admission, free parking.
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Mon, Dec 24, in L.A.:
6:30 pm ERIC SCHWARTZ, brilliantly funny comedic singer-songwriter, plays Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90046; www.genghiscohen.com; 323-653-0640.
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Mon, Dec 24, in SFV (Burbank):
7:30 pm (CHECK BEFORE YOU GO; WE HAVE NOT VERIFIED THIS REGULARLY-SCHEDULED EVENT IS HAPPENING TONIGHT) 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, Dec 24, in SFV (NoHo):
7:30 pm (CHECK BEFORE YOU GO; WE HAVE NOT VERIFIED THIS REGULARLY-SCHEDULED EVENT IS HAPPENING TONIGHT) 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, Dec 24, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm “CHRISTMAS EVE” with music by the CHAD WATSON BAND at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. Join Chad & his band for some Christmas Songs, some goodies, and special drinks at this real, live honky-tonk. The regularly-scheduled Monday night Talent Contest is taking the night off. No cover.
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Mon, Dec 24, in SFV (NoHo):
8 pm (CHECK BEFORE YOU GO; WE HAVE NOT VERIFIED THIS REGULARLY-SCHEDULED EVENT IS HAPPENING TONIGHT) 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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Dancing at 8, music jam session at 9. No cover, donations appreciated. Always fun and a wonderful place to meet people who are into the Celtic scene.
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Mon, Dec 24, in mid-city L.A.:
8 pm (CHECK BEFORE YOU GO; WE HAVE NOT VERIFIED THIS REGULARLY-SCHEDULED EVENT IS HAPPENING TONIGHT) “STORYTELLING NIGHT” with MIKE SIEGEL at Muse on 8th, 759 S La Brea Av (at 8th St, just S of Wilshire), in mid-city L.A.; www.MUSEon8th.com; 323-933-MUSE (6873). It was formerly Café Muse, on Santa Monica Bl (at Hudson) in Hollywood. The owners say, “We are so excited to bring nighttime music, comedy, spoken word and poetry, back in the mix! [And] We just launched an OPEN-MIC on Thursdays at 8 pm, with sign-ups at 7:30 pm.”
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Mon, Dec 24, in Culver City:
8:30 pm (CHECK BEFORE YOU GO; WE HAVE NOT VERIFIED THIS REGULARLY-SCHEDULED EVENT IS HAPPENING TONIGHT) THE HOT CLUB plays their every-Monday residency at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl (between Washington & Venice), Culver City 90230; 310-390-1328; www.thecinemabar.com; www.myspace.com/thecinemabar; music series hotline 310-250-1317. Venue is 21+, the size of a shoebox, and known as “the world’s smallest honky-tonk.” Barstool seating is competitive. No cover, bring $ for artists’ tip jar.
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Tuesday, December 25
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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Of course, the live performance venues are giving their employees the day off to spend with their families and friends (except Viva Cabtina, which opens at 5 pm and has live music starting at 7:30 pm). We hope you are enjoying the warmth of kith and kin, a feast, a hearth and a yule log, or the simple inestimable comfort of pickin’ some strings if you find yourself alone with your best ol’ friend guitar.
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LIVE MUSIC ON CHRISTMAS…
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Tue, Dec 25, in SFV (Burbank):
7:30 pm THE CODY BRYANT HOLIDAY TRIO plays for those who want to eat their Christmas dinner out, or imbibe, at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444. Venue opens today at 5 pm, has full bar, serves Mexican food. Free parking across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners). No cover.
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MUSIC-on-TV, Christmas Day:
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(For anything airing before 5 am, see the Guide’s late night Monday TV listings. If you’re up all night assembling toys, we’ve got ya covered...)
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EARLY Tue, Dec 25, on TV:
5-7 am “CBS 2’s SINGIN’ CHRISTMAS” is new for 2012. On KCBS.
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EARLY Tue, Dec 25, on TV:
7-8 am SHELBY LYNNE is the performing guest on a 2012 episode of “LIVE FROM DARYL’S HOUSE.” On Palladia.
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EARLY Tue, Dec 25, on TV:
7-8 am “CHRISTMAS WITH THE MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR” is a new 2012 production with musical guests JANE SEYMOUR and baritone NATHAN GUNN. (Repeats 1-2 pm.) On PBSOC.
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Tue, Dec 25, on TV:
8-9 am “CHRISTMAS AT ST. OLAF” is the college’s Northfield, Minnesota’s 100th Anniversary concert from 2011. (Repeats 2-3 pm.) On PBSOC.
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Tue, Dec 25, on TV:
8:30-9 am “CHEERS, IT’S CHRISTMAS WITH BLAKE SHELTON” is a look at the recording of his 2012 Christmas album, with performances by a bunch of Nashville country types. On GAC.
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Tue, Dec 25, on TV:
9-10 am “LADY ANTEBELLUM ON A WINTER’S NIGHT” is a 2012 holiday concert by the trio, from Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, with songs from their new Christmas CD. (Repeats 4-5 pm.) On GAC.
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Tue, Dec 25, on TV:
9-10 am “CHRISTMAS AT BELMONT” (2011) brings Broadway and country stars to Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center for a performance with Belmont School of Music faculty and choirs. (Repeats 3-4 pm.) On PBSOC.
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Tue, Dec 25, on TV:
9:30-10 am CAROLE KING and GREG ALLMAN are interviewed in a 2012 repeat of a “TAVIS SMILEY” episode. On PBS-West.
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Tue, Dec 25, on TV:
10-11 am “CHRISTMAS AT LUTHER COLLEGE: COMFORT & JOY” is a new 2012 concert from the Decorah, Iowa campus with the college’s six choirs, symphony orchestra, and Luther Ringers (bell choir). (Repeats 3-4 pm.) On PBSOC.
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Tue, Dec 25, on TV:
10-11 am “CHRISTMAS WITH SCOTTY McCREERY” is a new 2012 special with Nashville country performers McCreery, JANA KRAMER, and BRETT ELDREDGE. On GAC.
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Tue, Dec 25, on TV:
11 am-noon “NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING 2012” is the 90 th Annual event from Washington, D.C. with performances by JAMES TAYLOR and others. (Repeats 5-6 pm.) On PBSOC.
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Tue, Dec 25, on TV:
Noon-3 pm “L.A. COUNTY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION 2012” is a tape of yesterday’s three-hour live musical show in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the L.A. Music Center. (Repeats 3-6 pm.) On KCET.
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Tue, Dec 25, on TV:
Noon-1 pm “ROD STEWART: MERRY CHRISTMAS, BABY” is a 2012 concert with plenty of musical guests. On KOCE, aka PBS So Cal.
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Tue, Dec 25, on TV:
1-2 pm “CHRISTMAS WITH THE MORMON TABERNACLE CHOIR” is a new 2012 production with musical guests JANE SEYMOUR and baritone NATHAN GUNN. On PBSOC.
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Tue, Dec 25, on TV:
1:30-2 pm “CHEERS, IT’S CHRISTMAS WITH BLAKE SHELTON” is a look at the recording of his 2012 Christmas album, with performances by a bunch of Nashville country types. On GAC.
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Tue, Dec 25, on TV:
2-3 pm “CHRISTMAS AT ST. OLAF” is the college’s Northfield, Minnesota’s 100th Anniversary concert from 2011. On PBSOC.
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Tue, Dec 25, on TV:
3-6 pm “L.A. COUNTY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION 2012” is a tape of yesterday’s three-hour live musical show in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the L.A. Music Center. On KCET.
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3-4 pm “RADIO CITY HOLIDAY” is the 2011 special from NYC’s Radio City Music Hall, with the Rockettes. On GAC.
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3-4 pm “CHRISTMAS AT LUTHER COLLEGE: COMFORT & JOY” is a new 2012 concert from the Decorah, Iowa campus with the college’s six choirs, symphony orchestra, and Luther Ringers (bell choir). On PBSOC.
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3-4 pm “CHRISTMAS AT BELMONT” (2011) brings Broadway and country stars to Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center for a performance with Belmont School of Music faculty and choirs. On PBSOC.
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4-5 pm “LADY ANTEBELLUM ON A WINTER’S NIGHT” is a 2012 holiday concert by the trio, from Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, with songs from their new Christmas CD. On GAC.
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5-6 pm “NATIONAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING 2012” is the 90 th Annual event from Washington, D.C. with performances by JAMES TAYLOR and others. On PBSOC.
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7-8 pm MUMFORD & SONS and EMMYLOU HARIS perform on an exceptionally wonderful 2012 episode of “CMT CROSSROADS.” On Palladia.
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Tue, Dec 25, on TV:
7:30-8 pm “EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS MARKETS” is a 2009 show featuring the KINGSTON TRIO singing Christmas Carols. (Repeats 1:30-2 am tonight.) On KLCS.
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8-9 pm “CANDLES & CAROLS” is the 2012 concert from Anderson University. (Repeats 2-3 am tonight.) On KLCS.
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8-9 pm 49th Annual “CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY CONCERT” (2012) features traditional and world music by the combined choirs and chamber orchestra. On KCET.
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9-10 pm “PURDUE CHRISTMAS SHOW” is a new 2012 broadcast of the annual concert from the university in Indiana. (Repeats 3-4 am tonight.) On KLCS.
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Tue, Dec 25, on TV:
9:49-10 pm “HOLIDAY GREETINGS 1941” is a wartime Christmas wish to the troops. On TCM.
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10-11 pm “BLAKE SHELTON’S NOT-SO-FAMILY CHRISTMAS” is a 2012 variety show with lots of Nashville people. On KNBC.
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10-11 pm 28th Annual “FORT LAUDERDALE CHRISTMAS” is the Florida city’s 2011 program. (Repeats 4-5 am tonight.) On KLCS.
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11:32-11:45 pm “EVERY SUNDAY” (1936) is a musical short with JUDY GARLAND and DEANNA DURBIN. On TCM.
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1:30-2 am “EUROPEAN CHRISTMAS MARKETS” is a 2009 show featuring the KINGSTON TRIO singing Christmas Carols. On KLCS.
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2-3 am “CANDLES & CAROLS” is the 2012 concert from Anderson University. On KLCS.
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3-4 am “PURDUE CHRISTMAS SHOW” is a new 2012 broadcast of the annual concert from the university in Indiana. On KLCS.
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4-5 am 28th Annual “FORT LAUDERDALE CHRISTMAS” is the Florida city’s 2011 program. On KLCS.
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FREE MUSEUM DAYS IN SOUTHERN CAL...
Want to do something special for the holidays, and the budget isn't there? Or you have out-of-town guests to entertain, and you want them to have good memories, but can't afford to take 'em to see the Mouse? Here's just the thing! Many local museums offer free admission days! These can get crowded, so go early. Here are the ones we know, through this week:
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Dec 27:
• Hammer Museum, 11 am-9 pm.
• Skirball Culture Center, Noon-5 pm.
• Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 5-8 pm.
• Japanese American National Museum. 5-8 pm.
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• Long Beach Museum of Art, 11 am-3 pm.
• Pacific Asia Museum, 10 am-6 pm.
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• L.A. Fire Department Museum, 10 am-4 pm.
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Resumes Dec 26; Ongoing, Dec 26- Jan 6, in downtown Los Angeles:
Noon-2 pm FREE CONCERT at the 9th Annual “WINTER HOLIDAY FESTIVAL” at Pershing Square’s “DOWNTOWN ON ICE” brings a Snow Zone with tons of real snow, ice skating on the outdoor rink (11 am-6 pm), and live entertainment, some of it quite good. Info and schedules, www.laparks.org.
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Finally! The 15th season of the “WINTER LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES” is back on the Pershing Square stage. Some are good fits for Folk-Americana fans, others are not (at all).
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You can ice skate while you listen, or bring lunch from any of many nearby places and make a concert picnic (tables available) while you listen.
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Concerts are noon-2 pm on days they have music. Here’s the remainder of the season, with a few notes on genre:
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Dec 26: FORT WORTH COUNTRY BAND: honky-tonk country / Americana.
Dec 27: BOB’S YOUR UNCLE (?)
Dec 29: ZOOT SUIT REVUE: with horns and upright bass, a good tunes good time outfit, suitably attired.
Dec 30: STONE SOUL: classic Motown
Jan 2: URBAN DEAD (don’t know, and we aren’t going to find out).
Jan 3: SOUL DOGS: David Carradine’s band, assembled shortly before his death; solid players.
Jan 4: UNDERCOVER GIRLS (?)
Jan 5: WANTED, a BON JOVI TRIBUTE band.
Jan 6: SOULICIOUS (?)
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Wed, Dec 26, in Venice:
6:30 pm “OPEN MIC” at the Talking Stick Coffee House, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091.
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Wed, Dec 26, in VC (Simi):
7:30 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “SIMI VALLEY HOOT” in Simi Valley. Info and location, www.songmakers.org,
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Wed, Dec 26, near LAX:
8 pm Weekly “GUITAROLOGY” showcase at Melody Bar & Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90045; 310-670-1994 .
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Wed, Dec 26, in SFV (Sherman Oaks):
9 pm Weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; 818-789-1985.
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Thu, Dec 27, in SFV (Canoga Park):
6 pm “WEST VALLEY OLD-TIME JAM” at Jerry's Pizzeria, 22035 Sherman Way, Canoga Park 91303; 818-346-3033 .
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Thu, Dec 27, in OC (Laguna Beach):
8 pm SALTY SUITES has change of venue for tonight’s show… more soon.
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Thu, Dec 27, in Altadena:
8 pm TAPESTRY, a CAROL KING tribute act with JEANNIE AUSTIN, plays 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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Thu, Dec 27, in SFV (Woodland Hills):
8-9 pm Monthly “OPEN JAM” at Guitar Center Studios, Woodland Hills; www.gcstudios.com.
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Fri, Dec 28, in Redondo Beach:
7-10 pm ANDY & RENEE of the Dylan tribute band HARD RAIN play their originals and folk-rock classics at Delzano's By The Sea, 179 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach 90277; 310-374-7525.
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Fri, Dec 28, in Altadena:
7 pm “HOLIDAY SHOW & POTLUCK” with performances by the SOUL RUSTLERS and the LICATA BROTHERS, plus special musical guests, 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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Fri, Dec 28, in VC (Oakview):
7 pm LAUREN DONAHUE plays the Big Budda Lounge, 530 Ventura Av, Oakview.
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Fri, Dec 28, in Ventura:
7 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “BELL ARTS SONG CIRCLE” at Bell Arts Factory, 432 N Ventura Av, Ventura 93001.
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Fri, Dec 28, in SGV (Arcadia):
8 pm LADIES NIGHT OUT plus the BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND with various special guests, at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349.
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Fri, Dec 28, in SFV (Van Nuys):
9 pm KEN O’MALLEY brings his authentic and original Irish music to Ireland’s 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys 91401; 818-785-4031.
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Sat-Tue, Dec 29-Jan 1, in Malibu:
Annual “NEW YEAR’S CAMP HESS KRAMER WEEKEND” with Music, Dancing, an Ice Cream Social, Midnight New Years' Toast, and more, at Camp Hess Kramer, 11495 E Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu 90265. Info, Beverly & Irwin Barr, 310-202-6166 or 310-478-4659, or dancingbarrs@yahoo.com.
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Sat, Dec 29, FESTIVAL, in L.A.:
10 am-6 pm Annual “KWANZAA HERITAGE FESTIVAL & PARADE” in Liemert Park Village, Los Angeles. Kwanzaa originated in Los Angeles, and has become an African-American cultural event; info, www.kwanzaaheritage.org.
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Sat, Dec 29, in Pomona:
5 pm “POMONA NIGHT OUT” brings live music, open art galleries, a classic car show, and a farmer’s market to Thomas Plaza in Pomona. Info and locations, www.metropomona.com/events-calendar/metro-night-out/2013.
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Sat, Dec 29, in Altadena:
7 pm THE BIRDHIVE BOYS with guest musicians EVAN MARSHALL & ALEX FINAZZO, play 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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THE BIRDHIVE BOYS is a 5 piece traditional bluegrass outfit based in Brooklyn, NY. The boys approach a traditional country and bluegrass repertory with instrumental prowess and a unique rhythmic sensibility. The band has recently shared the stage with bluegrass supergroups Michael Cleveland and Dailey & Vincent and has just finished a new EP set for release this November.
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With the "classic" bluegrass look and sound, The Birdhive Boys have been compared to Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Boys and neo-traditionalists the Johnson Mountain Boys. Holding down a two-year long residency at the National Underground in Manhattan's Lower East Side, The Boys have shared the stage with many fine acts, including national touring act The Holy Ghost Tent Revival, Grammy winners Dailey and Vincent, and New York City bluegrass heavyweight Michael Daves (Chris Thile, Steve Martin). They recently finished a 4-song EP called "The Corn Lady", available for free download through their website, and hard copies for sale (with complementary autographs) directly from the Boys at their shows.
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The Birdhive Boys started in 2008 with brothers Zack and Sam Bruce rediscovering the songs of their youth. Mom and Dad were casual bluegrass pickers and singers, and the songs of The Stanley Brothers, Del McCoury, Doc Watson, and Tony Rice comprised much of Zack and Sam's childhood soundtrack. The Bruce brothers started playing the brother harmony repertoire in Zack's downtown loft, and after about a year they decided to put together a full band for shows. They were able to recruit fellow New Jerseyan bassist-of-all-trades Max Johnson, St. Louis flatpicker Justin Camerer, and Ellery Marshall on the banjo. The Boys can be found in venues in and around NYC, such as the Living Room, Rockwood Music Hall and the National Underground. Check them out at http://birdhiveboys.com.
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EVAN MARSHALL is widely regarded as one of the greatest mandolin virtuosos ever. He possesses an uncanny technique which the Raleigh-Durham Independent called "superhuman," the Los Angeles Times called "remarkable," the Washington Post labeled "truly dazzling," and the Fresno Bee called "mind-boggling." Besides his "obvious virtuosity" (Pasadena Star News), he also has "in color and texture . . . a stunning mastery of interpretation" (St. Paul Pioneer Press). Evan's accomplishments are legendary among other artists of the plucked string: The late Chet Atkins called him "one of the few great musicians of our time;" David Grisman put it simply: "the world's fastest mandolinist."
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ALEX FINAZZO has become a fixture in the acoustic music scene of Southern California. Playing in groups such as the Blue Creek Band, Scott Gates Band, Soledad Mountain Band and more, he has performed at the region’s largest Bluegrass festivals and consistently draws audiences in with his dynamic and powerful flat-picking. His style makes no apologies for his Bluegrass roots, yet has evolved into an eclectic blend of influences rich with heartfelt melodies, impressive technique and a dash of dry wit. With an infectious passion for acoustic music, seeing Alex perform is akin to joining him in celebration of the power of music to enrich the spirit.
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Sat, Dec 29, in San Diego:
7:30 pm PETER ROWAN plays the “AMSD CONCERT SERIES” at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176.
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Sat, Dec 29, in West Hollywood:
8 pm ANDRE THIERRY & ZYDECO MAGIC play the House of Blues Sunset Strip, Foundation Room, 8430 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 323-848-5100; www.hob.com.
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8 pm ROBBIE KING & THE BLUES COUNTS with TINA J, plus the BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND with various special guests, at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349.
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Robbie King has shared the stage with Bonnie Riatt, Pinetop Perkins, and countless other stars illuminating the little blue corner of the music universe.
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Robbie is considered by many in the music world to be the very essence of the modern classic bluesman. In concert you hear the unmistakable influence of some of the greatest blues and R&B artists of all time. Robbie's love for his craft and those who came before him is more than evident in his recordings and performances. Born in Wichita Falls, Texas, RK grew up listening to and learning to admire artists like Ray Charles, Albert Collins and BB King. A desire to play that kind of music for appreciative fans became a powerful obsession and this boyhood dream of a Blues man's life has, after decades of hard work and dedication, indeed come true.
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On Robbie's CD, “Classic Case of the Blues,” Robbie approaches this uniquely American genre with a truly original treatment that pleases rock, blues and R&B fans. Hear Robbie return to his roots in traditional classic blues backed by THE BLUES COUNTS with a sweet twist; TINA 'QUEEN OF HEARTS' JACKSON, singer-songwriter-recording artist and Image Award Winner for "Best Performance in an Ensemble."
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Sat, Dec 29, in Agoura Hills:
8 pm DONAVON FRANKENREITER at The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016.
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Sat, Dec 29, in Agoura Hills:
8 pm SONGMAKERS every-fifth-Saturday-when-there-is-one “TAKE THE FIFTH HOOT” happens this time in Studio City 91604. Location and info at www.songmakers.org.
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Sat, Dec 29, in L.A.:
8:30 pm FATHER JOHN MISTY plays the The El Rey, 5515 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90036; 323-936-6400.
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Mon, Dec 31, in Ojai:
7 pm Annual “NEW YEAR’S EVEN CONCERT PARTY” with SLUGGER O’TOOLE at the Ojai Concert Series; tix and info, 805-649-5189.
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Mon, Dec 31, in SGV (Arcadia)”
8 pm Annual “NEWS YEAR EVE BLUES PARTY” with ROD PIAZZA & THE MIGHTY FLYERS, the BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND, and musical guests DAVID MELTON, HOWARD DEERE, WALTER THOMPSON, JACOB HUFFMAN, and others, at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349.
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Mon, Dec 31, in San Pedro:
9 pm “PEOPLE'S PALACE NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY” with live music by THE MONTE CRISTOS, at People's Palace, 365 W 6th St, San Pedro; 310-547-2348. Go early for the free dance lesson at 8 pm. Includes scrumptious desserts, party hats, noisemakers, favors, and no-host bar. Tix, $25 advance, $35 door.
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Sat, Jan 5, in Agoura Hills:
8 pm STEVE SESKIN, CRAIG CAROTHERS, & DON HENRY play “RUSS AND JULIE'S HOUSE CONCERT” series in Oak Park (in the Agoura Hills / Westlake Village area); 818-707-2179.
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Sat, Jan 12, in Santa Barbara Co (Goleta):
7:30 pm THE NATHAN McEUEN BAND plays the “SONGTREE CONCERT SERIES” at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church, 820 N Fairview Av, Goleta; 805-403-2639.
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Sat, Jan 12, at UCLA:
8 pm STEVE EARLE & ALLISON MOORER plus THE LIVING SISTERS play the Center for the Art of Performance (CAP) series in Royce Hall, on the UCLA campus in Westwood; 310-825-2101.
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Wed, Jan 16, in Malibu:
8 pm DAILEY & VINCENT play the Pepperdine University Center for the Arts, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu; 310-506-4522.
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Fri, Jan 18, in Altadena:
8 pm MARY McCASLIN & RICK SHEA play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; 626-798-6236.
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Sat, Jan 19, in OC (Anaheim):
7:30 pm MARY McCASLIN & RICK SHEA play “THE LIVING TRADITION” concert series at Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; 714-955-3807.
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Sat, Jan 19, in Claremont:
7:30 pm “SONGMAKERS VARIETY EVENING” with JEAN PICKARD & DON TRUBY, HARMONISTAS, and MERLIN SNIDER, at the “GELENCSER HOUSE CONCERT” series in Claremont. Reservations get directions at 909-596-1266.
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Sat, Jan 19, in Pasadena:
8 pm SEVERIN BROWNE & JAMES HURLEY play the “CALTECH FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY” series in Beckman Institute Auditorium (aka “Little Beckman”) on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652. Park in either of two lots at the end of Michigan Av, south off Del Mar.
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Tue, Jan 22, in Malibu:
8 pm MARC COHN, performing songwriter who wrote “Walking in Memphis,” plays the Pepperdine University Center for the Arts, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu; 310-506-4522.
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Fri, Jan 25, in SFV (Northridge):
8 pm THE CLAIRE LYNCH BAND plays a concert sponsored by the Bluegrass Association of Southern California (BASC) at Mission Theater, Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 9015 Wilbur Av, Northridge.
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Sat, Jan 26, in San Diego:
7:30 pm JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET brings their splendid gypsy swing to the “AMSD CONCERT SERIES” at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176.
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Sat, Jan 26, in Agoura Hills:
8 pm THE EDITED TRIO, the excellent ensemble of Brett Perkins, David Zink & Mark Davis, plays “RUSS AND JULIE'S HOUSE CONCERT” series in Oak Park (in the Agoura Hills / Westlake Village area). Reservations get directions at 818-707-2179.
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Fri, Feb 1, in San Diego:
7:30 pm RAY WYLIE HUBBARD plays the “AMSD CONCERT SERIES” at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176.
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Fri & Sat, Feb 1 & 2, in Santa Monica:
8 pm & 10 pm JORMA KAUKONEN plays two shows on each of two nights at McCabe's, 3101 W Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4403 or 310-828-4497.
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Fri, Feb 1, at UCLA:
8 pm VIEUX FARKA TOURE plays the Center for the Art of Performance (CAP) series in Royce Hall, on the UCLA campus in Westwood; 310-825-2101.
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Fri & Sat, Feb 1 & 2, in Santa Monica:
10 pm JORMA KAUKONEN plays two shows (8 & 10 pm) on each of two nights at McCabe's, 3101 W Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4403 or 310-828-4497.
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Feb 2 & 3, 2013, FESTIVAL, in Elko, NV,
a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
Annual “NATIONAL COWBOY POETRY FESTIVAL” with lots of top award-winning western music and, yep, cowboy poetry. Acts known so far include TOM RUSSELL, doing two concerts and a songwriting workshop, and “a hundred great cowboy acts” including RAMBLIN’ JACK ELLIOTT, and PAUL ZARZSYKSI. There are “tons of exhibits on the West” and much more at this depth-of-winter indoor festival. It’s important to book early, because lodgings fill-up for a hundred miles or more. Info at www.westernfolklife.org/National-Cowboy-Poetry-Gathering-General-Info/national-cowboy-poetry-gathering-home-page.html.
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Sat, Feb 2, in Santa Monica:
8 pm & 10 pm JORMA KAUKONEN plays two shows on each of two nights at McCabe's, 3101 W Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4403 or 310-828-4497.
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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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Sat, Feb 9, in SFV (Van Nuys):
7:30 pm RICHARD BERMAN plays the “NOBLE HOUSE CONCERT” series in Van Nuys. Reservations get directions at 818-780-5970.
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Sat, Feb 9, in Santa Barbara Co (Goleta):
7:30 pm FREEBO with JERRY DONAHUE play the “SONGTREE CONCERT” series at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church, 820 N Fairview Av, Goleta; 805-403-2639.
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Sat, Feb 9, in Pasadena:
8 pm JOANNA CAZDEN and DEBRA COWAN play the “CALTECH FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY’s” 30th Anniversary Concert in Beckman Institute Auditorium (aka “Little Beckman”) on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652. Park in either of two lots at the end of Michigan Av, south off Del Mar.
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Tue, Feb 12:
8 pm “MARDI GRAS FROM NEW ORLEANS” with the ALLEN TOUSSAINT BAND plus THE DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND at the Center for the Art of Performance (CAP) series in Royce Hall, on the UCLA campus in Westwood; 310-825-2101.
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Thu, Feb 14, in Long Beach:
BONNIE RAITT plays the Terrace Theater, Long Beach. More later.
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Fri, Feb 15, in San Diego:
7:30 pm ELLIS PAUL plays the “AMSD CONCERT SERIES” at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176.
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Fri, Feb 15, 2013, in Agoura Hills, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm OTTMAR LIEBERT, one of the planet’s greatest guitarists, plus LUNA NEGRA, at The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016.
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Sat, Feb 16, in San Diego:
7:30 pm JOHN GORKA plays the “AMSD CONCERT SERIES” at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176.
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Sat, Feb 16, in Indio:
BONNIE RAITT plays the Fantasy Springs Casino, Indio. More later.
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Sun, Feb 17, in San Diego:
7:30 pm GUY DAVIS plays the “AMSD CONCERT SERIES” at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176.
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Sun, Feb 17, in L.A.:
7:30 pm THE CHIEFTAINS, one of the all-time best and most influential Irish bands, plays Walt Disney Concert Hall, at the Music Center in downtown L.A.
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Sat, Feb 23, at UCLA:
8 pm ROBERT RANDOLPH PRESENTS THE SLIDE BROTHERS, the band of CALVIN COOKE, AUBREY GHENT, CHUCK CAMPBELL, & DARICK CAMPBELL, plus special guest OTIS TAYLOR, at the Center for the Art of Performance (CAP) series in Royce Hall, on the UCLA campus in Westwood; 310-825-2101.
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Sat, Feb 23, in Agoura Hills:
8 pm SMALL POTATOES, the marvelous folk duo from Chicago, plays “RUSS AND JULIE'S HOUSE CONCERT” series in Oak Park (in the Agoura Hills / Westlake Village area); 818-707-2179.
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Sat, Feb 23, in San Diego:
BONNIE RAITT plays the Copely Symphony Hall, San Diego. More later.
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Fri, Mar 1, in Claremont:
7:30 pm STEVE GILLETTE & CINDY MANGSEN play the “GELENCSER HOUSE CONCERT” Series in Claremont. Reservations get directions at 909-596-1266.
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Sat, Mar 2, in SFV (Van Nuys):
7:30 pm STEVE GILLETTE & CINDY MANGSEN play the “NOBLE HOUSE CONCERT” series in Van Nuys. Reservations get directions at 818-780-5970.
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Sun, Mar 3, in Malibu:
8 pm PETER YARROW of PETER, PAUL & MARY, plays Pepperdine University Center for the Arts, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu; 310-506-4522.
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Sat, Mar 9, in Santa Barbara Co (Goleta):
7:30 pm STEVE GILLETTE & CINDY MANGSEN play the “SONGTREE CONCERT SERIES” at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church, 820 N Fairview Av, Goleta; 805-403-2639.
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Sat, Mar 9, in Pasadena:
8 pm DAVID MALLETT plays the “CALTECH FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY” series in Beckman Institute Auditorium (aka “Little Beckman”) on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652. Park in either of two lots at the end of Michigan Av, south off Del Mar.
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Sat, Mar 16, in Agoura Hills:
8 pm TERRY HOLDER with JERRY HOLDER play “RUSS AND JULIE'S HOUSE CONCERT” series in Oak Park (in the Agoura Hills / Westlake Village area); 818-707-2179.
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Sat, Mar 23, in Pasadena:
8 pm JANIS IAN plays the “CALTECH FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY” series in Beckman Institute Auditorium (aka “Little Beckman”) on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652. Park in either of two lots at the end of Michigan Av, south off Del Mar.
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Sat, Mar 30, in Lancaster, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm CRAICMORE at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster 93534; www.lpac.org; 661-723-5950. Tix $32 & $27.
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Sat, Apr 6, (in Agoura Hills:
8 pm JOHN WORT HANNAM with SCOTT DUNCAN play “RUSS AND JULIE'S HOUSE CONCERT” series in Oak Park (in the Agoura Hills / Westlake Village area); 818-707-2179.
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Sat, Apr 13, in SFV (Van Nuys):
7:30 pm PAUL KAMM & ELEANOR MacDONALD play the “NOBLE HOUSE CONCERT” series in Van Nuys. Reservations get directions at 818-780-5970.
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Sun, Apr 14, in Lancaster, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
3 & 7 pm (two shows) MICHAEL FLATLEY’S LORD OF THE DANCE at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster 93534; www.lpac.org; 661-723-5950. Tix $52 & $47.
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Thu, Apr 18, in Lancaster:
8 pm TWO CELLOS at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster 93534; www.lpac.org; 661-723-5950. Tix $29 & $19.
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Sat, Apr 27, in Lancaster, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster 93534; www.lpac.org; 661-723-5950. Tix $47 & $42.
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Sat & Sun, May 4 & 5, in SGV (Sierra Madre):
51st Annual “SIERRA MADRE ART FAIR” with two stages of music, lots of it folk-Americana / acoustic renaissance, and many painters, sculptors, photographers, and others exhibiting and selling their work, plus an indoor plant sale, a good variety of food vendors, and much more, sponsored by the Friends of the Sierra Madre Library, in Memorial Park, on Sierra Madre Bl at Hermosa Av, Sierra Madre. Free, all day, both days.
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Sat, May 4, in Lancaster:
8 pm “BIG BAND BLOWOUT” at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster 93534; www.lpac.org; 661-723-5950. Tix $24 & $19.
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Sat, May 11, in Pasadena:
8 pm SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND play the “CALTECH FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY” series in Beckman Institute Auditorium (aka “Little Beckman”) on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652. Park in either of two lots at the end of Michigan Av, south off Del Mar.
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Jun 1, in Lancaster:
8 pm JUICE NEWTON plays the 2013 season’s closing show at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster 93534; www.lpac.org; 661-723-5950. Tix $32 & $27.
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Sat, Jun 15, FESTIVAL, in Claremont:
10 am-10 pm “CLAREMONT FOLK FESTIVAL” returns after a three-year hiatus, at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens, Foothill & College, Claremont; 909-624-2928.
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Sat, Oct 5, in Pasadena:
8 pm CHRIS PROCTOR plays the “CALTECH FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY” series in Beckman Institute Auditorium (aka “Little Beckman”) on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652. Park in either of two lots at the end of Michigan Av, south off Del Mar.
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