Tuesday "Quickie" edition, Dec 4, 2012

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Tonight's live performances, after just one quick "Music-on-TV" note...
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At 7 pm on TCM, it's "THE STING," the 1973 classic with Newman & Redford and a ragtime sountrack that brought rediscovery of the music to the popular consciousness.
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TONIGHT'S LIVE MUSIC...
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Tue, Dec 4, in L.A.:
7 pm Annual "SONGSALIVE! HOLIDAY PARTY" with many singer-songwriters performing, at The Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90035 (Cross st, Crescent Heights).
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Celebrate 15 years with Songsalive! and its musician members. Doors at 7 pm. $5 requested donation. This is a fundraiser for the non-profit. Cash at door or pay in advance on The Mint website at http://themintla.com/show.cfm? cart&id=83156
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Dinner and table reservations waiting list at 323-954-9400. Plenty of space to hang at the bar.
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PERFORMANCES BY Annie Calder (www.anniecalder.com); Damon Rosario (www.damonrosario.com); Danielle Carter (www.daniellewcarter.com); Diana Weynand (www.dianaweynand.com); gilli moon (www.gillimoon.com); J.Walker (www.rhymecology.com); Jamila Ford (www.jamilaford.com); Jimi Yamagishi (www.jimiyamagishi.com); Katie Garibaldi (www.katiegaribaldi.com); Kaye Reznick (www.kayereznick.com); Kevin Barnard (www.barnardgraphics.com); Kip Corley (www.kipcorley.com); Krista Mone' (www.reverbnation.com/KristaMone); Michael Vanags (www.soundcloud.com/michael-vanags); Mike V (www.mikevmusic.com); Natalie Wood (www.nataliewoodmusic.com); Suzy Husner (www.suzyhusner.com); Tad Gonzalez (www.reverbnation.
com/thadeusgonzalez); The Conlons (www.reverbnation.com/theconlons).
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Raffle Prizes from the music industry (value of $2000+; see below for more details).
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COME IN HOLIDAY COSTUME for a special prize.  Venue is nominally 21+, though teens seated with adults are welcome with venue pre-approval.
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Make your reservations at www.songsalive.org/events.htm
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In addition, the 2012 "Songsalive! Songwriter of the Year" Award will be announcd at the Holiday Party.
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Tue, Dec 4, in SGV (Arcadia):
7 pm Weekly "SONGWRITERS SERENADE" with performing host JC HYKE and a lineup of recording artists, playing acoustic, at Matt Denny's Ale House, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006.
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Tue, Dec 4, in N San Diego Co:
7 pm "NORTH COUNTY BLUEGRASS & FOLK JAM" session at Round Table Pizza; 92025.
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Tue, Dec 4, in Signal Hill:
7 pm Weekly "BLUEGRASS SOUP JAM" at Convert-a-Tape, 2420 Gundry Av, Signal Hill 90755.
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Tue, Dec 4, STORYTELLING, in South Pasadena:
7:15 pm "A SEASON OF GIVING" presented by "We Tell Stories," features myths, folktales, and literature for the holiday season, at the Library Community Room, 1115 El Centro St, South Pasadena. + With an iconic, antique steamer trunk on center stage, three "We Tell Stories" actors weave a world of extraordinary tales using everyday items as costumes and props. Audience members participate from their seats, then join the actors to play an integral part in the performance. + Free.
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Tue, Dec 4, in OC (Anaheim):
7:30 pm BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & THE E STREET BAND play the Honda Center; 714-704-2400.
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Tue, Dec 4, in Santa Barbara:
8 pm THE PUNCH BROTHERS plus THE MILK CARTON KIDS at the Lobero Theatre; 805-963-0761.
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Tue, Dec 4, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm DEBRA LEE & THE TRIGGER HAPPY play the Cowboy Palace in Chatsworth. Go early for a free dance lesson at 7. No cover.
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Tue, Dec 4, in SFV (Toluca Laje):
8 pm Weekly "TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION" at Timmy Nolan's Tavern & Grill; 818-985-3359.
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Much more tomorrow. Enjoy your Tuesday!
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