Thursday’s Music Scene, and a peek at Friday; Jan 3 & 4, 2012

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Here’s what’s resonant on Thursday, and a preliminary look at Friday…
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First, note that TOMORROW evening, Friday, famous anthropologist and Rose Parade Grand Marshal DR. JANE GOODALL is doing an event that includes music at the Warner Grand in San Pedro! (We’d go ape to see her!) See the listing below. Or just grab tickets: 310-833-4813; www.grandvision.org.
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Also note that the Guide’s “MUSIC-ON-TV” listings are now in a separate edition (starting today, and some of those listings work nationwide and some work on the web)…
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Thursday, January 3
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Thursday’s Sections:
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1) Thursday’s MUSIC-on-TV and WEB RADIO:
2) Thursday’s FESTIVALS & MUSIC CAMPS
3) Thursday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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1) Thursday’s MUSIC-on-TV and WEB RADIO:
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These listings are now in a separate edition. It’s available just below, or in the sidebar at left, depending on where you are reading this.
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2) Thursday’s FESTIVALS
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Thu-Sun, Jan 3-6, in Bakersfield:
Annual "GREAT 48 JAM" Bluegrass Gathering sponsored by the California Bluegrass Association (CBA) at the Doubletree Hotel, 3100 Camino Del Rio Ct, Bakersfield.
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"This event is mostly about jamming until your fingers bleed and maybe getting a tiny bit of sleep," says bluegrass musician PETER FELDMANN.
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The only scheduled events are:
(1) the California Band Competition at 7 pm Thursday night (a competition to see who performs a set on the Pioneer Stage at the CBA Father’s Day Festival) , tix $20.
(2) A concert by RHONDA VINCENT & THE RAGE on Friday night, tix $20.
(3) A band scramble & open mic from 8-11 pm Saturday, and that's free to attend.
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The CBA has reserved a block of rooms for $89 / night. Reservations at 888-779-4674 or 661-232-7111.
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Thu, Jan 3; ongoing, Dec 26-Jan 6, in downtown Los Angeles:
Noon-2 pm FREE CONCERT series at “DOWNTOWN ON ICE” at Pershing Square offers ice skating 11 am-6 pm on the outdoor rink, free concerts some days on the adjacent stage. Info and schedules, www.laparks.org.
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On concert days, you can ice skate to the live music, or bring lunch from any of many nearby places and make a concert picnic (tables available) while you listen.
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Here’s the remainder of the season, with a few notes on genre:
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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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3) Thursday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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Thu, Jan 3, in Long Beach:
5 pm KEN O’MALLEY plays his authentic and original Irish music for Happy Hour at the Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300.
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Thu, Jan 3, near UCLA:
6 pm Weekly “THURSDAY NIGHT SOFA JAM” at Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, Los Angeles 90024; 310-478-4251.
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Thu, Jan 3, in OC (Fountain Valley):
6:15 pm Weekly “FOUNTAIN VALLEY BLUEGRASS JAM” at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708.
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Thu, Jan 3, 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, Jan 3, in SFV (Burbank):
8 pm FOY WILLING'S RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE with CODY BRYANT, plus the “ JUMP'N RECORD HOP,” on two separate stages 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 (free, nearly unlimited parking for Viva patrons). In the Front Room at 8 pm, it’s FOY WILLING'S RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE with CODY BRYANT, playing western swing; In the Riverside Rancho Room, things start at 8 pm with LUCKY BOB; at 10:30 pm, it’s “REVEREND MARTINI PRESENTS” JUMP'N RECORD HOP with DJ BACK SEAT (aka Javier Martinez) spinning “Rockabilly roots & more.” Venue serves good Mexican food, has full bar. No cover, all ages.
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Thu, Jan 3, in Altadena:
8 pm JOHN YORK with BILLY DARNELL & CHAD WATSON (formerly “BYRDS & BEYOND”), play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; 626-798-6236.
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A former member of the legendary folk-rock band, the BYRDS, JOHN YORK has played with THE MAMAS AND THE PAPAS, DR. JOHN, JOHNNY RIVERS, RICK DANKO, RICHARD MANUEL, THE SIR DOUGLAS QUINTET, ROLLING STONES keyboardist NICKY HOPKINS, and Blues legend LIGHTIN' HOPKINS. Joining him on stage is BILLY DARNELL, who played guitar for the GENE CLARK incarnation of the BYRDS, THE EVERLY BROTHERS, DR. JOHN and DOUG KERSHAW, and ROGER McGUINN. The third member of the group is CHAD WATSON, legendary bass player for JANIS IAN, DELANEY BRAMLETT, CHARLIE RICH, FREDDY FENDER and many other big name artists. The show is filled with familiar Byrds tunes for sing-along, fine original songs, and great interpretations of songs from the ’60s era, what venue impresario BOB STANE calls “the best music this side of Bob Dylan and the Band.” Tix, $20.
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Thu, Jan 3, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm MARY WHITE plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. It’s a real, live honky-tonk like you’d find in Texas. Go early for the free dance lesson at 7 pm. Live music every night, full bar, no cover.
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Thu, Jan 3, in Downtown L.A.:
8-11 pm “OLD TIME / TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN FIDDLE & BANJO MUSIC JAM” led by old time string band TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT at 1642 Beer & Wine Bar, 1642 W Temple St, Los Angeles 90026; 213-483-5571. The Foot says, “Bring your instrument, learn to play old time, try out new tunes or get your fix!” No cover.
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Here’s an early look at key events happening Friday… more will be added...
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Friday, January 4
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* Friday’s FESTIVALS
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Fri, Jan 4; Thu-Sun, Jan 3-6, in Bakersfield:
Annual "GREAT 48 JAM" Bluegrass Gathering sponsored by the California Bluegrass Association (CBA) at the Doubletree Hotel, 3100 Camino Del Rio Ct, Bakersfield.
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"This event is mostly about jamming until your fingers bleed and maybe getting a tiny bit of sleep," says bluegrass musician PETER FELDMANN.
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The only scheduled events are:
(1) the California Band Competition at 7 pm Thursday night (a competition to see who performs a set on the Pioneer Stage at the CBA Father’s Day Festival) , tix $20.
(2) A concert by RHONDA VINCENT & THE RAGE on Friday night, tix $20.
(3) A band scramble & open mic from 8-11 pm Saturday, and that's free to attend.
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The CBA has reserved a block of rooms for $89 / night. Reservations at 888-779-4674 or 661-232-7111.
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Fri, Jan 4; ongoing, Dec 26-Jan 6, in downtown Los Angeles:
Noon-2 pm FREE CONCERT series at “DOWNTOWN ON ICE” at Pershing Square offers ice skating 11 am-6 pm on the outdoor rink, free concerts some days on the adjacent stage. Info and schedules, www.laparks.org.
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On concert days, you can ice skate to the live music, or bring lunch from any of many nearby places and make a concert picnic (tables available) while you listen.
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Here’s the remainder of the season, with a few notes on genre:
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Jan 4: UNDERCOVER GIRLS (?)
Jan 5: WANTED, a BON JOVI TRIBUTE band.
Jan 6: SOULICIOUS (?)
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* Friday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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Fri, Jan 4, in SFV (Burbank):
1-3 pm Matinee with WOODY JAMES' 15-PIECE BIG BAND playing Big Band Jazz on the Front Room stage 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 (free, nearly unlimited parking for Viva patrons). Venue serves good Mexican food, has full bar. No cover, all ages. They have lots of music here tonight, too; see 8 pm listing.
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Fri, Jan 4, in San Pedro:
7:30 pm "AN EVENING WITH DR. JANE GOODALL" at the Warner Grand Theater, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-833-4813; www.grandvision.org. Join Dr. Goodall, world renowned primatologist, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, and UN Messenger of Peace, together tonight with some of her friends, for an inspirational evening of MUSIC AND STORIES of a lifetime of adventure. Tix, $20-$75.
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Fri, Jan 4, in SFV (NoHo):
7:30 pm THE SWEET POTATOES plus their musical guest PHIL WARD, at Republic of Pie, 11118 Magnolia, North Hollywood 91601; 818-308-7990; http://republicofpie.com.
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Delightfully comic singer-songwriter-actor PHIL WARD is back from the Midwest, where, he observes, "they have snow."
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He adds THE SWEET POTATOES are "a band you cannot fail to enjoy. This marvelous trio and I have enjoyed playing together before. I'll bet Laura will sing a duet with me. Come watch."
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Read about The Sweet Potatoes at
www.thesweetpotatoes.com
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Check out Phil and his impressive resume (he's the regular stand-in at Disneyland for the "head goober" in BILLY HILL & THE HILLBILLIES, among many other things). His site is www.philwardmusic.com.
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All ages show, and free. But Phil says, "You'll kick yourself if you don't have some pie."
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Fri, Jan 4, in SFV (NoHo):
7:30 pm JAMES LEE STANLEY plays solo acoustic at SEVERIN BROWNE’S monthly “FIRST FRIDAY” show, with the all-star FIRST FRIDAY BAND, at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info and live webcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. Details at www.jamesleestanley.com. Officially, it’s no cover, but all artists donate their performances and venue expects a minimum $10 donation.
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Fri, Jan 4, in Topanga; film screening:
7:45 pm “SAVE KLSD: THE FILM” is this month’s offering at “Film Night” sponsored by the “Topanga Peace Alliance” at the new Topanga Library, 122 N Topanga Canyon Bl, 90290.
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Got Progressive talk radio? Not so much. San Diegans have become accustomed to the conservative stylings of locally-owned 760 KFMB and the not-so-locally owned KOGO 600. When you’re looking for news in that city, there are no other choices. You’re stuck with sensationalist, and sometimes maniacal ramblings of Rush Limbaugh and Roger Hedgecock. But for a brief while, San Diego did have a progressive talk radio station to call its own: 1360 KLSD. “Save KLSD: The Film” is a documentary about how corporate influence corrupts government regulation, limits the free flow of information, and adversely effects American democracy. Over the course of four and a half years, the producers attended media reform conferences, conducted research, and filmed interviews and presentations by leading media reform experts and commentators, including Amy Goodman, Bill Moyers, Robert Reich, Van Jones, Phil Donahue, and Ed Schultz. The film is narrated by Bree Walker and Jon Elliott. It is produced by Jennifer Douglas and Jon Monday, and directed by Jon Monday.
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A discussion follows the film, exploring grassroots efforts -- including attendance at FCC hearings where Progressive stations have their licenses up for renewal and what can be done to keep other stations from abandoning their progressive format. One of the narrators (and occasional TPA Film Night attendee), BREE WALKER, has been invited to lead the discussion.
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There will be a cheese / veggie potluck (no alcohol) at 7:45 pm, with the film screening at 8 pm. A discussion follows the screening.
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$10 donation is requested; no one turned away for lack of funds. The location is ADA compliant and headsets are available for those that need some extra volume.
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Fri, Jan 4, in SGV (Arcadia):
8 pm-1 am GUITAR JACK, with BOBBY BLUEHOUSE and performing guests, at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349. Venue serves dinner, has full bar and nightly specials. Think the holidays left ya too broke to go out? Cover is $3 advance, $5 at door.
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Fri, Jan 4, in Altadena:
8 pm PENNY UNNIVERSITY with guest BILL BERRY 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 in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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The term "Penny University" comes from the 18th Century name given to the Coffee houses of London where, for a penny, you could sip coffee and listen to the news of the day. The band from Palm Desert, California intentionally misspells their name for strategic reasons. Formed in 2010 as an original trio led by endorsed Guitarist Michael Anthony Gagliardi, Craig Brown - drums and Ted Walker on bass. Then added percussionist, Rene Almodovar. Creating a new genre called "trans-fusion" was a must in order to classify the intermingling styles of Jazz, Fusion, Latin, and Global rhythms in their songs. Their sound is full of catchy melodic instrumental hooks and grooves that allows their music to not be limited to either age or genre. Music is emotion, and it should translate - without words - the true feeling of the song. There are no language barriers in instrumental music. No politics, no biased points of view, or rhetoric.
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There is only the compilation of notes brought forth with skill and unity to produce an experience for the listener as well as the player. Find yourself in an 11th century town, like "San Gimignano", being served a cafe by a "barrista" on an ancient cobblestone walkway while watching the pigeons resting on one of the nobleman's towers. Music is an invitation to dream, to feel, to indulge. We invite you to dive in and be taken away to enjoy what instrumental music has to offer. Caption a "Slice of Life" ! BILL BERRY is funny. Funny ha-ha, not funny strange. Bill Berry's songs are smart, tuneful, true stories about the world as he sees it. He is an improv comic, a blues and jazz disc jockey, and a composer and songwriter for TV and film. His latest musical comedy will premier this year. He also produces a show every month in Silverlake called Bill Berry's Songwriter's Square. So why is he performing with just a guitar and a kazoo tonight? He likes variety. He's funny like that. Once you hear him, you won't forget him. Check him out at Billberrymusic.com.
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Tix $15.
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Fri, Jan 4, in SFV (Burbank):
8 pm THE CODY BRYANT EXPERIENCE, THE COUNSELORS, MOTEL DRIVE, and REVEREND MARTINI’s RECORD HOP, all happen tonight on two separate stages 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 (free, nearly unlimited parking for Viva patrons). In the Front Room at 8 pm, THE CODY BRYANT EXPERIENCE plays Americana, country, rock, bluegrass, Italian, and surf music; on the Riverside Rancho stage, music starts at 8:30 pm with THE COUNSELORS; at 10 pm, it’s MOTEL DRIVE; at 11:30 pm, it’s REVEREND MARTINI’s RECORD HOP. Venue serves good Mexican food, has full bar. No cover, all ages.
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