LIVE MUSIC EVENTS, updated for Feb 19 through 21 and BEYOND… 2013

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Wed, Feb 20, in Santa Monica:
9:30 pm-1:30 am THE DEVIL’S BOX plays “electric original bluegrass, country, blues and more,” at the Basement Tavern, 2640 Main St, Santa Monica 90405; 310-396-2469. No cover, 21+.
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Here’s the full edition as originally published…
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This is the Guide’s LIVE EVENTS update, one of FIVE current editions of the Guide:
• LIVE EVENTS, right here, is the Guide’s more-inclusive-than-anybody-else’s calendar.
• SPECIAL FEATURE: “Asteroids, Comets, Meteors, and Music,” at a separate click.*
• TUNEFUL TEEVEE, with the Guide’s unique Music-on-TV listings, is at a separate click.*
• 55th GRAMMY AWARDS – the Folk-Americana results; special edition, at a separate click.*
• NEWS & REVIEWS, latest, from Feb 1, still available; fresh edition soon; separate clicks.*
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* - available just below or in sidebar at left, depending on where you are reading this…
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Tuesday, February 19
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Tue, Feb 19, in OC (Huntington Beach):
6:30-9 pm "OC HAMMERED DULCIMERS" meet and share tunes and play for fun in Huntington Beach. Reservations get address and directions from bgershman@socal.rr.com. More at www.scdh.org.
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Tue, Feb 19, in San Diego:
6:30 pm “BLUEGRASS OPEN MIKE & JAM” and “BLUEGRASS SLOW JAM” sponsored by the San Diego Bluegrass Society, at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.
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Tue, Feb 19, in SGV (Arcadia):
7 pm Weekly “SONGWRITER SERENADE” with performing host JC HYKE and a lineup of recording artists / singer-songwriters, all playing acoustic, on the heated patio at Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant & Bar, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006.
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Tue, Feb 19, in Signal Hill:
7 pm Weekly “BLUEGRASS SOUP JAM” at Convert-A-Tape, 2420 Gundry Av, Signal Hill 90755.
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Tue, Feb 19, in Manhattan Beach:
7 pm Monthly “BEACH CITIES FOLK CLUB” meets at the Wayland House in Manhattan Beach 90266. Info & directions, 310-376-8760.
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Tue, Feb 19, in VC (Camarillo):
7 pm SONGMAKERS’ “ME N’ ED'S PIZZA SONG CIRCLE” at Me N’ Ed's Pizza in Camarillo 93010. Info & directions, www.songmakers.org.
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Tue, Feb 19, in SFV (Burbank):
8 pm SHERI LEE & BLUE HEART, play the monthly “BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA” (BASC) show in the Riverside Rancho Room, plus another AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK BAND on the other 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). Two stages, one in the Front Room is always no cover, the other, the Riverside Rancho stage, may charge cover. Venue has full bar, serves good Mexican food, all ages.
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Tue, Feb 19, in OC (Laguna Beach):
8-11 pm Weekly “SONGWRITER'S SHOWCASE” with performing host BETH FITCHET WOOD, and a lineup of performing songwriters and some recording artists “with many different musical talents” at the Marine Room, 214 Ocean Av, Laguna Beach.
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Western music award winner JOYCE WOODSON, who played there recently, says, “Some have a great deal of professional experience and some are working up to that. Beth plays a 45 minute set first, (because she can) and then there are 3 or 4 other acts who do short sets. It's a very intimate setting, and all experiment with their new stuff. The audience is of the highest quality and the performers love playing for them.” No cover.
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Tue, Feb 19, in SFV (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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Tue, Feb 19, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm An AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK BAND plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. A real, live, fun honky-tonk scene with live music nightly. Preceded by free dance lessons at 7 pm. No cover.
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Tue, Feb 19, in Santa Monica:
9 pm KEN O’MALLEY brings his authentic and original Irish music to Finn McCool’s, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica 90405; 310-452-1734.
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Tue, Feb 19, in Santa Monica:
9 pm “LIVE MUSIC NIGHT” at Sonny McLean's Irish Pub, 2615 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica; 310-449-1811. They boast “40 taps of great beer and cider, a nice wine selection and now a full bar.” Live music every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and sometimes it’s traditional Irish music. But be careful when you go, because they do Karaoke (aka the death of vocal music) on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays starting about 9 pm. Check their website to see who and what they’re booking, at www.sonnymcleans.com.
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Wed, Feb 20, in Santa Barbara:
5:30 pm Weekly “GLENDESSARY JAM” of players of old-time music at Alice Keck Park (summers) and indoors (winter) on Glendessary Lane, in Santa Barbara.
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Wed, Feb 20, in Paso Robles:
6-8 pm Weekly “OPEN JAM” is mostly bluegrass, some folk, at Matts Music, 617 12th St, Paso Robles. Details, 805-237-0054, or www.mattsmusicinpaso.com.
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Wed, Feb 20, in Venice:
6:30 pm “OPEN MIC” at the Talking Stick Coffee House, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091.
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Wed, Feb 20, in South Pasadena:
7-9:30 pm Weekly "WINE & SONG CONCERT SERIES" brings performing host BRAD COLERICK and two guest recording artists to the Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena; 626-441-2443.
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It's "A midweek soul-soothing spirit-lifting hootenanny." The guests each week are always accomplished songwriters, plus other artists "just show up and play," says Brad. The venue adds, "We cook up a crazy menu of snacks, finger foods, and tapas and, of course, our regular menu is available. So come in to dine or just for a snack, a glass of wine, and a great night of music. Now serving "Fancy Tacos" every Wednesday Night." No cover; tip jar for artists.
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Wed, Feb 20, in San Diego:
7 pm “SAN DIEGO SONGWRITERS MEETUP” at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.
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Wed, Feb 20, in L.A.:
7:30 pm Ukulele wizard JAKE SHIMABUKURO does a performance-interview for the “Spotlight” series at the Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Sound Stage, 800 W Olympic Bl, L.A. 90015; 213-765-6803; www.grammymuseum.org.
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In his young career, ukulele wizard Jake Shimabukuro has already redefined a heretofore under-the-radar instrument, been declared a musical "hero" by Rolling Stone, won accolades from the disparate likes of Eddie Vedder, Perez Hilton and Dr. Sanjay Gupta, wowed TV audiences on “Jimmy Kimmel” and “Conan,” earned comparisons to Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis, and even played in front of the Queen of England. This spring, he will be featured as the focus of a new PBS documentary titled “Life On Four Strings.” Tonight brings a unique evening event highlighting his musical dexterity on the uke. Hear Shimabukuro in discussion about his amazing collaborations, his recent 30+ city tour and his latest album, the critically acclaimed “Grand Ukulele.” Following the discussion, Shimabukuro will take audience questions and will instruct a short demonstration focusing on ukulele technique. The event will be moderated by Vice President of the GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares, SCOTT GOLDMAN.
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Here are comments from two reviews of his San Diefgo concert in 2010:
“Jake Shimabukuro is such a charismatic, humble, and talented performer. He really had a connection with the audience and kept me fully entertained the entire time. He played a wide range of music that really demonstrated his mastery of the ukulele. And afterwards he had a meet and greet open to everyone. Even though there were a ton of people in line to see him, he really made an effort to talk to and connect with everyone.”
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“Jake's talent is unbelievable as his fingers dance across the strings. If you close your eyes while he plays, you'd never guess all those sounds were coming from just one instrument, and that the instrument had only four strings. As always, he related to the audience very well. He typically tells the backstory behind each of his songs, which allows you to understand more of the nuances of the music. He is amazingly talented, humble, humorous and entertaining. I was worth the 4 hour drive. Favorite moment: Jake’s remarkable rendition of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody.”
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“Ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro has taken the four-string, two-octave instrument to places no one could have imagined back in the golden years of Don Ho, ranging freely across the music spectrum from jazz, blues, and funk to bluegrass, classical, and folk with the ease of a musician fully in command of the possibilities of his chosen instrument. Born November 3, 1976 in Honolulu, Hawaii, Shimabukuro was given his first ukulele and lesson by his mother when he was only four-years-old. Fascinated by the uke, he eventually began playing regularly at a local Honolulu café. He was a founding member of Pure Heart, and played on the trio's first two albums before leaving to form Colon. In 2001 Shimabukuro began his solo career, releasing Elaine Maru (In Memory Of) on Surfside Records that same year. He signed with Epic in 2002 and released Sunday Morning on the label a year later, following it with Skyline in 2003. In 2005 he found an international distributor for his own label, Hitchhike Records, and began issuing his own CDs, including Crosscurrent, Dragon, My Life, and the much lauded Gently Weeps, which included a haunting version of George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." Shimabukuro has completely rewritten the book on the possibilities of the ukulele, and his skill on the instrument attracted the ear and attention of Béla Fleck who has used Shimabukuro as both an opening act and as a sit in playing guest with the Flecktones.” ~ Steve Leggett, Rovi
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The GRAMMY Museum offers discount museum admission on evenings with public programs; guests who purchase Museum admission at the box office after 6 pm receive a discounted rate of $8 per person.
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Wed, Feb 20, in VC (Simi):
7:30 pm SONGMAKERS’ “SIMI VALLEY HOOT” in Simi Valley. Info & location at www.songmakers.org.
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Wed, Feb 20, in Venice:
8 pm LOAFERS GLORY, SUGAR IN THE GOURD, and RICK SHEA play a very impressive triple bill at Witzend, 1717 Lincoln Bl, Venice 90291; 310-305-4792.
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Wed, Feb 20, in Altadena:
8 pm CHRISTINE LAVIN, a national headlining folk artist, 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 by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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CHRISTINE LAVIN is "wildly entertaining!" -- The New Yorker.
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Christine Lavin is a legendary singer-songwriter-guitarist-recording artist living in New York. She has recorded 20 solo albums [latest: “Cold Pizza For Breakfast,” on Yellow Tail Records]. She has also produced nine compilation CDs showcasing the work of dozens of songwriters whose work she loves -- one of them, the food-themed “One Meat Ball,” includes a 96-page cookbook that Christine edited.
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For four years she hosted "Slipped Disks" on XM Satellite radio, playing CDs slipped to her backstage by compatriots, and is the occasional guest host for the “City Folk Sunday Breakfast Show” on WFUV-FM at Fordham University.
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She also writes freelance for various publications -- including The Washington Post, The St. Petersburg Times, The Performing Songwriter, and Delta "Sky" Magazine.
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Her song "Amoeba Hop" has been turned into a science-music book by illustrator Betsy Franco Feeney (Puddle Jump Press), and it received the stamp of approval from The International Society of Protistologists, and a "Best Book Award" from the American Association for The Advancement of Science.
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She does a knitting meet up just before the show. Bring your yarn and needles for a wonderful session. Venue impresario BOB STANE adds, “If we could, we would bring cats for you to pet. They love yarn. This is a ‘value added’ event for a fantastic, fun show.”
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Wed, Feb 20, in Playa Del Rey:
8 pm DUSTBOWL REVIVAL plays “Rusty’s Rhythm Club” at The Elks Lodge, 8025 W Manchester Av, Playa Del Rey 90293.
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Wed, Feb 20, in the eastern desert:
8 pm KENNY LOGGINS plays the McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert 92260; 760-340-ARTS / 866-889-ARTS.
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Wed, Feb 20, in San Diego:
SOLD OUT: 8 pm BB KING, plus the CANDYE KANE UNPLUGGED TRIO, play the Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Av, Solana Beach (San Diego) 92075; 858-481-9022.
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Wed, Feb 20, in SFV (Burbank):
8 pm “AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK” music 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). Two stages, one in the Front Room is always no cover, the other, the Riverside Rancho stage, may charge cover. Venue has full bar, serves good Mexican food, all ages.
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Wed, Feb 20, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm An AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK BAND plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. A real, live, fun honky-tonk scene with live music nightly. Preceded by free dance lessons at 7 pm. No cover.
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Wed, Feb 20, in L.A.:
8 pm Weekly “GUITAROLOGY” showcase at Melody Bar & Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90045; 310-670-1994.
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Wed, Feb 20, in SFV (Sherman Oaks):
9 pm Weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE,” the long-running series booked by DONOVAN LYMAN at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; 818-789-1985.
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Thu, Feb 21, in Long Beach:
5 pm KEN O'MALLEY plays his weekly solo show of authentic and original Irish music for Happy Hour at The Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; www.aulddubliner.com.
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Thu, Feb 21; in South Pasadena:
6-9 pm Weekly “BURGERS, BEERS, & BLUES” with BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER on guitar & vocals at the Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena; www.eatatfirefly.com; 626-441-2443. “Big B” Brenner performs “The Real Folk Blues” for dining pleasure, and each week, Chef Paul features a different hamburger creation in addition to the seasonal dinner menu. Venue features regional micro brews “at old time prices.” No cover.
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Thu, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, near UCLA:
6 pm “THURSDAY NIGHT SOFA JAM” at Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, Los Angeles 90024; 310-478-4251.
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Thu, Feb 21, in San Luis Obispo:
6-9 pm Monthly “OLD TIME JAM” at Linnaea's on Garden Street in SLO. Third Thursday, every month.
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Thu, Feb 21, 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, Feb 21, in Culver City:
7:30-11 pm DOOZY plays their every-Thursday residency at the Culver Hotel in Culver City; www.culverhotel.com. Band info, www.doozytunes.com. No cover.
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Thu, Feb 21, in Altadena:
8 pm WILL RYAN & THE CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS, still L.A.’s best not-yet-famous band, 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 by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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Yes, without any thundering hooves or hearty "Hi-Yo Silver," WILL RYAN & the CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS ride again, with “more new songs, more classics, more laughs, and more malarkey than ever,” says their promo, and if you’ve seen ’em, you know those are reasonable claims. In the past 14 months, Will and the band have introduced over 100 new songs on their weekly stint on “The David Feldman Comedy Broadcast,” heard throughout the nation on the Pacifica Radio Network and locally on KPFK, 90.7 FM.
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WILL RYAN was honored for his songwriting with BMI's “Pioneer Award” and two Gold Records from the RIAA. PATTI LABELLE, MICKEY MOUSE, THE POINTER SISTERS, MINNIE MOUSE, GOOFY and MISTER T are a few of the black artists who have recorded his songs. THE GRINCH and several random MUPPETS are among the green performers who have lent their voices to his words and music.
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WESTY WESTENHOFER, former opener for JULIE ANDREWS and the SMOTHERS BROTHERS, handles bass and tuba and shares vocal duties with the band -- with all the subtle panache of a 21st Century Smiley Burnette. You’ll even see Westy play tuba - without benefit of his tuba.
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"CHAPARRAL KATIE" CAVERA,aka “the Princess of the West,” has the voice of an impish vixen -- and proves that the banjo is a cousin to the harp with her heavenly solos.
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Will guitarist JOHN "PRESTO" REYNOLDS, clarinetist "CACTUS CHLOE" FEORANZO, accordionist (and GRAMMY-winner) "OXNARD IAN" WHITCOMB, and fiddlers "ARIZONA AUBREY" RICHMOND and "BUCKAROO BENNY" BRYDERN mosey by? Ahh, venue impresario is floating the teaser once again, adding, “Find Out!”
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And then there’s Will and his penchant for teases and mysteries. He says, somewhat cryptically, “SPECIAL INCAN GUEST?”
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Well, it seems, says Will, that SLAPPY CHIPOTLE made his Los Angeles stand-up comedy debut with Will in December at the world-famous Improv in Hollywood, where, it seems, Slappy's bizarre brand of native-American humor was an instant sensation. Will Ryan has gone out on a limb by calling Slappy "the funniest Incan comedian on two continents!" His visa permitting, Slappy will join Will and the band for this one performance only. Tix, $18.
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Thu, Feb 21, in Los Feliz:
8 pm MASON SOUTH plays their every-Thursday residency at Tam O’Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz; www.lawrysonline.com/tam-oshanter; 323-664-0228.
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Thu, Feb 21, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm LIVE MUSIC: COUNTRY / ALT COUNTRY / AMERICANA / HONKY TONK at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. Preceded by free line dance lesson with Marie at 7 pm. No cover.
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Thu, Feb 21, in SFV (Burbank):
8 pm “AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK” music 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). Two stages, one in the Front Room is always no cover, the other, the Riverside Rancho stage, may charge cover. Venue has full bar, serves good Mexican food, all ages.
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Thu, Feb 21, in L.A.:
8 pm Weekly “OPEN MIC” for musicians, comics & poets, at MUSE on 8th, 759 S La Brea Av (at 8th St, just S of Wilshire), in mid-city Los Angeles. More at their new website, www.MUSEon8th.com. Sign-ups at 7:30 pm.
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Thu, Feb 21, in Agoura Hills:
9 pm JAKE SHIMABUKURO, the young ukulele maestro on his way to being a legend, plays The Canyon Club, 28192 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills 91301; 818-879-5016. See etails of Jake’s music career in Wednesday’s write-up (Feb 20, 7:30 pm). Tix for tonight, from Ticketmaster: $29, ticket + $11.10 fees = $40.10. Ouch.
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Thu, Feb 21, in Santa Monica:
9 pm “LIVE MUSIC NIGHT” at Sonny McLean's Irish Pub, 2615 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica; 310-449-1811. They boast “40 taps of great beer and cider, a nice wine selection and now a full bar.” Live music every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and sometimes it’s traditional Irish music. But be careful when you go, because they do Karaoke (aka the death of vocal music) on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays starting about 9 pm. Check their website to see who and what they’re booking, at www.sonnymcleans.com.
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Thu, Feb 21, in OC (Costa Mesa):
9:30 pm Weekly “CELTIC CEILI” with MICHAEL KELLY of SLIGO RAGS, playing a wide range of Irish ballads and favorite pub songs in a solo performance, at the Harp Inn Irish Pub, 130 E 17th St, Costa Mesa 92627; 949-646-8855; www.harpinn.com. More at www.fiddlin4you.com/calendar .
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Thu, Feb 21, in SFV (Van Nuys):
9:30 pm KEN O'MALLEY plays his weekly residency of authentic and original Irish music at Ireland's 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys 91401; 818-785-4031.
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UPCOMING EVENTS, further on down the road…
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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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Tue, Feb 26, in Burbank:
7:30 pm TRAILS & RAILS, that fun folk and western band that specializes in train and cattle trail songs, plays Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners). Venue has good Mexican food, full bar. No cover.
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Thu, Feb 28, in Hermosa Beach:
8 pm ENCORE of 3rd Annual "LAST WALTZ TRIBUTE SHOW" performed live by ANDY & RENEE of the Dylan tribute band HARD RAIN, joined by many guest musicians, at The Lounge (next door to Comedy Magic Club), 1018 Hermosa Av, Hermosa Beach 90254. The first date, Jan 12, sold out so fast that they’re doing it again, tonight. Jump on getting tix; this’ll likely sell-out, too.
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ANDY & RENEE are Finalists in the “International Acoustic Music Awards” for “Best Duo/Group” for their original song, "Dream It All Away." More at www.inacoustic.com/winners.html .
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It's a live musical tribute to the great concert film, "The Last Waltz," featuring songs by THE BAND ("The Night They Drove Ole Dixie Down," "The Weight"), BOB DYLAN, VAN MORRISON, NEIL YOUNG, and JONI MITCHELL; performers ANDY & RENEE will be joined by guest musicians to recreate the extraordinary mood and music of this seminal concert film.
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Doors open at 7 pm for dinner, show is 8-9:45 pm. Info, show tix, dinner reservations, call 310-372-1193.
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Renee says, "We've performed this show three times now, and if you've missed it, don't make the same mistake again!" Tix, $15.
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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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Sat, Mar 2, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
8 pm “AN EVENING WITH COW BOP” at the “OUTWEST CONCERT SERIES” at Out West Western Boutique & Cultural Center, 24265 Main St (aka San Fernando Rd on older maps), Newhall 91321; www.scvoutwest.com; reservations (limited seating), 661-255-7087.
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Presented by SCVTV, the WMA California Chapter, and OutWest. Apart from the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, this concert series has become the most prolific presenter of western music in recent years. Upcoming OutWest Concerts are:
March 30, “An Evening with TUMBLEWEED ROB & THE SOUTHWEST JUNCTION”
April 19, “An Evening of POETRY, STORYTELLING, & LIVE MUSIC”
May 18, “An Evening with JASON "BUCK" CORBETT & FRIENDS”
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More on the “Live Music” tab at www.scvoutwest.com, including info on upcoming and past “SCVTV Concerts.”
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Doors at 7:30 pm for the best seats, concert at 8 pm. Light refreshments included. Tix are a “suggested donation” of $15.
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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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Sun, Mar 10, in San Pedro:
2-5:30 pm BERNIE PEARL plays his blues residency at CRAFTED, a new arts venue in the Port of Los Angeles, at 110 E 22nd St, San Pedro 90731; 310-732-1270; www.CRAFTEDportla.com; www.facebook.com/Craftedportla.
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His two gigs here – including one that opened the venue -- went so well that Bernie was offered a monthly residency, second Sunday of each month through April.
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Bernie says of this new venue, "It's a great place to hear some acoustic Blues and to see what dozens of crafters are working on. Food and beverages are available. Parking and admission are free. I perform in the lounge area, where there are tables and chairs, and the live music is piped throughout the building. Take a Sunday drive to the scenic Port of L.A. and hang out for a while. I bet you'll enjoy it." Bernie returns here once more, Apr 14.
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The Guide adds that you can go in the morning and tour the Battleship Iowa or the Victory ship, both anchored on display in San Pedro, then go for lunch and great live blues music with Bernie at CRAFTED.
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Sat, Mar 10, in Santa Monica:
7 pm BEAUSOLEIL avec MICHAEL DOUCET plays McCabe's, 3101 W Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4403 or 310-828-4497.
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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 16, in Culver City:
8-10 pm BERNIE PEARL & MIKE BARRY play a blues concert at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide.
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Bernie says, "Our latest recording, 'Sittin' On the Right Side of the Blues,' recorded live at Boulevard Music in 2011, received great reviews and airplay, as well as a nomination for 'Best Traditional Blues Recording' by the Blues Blast Music Awards. This is home for us. Always a good turnout, and I always plan on presenting my best material as well something new to the discriminating and informed Boulevard audience." Bernie on guitar and vocals, his longtime sideman Mike on bass.
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Advance tix strongly recommended, at 310-398-2583. Doors at 7:30 pm; advance ticket holders enter first; seating on a first-come basis.
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Tix, $15.
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Sun, Mar 17, in downtown L.A.:
4 pm “LE SALON DE MUSIQUES” monthly CHAMBER CONCERT SERIES in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 5th Floor, L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211; www.musiccenter.org.
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“Le Salon's” series of eight concerts run every third Sunday through May 19, 2013.
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Sun, Mar 17, in El Segundo:
7:30 pm THE TOM CORBETT BAND, with BILL KNOPF & DAVID FERGUSON, plays the Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St, El Segundo; reservations & info, 310-322-2592; www.otmh.org.
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Sun, Mar 17, in OC (Anaheim):
8 pm THE FENIANS play the City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 East Katella Av, Anaheim 92806.
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Tix, $22.50 & $25 (plus the usual exorbitant processing fee). Pre-advance tix sale is Thu, Feb 17 only, 10 am-10 pm; use code IRISH at www.ticketmaster.com. Public sale starts Feb 18.
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Fri, Mar 22, in OC (Anaheim):
8 pm GORDON LIGHTFOOT plays the City National Grove of Anaheim, 2200 East Katella Av, Anaheim 92806.
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Tix prices tba (plus the usual exorbitant processing fee if you use Ticketmaster). Pre-advance tix sale on Thu, Feb 17 only, 10 am-10 pm; use code MIND at www.ticketmaster.com. Public sale starts Feb 18.
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Sat, Mar 23, in Pasadena:
8 pm JANIS IAN, who just won a GRAMMY, 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 Newhall (Santa Clarita):
8 pm “AN EVENING WITH TUMBLEWEED ROB & THE SOUTHWEST JUNCTION” at the “OUTWEST CONCERT SERIES” at Out West Western Boutique & Cultural Center, 24265 Main St (aka San Fernando Rd on older maps), Newhall 91321; www.scvoutwest.com; reservations (limited seating), 661-255-7087.
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Presented by SCVTV, the WMA California Chapter, and OutWest. Apart from the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, this concert series has become the most prolific presenter of western music in recent years. Upcoming OutWest Concerts are:
April 19, “An Evening of POETRY, STORYTELLING, & LIVE MUSIC”
May 18, “An Evening with JASON "BUCK" CORBETT & FRIENDS”
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More on the “Live Music” tab at www.scvoutwest.com, including info on upcoming and past “SCVTV Concerts.”
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Doors at 7:30 pm for the best seats, concert at 8 pm. Light refreshments included. Tix are a “suggested donation” of $15.
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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 San Pedro:
2-5:30 pm BERNIE PEARL concludes his blues residency at CRAFTED, a new arts venue in the Port of Los Angeles, at 110 E 22nd St, San Pedro 90731; 310-732-1270; www.CRAFTEDportla.com; www.facebook.com/Craftedportla.
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His two gigs here – including one that opened the venue -- went so well that Bernie was offered a monthly residency, second Sunday of each month through April.
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Bernie says of this new venue, "It's a great place to hear some acoustic Blues and to see what dozens of crafters are working on. Food and beverages are available. Parking and admission are free. I perform in the lounge area, where there are tables and chairs, and the live music is piped throughout the building. Take a Sunday drive to the scenic Port of L.A. and hang out for a while. I bet you'll enjoy it."
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The Guide adds that you can go in the morning and tour the Battleship Iowa or the Victory ship, both anchored on display in San Pedro, then go for lunch and great live blues music with Bernie at CRAFTED.
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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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Sun, Apr 21, in downtown L.A.:
4 pm “LE SALON DE MUSIQUES” monthly CHAMBER CONCERT SERIES in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 5th Floor, L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211; www.musiccenter.org.
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“Le Salon's” series of eight concerts run every third Sunday through May 19, 2013.
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Wed, Apr 24 through Sun, May 19, in Ventura:
“LONESOME TRAVELER” returns for a 2013 run at the Rubicon Theatre in Ventura. It’s a musical event that takes audiences on a journey down the rivers and streams of American Folk Music -- from the hills of Appalachia to the nightclubs of San Francisco and New York; from the 1920s to the 1960s. Written and directed by Rubicon’s Artistic Director James O’Neil, with Musical Direction and Arrangements by Dan Wheetman
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"Tom Dooley," "Goodnight Irene," "Puff, the Magic Dragon," "Blowin' in the Wind," and "This Land is Your Land." These songs remind us of a time when music brought us together; when it changed us. Lonesome Traveler is a World Premier theatrical event that takes us from the backwoods of Appalachia to the nightclubs of New York and San Francisco; from the mid 1920s to the mid 1960s. Experience the music that made history and the history that made music. Rubicon Artistic Director James O'Neil directs a seven-person cast of singer/instrumentalists. More when we know it.
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[LATE ADDITION to Feb 11 edition]
Fri-Sun, Apr 26-28, FESTIVAL, in Indio:
“STAGECOACH FESTIVAL” 2013 at the Empire Polo Club, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio 92201. Festival info, www.stagecoachfestival.com.
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Once again, this mega-festival has an astonishing lineup. Folk-Americana, Western, Bluegrass and Classic Country artists include OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW, MARTY STUART, DWIGHT YOAKAM, RIDERS IN THE SKY, CHARLEY PRIDE, COMMANDER CODY, CONNIE SMITH, HAYES CARLL, JEFF BRIDGES & THE ABIDERS, JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE, LONESTAR, ROGER McGUINN, SONS AND BROTHERS, SUZY BOGGUSS, TANYA TUCKER, THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND, THE HONKYTONK ANGELS BAND, THE WESTBOUND RANGERS, THOMPSON SQUARE, WADDIE MITCHELL, WYLIE AND THE WILD WEST, AND THE ZAC BROWN BAND.
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Of course, the FULL lineup is much more extensive, Here it is, all performers, alphabetically by artist’s first name / first word of band name:
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Alissa Griffith
Becky Stark
Blue Sky Riders
Brown Bird
Charley Pride
Chris Shiflett and the Dead...
Commander Cody
Connie Smith
Darius Rucker
Dierks Bentley
Don Williams
Dwight Yoakam
Florida Georgia Line
Gabriel Kelley
Hank Williams Jr.
Haunted Windchimes
Hayes Carll
Jana Kramer
Jeff Bridges & The Abiders
Joe Nichols
John Anderson
John Reilly and Friends
Justin Townes Earle
Lady Antebellum
Lonestar
Maggie Rose
Marty Stuart
Nick 13
Old Crow Medicine Show
Phil Vassar
Riders in the Sky
Robert Ellis
Rodney Atkins
Roger McGuinn
Sons and Brothers
Suzy Bogguss
Tanya Tucker
The Charlie Daniels Band
The Honkytonk Angels Band
The Little Willies
The Steel Wheels
The Westbound Rangers
Thompson Square
Toby Keith
Trace Adkins
Waddie Mitchell
Wylie and the Wild West
Zac Brown Band
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The Acoustic Americana Music Guide has consistently celebrated the inclusive booking policies of this event. Sure, the Nashville pop-country award-winners are there, BUT, there is always a fine representation from the best of the Folk-Americana, Bluegrass, Western Music, and Alt-Country / Honky-Tonk world. With “country” radio so embedded in pop-country, this festival is a joy for Traditional Country and Folk-Americana fans alike, and with multiple stages, you can find your niche and ensconce yourself, or wander and explore other auditory horizons.
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STAGECOACH has come a long way in a few short years. There are “Buy Now” and layaway options for tickets, and Stagecoach now has a BBQ Competition, an RV Resort, campgrounds with jamming and organized karaoke, money-saving “family passes” to the festival, and plenty more.
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Beyond the jam packed musical lineup, there are other ACTIVITIES and fun things to do and see while at the festival. Inside the venue, you’ll find a FERRIS WHEEL, with fabulous views of the festival - additional cost may apply. A WIFI CENTER will offer web access with computers and printers available. In the festival’s Campgrounds, they organize karaoke in the camping activities tent, and there is a “STAGECOACH KARAOKE STATION.” If hearing all that nonprofessional catterwalling stresses you, they offer sanctioned professional MASSAGE ($1 per minute, chair massage). Even without The Who, you can show your prowess at Pinball and win daily VIP upgrades & merch. In addition to the live music, Country DJs offer tunes on the dance floor. Campers will have free SUPERMARKET SHUTTLES for anything you “can't find at the general store or the farmers market.”
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In addition, there are FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES for the kids, and a WORLD RENOWNED BBQ, with 30 national BBQ teams cooking 24/7 in the hopes of being picked as Grand Champion in the BARBEQUE CONTEST.
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The festival website offers organized carpooling and a CARPOOL CONVOY signup. Once you’re there, their RECYCLING PROGRAM has an economic incentive, letting you earn free water, wristband upgrades and more by participating.
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Tickets for STAGECOACH are “All-in pricing,” with a “What-you-see-is-what-you-pay,” no surprises policy that others need to emulate. Prices include all fees & shipping:
General Admission, $239 (limit of 6 per household)
Package P1, $1099 (limit of 2 per household)
Package P2, $799 (limit of 6 per household)
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Add-on VIP Parking is $100, for those who don’t want to face the walk from the far-flung parking lots. The festival notes, “ADA reserved seats will be an option at purchase while supplies last.”
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To order festival passes by phone, call 888-512-SHOW. Festival info and tix on the web at www.stagecoachfestival.com.
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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, Apr 27, in SGV (Covina):
8 pm BERNIE PEARL & MIKE BARRY play a blues concert at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020 / 800-BET-FRET; www.frethouse.com.
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Bernie on guitar and vocals, his longtime sideman Mike on bass. Bernie says, "Been a little while since we have been there, but the renowned Covina guitar shop provides a wonderful intimate space for players and audience, and we love playing there." Tix, $15.
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Sun, Apr 28, WORKSHOPS for ARTISTS, in SGV (Covina):
2 & 3:30 pm BERNIE PEARL conducts a "GUITAR CLINIC" followed by a "HOW TO JAM" workshop, at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020 / 800-BET-FRET; www.frethouse.com.
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GUITAR CLINIC at 2 pm, "HOW TO JAM" workshop at 3:30 pm.
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Each session is $25, enrollment limited. Contact venue to the reserve your spot.
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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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Fri-Sun, May 17-19, in Nevada:
"HENDERSON CRAWFISH FESTIVAL" in Henderson, Nevada, between Las Vegas and Lake Mead. More when we know it.
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Sat, May 18, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
8 pm “AN EVENING WITH JASON "BUCK" CORBETT & FRIENDS” at the “OUTWEST CONCERT SERIES” at Out West Western Boutique & Cultural Center, 24265 Main St (aka San Fernando Rd on older maps), Newhall 91321; www.scvoutwest.com; reservations (limited seating), 661-255-7087.
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Presented by SCVTV, the WMA California Chapter, and OutWest. Apart from the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival, this concert series has become the most prolific presenter of western music in recent years. More on the “Live Music” tab at www.scvoutwest.com, including info on upcoming and past “SCVTV Concerts.”
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Doors at 7:30 pm for the best seats, concert at 8 pm. Light refreshments included. Tix are a “suggested donation” of $15.
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Sun, May 19, in downtown L.A.:
4 pm “LE SALON DE MUSIQUES” monthly CHAMBER CONCERT SERIES concludes today in the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 5th Floor, L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211; www.musiccenter.org.
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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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Jul 27 & 28, FESTIVAL, in Long Beach:
Annual "LONG BEACH CRAWFISH FESTIVAL" brings Cajun & zydeco and blues, including top bands from Louisiana, to Rainbow Lagoon Events Park in Long Beach.
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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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