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This is one of TWO new, very full editions, published simultaneously on April 20, 2013. Yhis contains additional events since we published on Friday. Plus, a new edition of the Guide’s NEWS & REVIEWS, awaits you, as well, at a separate click.
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Herein is extensive FESTIVAL coverage with even MORE festivals added; whole great big bunches o’ CONCERTS; some WORKSHOPS for artists; and – as always – things you will find only in the Guide. So jump in, gas-up the jalopy, and go forth!
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TICKET ALERTS:
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JETHRO TULL'S IAN ANDERSON plays” THICK AS A BRICK 1 & 2” at the Greek Theatre on Sat, Jul 6, at 8 pm. Tix go on sale Sat, Apr 20, at www.ticketmaster.com/event/09004A77A4D5397E?artistid=722512&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1&brand=greektheatre&camefrom=cfc_ndrcon_grk_April17
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BLUE SKY RIDERS (KENNY LOGGINS, GEORGIA MIDDLEMAN & GARY BURR) will do a performance-interview at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles on April 24. Tix at www.grammymuseum.org.
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“A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION” makes its annual live-performance visit to Los Angeles on June 7. Tix are on sale at the Greek Theatre box office or at ticketmaster.com (you’ll pay a hefty “service fee” at the latter, so we recommend the venue’s box office.) Or, just be expedient at www.ticketmaster.com/event/09004A5A92FC4233?artistid=835597&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=2&brand=greektheatre&camefrom=cfc_ndrcon_grk_April17.
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“ELVIS AND THE BIRTH OF ROCK AND ROLL” at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles on May 1. Tix at www.grammymuseum.org.
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IRON & WINE does a CD release event in “The Drop” series at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles on May 6. Tix at www.grammymuseum.org.
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Spring FESTIVAL season is upon us, and in this edition, and it’s abundant and prolific. Check the write-ups (use our site's "search" function, at the top of the page, or scroll to find ’em by the dates). Make sure you get tix before they sell-out, and use the links for each festival’s site for things like early-bird discounts, volunteer opportunities, extra-fare VIP seating, camping or lodgings, and more.
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• FESTIVALS THIS WEEKEND: the 20th Annual SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL (Apr 18-21), 14th Annual TOPANGA EARTH DAY FESTIVAL (Apr 20 & 21), SCANDINAVIAN FESTIVAL (Apr 20 & 21), L.A. TIMES FESTIVAL OF BOOKS (with live music, Apr 20 & 21)
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• FESTIVALS NEXT WEEKEND: the mega-giant STAGECOACH FESTIVAL (Apr 26-28), UPLAND LEMON FESTIVAL (Apr 26-18), VENTURA BLUES FESTIVAL (Apr 27)
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• Plus, more festivals, coming up: SIERRA MADRE ART FAIR (May 4 & 5), GATOR BY THE BAY FESTIVAL (May 10-12), LOS ANGELES OLD TIME SOCIAL (May 16-18), LONG BEACH BAYOU, HENDERSON CRAWFISH FESTIVAL (May 17-19), TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL (May 19), SIMI VALLEY CAJUN & BLUES FESTIVAL (May 25 & 26), LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL (Jun 14-16), HUCK FINN'S JUBILEE at its new Ontario, California venue (Jun 14-16), CLAREMONT FOLK FESTIVAL (Jun 15), WATERFRONT BLUES FEST (Jul 4-7), WILDLIFE WEST FEST (Jul 20).
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• If you're headed East, there’s MERLEFEST (Apr 25-28), the STRAWBERRY PARK CAJUN ZYDECO FESTIVAL (Jun 6-9) and the NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL (Jul 26-29). And we add more events and more info, all the time!
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IN MEMORIUM:
HERBIE KATZ, aka “DOCTOR FUN,” the supremely talented blues harmonica maestro from WUMBLOOZO and all-around delightful person. Herbie lost his battle with cancer last weekend. We remember Herbie with more in the Guide’s NEWS & REVIEWS edition, available at a separate click.
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MUSICIANS’ FRIEND INDEED IS A FRIEND IN NEED. You’ve seen him making multi-camera videos of concerts that he gives to the bands and artists for FREE, to help them promote their music and careers. Now, he needs your help. RON SARFATY was in a recent traffic collision that totaled his specially-equipped van, a vehicle with that let him drive from his wheelchair. Insurance won’t begin to pay enough to replace it for him. There’s a benefit concert and more coming up, but you don’t need to wait to send him a check or an e-donation. See the Guide’s NEWS & REVIEWS edition, available at a separate click.
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The “BENEFIT FOR RON SARFATY” is May 5th, 7-11 pm, at The Talking Stick Coffee Lounge, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 90291; 310- 450-6052; www.thetalkingstick.net. Whether or not you can attend, you can donate at www.houseconcerts.us/ron. Paypal and tax deductible options are available there, along with information for making donations by personal check.
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THIS edition is all about the go-out-and-see-it music scene. Let’s get started!
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Saturday’s Sections:
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1) TICKET ALERT
2) Saturday’s WORKSHOPS for ARTISTS
3) Saturday’s MUSIC-on-TV
4) Saturday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances
5) Saturday’s MUSIC CONFERENCE
6) Saturday’s FESTIVALS
7) Saturday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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1) TICKET ALERT:
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Sat, Apr 20, TIX ALERT:
JETHRO TULL'S IAN ANDERSON plays” THICK AS A BRICK 1 & 2” at the Greek Theatre on Sat, Jul 6, at 8 pm. Tix go on sale today at www.ticketmaster.com/event/09004A77A4D5397E?artistid=722512&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1&brand=greektheatre&camefrom=cfc_ndrcon_grk_April17
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Sat, Apr 20, WORKSHOP, in Tehachapi:
10 am-noon BRUCE MOLSKY does a FIDDLE WORKSHOP at Fiddler’s Crossing, 206 East F St (at Robinson St), Tehachapi 93561; www.fiddlerscrossing.org; 661-823-9994. He’s a masterful old-time fiddler. He plays a concert the night before at a local venue at 7 pm; see listing.
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It’s under construction; send us your favorite! To be eligible, the show must feature live music performance (or recorded live performance), AND must be available either (a) on the web (simulcast or archived or web-only), OR (b) on broadcast radio in Southern California. And, of course, the format must be within the genres of music the Guide covers.
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5) Saturday’s MUSIC CONFERENCE:
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Annual “ASCAP EXPO” runs through the weekend in Hollywood and in venues in other nearby communities. If you are signed to ASCAP, or thinking of affiliating, you probably already know. If not, it’s search engine time for details.
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Sat & Sun, Apr 20-21, FESTIVAL, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
All-day 20th Annual “SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL” brings top western music, traditional cowboy music, and western swing stars, plus the cowboy poetry that started it all, on multiple stages, to the most picturesque festival site anywhere, with performances by, Grammy winners RIDERS IN THE SKY, and an “A” list of top Western stars, including DON EDWARDS, storyteller-poet BAXTER BLACK, THE SONS OF THE SAN JOAQUIN, HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN, SOURDOUGH SLIM, THE SADDLE CATS, ANDY NELSON, GINNY MAC, cowboy poet PAT RICHARDSON, KRISTYN HARRIS, THE HAUNTED WINDCHIMES, storyteller-poet JOE HERRINGTON, the Civil Wear Re-enactor BAND OF THE CALIFORNIA BATTALION, movie/TV saloon pianist DAVE BOURNE, trick six-gun twirler JOEY DILLON, POP HAYDN, JOHN REYNOLDS, CARLOS REYNOSA, SUDBURY & RAMOS, TRACY LEE NELSON, WILD HORSE SINGERS & DANCERS, MESSICK FAMILY, DAVE THORNBURY, DAVE RAINWATER, black cavalry re-enactors THE NEW BUFFALO SOLDIERS, BISKIT HATCH, JOHN HUSTEAD, JIM TOWNSLEY, and more, at Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studio in Newhall / Santa Clarita. The site is Gene Autry’s Old Western movie set town, one of the world’s top festival settings. This is one of Southern Cal’s finest family-friendly roots / Americana music events. You cannot drive to the venue; there are shuttle buses, free with admission tix, that run from the free parking lot just off Main St in Newhall, west of the 14 Freeway. The site, multiple stages, ambiance, attention to detail, food, and first-rate sound reinforcement of the delightful music, combine to make this the top western festival in America. Truly. There’s plenty more on their website, including advance tix, at www.cowboyfestival.org.
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Sat & Sun, Apr 20 & 21, FESTIVAL, in Topanga:
14th Annual “TOPANGA EARTH DAY FESTIVAL” at the Topanga Community House & Fair Grounds, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290.
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This fun event features multiple stages of music, “green” technology displays, organically-grown food, and plenty more. Schedules, music lineups, more, at www.topangaearthday.org.
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A quote for Earth Day:
"The world, we are told, was made especially for man -- a presumption not supported by all the facts... Why should man value himself as more than a small part of the one great unit of creation?" -- John Muir, naturalist and explorer (1838-1914). [Thanks to Anu Garg's "A.Word.A.Day" for bringing the quote to our attention.]
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Sat & Sun, Apr 20 & 21, FESTIVAL, in Victorville:
Annual “HIGH DESERT MUSIC FESTIVAL” at San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, 17800 7th St, Victorville 92395. This one features a huge lineup and is known for a great BBQ, to accompany the music. Featuring two stages of live entertainment headlined by LAKESIDE, plus TIERRA, ROD PIAZZA & MIGHTY FLYERS, BIG PAPA & THE TCB, WUMBLOOZO, the CARAVAN OF ALL STARS high energy blues, rhythm and soul show, and a special tribute to Motown and the TEMPTATIONS, featuring 5 TEMPTING MEN. Blues band WUMBLOOZO plays 3:15 to 4:15 pm on Saturday, and if you go, they are a don’t-miss. Details, tix, full lineup and schedule at www.highdesertmusicfestival.com
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Sat & Sun, Apr 20-21, FESTIVAL, in T.O.:
Annual “SCANDINAVIAN FESTIVAL” with performances by ABBA GIRLZ, JENSEN & BUGGE (from DENMARK), ROSS SUTTER, DEBORAH & GARTH PHILLIPSEN, TIM RUED doing fiddle tunes, plus SCANDINAVIAN DANCE and a “STÄMMA” – FIDDLE & FOLK MUSIC JAM, along with food and culture, happens at Cal Lutheran University’s Kingsmen Park, 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks 91360; 805-493-3151. You can see for yourself if Garrison Keillor’s Lutheran jokes are valid, and have a wonderful time while you’re doing that.
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Sat, Apr 20, FESTIVAL, in L.A.:
10 am-6 pm “LOS ANGELES TIMES FESTIVAL OF BOOKS” sprawls across the campus of USC in University Park, Los Angeles, and includes live music performances on multiple stages. Ostensibly, the event is free, but some of the indoor events and venues charge admission.
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Children’s Stage:
2:30 pm Lisa Loeb, “Lisa Loeb’s Songs for Movin’ & Shakin’”
L.A. Times stage:
2:30 pm Debbie Reynolds, Author of "Unsinkable: A Memoir," interviewed by Mark Olsen
4:50 pm Paul Anka, Author of "My Way: An Autobiography"
USC stage:
10 am Festival Kickoff with LA Times CEO Eddy Hartenstein, USC President C.L. Max Nikias and the Trojan Marching Band
11:40 am Foshay High School Jazz Ensemble, Musical Performance
12:50 pm Trio Ellas, Contemporary Mariachi Musical Performance
4:20 pm 1923, Jazz Music Performance
Pop & Hiss Stage:
1 pm Hang Dog Expression, Americana/Rock 'n Roll
3 pm Max Lugavere, Acoustic Singer-Songwriter
Poetry Stage:
5:30 pm VoiceMusic, featuring poet Peter J. Harris with Tracy Wannomae, Alan Mark Lightner, and Rocio Marron, Reading & Musical Performance
Bovard Auditorium:
1 pm Carol Burnett in Conversation with Mary McNamara
Taper Hall:
3 pm William Friedkin in Conversation with Christopher Goffard
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USC Stage:
10 am Trojan Marching Band
3:10 pm USC Sirens, A Capella Performance
Poetry Stage:
10 am Jennifer K. Sweeney, reading from "How to Live on Bread & Music;" Monica Youn, reading from "Ignatz"
Pop & Hiss Stage:
11 am Jason Charles Miller, Country/Blues Performance
1 pm Jasper Dickson, Blues/Rock & Roll
3 pm Dustbowl Revival, Modern Bluegrass
Bovard Auditorium:
3 pm Steve Lopez and the Song for L.A., a conversation with Harry Gamboa, Jr., Reed Johnson, and Warren Olney; moderator: Steve Lopez, L.A. Times columnist and author of “The Soloist.”
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Sat, Apr 20, pseudo-festival, multiple venues:
Annual “RECORD STORE DAY” brings participation from hundreds of independently-owned music stores across the world, and they “simultaneously unite with the purpose of celebrating our culture and the unique place that record stores occupy both in their local communities and the world.” Some offer live in-store performances, others offer special limited-edition “RSD” (Record Store Day) CD releases. Amoeba Hollywood says, “We will have tons of limited-edition, exclusive Record Store Day releases available April 20 in stores only. Remaining RSD titles will hit www.Amoeba.com on Sunday, April 21. (Sorry no discounts.)” At Amoeba Hollywood, the exclusive RSD releases are kept behind the front counters, and a line forms for them. The line for RSD will be on Ivar no earlier than 8 am on Saturday. Their RSD product is limited to stock on hand and available on a first come, first served basis. No holds, no phone orders. Limit one copy per title per customer. The Amoeba store opens at 10:30 am. There is no wait to enter for the day's festivities. Support your local record store in YOUR community. Pasadena is blessed with three great record stores; other communities have a store or two, but many towns now have NO independent record stores. Let’s celebrate and support the stalwart purveyors of brick-and-mortar music distribution.
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Sat, Apr 20, pseudo-festival, in L.A.:
“CICLAVIA” (CicLAvia) is the annual all-day event that closes-off major streets to cars, making bicycles the dominant transportation, with very limited stopping, and facilitating live music and other arts interactions. It now stretches out from downtown Los Angeles all the way to the beach at Venice. Ride your bike in either or both directions. Easily accessible from the Gold, Red, Blue, and Expo lines, this is a fun event. Details at www.ciclavia.org/events/676/to-the-sea/680/trip-planner.
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Sat, Apr 20, pseudo-festival, in Echo Park:
Noon-6 pm 4th Annual “ECHO PARK ART WALK” includes music events for NATIONAL RECORD STORE DAY at Stories Books & Café and Origami Vinyl, plus plenty more all along the art walk route, all in Echo Park.
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Sat, Apr 20, in SGV (Arcadia):
Noon-4 pm “HOT DIXIELAND JAZZ CONCERT” with MOLLY RYAN, and TITANIC JAZZ, at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349.
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Sat & Sun, Apr 20 & 21, in Marina del Rey:
1-4 pm “FREE OUTDOOR WEEKEND CONCERT SERIES” features Blues, Jazz, Latin, or Pop at Fisherman’s Village in Marina del Rey (weather permitting). Info and schedules, www.visitmarinadelrey.com/schedule/ongoing-events.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Bakersfield:
2-5 pm Weekly “BLUEGRASS JAM” at Dagney's Coffee Shop. “Come on down for some coffee, stir in some music, and you get a good time,” says host Jeff Russinsky; info, 661-364-1553 or 661-324-7504.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Altadena:
3 pm Matinee with THE BLACK MARKET TRUST is a band with top-name gypsy swing musicians, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $15.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Hollywood:
3 pm LUCINDA WILLIAMS, three-time Grammy winning singer-songwriter and poet, plays deejay with a mix-tape of her favorite tunes in honor of “NATIONAL RECORD STORE DAY,” at Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset Bl, Hollywood; 323-245-6400; www.amoeba.com. The event brings concert ticket give-aways, in-store specials, and more, all day long at Amoeba. Plus, “NATIONAL RECORD STORE DAY” brings events at ’purt near every remaining record store on the endangered independent species list.
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Sat, Apr 20, in SFV (Canoga Park):
5 pm THE TALL MEN GROUP, plus JOHN ZIPPERER & FRIENDS, open the 2013 season at the “JULIE'S JOINT HOUSE CONCERT” in the SFV.
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THE TALL MEN GROUP is six wonderfully diverse singer-songwriters who comprise a widely entertaining ensemble. They are ED TREE, JIMMY YESSIAN, JEFF KOSSACK, JOHN STOWERS, MARTY AXELROD & SEVERIN BROWNE, all talented and accomplished musicians, creating intimate arrangements and harmonies for each other’s tunes. They treat the audience to an Eagles-like experience, fresh yet familiar.
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The house band, JOHN ZIPPERER & FRIENDS, is the real deal, giving you lyrics and melodies that compel you to sing along, the first time you hear them. They are JOHN ZIPPERER, BARRETT TAGLIARINO, TARA SITSER, & JIME VAN BOOVEN.
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Reservations get directions at Juliesjoint@johnzipperer.com. Doors at 5; music starts promptly at 5:30. Suggested donation of $15 includes dinner. Bring your guitar or tambourine to join the song circle after the show.
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Sat, Apr 20, in SFV (Studio City):
6-10 pm Weekly “NIGHT OF ACOUSTIC MUSIC” at Jump Cut Café (formerly Lulu’s Beehive), 13203 Ventura Bl, Studio City 91604. Venue serves coffee drinks, sandwiches, soups, salads and taste treats. No cover charge.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Tehachapi:
6-8 pm “APPLE SHED LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC,” a Friday and Saturday night series at the Apple Shed, 333 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi 93561; 661-823-8333.
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They have a regular schedule of performers:
1st Friday - WILL JAMES - Celtic, Americana, gospel, & folk
1st Saturday - JO STONE - piano music
2nd Friday - THE GEEZERS - folk music
2nd Saturday - ART LARSON - clarinet
3rd Friday – “Country Music night” (was the late Cowboy / Western artist TONY VICE)
3rd Saturday - MOUNTAIN PASS - oldies
4th Friday - MAX VALENTINO - acoustic guitar
4th Saturday - PAT STRONG – country / ballads music
5th Saturday - CRAIG SHAW
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Sat, Apr 20, in Lakewood:
6:30 pm weekly “BLUEGRASS CONCERT” brings a different band each week to Me N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908. They have a lot of fun every Saturday night. Here's a video of a recent performance there by the band GRASSLANDS: www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMwi-VZ0rwc&feature=em-share_video_user ] Grasslands - "You Are What I Am." More on that band at www.grasslandsbluegrass.com.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Altadena:
7 pm JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). $20.
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Sat, Apr 20, in SGV (Arcadia):
7 pm-midnight TOTAL HIP REPLACMENTS play at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Palmdale:
7 pm “LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC” at Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530; www.butlerscoffee.com/music.html.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Tehachapi:
Time tba “LIVE MUSIC AT LA BELLE AMORE,” a Friday and Saturday series at La Belle Amore Italian Bistro, 209 S Green St, Tehachapi; 661-822-7419. Recommended by locals who tell the Guide, “Great live music can be heard” at this Italian Bistro, located next to the Hitching Post Theater.
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Here’s the usual monthly schedule:
STEVE HEPNER & LAUREN ALEXANDER - 1st Friday
TERRY ASHER & FRIENDS - 1st Saturday
THE GEEZERS - folk music - 2nd & 5th Saturday
CRAIG SHAW - 2nd & 4th Friday
PETER CUTLER & DEBBY HAND as a folk duo - 3rd Friday
MARIA & CHARLY “folk & more” duo of CHARLY WALLMO & MARIA WEIR WERTH - 3rd Sat
DAVE OGDEN, Celtic fingerstyle guitar - 4th Saturday
GARY MAZOLLA - 5th Friday
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Sat, Apr 20, in Claremont:
7:30 pm DUSTBOWL REVIVAL plus an opening set by THE WILD REEDS at Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-624-2928; www.folkmusiccenter.com.
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THE WILD REEDS are Mackenzie Howe, Sharon Silva, and Kinsey Lee. The three young women exchange roles and a variety of instruments including guitar, harmonium, banjo, auto harp, and mandolin, and croon three-part vocal harmonies.
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Sat, Apr 20, in OC (Anaheim):
7:30 pm SALTY SUITES play “THE LIVING TRADITION” concert series at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim 92805; 714-955-3807.
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Sat, Apr 20, in San Diego:
7:30 pm “TRIPPIN’ THE ’60s,” the acclaimed retrospective by BARRY McGUIRE, joined by JOHN YORK, plays the “AMSD Concerts” series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176.
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Sat, Apr 20, in San Clemente:
7:30 pm BAYOU BROTHERS play Iva Lee's, 555 N El Camino Real, San Clemente 92672; 949-361-2855.
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Sat, Apr 20, in OC (Mission Viejo):
7:30 pm JIM & MORNING NICHOLS play the second of two shows for the “LORD OF THE STRINGS” Concert Series, this one at the Mission Viejo Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Dr, Mission Viejo 92691; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
7:30 pm GRATEFUL DUDES BLUEGRASS residency, sometimes with very impressive guest players, at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall 91350.
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Sat, Apr 20, in OC (Irvine):
7:30 pm THE KLEZMATICS bring their award-winning klezmer music, with delightfully raucous horns, to the Merage Jewish Community Center ,1 Federation Way, Suite 200, Irvine 92603; 949-435-3400.
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Sat, Apr 20, in SFV (NoHo):
7:30 pm Monthly “ARC MUSIC NIGHT” at the ARC Center, 6456 Whitsett Av, North Hollywood 91606; info available from LSchallert@aol.com.
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Sat, Apr 20, in SFV (Granada Hills):
7:30 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “ONION BAGEL OPEN STAGE & JAM” at Temple Beth Torah, 16651 Rinaldi St, Granada Hills 91344.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Santa Monica:
8 pm BENEFIT CONCERT FOR FOLKWORKS, “celebrating the splendid diversity of folk / traditional music in Southern California,” with HOMESICK ELEPHANT, I SEE HAWKS IN L.A., TAIKO DRUMMING, MAMAK KHADEM with T.J. TROY ("world trance music"), SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND, RAMBLING HOUSE BAND with guests (Irish and Scottish jigs and reels), and emcee JOHN ACHORN, at Santa Monica YWCA - 2019 14th Street, Santa Monica 90405. Event info, benefit@FolkWorks.org or call 818-785-3839.
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• HOMESICK ELEPHANT, an old-fashioned husband / wife folk duo with fine harmonies. More at www.myspace.com/homesickelephant.
• I SEE HAWKS IN L.A., a California Country band w/ three part harmonies… lyrics musing on mortality, whales, and the geography of pre-apocalyptic L.A. More at www.iseehawks.com.
• TAIKO DRUMMING by the Taiko Center of Los Angeles playing an eclectic mix of taiko music with Japanese traditional instruments including shamisen (Japanese lute) and yokobue (Japanese flute) with touches of world music. More at www.taikocenter.com.
• MAMAK KHADEM with T.J. TROY, who has been called “...one of the wonders of world trance music,” by The Los Angeles Times. “Mamak Khadem captivates audiences by blending her roots in the ancient poetry and music of the Persian masters with a bold and revolutionary new sound.” – FolkWorks. More at www.mamak-khadem.com.
• SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND, "…one of the most beautiful voices in bluegrass and folk music today." – KPFK's FolkScene.
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• RAMBLING HOUSE BAND with guests KIRA OTT & MAIRE CLERKIN, PATRICK D'ARCY, DAN CONROY and KEVIN McKIDD play lively jigs and reels and rousing songs from the Irish and Scottish traditions. More at www.facebook.com/RamblingHouseBand.
• Emcee JOHN ACHORN is a master teacher in commedia dell'Arte, having studied with Carlo Mazzone-Clementi; he was an original member of the Dell-Arte Company and was instrumental in the founding of the renowned Dell'Arte School in Blue Lake CA.
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General Admission $20; front rows reserved / limited, $25. More at benefit@FolkWorks.org or call 818-785-3839. Doors at 7 pm for refreshments and best seating, concert at 8 pm.
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Tix available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/352819 or by mail at FolkWorks, PO Box 55051, Sherman Oaks, CA 91413.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Pasadena:
8 pm FISHTANK ENSEMBLE plays the “Pasadena Folk Music Society” series, which was the long-running “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. These folks bring a talented, innovative and oh-so-musical treatment of Gypsy jazz, French fiddle, and flamenco guitar. Tix, $15, with $5 tix available for Caltech students or children.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Culver City:
8 pm BRUCE MOLSKY performs his masterful old-time fiddle at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Santa Monica:
8 pm STEVE FORBERT, that famous folkie from Mississippi, plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $20.
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Sat, Apr 20, in SGV (Covina):
8 pm SLIGO RAGS, one of Southern California’s top acoustic bands, takes a break from playing Disneyland to bring their "Trad and Contemp Irish and Celtic" to The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; frethouse@earthlink.net; www.frethouse.com. Doors at 7:30 for the best seats. More at www.sligorags.com/home.cfm. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Apr 20, in OC (Irvine):
8 pm HAPA brings their award-winning Hawai’ian music to Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Dr, Irvine 92697; 949-854-4646.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Pasadena:
8 pm “PACIFIC TRIO: DISCOVERING VOICES IN THE POST ROMANTIC 20th CENTURY” is tonight’s offering in the Apr 19-26 “LOS ANGELES COMPOSERS PROJECT” at Boston Court Performing Arts Center, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106; www.bostoncourt.org; 626-683-6883.
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"Top string quartets pop up everywhere, but first-rate piano trios are rare. A concert by the Pacific Trio was a special treat, as the trio demonstrated in convincing manner, why it should be considered one of the best." So began the Los Angeles Times review of Pacific Trio's debut.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Venice:
8 pm CAREY APPEL's CD release show for "House of Cards," on Dream Wild Records, happens at WitZend, 1717 Lincoln Bl, Venice 90291 (just W of Venice Bl); www.witzendlive.com.
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Sat, Apr 20, musical, in Santa Monica:
8 pm “PARADISE,” a “divine bluegrass musical comedy” with CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7, continues at the Ruskin Group Theatre Company, 3000 Airport Av, Santa Monica 90405; 310-397-3244; www.ruskingrouptheatre.com.
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Sat, Apr 20, in SGV (Arcadia):
8 pm-1 am A GUEST HEADLINER BLUES BAND (nationally touring act), plus the BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND opening, play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349. Venue serves dinner with generous portions (the bowl of gumbo is huge), has full bar and nightly specials. Take earplugs. Seriously. Advance tix on their website; higher at the door.
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Sat, Apr 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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Sat, Apr 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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Sat, Apr 20, in WeHo:
8:30 pm ED HELMS & THE LONESOME TRIO play The Largo at the Coronet, 366 N La Cienega Bl, West Hollywood 90048; 310-855-0350.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Ventura:
8:30 pm “POLYNESIAN REVUE” at Hong Kong Inn, 435 E Thompson Bl, Ventura; www.hongkonginn.com; 805-648-3161. Runs Friday & Saturday nights.
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Sat, Apr 20, in L.A.:
9 pm WHEELER BROTHERS, ROADKILL GHOST CHOIR, and COUNTRY MICE, play “The Fold” at the Bootleg Theatre, 2220 Beverly Bl, Los Angeles 90057; 213-389-3856.
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Sat, Apr 20, in Glendale:
9 pm-1 am BULLFISH plays Daves Bar, 708 E Broadway, Glendale 91206. This one is an electric show, 21 and over, no cover.
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Sat, Apr 20, in L.A.:
9 pm JOHN FULLBRIGHT plays The Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90035; 323-954-9630.
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2) Sunday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances
3) Sunday’s FESTIVALS
4) Sunday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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2) Sunday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances:
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Check Saturday’s listings for major FESTIVALS that CONTINUE today. Plus, see the listings below for today’s single-day festivals. Those multiple-day festivals running through today are:
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• The 20th Annual “SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL” in Newhall (Santa Clarita).
• The 14th Annual “TOPANGA EARTH DAY FESTIVAL” in Topanga Canyon.
• The Annual “SCANDINAVIAN FESTIVAL” at Cal Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks.
• The Annual “HIGH DESERT MUSIC FESTIVAL” in Victorville.
• The Annual “LOS ANGELES TIMES FESTIVAL OF BOOKS” at USC, with multiple stages of music.
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Sun, Apr 21, pseudo FESTIVAL, in Torrance:
Noon to 6 pm “TRIPLE B STOMP & ROMP” special event includes Cajun blues band PORTERHOUSE BOB & DOWN TO THE BONE playing 4-6 pm, at the Depot Restaurant, 1250 Cabrillo Av, Torrance 90501.
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Sun, Apr 21, in Hollywood:
8 am FAIR MARKET BAND plays their residency at the Hollywood Farmer's Market, on Ivar St between Hollywood Bl & Sunset Bl, in Hollywood 90028.
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Sun, Apr 21, in San Diego:
10 am Weekly “BLUEGRASS BRUNCH” at Urban Solace, 3823 30th St, San Diego 92104; 619-295-6464.
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Sun, Apr 21, in South Pasadena:
11 am-2 pm Weekly “SUNDAY BLUES BRUNCH” with BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER on guitar & vocals at the Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena; 626-441-2443. “Big B” Brenner performs “The Real Folk Blues.” Features seasonal Brunch menu, mimosas, sangria and Bloody Marys. BIG B sings a mellow compilation of acoustic blues. No cover.
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Sun, Apr 21, in Griffith Park (L.A.):
Noon-2 pm Monthly “WESTERN MUSIC JAM” at the Museum of the American West (Autry Museum), 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, Los Angeles 90027; 323-667-2000.
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Sun, Apr 21, in Marina del Rey:
1-4 pm “FREE OUTDOOR WEEKEND CONCERT SERIES” features Blues, Jazz, Latin, or Pop at Fisherman’s Village in Marina del Rey (weather permitting). Info and schedules, www.visitmarinadelrey.com/schedule/ongoing-events.
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Sun, Apr 21, in SFV (Van Nuys):
1 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “EAST VALLEY HOOT” in Van Nuys. Info and location at www.songmakers.org.
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Sun, Apr 21, in La Verne:
2 pm Monthly “IRISH, OLD-TIME, BLUEGRASS SESSION” at Connolly's Kitchen, 1453 Foothill Bl, La Verne 91750; 909-593-6322.
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Sun, Apr 21, in Santa Monica:
2 pm Matinee of “PARADISE,” a “divine bluegrass musical comedy” with CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7, continues at the Ruskin Group Theatre Company, 3000 Airport Av, Santa Monica 90405; 310-397-3244; www.ruskingrouptheatre.com.
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Sun, Apr 21, in OC (Huntington Beach):
3-7 pm “IRISH MUSIC SUNDAYS” at Gallagher's Irish Pub & Grill, 300 PCH (pub entrance is on Walnut), Huntington Beach; 714-536-2422. Nominally, this series begins at 4 pm. All Irish Dishes on the menu are only $10 when the Irish musicians are on stage.
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Sun, Apr 21, in Murrieta:
3 pm “SUNDAY FAMILY FUNDAY” brings a TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION and IRISH DANCING by the Claddagh School to Shamrock Irish Pub and Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd, Murrieta; 951 696-5252. Enjoy the ambiance, food and libations at this new family-friendly Sunday venue.
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Sun, Apr 21, in OC (Costa Mesa):
3 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “COSTA MESA SONG CIRCLE” at Debby and Terry Koken's house in Costa Mesa 92627; email for location and info, dkoken@hmausa.com.
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Sun, Apr 21, in Tujunga:
3 pm Monthly “ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE” brings the band RICKER'S GHOST and caller: LYNNANNE HANSON-MILLER at Olde Towne's Comfort & Joy Café, 10024 Commerce Av, Tujunga 91042; 818-951-2700.
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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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Sun, Apr 21, in Burbank:
5-9 pm Monthly "JONNY WHITESIDE'S MESSAROUND" at Viva Cantina, 900 W Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; www.vivacantina.com.
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Sun, Apr 21, in Santa Monica:
6 pm Weekly "KOFFEEHOUSE SUNDAY SESSIONS" brings a lineup of acoustic singer-songwriters to The Charleston, 2460 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica; www.charlestonla.com; 310-828-2115.
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Sun, Apr 21, in Altadena:
7 pm ART PODELL & TRACY NEWMAN, two alums of THE NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS, play a show of their newer originals at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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Sun, Apr 21, in SFV (Chatsworth):
7 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. Go early for their free weekly BBQ at 5 pm and free dance lessons at 6 pm. No cover.
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Sun, Apr 21, in Santa Monica:
8 pm KATE TAYLOR plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sun, Apr 21, in Culver City:
8 pm Monthly “BOULEVARD MUSIC VARIETY NIGHT” includes an OPEN MIC at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. Sign-ups for this one start in advance, and the eight spots may be full before tonight. Call them.
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Sun, Apr 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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Sun, Apr 21, in Culver City:
9 pm THE GET DOWN BOYS play Bigfoot West, 10139 Venice Bl, Culver City 90034.
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Sun, Apr 21, in SFV (Van Nuys):
9:30 pm KEN O'MALLEY & THE TWILIGHT LORDS play Ireland’s 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys 91401; 818-785-4031.
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Sun, Apr 21, in L.A.:
10 pm DUSTBOWL REVIVAL plays late at Redwood Bar & Grill, 316 W 2nd St, Los Angeles 90012; 213-680-2600. This is a great band, playing exactly what their name implies.
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Sun, Apr 21, in Santa Monica:
11 pm Weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” showcase closes-out the weekend, at 14 Below, 1348 14th St, Santa Monica 90404; 310-451-5040.
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Mon, Apr 22, in SFV (Burbank):
7:30 pm THE BROMBIES play their weekly bluegrass residency at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444. Venue has good Mexican food, full bar. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl. No cover.
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Mon, Apr 22, in SFV (NoHo):
7:30 pm Weekly “OPEN MIC” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607; 818-766-9913. Officially, it’s “no cover,” but venue expects a donation. If you can’t go, you may be able to watch online, at www.kulakswoodshed.com.
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Mon, Apr 22, in Culver City:
7:30 pm “NEW WESTSIDE BLUEGRASS JAM” at Industry Café & Jazz, 6039 Washington Bl, Culver City 90232.
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Mon, Apr 22, in Ventura:
7:30 pm “ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC” at Zoey’s Café, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001, Ventura; info, www.zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-1137 or 805-652-0091.
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Mon, Apr 22, in Altadena:
7:30 pm MERCHANTS OF MOONSHINE at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $20.
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Mon, Apr 22, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm Weekly “TALENT CONTEST” with CHAD WATSON, who also performs, at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. This long-running contest for country / alt country / honky-tonk musicians has great prizes and has opened doors for many of its winners. Plus, the place and this event are always fun. Preceded by free two step dance lessons for beginners and intermediate levels with Ed at 7 pm. No cover.
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Mon, Apr 22, in SFV (NoHo):
8 pm 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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1) Tuesday’s MUSIC-on-TV
2) Tuesday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances
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Tue, Apr 23, in Downey:
6 pm Monthly “DOWNEY FOLK MUSIC JAM” at the Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior Center, 7810 Quill Dr, Downey 90242; 562-904-7223.
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Tue, Apr 23, in Ventura:
6-9:30 pm Twice-monthly “VENTURA BLUEGRASS JAM” at Zoey’s Café, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura. Hosts are GENE RUBIN, PHIL SALAZAR, and NINA WEISMAN. Jam co-host GENE RUBIN says, “Now in our eighth successful year, come and join us at Zoey’s Café. Great food and drink, lots of friends, tons of fun! We typically have between 30 and 50 bluegrass musicians of all skill levels. There is plenty of space for up to three jam circles. Texas swing and Gypsy Jazz also welcome. Our bluegrass jams are every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. We are looking forward to seeing you there!” More at http://home.earthlink.net/~generubinaudio. Info, contact Gene Rubin, generubinaudio@earthlink.net.
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Tue, Apr 23, in T.O.:
6 pm “THOUSAND OAKS SONG CIRCLE” at the Greenhouse Café, 652 Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91360.
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Tue, Apr 23, in Ventura Co (Camarillo):
6:30 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “CAMARILLO SONG CIRCLE” in Camarillo; info and location at www.songmakers.org.
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Tue, Apr 23, in San Diego:
6:30 pm Monthly “BLUEGRASS NIGHT” at the Boll Weevil Restaurant, 7080 Miramar Rd, San Diego 92117. Sponsored by san Diego Bluegrass Society.
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Tue, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, in Signal Hill:
7 pm Weekly “BLUEGRASS SOUP JAM” at Convert-A-Tape, 2420 Gundry Av, Signal Hill 90755.
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Tue, Apr 23, in Altadena:
8 pm GT HURLEY, Montana-based cowboy singer-songwriter and top award nominee, 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”). Tix, $15.
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Tue, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 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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Tue, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 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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1) Wednesday’s MUSIC-on-TV
2) Wednesday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances
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Wed, Apr 24, in L.A.:
7-8:30 pm Weekly “SONG PRESERVATION SOCIETY” and friends is “an evening of music, harmonies and stories” at Stories Books & Café, 1716 West Sunset Bl, Los Angeles 90026. All events are on the outdoor patio. Info, http://songpreservationsociety.com.
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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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Wed, Apr 24, in Altadena:
8 pm SALTY SUITES plus ALEX FINAZZO, and opening act NEW DOGS, OLD TRICKS, 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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By now, you know the Suites deliver a superb show. Time to learn about NEW DOGS, OLD TRICKS, a venture with 12-year-old fiddle phenom JULIETTE BASCOM, CHUCK HAILES, and co-founders SCOTT GATES and ZACH OSTGAARD. Juliette was brought on stage at the age of ten to perform with ROY CLARK, by his invitation, at the Huck Finn Festival two years ago, and she brought the crowd to their feet. Come see a rising star ascend higher. Tix, $18.
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Wed, Apr 24, 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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1) Thursday’s MUSIC-on-TV
2) Thursday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances
3) Thursday’s FESTIVALS
4) Thursday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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Thu-Sun, Apr 25-28, FESTIVAL, in NC:
Annual “MERLEFEST” in Wilkesboro, North Carolina; line-up includes THE AVETT BROTHERS, NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, JERRY DOUGLAS, SAM BUSH, THE GREENCARDS, POKEY LaFARGE, DEL McCOURY, and the PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND, TIFT MERRITT, PETER ROWAN, MATRACA BERG, and many more. Saturday night will feature a special all-star tribute to DOC WATSON, who passed away in May, 2012. A tix give-away is happening on Folk Alley, at www.folkalley.com.
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Thu, Apr 25, 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, Apr 25, 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, Apr 25, 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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1) Friday’s MUSIC-on-TV
2) Friday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances
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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 (not Nashville-pop-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, DIERKS BENTLEY, LONESTAR, ROGER McGUINN, SONS & BROTHERS, SUZY BOGGUSS, TANYA TUCKER, THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND, THE HONKYTONK ANGELS BAND, THE WESTBOUND RANGERS, THOMPSON SQUARE, WADDIE MITCHELL, WYLIE & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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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Annual "UPLAND LEMON FESTIVAL" in downtown Upland. Entertainment this year doesn't appear very folk-friendly, but the event itself looks fun. (Hint: lemon meringue pie.) Check-out the stage lineups at www.uplandlemonfestival.com/fp/events/LemonFestival/entertainment/stages_lemon_idol.asp.
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Fri, Apr 26; Thu-Sun, Apr 25-28, FESTIVAL, in NC:
Annual “MERLEFEST” in Wilkesboro, North Carolina; line-up includes THE AVETT BROTHERS, NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, JERRY DOUGLAS, SAM BUSH, THE GREENCARDS, POKEY LaFARGE, DEL McCOURY, and the PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND, TIFT MERRITT, PETER ROWAN, MATRACA BERG, and many more. Saturday night will feature a special all-star tribute to DOC WATSON, who passed away in May, 2012. A tix give-away is happening on Folk Alley, at www.folkalley.com.
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Fri, Apr 26, in Tehachapi:
6-8 pm “APPLE SHED LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC,” a Friday and Saturday night series at the Apple Shed, 333 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi 93561; 661-823-8333.
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1st Friday - WILL JAMES - Celtic, Americana, gospel, & folk
1st Saturday - JO STONE - piano music
2nd Friday - THE GEEZERS - folk music
2nd Saturday - ART LARSON - clarinet
3rd Friday – “Country Music night” (was the late Cowboy / Western artist TONY VICE)
3rd Saturday - MOUNTAIN PASS - oldies
4th Friday - MAX VALENTINO - acoustic guitar
4th Saturday - PAT STRONG – country / ballads music
5th Saturday - CRAIG SHAW
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Fri, Apr 26, in Long Beach:
6:30-7:30 pm AJ GIBBS plays his weekly Cajun-zydeco “Mr. 1 Man Show” at Shear Rhythm Dance, 4126 Viking Way, Suite #220, Long Beach. Info,562-528-6626. Time and date subject to change, because he tours all over de place.
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Fri, Apr 26, in Tehachapi:
Time tba “LIVE MUSIC AT LA BELLE AMORE,” a Friday and Saturday series at La Belle Amore Italian Bistro, 209 S Green St, Tehachapi; 661-822-7419. Recommended by locals who tell the Guide, “Great live music can be heard” at this Italian Bistro, located next to the Hitching Post Theater.
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Here’s the usual monthly schedule:
STEVE HEPNER & LAUREN ALEXANDER - 1st Friday
TERRY ASHER & FRIENDS - 1st Saturday
THE GEEZERS - folk music - 2nd & 5th Saturday
CRAIG SHAW - 2nd & 4th Friday
PETER CUTLER & DEBBY HAND as a folk duo - 3rd Friday
MARIA & CHARLY “folk & more” duo of CHARLY WALLMO & MARIA WEIR WERTH - 3rd Sat
DAVE OGDEN, Celtic fingerstyle guitar - 4th Saturday
GARY MAZOLLA - 5th Friday
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Fri, Apr 26, in Redondo Beach:
7-10 pm ANDY & RENEE of the Dylan tribute band HARD RAIN play their weekly residency with 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, Apr 26, in SFV (Northridge):
7-10 pm Weekly “FRIDAY ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE” with a full lineup of recording artists and performing host BRYAN CHAN, at Pho-King Delicious, 9350 Corbin Av, Northridge 91324. Venue offers a variety of noodle dishes, home-made curries, spring rolls, soups and bbq ribs, and pho. No cover.
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Fri, Apr 26, in L.A.:
7 pm “FRIDAY NIGHT BLUEGRASS JAM” at the Coffee Connection, 3838 Centinela Av, Los Angeles 90066; 310-391-1380.
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7 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “BELL ARTS SONG CIRCLE” at Bell Arts Factory, 432 N Ventura Av, Ventura 93001.
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Fri, Apr 26, in Altadena:
7 pm I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $18.
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Fri, Apr 26, in San Pedro:
8 pm THE BERNIE PEARL TRIO brings their acclaimed blues to the “B. NOEL BARR PRESENTS” series at Alva’s Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, Weymouth Corners, San Pedro 90732; www.alvasshowroom.com; 800-403-3447 or 310-519-1314. You can bring your own food and drinks into this venue and just pay the cover. Plenty of free parking.
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Fri, Apr 26, in SGV (Arcadia):
8 pm A NATIONALLY-TOURING BLUES HEADLINER, plus the BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND opening, plays the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349. Venue serves dinner with generous portions, has full bar and nightly specials. Take earplugs. Seriously. Advance tix on their website; higher at the door, but always very affordable.
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Fri, Apr 26, in SGV (Monrovia):
8 pm weekly “MONROVIA STREET FAIR” includes several venues with acoustic music, some impromptu, some more formal, including the acoustic KATTYWOMPUS CONCERT and JAM with all comers – featuring dulcimer players – at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-357-1091. Free.
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Fri, Apr 26, in Ventura:
8:30 pm “POLYNESIAN REVUE” at Hong Kong Inn, 435 E Thompson Bl, Ventura; www.hongkonginn.com; 805-648-3161. Runs Friday & Saturday nights.
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Fri, Apr 26, in SFV (Van Nuys):
9 pm KEN O’MALLEY brings his authentic and original Irish music, marvelous voice and multi-instrumental prowess to Ireland’s 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys 91401; 818-785-4031.
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Fri, Apr 26, in SFV (Chatsworth):
9 pm An ALT-COUNTRY / TRAD COUNTRY / AMERICANA 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 line dance lesson with Kathy at 7 pm. No cover.
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Fri, Apr 26, in OC (Huntington Beach):
9 pm “LIVE BAND, NO COVER” at Gallagher's Irish Pub, 300 Walnut (parallel to PCH. 1 block inland), Huntington Beach; 714-536-2422; www.gallagherspub.com. Venue is “an authentic Irish Pub [with] fantastic food and libations, proper pours on Guinness, nice ambiance and friendly dedicated staff.”
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Fri, Apr 26, 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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Fri, Apr 26, in Long Beach:
10 pm IRISH MUSIC at The Auld Dubliner, 71 Pine St, Long Beach; 562-437-8300; www.aulddubliner.com. Fridays are “FISH FRY FRIDAYS,” with all-you-can-eat Fish & Chips for $9 per person.
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Saturday’s Sections:
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1) Saturday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances
2) Saturday’s FESTIVALS
3) Saturday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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1) Saturday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances:
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In preparation; send us your favorite! Must feature live performance, AND must be either (a) on the web (simulcast or archived or web-only), OR (b) on broadcast radio in Southern California. And, of course, the format must be folk-Americana or acoustic renaissance.
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2) Saturday’s FESTIVALS:
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Sat, Apr 27, FESTIVAL, in VC (Moorpark):
Noon-all day Annual “VENTURA BLUES FESTIVAL” with JOHNNIE RIVERS, winner of 17 Gold Records and two Grammys, plus PRESTON SMITH & THE CROCODILES, Winners Of the “Ventura County Blues Society Band Challenge,” and SAVOY BROWN, KENNY NEAL, DONA OXFORD, MICHAEL JOHN & THE BOTTOM LINE, and More, at Moorpark College in Moorpark. Info, www.venturabluessociety.org.
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Sat, Apr 27; 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 (not Nashville-pop-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 & BROTHERS, SUZY BOGGUSS, TANYA TUCKER, THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND, THE HONKYTONK ANGELS BAND, THE WESTBOUND RANGERS, THOMPSON SQUARE, WADDIE MITCHELL, WYLIE & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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; Fri-Sun, Apr 26-28, FESTIVAL, in Upland:
Annual "UPLAND LEMON FESTIVAL" in downtown Upland. Entertainment this year doesn't appear very folk-friendly, but the event itself looks fun. Check-out the stage lineups at http://www.uplandlemonfestival.com/fp/events/LemonFestival/entertainment/stages_lemon_idol.asp.
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Sat, Apr 27; Thu-Sun, Apr 25-28, FESTIVAL, in NC:
Annual “MERLEFEST” in Wilkesboro, North Carolina; line-up includes THE AVETT BROTHERS, NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, JERRY DOUGLAS, SAM BUSH, THE GREENCARDS, POKEY LaFARGE, DEL McCOURY, and the PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND, TIFT MERRITT, PETER ROWAN, MATRACA BERG, and many more. Saturday night will feature a special all-star tribute to DOC WATSON, who passed away in May, 2012. A tix give-away is happening on Folk Alley, at www.folkalley.com.
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3) Saturday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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Sat, Apr 27, in Highland Park:
1 pm Monthly “OLD TIME MUSIC / TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN FIDDLE & BANJO JAM” at Audubon Nature Center in Debs Park, 4700 N Griffin Av, Highland Park / Los Angeles 90031; off the 110 Fwy; 323-221-2255.
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Sat, Apr 27, in Lakewood:
6:30 pm Weekly BLUEGRASS CONCERT at Me N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908.
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Sat, Apr 27, in Altadena:
7 pm THE VICTOR & PENNY SHOW is a duet guitar & ukulele swing jazz show, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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Sat, Apr 27, in SFV (Woodland Hills):
7 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “WEST VALLEY HOOT” in Woodland Hills; info and location at www.songmakers.org.
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Sat, Apr 27, in San Pedro:
7:30 pm TIM WEISBERG, a true Folk-Americana music legend, plays Alva’s Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, Weymouth Corners, San Pedro 90732; www.alvasshowroom.com; 800-403-3447 or 310-519-1314. You can bring your own food and drinks into this venue and just pay the cover. Plenty of free parking.
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Sat, Apr 27, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
7:30 pm THE GRATEFUL DUDES play their weekly bluegrass residency at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall 91350.
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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, one of L.A.’s top resident acoustic Blues masters, backed by his longtime sideman MIKE BARRY, does a concert tonight and a workshop tomorrow at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; frethouse@earthlink.net; www.frethouse.com.
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Bernie on guitar and vocals, 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." Doors at 7:30 for the best seats. More at www.berniepearl.com. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Apr 27, in Santa Monica:
SOLD OUT: 8 pm THE PROCLAIMERS at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $24.50.
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Sat, Apr 27, 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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Sunday’s Sections:
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1) Sundays WORKSHOPS for ARTISTS
2) Sunday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances
3) Sunday’s FESTIVALS
4) Sunday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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1) Sundays WORKSHOPS for ARTISTS:
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Sun, Apr 28, two WORKSHOPS for ARTISTS, in SGV (Covina):
2 & 3:30 pm BERNIE PEARL, one of L.A.’s top resident acoustic Blues masters, 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. More at www.berniepearl.com.
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Each session is $25, enrollment limited. Contact venue to the reserve your spot.
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2) Sunday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances:
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In preparation; send us your favorite! Must feature live performance, AND must be either (a) on the web (simulcast or archived or web-only), OR (b) on broadcast radio in Southern California. And, of course, the format must be folk-Americana or acoustic renaissance.
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3) Sunday’s FESTIVALS:
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Sun, Apr 28; 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 (not Nashville-pop-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 & BROTHERS, SUZY BOGGUSS, TANYA TUCKER, THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND, THE HONKYTONK ANGELS BAND, THE WESTBOUND RANGERS, THOMPSON SQUARE, WADDIE MITCHELL, WYLIE & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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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Sun, Apr 28; Fri-Sun, Apr 26-28, FESTIVAL, in Upland:
Annual "UPLAND LEMON FESTIVAL" in downtown Upland. Entertainment this year doesn't appear very folk-friendly, but the event itself looks fun. Check-out the stage lineups at http://www.uplandlemonfestival.com/fp/events/LemonFestival/entertainment/stages_lemon_idol.asp.
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Sun, Apr 28; Thu-Sun, Apr 25-28, FESTIVAL, in NC:
Annual “MERLEFEST” in Wilkesboro, North Carolina; line-up includes THE AVETT BROTHERS, NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, JERRY DOUGLAS, SAM BUSH, THE GREENCARDS, POKEY LaFARGE, DEL McCOURY, and the PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND, TIFT MERRITT, PETER ROWAN, MATRACA BERG, and many more. Saturday night will feature a special all-star tribute to DOC WATSON, who passed away in May, 2012. A tix give-away is happening on Folk Alley, at www.folkalley.com.
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Sun, Apr 28, in San Diego:
10 am Weekly “BLUEGRASS BRUNCH” at Urban Solace, 3823 30th St, San Diego 92104; 619-295-6464.
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Sun, Apr 28, in Altadena:
11 am Morning Children’s show, THE RIGHT WAY with COURTNEY CAMPBELL at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix only $8 for children or adults, kids under age 2 are free.
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Sun, Apr 28, in South Pasadena:
11 am BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER plays his weekly blues brunch at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443.
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Sun, Apr 28, in SFV (West Hills):
1 pm Monthly “BLUEGRASS JAM” at West Valley Music Center, 24424 Vanowen St, West Hills 91307; 818-992-4142. Co-sponsored by BASC.
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Sun, Apr 28, in West L.A.:
5 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “WEST L.A. HOOT & POTLUCK” happens in West L.A.; info and location at www.songmakers.org, or email WestLAHoot@Songmakers.org
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Sun, Apr 28, in Agoura Hills:
7 pm JOAN OSBORNE, with MICHAEL ANN AZOULAI opening, at The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills 91301.
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Tix, $22 general admission, $47 "gold circle" seating by the stage. Buy your tix (cash or check) through Michael Ann and she does MUCH better, financially. She will MEET YOU, or certify mail once payment is received; michaelannmusic@gmail.com, for info. She adds, "The show is selling well, so please don't wait ’til the last moment if you want to go."
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Sun, Apr 28, in Altadena:
7 pm JENI & BILLY at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). $15.
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Sun, Apr 28, in SFV (Chatsworth):
7 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. Go early for their free weekly BBQ at 5 pm and free dance lessons at 6 pm. No cover.
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Sun, Apr 28, in Santa Barbara:
Time tba OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW plays the Lobero Theatre, 33 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara; 805-963-0761; www.lobero.com.
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Sun, Apr 28, in Culver City:
9 pm THE GET DOWN BOYS play Bigfoot West, 10139 Venice Bl, Culver City 90034.
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Sun, Apr 28, in Santa Monica:
11 pm Weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” showcase ends the weekend at 14 Below, 1348 14th St, Santa Monica 90404; 310-451-5040.
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Mon, Apr 29, in SFV (Burbank):
7:30 pm THE BROMBIES play their weekly bluegrass residency at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444. Venue has good Mexican food, full bar. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl. No cover.
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Mon, Apr 29, in SFV (NoHo):
7:30 pm Weekly “OPEN MIC” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607; 818-766-9913. Officially, it’s “no cover,” but venue expects a donation. If you can’t go, you may be able to watch online, at www.kulakswoodshed.com.
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Mon, Apr 29, in Culver City:
7:30 pm “NEW WESTSIDE BLUEGRASS JAM” at Industry Café & Jazz, 6039 Washington Bl, Culver City 90232.
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Mon, Apr 29, in Ventura:
7:30 pm “ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC” at Zoey’s Café, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001, Ventura; info, www.zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-1137 or 805-652-0091.
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Mon, Apr 29, in Altadena:
8 pm TJENDOL SUNRISE bring their top award winning rockabilly, plus an opening set by Dutch-Asian singer-songwriter PRAVINI, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $18.
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Mon, Apr 29, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm weekly “TALENT CONTEST” with CHAD WATSON, who also performs, at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. This long-running contest for country / alt country / honky-tonk musicians has great prizes and has opened doors for many of its winners. Plus, the place and this event are always fun. Preceded by free two step dance lessons for beginners and intermediate levels with Ed at 7 pm. No cover.
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Mon, Apr 29, in SFV (NoHo):
8 pm 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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Tue, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, in Signal Hill:
7 pm Weekly “BLUEGRASS SOUP JAM” at Convert-A-Tape, 2420 Gundry Av, Signal Hill 90755.
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Tue, Apr 30, in Altadena:
8 pm ELLEN & STEVE STAPENHORST, a delightful sibling duo of seasoned performers who rarely perform together and really should, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $15.
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Tue, Apr 30, 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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Tue, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 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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Tue, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 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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May, 2013 (First Look)
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Fri, May 3, in T.O.:
Time tba The GRAMMY-winning MARIACHI DIVAS play the Countrywide Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks; www.CivicArtsPlaza.com; 805-449-ARTS (2787).
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Sat & Sun, May 4 & 5, FESTIVAL, 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 Santa Monica:
8 pm THE CALIFORNIA GUITAR TRIO at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $20.
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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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Sun, May 5, in OC (Costa Mesa):
3 pm PACIFIC SYMPHONY YOUTH WIND ENSEMBLE (PSYWE) plays a free concert and joint performance with the U.S. AIR FORCE BAND OF THE GOLDEN WEST in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall for their “Spring Concert,” at Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787; www.ocpac.org.
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It’s PSYWE’s “Season Finale” concert. Established in 2007, PSYWE has quickly gained recognition for being at the forefront of wind ensemble development in the country. Representing 23 schools in and beyond Orange County, PSYWE offers performance opportunities to instrumentalists in grades 8 through 12, providing members with a high quality and innovative artistic experience. Under the direction and enthusiasm of Music Director JOSHUA ROACH from USC’s Thornton School of Music, and with the artistic direction of Pacific Symphony’s renowned Music Director CARL ST.CLAIR, the ensemble strives to encourage musical and personal growth through the art of performance. Students receive regular interaction and guidance from Symphony musicians, guest artists and Maestro St.Clair.
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Sun, May 5, in Venice:
7-11 pm “BENEFIT FOR RON SARFATY” with performances by WENDY WALDMAN, JOHN BATDORF, DAVE TUCKER, LAUREN ADAMS, SEVERIN BROWNE, FUR DIXON, SUSIE GLAZE, JEFF GOLD, EARL GREY & LISA JOHNSON, TOM HUBBARD & KEN HOLME (H2), MICHAEL WESLEY HUGHES, ARLENE KOLE, JOHN MOLLENHAUER (aka JOHN M), DAVE MORRISON, LISA NEMZO, TRACY NEWMAN, TARA SITSER, GARY STOCKDALE, RIC TAYLOR, TIM TEDROW & TERRY VREELAND, JAYNEE THORNE, ED TREE, CHAD WATSON & PAM LOE, JOYCE WOODSON, and JOHN ZIPPERER, at The Talking Stick Coffee Lounge, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 90291; 310- 450-6052; www.thetalkingstick.net.
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Thu, May 9, in Claremont:
7 pm KRISTIN KORB, that beautifully-voiced (and beautiful) upright bass player / vocalist and purveyor of highly listenable jazz, plays a show featuring BRUCE FORMAN (COW BOP) and JEFF HAMILTON, on her California CD release tour for the new album, "What's Your Story," at the Claremont Women's Club, 343 W Twelfth St, Claremont. All ages. Tix, $30.
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Fri-Sun, May 10-12, FESTIVAL, in San Diego:
Annual “GATOR BY THE BAY FESTIVAL” with a Cajun and Zydeco live music lineup that includes GENO DELAFOSE & FRENCH ROCKIN’ BOOGIE, ANDRE THIERRY & ZYDECO MAGIC, LIL’ WAYNE & SAME OL’ 2-STEP, & LAFAYETTE RHYTHM DEVILS. It’s San Diego’s yearly celebration of zydeco blues music and incredible Louisiana food. With top musicians performing, whether you go for the dancing, the blues, or the crawfish, it’s a fun time. Book your room early at the Sheraton next to the festival to get the $119 + tax per-night rate. Go to www.sandiegofestival.com for schedules and all the details.
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Fri, May 10, in San Pedro:
8 pm KRISTIN KORB, that beautifully-voiced and stunningly beautiful upright bass player / vocalist who stretches jazz into Americana, returns from Europe to play a show featuring BRUCE FORMAN (Cow Bop) and JEFF HAMILTON, on her California CD release tour for the new album, "What's Your Story," at Alva’s Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, Weymouth Corners, San Pedro 90732; www.alvasshowroom.com; 800-403-3447 or 310-519-1314. All ages. You can bring your own food and drinks into this venue and just pay the cover. Plenty of free parking. Tix, $30.
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Sat, May 11, in Agoura Hills:
Time tba JUDY COLLINS plays the Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016.
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Sat, May 11, in Santa Monica:
8 pm ROLAND WHITE, a true bluegrass legend, at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $20.
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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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Sat, May 11, in SGV (Covina):
8 pm BRIAN BOWERS, the most acclaimed "Autoharp Master" of our time, journeys to the West Coast and plays The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; frethouse@earthlink.net; www.frethouse.com. Doors at 7:30 for the best seats. More at www.bryanbowers.com. Tix, $15.
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Sun, May 12, in Santa Monica:
8 pm CATIE CURTIS at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $17.50.
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Thu-Sat, May 16-18, FESTIVAL, in L.A.:
Annual “LOS ANGELES OLD TIME SOCIAL” brings three evenings and one whole day of performances, workshops, jams, dances, and “old time is good time” music to several venues in L.A. Though produced separately, it’s become the annual lead-in to Sunday’s TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL, as well as a mighty fine event on its own. Details soon.
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Fri-Sun, May 17-19, FESTIVAL, in Nevada:
1st Annual “HENDERSON CRAWFISH FESTIVAL” in Henderson, Nevada, between Las Vegas and Lake Mead, is a new one, produced by the same folks who produce the mid-summer “LONG BEACH CRAWFISH FESTIVAL.” More, soon.
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Fri, May 17, in OC (Laguna Beach):
Time tba LISA NEMZO plays the “SUNSET SERENADES” outdoor series in Heisler Park Amphitheater, Laguna Beach.
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Fri, May 17, in Santa Monica:
8 & 10 pm TOM RUSH plays two shows tonight at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $28.50.
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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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Sun, May 19, FESTIVAL, in Agoura Hills:
Annual “TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL” at Paramount Ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area is Southern California’s best one-day acoustic music festival, and the contest awards are coveted and prestigious. There are multiple entertainment stages of bluegrass, old-time, and traditional folk-Americana all day, in addition to live music for dancing, and the contest competitors. It always makes for tough choices, hour-by-hour, which acts to see. The perfectly picturesque site is an old western movie-set town with surrounding oak woodlands, administered by the National Park Service. The event features NPS displays, vendors of instruments and more, and truly superior festival food. Come early, because the vast parking lots filled-up in 2011 and latecomers were turned-away; it nearly happened again in 2012. Full details at www.topangabanjofiddle.org.
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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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Sat & Sun, May 25 & 26, FESTIVAL, in Simi Valley:
24th Annual “SIMI VALLEY CAJUN & BLUES FESTIVAL,” formerly “SIMI CAJUN-CREOLE MUSIC FESTIVAL,” brings performances by STEVE RILEY & THE MAMOU PLAYBOYS, ANDRE THIERRY & ZYDECO MAGIC, BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO, J PAUL JR. & THE ZYDECO NUBREEDS, ACADIANA with THERESA RUSSELL, LEROY THOMAS & THE ZYDECO ROADRUNNERS, DAVID SOUSA & THE ZYDECO MUDBUGS, LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS, and an additional lineup of blues artists, at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E Los Angeles Av, Simi Valley 93063. Info, 805-517-9000; www.simicajun.org.
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A fine, well-run event, sponsored by the local Rotary Club, with profits going to numerous local charities and community organizations, this festival is held on a sprawling outdoor site, with tents over large dance floors at each of two main stages and tents for seated shade, and over rows of tables for eating. Shuttle buses from remote parking when the nearby lots fill-up.
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Here are some videos from the 2011 Simi Valley Cajun Blues Festival, courtesy of Brad Sjoblum: ANDRE THIERRY performing, www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4K-5ftIr7U and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98NlOnG5pyQ; GREG BENUSA teaching zydeco dance, www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKPrj4EM0do; dancers, www.youtube.com/watch?v=kk7by1oHbWY; 97-year-old zydeco dancer Bernice Sjoblom, dancing and eating alligator, and proving you are never too old to try something new, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0ipnZhDntM.
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June, 2013 (Early Look)
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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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Thu-Sun, Jun 6-9, FESTIVAL, in Connecticut:
Annual “STRAWBERRY PARK CAJUN ZYDECO FESTIVAL” in Preston, CT, has a Cajun-zydeco lineup that includes CURLEY TAYLOR & ZYDECO TROUBLE, GENO DELAFOSE & FRENCH ROCKIN’ BOOGIE, STEVE RILEY & THE MAMOU PLAYBOYS, THE PINE LEAF BOYS, LIL’ WAYNE & SAME OL’ 2-STEP, SAVOY FAMILY BAND, JESSE LEGE,JIMMY JO, & PLANET ZYDECO. Go to www.strawberrypark.net/festivals/cajun-zydecofestival for details.
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Thu, Jun 13, in SGV (Covina):
8 pm THOM BRESH, “Merle Travis-Style Guitar Master,” plays The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; frethouse@earthlink.net; www.frethouse.com. Doors at 7:30 for the best seats. More at www.bresh.com. Tix, $15.
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Fri-Sun, Jun 14-16, FESTIVAL, in Ontario:
37th Annual “HUCK FINN'S JUBILEE,” the national award-winning Father's Day Weekend event, changes towns this year, moving to Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park, 800 N Archibald Av, Ontario 91764.
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The popular bluegrass-themed festival is moving from its original location at Mojave Narrows Regional Park in a bittersweet decision for the family of event founder DON TUCKER, who passed away after suffering a stroke in October. The festival’s new home, Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park, is a 150-acre venue with green grass stage area, bountiful trees and two stocked lakes for fishing. The park is surrounded by a variety of hotels and offers quick and easy access from the I-10 freeway. Check out the festival video at www.promo.huckfinn.com and get all the details, including early-bird discount tix, camping, etc, at www.huckfinn.com.
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Under Don Tucker’s leadership, Huck Finn achieved multiple recognitions as one of the finest family-friendly music festivals in America. We expect his family will carry on with the same commitment and continue to produce a model event.
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Fri-Sun, Jun 14-16, FESTIVAL, in Santa Barbara Co.:
Annual “LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL” at Live Oak Camp, in the Coast Range, NW of Santa Barbara is the annual benefit for Santa Barbara / Central Coast public radio, and a superbly well-produced all-ages event with a gently bohemian feel. Get out your tie-dyes, or buy them there.
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The lineup is almost complete and they brag (with real justification) “we have some amazing acts coming your way for the 25th Annual Live Oak Music Festival Father's Day Weekend!”
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Performers include:
• JERRY DOUGLAS, 13-time Grammy winner, three-time CMA Musician of the Year and "The King of the Dobro."
• ROBERT EARL KEEN, Texas singer-songwriter and called "One of our nation's finest musical storytellers."
• STOOGES BRASS BAND, winners of the 2010 New Orleans Street Kings competition and Best Contemporary Brass Band at the 2011 Big Easy Music Awards
• RUTHIE FOSTER, rootsy rhythm, soul, rock & blues powerhouse who has also recorded a roots-of-bluegrass album.
• RUPA & THE APRIL FISHES
• DEAD WINTER CARPENTERS
• JOE CRAVEN TRIO
• RANCHERS FOR PEACE
• LA SANTA CECELIA
• TOM BALL & KENNY SULTAN
• INGA SWEARINGEN
• PHIL SALAZAR & THE KIN FOLK
and still more to come.
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Order your adult full-festival pass while they’re still available (they do sell-out) or your single-day tickets at www.liveoakfest.org, or 805-781-3030 (Mon-Fri, 8 am-5 pm).
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Fri, Jun 14, in VC (Newbury Park):
8 pm “FIRESIDE CONCERT SERIES” brings KEN O’MALLEY with his authentic and original Irish music, fabulous voice, and multi-instrumental prowess, for a solo performance; plus, another act, tba, at Borchard Community Center,190 N Reino Rd, Newbury Park 91320; more online at www.crpd.org/parkfac/borchard/fireside_concerts.asp. Hosted by Bob Kroll, sponsored by Conejo Recreation & Park District. Info, contact Bob at 805-499-2930 or folksgr1@aol.com. A good series; adults only, no children. Arrive early for a good seat. $9 at the door.
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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, Jun 15, in OC (Anaheim):
7:30 pm FREEBO and SEVERIN BROWNE play a co-bill at the Living Tradition Concert Series at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; www.thelivingtradition.org; reservations 949-646-1964.
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Admission, $16 ($13 for Living Tradition members); one child under age 18 is free with each paid adult.
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Sat, Jun 29, in San Diego Co (Encinitas):
7 pm KEN O’MALLEY brings his authentic and original Irish music, fabulous voice, and multi-instrumental prowess, for a solo performance at the “SAN DIEGO FOLK HERITAGE” series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; www.sdfolkheritage.org.
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July, 2013 (Early Look)
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Jul 4-7, FESTIVAL, in Oregon:
Annual “WATERFRONT BLUES FEST” in Portland, Oregon brings 75 bands, from blues to swing and a Zydeco lineup includes CHUBBY CARRIER & THE BAYOU SWAMP BAND, LIL’ WAYNE & SAME OL’ 2-STEP, THE PINE LEAF BOYS, HORACE TRAHAN & THE OSSUN EXPRESS, TOOLOOSE, & ATOMIC GUMBO. Most of the 75 blues & swing bands had yet to be posted at press time. The fest is in Waterfront Park in downtown Portland, and brings over 20,000 attendees each day.
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Our Cajun-zydeco dance friends tell us, “If flying in, best to avoid a rental car & parking fees in downtown. Options for rooms include www.hotwire.com for a 3-star hotel ($68) at the airport (with shuttle from terminal) within walking distance to the Cascade light rail station. To / from downtown takes 45 minutes, and drops you 4 short blocks from the fest. [Another option is the] University Place Hotel (www.uplacehotel.com) for $113 / night, including tax & breakfast, ten blocks from the fest.” They also suggest the PSU campus dorm rooms with bath & amenities, $56 to $66 / night, 12 blocks from the fest; www.pdx.edu/conferences/stay-us, where you can click on “individual stay contract” for details.
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Hotels across the street from the fest include the Marriott and Hotel 50. Both are over $150 / night. The Hilton Hotel (6 blocks away) may be willing to bargain if you arrive without reservations and they have empty rooms.
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Sat, Jul 20, FESTIVAL, in New Mexico:
Annual “WILDLIFE WEST FEST” includes performances by LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS
at 3 & 8 pm, plus workshops, at Wildlife West Nature Park, 87 N Frontage Rd, Edgewood, NM 87015. This festival benefits a charity for injured wild animals. More at www.wildlifewest.org/bluegrass.html.
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Fri-Mon, Jul 26-29, FESTIVAL, in Rhode Island:
Annual “NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL” in Newport, Rhode Island, with IRIS DEMENT, TROMBONE SHORTY, JIM JAMES. THE LUMINEERS, BONNIE “PRINCE” BILLY, COLIN MELOY, BLACK PRAIRIE, BETH ORTON, TIFT MERRITT, THE MOUNTAIN GOATS, SHOVELS & ROPE, ANDREW BIRD, SPIRIT FAMILY REUNION, THE FELICE BROTHERS, and more. Held at historic Ft. Adams on the edge of Narragansett Bay, the Newport Folk Festival offers three stages of music, plus surprise performances around the grounds.
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Sat & Sun, Jul 27 & 28, FESTIVAL, in Long Beach:
Annual "LONG BEACH CRAWFISH FESTIVAL" brings Cajun & zydeco and blues, including top bands from Louisiana, at Rainbow Lagoon Events Park, 400 E Shoreline Dr (between Shoreline Village Dr & Linden Av), Long Beach 90802. More, soon.
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August, 2013 (Early Look)
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Sat, Aug 17, in Santa Clarita:
7 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play the “SANTA CLARITA SUMMER CONCERT SERIES” in the park at 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita 91351; http://arts.santa-clarita.com/Index.aspx?page=42.
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Sat, Aug 24, in Ventura:
7:30 pm Cajun blues band PORTERHOUSE BOB & DOWN TO THE BONE play the “MUSIC UNDER THE STARS” series at historic Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura; www.cityofventura.net/mus. Reservations recommended, these events always sell-out.
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Aug 30-Sep 1, FESTIVAL, in Rhode Island:
Annual “RHYTHM & ROOTS FEST” in Ninigret State Park, RI. Go to www.rhythmandroots.com for info.
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September, 2013
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Sat, Sep 7, in Ventura:
7:30 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play the “MUSIC UNDER THE STARS” series at historic Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura; www.cityofventura.net/mus. Reservations recommended, these events always sell-out.
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Sat & Sun, Oct 5 & 6, FESTIVAL, in Culver City:
Annual “HARVEST FESTIVAL OF DULCIMERS” sponsored by Southern California Dulcimer Heritage. Details when we get them. More on dulcimer-based bands and dulcimer-related events, throughout the year, at that organization’s site, www.scdh.org.
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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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