“CINCO DE BOB-O” edition: Dylanfest and MANY more festivals, some FREE, kick-off May’s LIVE MUSIC EVENTS! May 3, 2013 edition

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OBSOLETE EDITION:LIVE nice as it is, this edition has been replaced by at least one newer FULL EDITION. Use the basic url with no lengthy extensions and you'll find the Guide 's latest content: www.acousticamericana.blogspot.com
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[Remember to check LATE ADDITIONS, just below the quick list of festivals.]
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Wow! TEN festivals this weekend, plus a BENEFIT concert for someone very deserving, AND the CONCERT SCENE, AND some weekend WORKSHOPS for ARTISTS, and a look into the rest of the live music scene.
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First up, an update to our coverage of
FESTIVALS!
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Check the Guide’s write-ups (use our site's "search" function at the top of the “full web edition” page, or scroll to find ’em by the dates). Be sure you get tix before they sell-out – some will! We cover a LOT of details, but sometimes the link for a festival’s site has esoterica we didn’t have at press time, like provisions for jamming, where the best jams happen, early-bird discounts, volunteer opportunities that get you in free, extra-fare VIP seating, camping or lodgings, reserving shuttles / transport to avoid parking hassles, and more.
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TEN FESTIVALS THIS WEEKEND:
(Oops! In the original edition, one festival was listed twice, and one of the Sunday-only festivals was omitted from this list, and placed in the Guide's Sunday concerts section. It's listed here now, and all details are in our LATE ADDITIONS, just below).
• OJAI STORYTELLING FESTIVAL (May 2-5, in Ojai)
• RAMONA BLUEGRASS & OLD WEST FEST (May 4 & 5, Ramona)
• SOUTH PASADENA ECLECTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL, free (May 4, South Pasadena)
• WILD WEST DAYS at the Los Angeles County Arboretum (May 4 & 5, Arcadia)
• ROMANCE OF THE RANCHOS FESTIVAL, free (May 4 & 5, City of Industry)
• SIERRA MADRE ART FAIR with two stages of music (May 4 & 5, Sierra Madre)
• REDCAT INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENS FILM FESTIVAL (May 4-19, L.A.)
• 23rd Annual “DYLANFEST” at its new venue, the Torrance Cultural Center (May 5, Torrance)
• CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVAL on Olvera Street (May 5, L.A.)
• LOS LOBOS CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVAL (May 5, L.A.)
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FESTIVALS COMING UP SOON (and LATER): We add to this all the time, so check it carefully. The Guide includes listings / write-ups for:
• BARBARA MORRISON’S SPRING BLUES FESTIVAL (May 10-12, in Leimert Park)
• GATOR BY THE BAY FESTIVAL (May 10-12, San Diego)
• GEORGE BARRIS’ “CRUISIN’ BACK TO THE ’50s” (May 11, Culver City)
• EIGHTH-EVER LOS ANGELES OLD TIME SOCIAL (May 16-18, L.A.)
• HENDERSON CRAWFISH FESTIVAL (May 17-19, near Las Vegas, Nevada)
• CALIFORNIA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL (May 18-19, Oxnard)
• TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL (May 19, Agoura Hills)
• SWINGIN’ ON A RIFF BIG BAND JAZZ FESTIVAL (May 23-26, in L.A.)
• SIMI VALLEY CAJUN & BLUES FESTIVAL (May 25 & 26, Simi Valley)
• TOPANGA DAYS FESTIVAL (May 25-27, in Topanga)
• LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL (Jun 14-16, NE of Santa Barbara)
• HUCK FINN'S JUBILEE at its new Ontario, California venue (Jun 14-16, Ontario)
• ROADSHOW REVIVAL JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE FESTIVAL (Jun 14, Ventura)
• CLAREMONT FOLK FESTIVAL (Jun 15, Claremont)
• FRINGE FESTIVAL (Jun 20, Hollywood)
• BIG BEAR COWBOY GATHERING (Jun 21-24, Big Bear)
• LONG BEACH BAYOU FEST – 27th Annual (Jun 22-23, Long Beach)
• NOHO MIDSUMMER NIGHTS COFFEE HOUSE & MUSIC FESTIVAL (Jul 20, North Hollywood)
• CITRUS CLASSIC BALLOON FESTIVAL (hot air balloons, Jul 26-27, Santa Paula)
• DAY OF THE COWBOY & COWGIRL (Jul 27, Autry Museum of the American West, L.A.)
• CINECON 49 CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL (Aug 29-Sep 2, Hollywood)
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FESTIVALS ELSEWHERE:
If you're headed EAST, there’s
• STRAWBERRY PARK CAJUN ZYDECO FESTIVAL (Jun 6-9, in Connecticut)
• TELLURIDE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL (40th annual, Jun 20-23, in Colorado)
• WILDLIFE WEST FEST (Jul 20, New Mexico)
• NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL (Jul 26-29, Newport, Rhode Island).
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Up NORTH, there’s
• NORTHWEST FOLK LIFE (May 23-27, in Seattle, Washington)
• WATERFRONT BLUES FEST (Jul 4-7, Portland, Oregon)
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Check back often. The Guide adds more festivals and more info on them as we learn it.
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LATE ADDITIONS are added here, up -front. Check them from time to time. (If it's tardy, but good, this is where you'll find it.)
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LATE ADDED DETAILS...
Sun, May 5, FESTIVAL, in L.A.:
3 pm  2nd Annual "LOS LOBOS CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVAL" featuring LOS LOBOS with ROBERT RANDOLPH, LOS SUPER 7, WILLIE G (of Thee Midnighters), plus special guests KINKY, EL CHICANO, and PEDRO TORRES Y SU MARIACHI on the main stage, plus, on the Greek Theatre Plaza Stage, LA SANTA CECELIA, LOS FABULOCOS, and MAKING MOVIES, at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Av, in Griffith Park (Los Angeles); www.greektheatrela.com.
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The Greek Theatre kicks-off its 2013 season with hometown favorites Los Lobos and their 2nd Annual "Cinco de Mayo Festival" -- Plaza Stage acts begin at 3 pm, main stage show starts at 6:30 pm.
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More than three decades have passed since LOS LOBOS released their debut album, "Just Another Band from East L.A."  Since then they've repeatedly disproven that title — Los Lobos isn't "just another" anything, but rather a band that has consistently evolved artistically while never losing sight of their humble roots.
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For "Tin Can Trust" — Los Lobos' first release for Shout! Factory and first collection of new original material in four years — the venerable quintet reconnected directly with those roots by returning to East L.A. and recording at Manny's Estudio, "in a rundown neighborhood," says Los Lobos songwriter / multi-instrumentalist Louie Pérez.
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A rare example of longevity in a volatile music world that stresses style over substance, Los Lobos' lineup has remained uninterrupted since 1984, when saxophonist / keyboardist Steve Berlin joined original members Pérez, Hidalgo, Rosas and Lozano, each of whom had been there since the beginning in 1973.
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A key other band performing is EL CHICANO. They, too, exploded on to the music scene from the streets of East Los Angeles long ago. Over a 40 year span, the group has garnered 5 Gold records and was voted #1 Jazz group of 1970. With ten Albums of their own recorded, El Chicano is featured on over 50 compilation works, as well as having their music featured on many major motion picture soundtracks.
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EL CHICANO remains a group very much aware of their roots and giving back to the community. As such, they have been recognized many times for their contributions to community and charities, especially those that help children and promote the arts.
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There will be some antithesis of acoustic and roots-based music. Also performing is GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY-nominated electronica quintet KINKY from Monterrey, Mexico.
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Tix, $69.50, $59.50, $39.50, $25.
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Sun, May 5, in Burbank:
11 am-2 pm  Monthly "URBAN OLD TIME MUSIC JAM" in its new home, Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners).
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This is the jam that was at the now defunct CTMS Center. Organizers add, "if you're waffling, this may help -- http://urbanoldtime.com/viva.

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Sun, May 5, in Venice:
7 pm CLIFF WAGNER DEVITT FEELEY bring "Americana Madness" to the "WHISKEY NIGHTS" series at the Del Monte Speakeasy (upstairs Townhouse), 52 Windward, Venice; http://townhousevenice.com/#/the-del-monte-speakeasy/4543944984.
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Cliff Wagner serves-up Americana just the way you like it: originals with soul. As if Levon Helm, Bill Monroe , & Jimmy Martin met in a bar and had a few drinks. He's just completed his run of musical stage shows with "PARADISE: A DIVINE BLUEGRASS COMEDY," and he tells us, "It was a huge success . We're working on round 2."
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Series offers drink specials and complimentary pub fare while supplies last. No cover.
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Sat, May 4, in VC (Simi):
7 pm THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA MORMON CHOIR performs an open, public-invited concert at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 480 Sinaloa Rd, Simi Valley.
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They have just recorded a collection of American folk and patriotic music entitled 'We Sing America" and a Christmas collection entitled "Songs of Christmas."
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They're on their way to Washington D.C. to perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, for the Memorial Day concert. The choir is a founding member of the Los Angeles Music Center where it performed "Handel's Messiah" for many years.

The 100-voice choral ensemble is celebrating 60 years. Since its formation in 1953, the Choir has been performing concerts of classical, sacred, folk, patriotic and popular choral music throughout Southern California. The Choir is directed by Jan Bills, long time member.
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The Royal High School Vocal Ensemble are special guests in tonight's performance.
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The Choir has performed with the Boston Pops, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Glendale Symphony, the Pacific Symphony, the Utah Symphony Orchestras, the Glendale Youth Orchestra, the California Philharmonic, the Pacific Symphony, the Cypress Pops, and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
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The Ventura newspaper ran a good story:
www.vcstar.com/news/2013/apr/26/mormon-choir-to-sing-at-free-simi-valley-concert
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More info at www.socalmormonchoir.com
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It's a free concert, and a reception with refreshments immediately follows.
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Sat, May 11, in Oak Park (near T.O.):
8 pm  "JAIL GUITAR DOORS USA BENEFIT CONCERT" with guitar legend WAYNE KRAMER (MC5) and one of L..A.'s premiere Americana bands, JASON HEATH & THE GREEDY SOULS, at
Russ & Julie’s House Concerts in Oak Park. Reservationd get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us, or call 818-707-2179. More at www.houseconcerts.us.
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Rolling Stone Magazine included Wayne Kramer among the "100 Greatest Guitarists in the History of Rock and Roll."
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Jail Guitar Doors USA believes our country’s human and financial resources should be dedicated to education and ending poverty, the primary source of crime. Jail Guitar Doors supports public safety and believes in accountability in a civilized society. More at www.jailguitardoors.org.
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Event includes a potluck dessert buffet and two full sets of music. A minimum donation to Jail Guitar Doors USA of $20 per person is requested from all attending the event. 100% of the money will be donated to Jail Guitar Doors USA.
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Now, back to the full edition as originally published...
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TICKET ALERTS – buy now for the following shows:
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On Sun, May 5, 7-11 pm: “BENEFIT FOR RON SARFATY” brings a huge lineup to a small venue that will reach capacity with advance tix sales, in support of wheelchair-bound videographer and widely beloved musicians’ friend Ron; at the Talking Stick Coffee Lounge, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 90291. If you can’t attend, donate at www.houseconcerts.us/ron. There are Paypal and tax deductible options, along with how to make a donation by personal check.
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On Mon, May 6: IRON & WINE does a CD release event in “The Drop” series at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. Tix at www.grammymuseum.org.
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On June 7: “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION” makes its annual live-performance visit to Los Angeles. 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, expedient at www.ticketmaster.com/event/09004A5A92FC4233?artistid=835597&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=2&brand=greektheatre&camefrom=cfc_ndrcon_grk_April17.
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On Sat, Jul 6, at 8 pm: JETHRO TULL'S IAN ANDERSON plays” THICK AS A BRICK 1 & 2” at the Greek Theatre. Tix went 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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BENEFIT SHOW with BIG LINEUP:
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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 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 May 5. 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, or the concert listing in this edition.
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Basic info: 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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Here are THIS WEEKEND’s astonishingly diverse cavalcade of Acoustic and Americana live music events. Including SEVEN (count ’em) local FESTIVALS, happening one or more days, Friday, Saturday, & Sunday!
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1) Friday’s MUSIC-on-TV
2) Friday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances
3) Friday’s FESTIVALS
4) Friday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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1) Friday’s MUSIC-on-TV:
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2) Friday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances:
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Under construction. No hardhats required, but send us your favorites, to share with others! 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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Fri, May 3; Thu-Sun, May 2-5,
FESTIVAL, in VC (Ojai):
7 pm Annual "OJAI STORYTELLING FESTIVAL" features performances by JOHN McCUTCHEON, CINDY KALMENSON , ALAN THORNHILL, STREET CORNER RENAISSANCE, DONALD DAVIS, CARMEN DEEDY, DIANE FERLATTE, MICHAEL RENO HARRELL, BIL LEPP, MOTOKO OF JAPAN, and ANTONIO SACRE, at the Libbey Bowl, 201 S Signal St, Ojai 93023; 805-646-2094. Presented by "Performances to Grow On."
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Fri, May 3, in VC (Port Hueneme):
2 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “PENNY LANE SING CIRCLE” in Port Hueneme 93041. Location and info, www.songmakers.org.
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Fri, May 3, 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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Check their website for the latest, www.appleshedonline.com .
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Fri, May 3, 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, May 3, 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, May 3, in Redondo Beach:
6:30-9:30 pm ANDY & RENEE's and their band, HARD RAIN's, weekly residency has moved to On The Rocks, 239 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach 90277; 310-379-7438.
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Venue uses the same parking lot as Delzano's, longtime home of their old residency, which is now permanently closed. Andy says, "Come help us show On the Rocks how much we appreciate the soft landing!"
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ANDY & RENEE are finalists in the “International Acoustic Music Awards” for “Best Duo/Group” for their original song, "Dream It All Away." More at www.inacoustic.com/winners.html .
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Fri, May 3, 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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No cover, just buy something to eat and drink while you watch the show.
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Fri, May 3, 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, May 3, in Tehachapi:
7 pm BRIAN FINNEGAN & WILLIAM COULTER, Irish flute & guitar duo, plays Fiddler's Crossing, 206 East F St, Tehachapi 93561; 661-823-9994.
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Fri, May 3, 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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Fri, May 3, not music, but worthwhile, in Topanga:
7:15 pm “FILM NIGHT” presented by The Topanga Peace Alliance, at the new Topanga Library, 122 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290. It’s the premiere of a new documentary, “Cruel and Unusual: California's Three-Strikes Law.” Info, www.topangapeacealliance.org.
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Fri, May 3, in Burbank:
7:30pm WRECK 'N' SOW plays Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-845-2425. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners).
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Fri, May 3, in T.O.:
8 pm 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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Since 1999, MARIACHI DIVAS have made big waves on the national and international music scene. The Mariachi Divas are a unique, multi-cultural, all female ensemble represented by women of Mexican, Cuban, Samoan, Argentinean, Colombian, Panamanian, Puerto Rican, Swiss, Japanese, Honduran, Salvadorian, Peruvian, Tongan and Anglo descents.
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In 2009, Mariachi Divas won the Grammy Award for “Best Regional Mexican Album” of the year for their 2008 release, “Canciones De Amor.” This marked the first time in the history of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences that an all-female mariachi group had been a nominee, or of course, a winner.
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Tix, $35, $30, $20.
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Fri, May 3, in Altadena:
8 pm SWING RIOTS QUIRKETTE play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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The Swing Riots are a Los Angeles-based "acoustic quirktette" performing "an irreverant gumbo" of Gypsy & Creole Jazz, Klezmer & Romanian Horas, Parisian Musette and "the occasional wild card thrown in for good measure."
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The band's six core members have played for decades in everything from Balkan dance bands to traditional Swing groups.
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"The SWING RIOTS Quirktette specialize in that crossroad where early, string based jazz and traditional folk music intersect," playing many of the well known Gypsy Jazz standards recorded by the great Romany guitar and violin players of the 1920s & 30s. Then they dig deeper, performing traditional eastern European folk melodies in a swing setting. As such, you will hear traditional Romany, Russian, Yiddish Klezmer and Romanian Horas. +
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Fri, May 3, musical stage play, in Santa Monica:
SOLD OUT: 8 pm “PARADISE,” a “divine bluegrass musical comedy” with CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7, in one of its FINAL TWO performances at the Ruskin Group Theatre Company, 3000 Airport Av, Santa Monica 90405; 310-397-3244; www.ruskingrouptheatre.com.
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Fri, May 3, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm MARY WHITE plays the 2nd of two nights at 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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Fri, May 3, in NoHo:
8 pm Monthly “FIRST FRIDAY SHOW” with SEVERIN BROWNE, one or more guest recording artists, and the all-star FIRST FRIDAY BAND, at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607; 818-766-9913. Venue expects a $10 donation in lieu of cover charge; artists donate their performances here.
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Fri, May 3, in Culver City:
8 pm HOT LIPS & FINGERTIPS plus YOUKALI play Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Fri, May 3, in SGV (Arcadia):
8 pm GUITAR JACK, 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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Check out a video of the THE BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFSxB3WvG6s&feature=youtu.be
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Fri, May 3, 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, May 3, 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, May 3, in L.A.:
9 pm “THE BLUEGRASS SITUATION” series presents HEAD FOR THE HILLS at The Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90035; 323-954-9630.
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Fri, May 3, 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, May 3, in San Diego:
9 pm SLIGO RAGS plays Dublin Square, 554 4th Av, San Diego 92101; 619-239-5818.
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Fri, May 3, 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, May 3, 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, May 3, in Culver City:
9:30 pm I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. play "Total Request Live" plus an acoustic opening set by DAVE GLEASON, at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-390-1328.
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It's a special farewell show this week for the Hawks' last "First Fridays" residency at the Cinema, before they cross the pond to play Europe for the summer.
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Paul, Rob, and Shawn -- the Hawks -- will take you on a trip back through the mid-2000s with "Hawks Total Request Live," telling us, "We will try our best to play any requests off all Hawks records."
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Here's how it works: 1. Write your request down and toss it in the hat. 2. ALL Hawks songs are eligible. 3. The band will pull the requests out of the hat, at random, and play them through the evening. Tgey note, "You and fate will decide the set list!" 4. They add, "Fun and errors will be had!"
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Dave Gleason starts the night with an acoustic set at 9:30 pm.
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Then, I See Hawks hit the stage around 10:30 "and try their best to fulfill your requests." More at www.iseehawks.com.
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No cover. The venue is small and seating (on barstools) is competitive. Be sure to bring $ for the musicians' tip jar.
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Fri, May 3, in Claremont:
10 pm GRANT LANGSTON & THE SUPERMODELS play The Press, 129 Harvard Av, Claremont 91710. Details at https://www.facebook.com/events/40620119281086. Venue is 21+.
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Fri, May 3, 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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Today & manana are FESTIVAL LOCO! Caramba! Hold onto your sombrero!
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Saturday’s Sections:
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1) Saturday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances
2) Saturday’s WORKSHOPS for ARTISTS
3) Saturday’s FESTIVALS
4) 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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Under construction. No hardhats required, but send us your favorites, to share with others! 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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2) Saturday’s WORKSHOPS for ARTISTS:
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Sat, May 4, WORKSHOP for ARTISTS in Culver City:
3 pm “DJANGO REINHARDT HONEYSUCKLE ROSE GUITAR WORKSHOP” presented by STAN AYEROFF at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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3) Saturday’s FESTIVALS:
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Sat & Sun, May 4 & 5, in Ramona:
10 am-9 pm Annual "RAMONA BLUEGRASS AND OLD WEST FEST" brings a fabulous lineup, with HOT CLUB OF COW TOWN, CHRIS STEWART & JANET BEAZLEY, GONE TOMORROW, LONESOME OTIS, CHRIS CLARKE & PLOW, LACEMAKERS, PRAIRIE SKY, SHIRTHOUSE BAND, JUDY TAYLOR, TAILDRAGGERS, NEXT GENERATION BAND, COWBOY JACK CLEMENT, ORCHARD THIEVES, and more, in Ramona Community Park, 421 Aqua Ln, Ramona 92065; www.ramonabluegrassfest.com.
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Sat & Sun, May 4 & 5, FESTIVAL, in Arcadia:
10 am-4 pm Annual “WILD WEST DAYS” at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, 301 N Baldwin Av, Arcadia 91007; www.arboretum.org.
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Live music and entertainment includes THE SHOW PONIES, Sat, noon-2 pm; TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT (Sat 2:30 pm); MICHAEL TIMS, singing cowboy (Sat & Sun, 10 am-noon); MOONSHINE BUCKETS (Sun, noon-2 pm); ); The BOBBINWINDERS, time tba; Mexican Dance Performances by BALLET DE SALLY SAVEDRA DANCERS (Sun, 11 am), and TRADICION DANCE COMPANY (Sun, 2-2:30 pm & 3-3:30 pm). Throughout the event, you can ride in a real stagecoach and explore the gardens.
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In addition to the Western music listening opportunities, TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT plays a short dance set on Saturday at 2:30 pm with SUSAN MICHAELS calling the moves.
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It’s a celebration of the rich history of Arboretum’s past, with live music, an old-fashioned barn dance, calliopes, horses, stage coach rides, ropers, Queen Anne Cottage open house, Mexican folk dancers, and plenty of activities for children, including panning for gold, US Marshal Posse, cowboy fashion, and horse shoe pitches. It’s all free with admission; members free. Additional fees for food and some activities.
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There’s a Western BBQ, too: Tri-tip plate includes baked beans, coleslaw, corn bread, $10.50
Quartered BBQ chicken plate, same sides, $8; Pulled pork plate, same sides, $9. A tri- tip sandwich is $8, Louisiana hot link sandwich is $6.50, and they have grilled hot dogs ($5), pulled pork sandwich for $7.50, and additional sides, corn on the Cob, $3, and fresh fruit, $4.
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Admission includes festival and concerts, BBQ optional. Admission is $8 adults, $3 children.
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Sat & Sun, May 4 & 5,
FREE FESTIVAL, in SGV (City of Industry):
1-5 pm “ROMANCE OF THE RANCHOS” at the Homestead Museum, 15415 E Don Julian Rd, City of Industry 91745; 626-968-8492; www.homesteadmuseum.org.
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Early California music with MARIACHI MONUMENTAL DE AMERICA DE JUAN JOSE ALMAGUER, MARIACHI LOS JILGUEROS DE ANDREAS HERNANDEZ, and DOGTOWN FILHARMONIK, plus folklorico dance demonstrations, Native American Indian culture, a visit with re-enactor PIO PICO, portraying the last Governor of Mexican California, a petting zoo, demonstrations of blacksmithing, woodworking, making pottery, food preservation in the days before refrigeration and canning, and adobe brickmaking and rope making, together with tours and exhibits in the historic houses on the museum grounds, crafts and games, offer a very full and fun two days for all ages. Plenty of food and drink vendors. Free admission.
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Sat & Sun, May 4 & 5,
FREE 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, FREE FESTIVAL, in South Pasadena:
2-10 pm Annual "SOUTH PASADENA ECLECTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL" is FREE, with DAVE ALVIN, JUDE JOHNSTONE, KARA GRAINGER, JOE PURDY, STRING THEORY, BRAD COLERICK, JOHN PROULX, PHOEBE BRIDGERS, GARY STOCKDALE, TISA ADAMSON, L.A. CHILDRENS' ORCHESTRA, QUETZAL, and many more, on multiple stages of good music, all within a few blocks of the Mission Gold Line (light rail) Station in the charming downtown district of the village of South Pasadena.
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It’s eclectic. It’s live. It’s free. And there may be too many places to be at the same times to catch all you want to hear at this year’s event.
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The legendary DAVE ALVIN, GRAMMY winner and Southern Cal favorite, will hold court on the Carnegie Stage. Indie Americana folk singer JOE PURDY will cap off the evening at The Gold Line Stage, and the same stage offers a set by JUDE JOHNSTONE and several chances to hear excellent local songwriter BRAD COLERICK. Plenty of up-and-comers are playing the Emerging Artists stage. And this year’s GRAMMY Winners for Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album, QUETZAL, will headline the Levitt Pavilion Eclectic Stage, along with others in other genres performing there.
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Festival organizers talk of "having to choose from among dozens of acts" to perform at multiple venues throughout South Pasadena. Now, you'll be making those choices as you migrate among stages, starting at two o’clock.
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Here's the full lineup, by stage:
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THE GOLD LINE STAGE is the principal Folk-Americana stage, at the South Pasadena Station, 913 Meridian Avenue:
2:15 pm L.A. Childrens' Orchestra
3 pm Incredible Heavies
4 pm Brad Colerick
4:15 pm Jude Johnstone
5 pm Joe Davis
5:15 pm Brad Colerick
5:30 pm Chauncey Bowers
6:30 pm Brad Colerick
6:45 pm Mark Hatch & Group 5
7:45 pm Brad Colerick
8 pm Rogelio Mitchell
8:45 pm Brad Colerick
9 pm Joe Purdy
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THE LEVITT PAVILION ECLECTIC STAGE, 901 Fair Oaks Av (at Mission St):
2 pm The Tim Gill All Stars
3:15 pm Wilberta
4:15 pm String Theory
4:45 pm South Pasadena Transit Authority
5:45 pm String Theory
6:15 pm Kara Grainger
7:15 pm String Theory
7:45 pm Tizer
8:45 pm String Theory
9:15 pm Quetzal - 2013 GRAMMY winners
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THE EMERGING ARTISTS STAGE is at Burke Triolo Studios, 538 Mission Street -- we know, we ALL run the other way when we see that a deejay is part of the lineup. But be there when the stage starts-up at 2:30 for PHOEBE BRIDGERS' set. Here's the lineup:
2:30 pm Phoebe Bridgers
3:15 pm DJ Conway
3:30 pm Jacaranda Red
4:15 pm DJ Conway
4:30 pm L.A. Witch
5:15 pm DJ Conway
5:30 pm Mt. Ossa
6:30 pm DJ Conway
6:45 pm Tapioca and the Flea
7:45 pm DJ Conway
8 pm Torches
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THE CARNEGIE STAGE is in the South Pasadena Public Library's large Community Room, 1115 El Centro Street:
4 pm Los Angeles Clarinet Choir
5:15 pm John Proulx
6:15 pm David Batt
7 pm Elliott Caine
8:15 pm DAVE ALVIN, Grammy-winner & headliner
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THE SPARC STAGE is at the Fremont Centre Theatre, 1000 Fremont Avenue, presented by the South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC):
2 pm Grondle
3:15 pm The Ringers
4 pm Tisa Adamson
5:15 pm Poets
6:30 pm Milo
8 pm Skylarks
9 pm Gary Stockdale
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THE INTIMATE VENUE is at the South Pasadena Music Center & Conservatory, 1509 Mission Street:
2 pm String Department Open House
4 pm SPMCC Jazz Lab Band
5 pm Leave it Alone
6 pm Aly Hasche
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There's also word of Podunk Poets at Kidd’s Jewelry Heist.
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This all promises to be a fun FREE afternoon and evening of live music in South Pasadena, with plenty to enjoy. Organizers add, "We can promise you an amazing sonic visual treat with the magic of STRING THEORY, the jazz fusion sounds of TIZER, and the all new tunes from emerging artists TORCHES, TAPIOCA & THE FLEA, and more." Okay, but the rich offering of solid Folk-Americana artists are why we'll be there.
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Sat, May 4; Thu-Sun, May 2-5,
FESTIVAL, in VC (Ojai):
All-day Annual "OJAI STORYTELLING FESTIVAL" features performances by JOHN McCUTCHEON, CINDY KALMENSON , ALAN THORNHILL, STREET CORNER RENAISSANCE, DONALD DAVIS, CARMEN DEEDY, DIANE FERLATTE, MICHAEL RENO HARRELL, BIL LEPP, MOTOKO OF JAPAN, and ANTONIO SACRE, at the Libbey Bowl, 201 S Signal St, Ojai 93023; 805-646-2094. Presented by "Performances to Grow On."
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4) Saturday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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Sat, May 4, in Topanga:
11 am-5 pm "40th ANNIVERSARY FREE OPEN HOUSE" at the WILL GEER THEATRICUM BOTANICUM in Topanga Canyon features guided tours with costumed characters, highlighting the gardens, archival photo gallery, stories of Theatricum's history, and a peek at a company rehearsal; Theatre games with stage combat, Elizabethan dance, fencing,juggling and more; Showcases and theatrical presentations from Academy teachers and students; A sneak peak preview of the 2013 repertory season plays; "Off The Grid" Comedy Improv Show.
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Theatricum Botanicum has hosted wonderful concerts and WOODY GUTHRIE FESTIVALS on the woodland stage just a few feet from the cabin where Woody lived. We hope to cover future concerts there, and we congratulate them on achieving 40 years.
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Sat & Sun, Apr 27 & 28, 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, May 4, in Torrance:
2 pm “KOTO AND OCARINA CONCERT” in Torrance; Google the location. Tix, $20. Proceeds benefit Kuminosato Beach Camp for Fukushima Kids. The camp is the brainstorm of Ryuichi Hirokawa, an independent photojournalist who is famous for his work chronicling the Chernobyl disaster. He was also instrumental in starting a sanitarium for Chernobyl victims. After Fukushima, he realized that there would be a need for similar facilities in Japan, so he started early on to build a facility on Kume Island in Okinawa Pref. In addition to getting to play in the surf and sun, children also get thyroid screenings here, much more thorough than what is provided in Fukushima. Hirokawa-san is also working on setting up a thyroid clinic in Fukushima.
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Sat, May 4, in SFV (Northridge):
2 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “NORTHRIDGE SONG CIRCLE” in Northridge. Location and info at www.songmakers.org, or email NorthCountryHoot@Songmakers.org.
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Sat, May 4, 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, May 4, 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, May 4, 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, May 4, in SFV (Mission Hills):
6 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “MISSION HILLS SONG CIRCLE” in Mission Hills 91345. Location & info, www.songmakers.org.
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Sat, May 4, in OC (Mission Viejo):
6 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “ORANGE COUNTY HOOT” at the home of David Borger and Ann Carroll in Mission Viejo. Location & info, www.songmakers.org.
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Sat, May 4, 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, May 4, in Santa Monica:
6:30 pm Monthly “SANTA MONICA TRADITIONAL FOLK MUSIC CLUB” meeting and music session at Sha'Arei Am (Santa Monica Synagogue), 1448 18th St, Santa Monica 90404; 310-453-4276.
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Sat, May 4, 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, May 4, in Altadena:
7 pm JOHN ZIPPERER & FRIENDS, plus SHELBY & TIEG, play a double-bill 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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John Zipperer & Friends have played all over the country from festivals to House Concerts. Known for their upbeat spin on Acoustic Americana, their witty lyrics and touching tunes tug at your heart strings, yet send you away smiling.
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John Zipperer, a former instructor at the world-renowned Musicians Institute in Hollywood, has played with such greats as Tim Bogert (Vanilla Fudge), Dave Sutton (Lucinda Williams, Melissa Ethridge), Doan Perry (Jethro Tull) and Jimmy Scott (Ike Turner, The Four Tops).
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Tara Sitser can be heard as a narrator and vocalist in musical cast recordings, audiobooks and radio spots. She has performed with John M, Michael Grate (Molly Zenobia, Renee Myara Quartet), Daniel Glass (Royal Crown Revue) and Jimmy Scott.
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Jim Van Booven has performed extensively on the West Coast, including a stint with his younger brother, Doug, in a Grand Funk Railroad tribute band.
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Eddie “The Spoon-man” Terry has been playing spoons for 78 years. He has appeared with the Horace Heidt Orchestra, won first prize on The Ted Mack Amateur Hour and has the distinction of having appeared on The Gong Show without getting Gonged!
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Barrett Tagliarino is currently an instuctor at the Musicians Institute. Barrett has published many guitar instructional books. He also has two excellent solo CDs available.
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SHELBY & TIEG, two of the trio from Sunland, California, called Shelby & Tieg & Tara. These two appear as a singing-songwriting folk DUO. They’ve been described as a modern Simon and Garfunkel, if they had a sister.
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Equipped with only their voices and an acoustic guitar, they found they were able to put a unique sound on each others original songs. They released their debut EP “Beauty Wood” May 30, 2010 and their follow-up “Off to Neverland” on January 29, 2011 to a sold out audiences at the NoHo Arts Center. Their latest release “Mother, Father, Daughter” is a 3 song EP about family and is available online now. Tix, $15.
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Sat, May 4, in Antelope Valley (Palmdale):
7 pm ALLIE TAYLOR, local fave they call their "Palmtucky Gal," plus CONNOR "SULLY" SULLIVAN opening, at this week’s “LIVE ACOUSTIC MUSIC” show at Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530.
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KEVIN BURTON SMITH, "Butlers Coffee Music Guy," says, "We're welcoming back one of our favourite acts, ALLIE TAYLOR, and she's bringing along a classmate from the Los Angeles Music Academy, and he'll be opening the night."
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Kevin continues, "A Cali Boy through and through, singer-songwriter CONNOR "SULLY" SULLIVAN has ping-ponged back and forth from one end of the Golden State to the other. Currently encamped in North Hollywood, he embarks regularly on musical forays deep into the heartland of music lovers everywhere. If you had to pin him down, he'd say folk-pop, but that's sort of like nailing Jello to the wall.
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He quotes Connor as saying, "Sharing my songs with an audience is a dream come true. If I can make one person feel emotion that they could not do on their own, then I have done my job." Kevin adds, "Plus, Allie vouches for him!"
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Connor is followed by a welcome back to hometown hero and "Palmtucky gal" ALLIE TAYLOR, doing a solo performance after a long absence from the venue.
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Kevin says, "It's getting a little weird calling her 'Butler's little sweetheart,' because she's done a lot of growing up, both personally and musically since she first played Butler's way back when (on our very first music night over four and a half years ago). She was just a wee little thing, all big Bambi-in-the-headlights eyes, but even then she had a voice that could make your heart skip a beat."
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He adds, "That was then and this is now, and she's a confident and formidable musical power of nature, as adept at belting out country-rock barnstormers with her band SHOTGUN GRANNY as she is crooning slow burn jazz standards or wringing every bit of emotion out of some indie rock chip off the old block. I'm not even sure what she'll be singing or doing this evening, but like Kasper Gutman says, "It's bound to be something astounding!"
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Sat, May 4, in OC (Santa Ana):
7-10 pm Monthly “ART WALK” includes live music and a special event this time, at Grand Central Art Center, 125 N Broadway, Santa Ana; 714-567-7233; www.grandcentralartcenter.com.
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Sat, May 4, in L.A.:
Time tba “BACH, ROCK AND SHAKESPEARE 10” at the Greek Theatre in L.A.
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Sat, May 4, 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, 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 Burbank:
8-11 pm COW BOP plays its annual "Birthday Bash" for band leader BRUCE FORMAN and vocalist PINTO PAMMY at Viva Cantina, 900 W Riverside Dr, Burbank. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners).
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Cow Bop is Bruce Forman, aka "Clem Brulay" on guitar ; Pinto Pammy on vocals; David Wise on sax/cornet; Alex Frank on bass; and Jake Reed & Aaron Serfaty "as WMP's (weapons of mass percussion)."
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Bruce says, "Yes, it is time to mark another year down the trail for both Pinto Pammy & me, and we would sure appreciate the cowbopportunity to share it with y'all. As some of you know we have added some special features and arrangements and are excited that Cirque de Soleil is considering a new cow bop-themed show, but you need to check out the real deal."
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He continues, "Come on out and make this monumental hang, we'll have contests, door prizes for worst and best dressed, and as always, horses drink free (when accompanied by designated driver)."
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Sat, May 4, in Venice:
8 pm Monthly “ERNEST TROOST'S JUKE JOINT GANG” showcase brings NICOLE GORDON, MARK "POCKET" GOLDBERG, SHAUN CROMWELL, and performing host ERNEST TROOST, to theTalking Stick Café, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 90291; 310-450-6052. Always a quality event.
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Sat, May 4, in NoHo:
8-10 pm SIERRA HIGHWAY and MURPHY'S FLAW share the evening at Kulaks Woodshed, 5230 1/2 Laurel Canyon, North Hollywood 91607. Admission by $10 donation to venue; musicians performing here donate their performances.
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Global web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com/webcasthigh
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To purchase SIERRA HIGHWAY's CD, "Keep Your Heart Warm," go to www.SierraHwy.com or www.reverbnation.com/sierrahighway or Amazon.com or call 661-714-2549. You can
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Sat, May 4, in Santa Barbara Co (Los Olivos):
8 pm BLUEGRASS ETC. plays St. Marks in the Valley, 2901 Nojoqui Av, Los Olivos 93441; 805-688-9894. One of the greatest western-based bluegrass outfits, well worth a drive north.
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Sat, May 4, in Lancaster:
8 pm “BIG BAND BLOWOUT” at the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster 93534; www.lpac.org; 661-723-5950. Tix $24 & $19.
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Sat, May 4, in San Diego:
8 pm THE MARK JACKSON BAND plays “Carol Branch's House Concert” series. Reservations get directions at 858-452-1539 or wonderwoman@san.rr.com.
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Sat, May 4, musical stage play, in Santa Monica:
SOLD OUT: 8 pm “PARADISE,” a “divine bluegrass musical comedy” with CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7, hits its closing night at the Ruskin Group Theatre Company, 3000 Airport Av, Santa Monica 90405; 310-397-3244; www.ruskingrouptheatre.com.
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Sat, May 4, in SGV (Arcadia):
8 pm SHAWN PITTMAN, plus an opening set and intermission action by THE BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND, at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349. Advance tix recommended for this show, as it may sell-out. Remaining tix at the door are more expensive than advance tix.
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Sat, May 4, in L.A.:
8 pm Monthly “OPEN MIC” at the Fretted Frog Acoustic Guitar Store, 1200 N Alvarado St, Los Angeles 90026; 213-353-0734.
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Sat, May 4, in SGV (Covina):
8 pm Monthly “OPEN MIC” at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020. Sign-ups at 7:30 pm.
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Sat, May 4, in Echo Park:
8 pm “TWO HEADED BEAST,” a storytelling show hosted by JAKE WEISMAN & DAVE ROSS, at Stories Books & Café, 1716 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; www.storiesla.com; 213-413-3733.
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Sat, May 4, in SFV (Chatsworth):
9 pm COLDWATER CANYON plays the 1st of two nights at 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, May 4, in Murrieta:
9 pm SLIGO RAGS plays The Shamrock, 339252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252.
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Sat, May 4, in L.A.:
9 pm MINER, plus THE CERNY BROTHERS, and TYLER LYLE, team up to play “THE FOLD” series at the Bootleg Theatre, 2220 Beverly Bl, Los Angeles 90057; 213-389-3856..
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Sat, May 4, in San Diego:
9 pm HEAD FOR THE HILLS plays Winston's, 1921 Bacon St, San Diego 92107; 619-222-6822.
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Sat, May 4, in SFV (Burbank):
9 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, May 4, 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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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, May 5, WORKSHOP for ARTISTS, in Culver City:
3 pm “BLACK KEYS GUITAR WORKSHOP” with TED OWENS at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Sun, May 5, WORKSHOP for ARTISTS, in Claremont:
4:30 pm “HAND DRUM WORKSHOP” with LEON MOBLEY at the Folk Music Center, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-624-2928.
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2) Sunday’s BROADCAST & WEB RADIO with live music performances:
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Under construction. No hardhats required, but send us your favorites, to share with others! 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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3) Sunday’s FESTIVALS:
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Sun, May 5, FESTIVAL, in Torrance:
12:30-8 pm 23rd Annual “DYLANFEST” at its new venue, the Torrance Cultural Center, 3330 Civic Center Dr (corner of Torrance Bl & Madrona Av), Torrance. The festival is outdoors, in the Torino Plaza.
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"Wherever you look, there is an air of magic. People are laughing and singing along with performers and reciting words that flowed from a collective soul, music and images from one mind, shared at this moment in a festival tribute to Bob Dylan. Andy Hill & Renee Safier have created an annual event with a stellar line-up of local artists who will be singing praises to the bard of rock." – B. Noel Barr, music journalist, Random Lengths newspaper.
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Forty of the L.A. area's most talented and accomplished musicians, including those in road bands that play arenas and top studio session players join hosts ANDY & RENEE and HARD RAIN to perform over 60 songs written by BOB DYLAN. This is dependably a fine and fun all-ages event with a cavalcade of great recording artists, including an all-star backing house band with horn players.
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Rene says, "We are excited about our new venue, and we know it's going to be a great day! What started out as a small once-a-year backyard party where a loose conglomerate of close friends would take turns performing Dylan classics all day and well into the night (or until the cops came), has evolved into a full-blown music festival attended by hundreds of fans.YOU should be one of them! Please tell your friends, and encourage them to attend this special event."
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Patrons can bring a blanket or lawn chair; some seating available.
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Food, and beverages -- both alcoholic and non-alcoholic -- available for purchase. Food prepared by acclaimed Chef Michael Shafer of The Depot and Buffalo Fire Department restaurants in Torrance. No outside food or drinks allowed.
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Advance tix and more info at www.andyandrenee.com or call 310-346-9383.
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There are ticket options. VIP tix include entry fee, a 2013 Dylanfest T shirt, the 19th Annual Dylanfest DVD, a CD of the 2013 Dylanfest's musical highlights, an invite to the Post-Dylanfest VIP Party, a VIP "hanging tag" to wear around your neck, your name on the "VIP Thank You" board, and VIP ticket holders' names are entered in a drawing, and the winner gets to count-off "Like A Rolling Stone" 1-2-3-4.
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Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door for adults, $10 for kids under age 14. VIP tix are $100.
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LATE NOTE: even though there’s record heat at press time, the weatherman says it may rain Sunday. No worries. If it does, then Andy & Renee tell us that DYLANFEST will move indoors.
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Sun, May 5, FREE FESTIVAL, in L.A.:
All-day Annual “CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVAL” on Olvera Street and in the adjacent plaza (across the street from Union Station), brings plenty of mariachi and Mexican folk music, including rancheras, conjuntos, banda music, and more. Always a hoot, and free. Ride public transit from a park-and-ride lot, and save expensive downtown parking fees.
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Sun, May 5; Sat & Sun, May 4 & 5,
FREE FESTIVAL, in SGV (City of Industry):
1-5 pm “ROMANCE OF THE RANCHOS” at the Homestead Museum, 15415 E Don Julian Rd, City of Industry 91745; 626-968-8492; www.homesteadmuseum.org.
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Early California music with MARIACHI MONUMENTAL DE AMERICA DE JUAN JOSE ALMAGUER, MARIACHI LOS JILGUEROS DE ANDREAS HERNANDEZ, and DOGTOWN FILHARMONIK, plus folklorico dance demonstrations, Native American Indian culture, a visit with re-enactor PIO PICO, portraying the last Governor of Mexican California, a petting zoo, demonstrations of blacksmithing, woodworking, making pottery, food preservation in the days before refrigeration and canning, and adobe brickmaking and rope making, together with tours and exhibits in the historic houses on the museum grounds, crafts and games, offer a very full and fun two days for all ages. Plenty of food and drink vendors. Free admission.
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Sun, May 5; Sat & Sun, May 4 & 5, FESTIVAL, in Arcadia:
10 am-4 pm Annual “WILD WEST DAYS” at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, 301 N Baldwin Av, Arcadia 91007; www.arboretum.org.
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Live music and entertainment includes THE SHOW PONIES, Sat, noon-2 pm; TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT (Sat 2:30 pm); MICHAEL TIMS, singing cowboy (Sat & Sun, 10 am-noon); MOONSHINE BUCKETS (Sun, noon-2 pm); ); The BOBBINWINDERS, time tba; Mexican Dance Performances by BALLET DE SALLY SAVEDRA DANCERS (Sun, 11 am), and TRADICION DANCE COMPANY (Sun, 2-2:30 pm & 3-3:30 pm). Throughout the event, you can ride in a real stagecoach and explore the gardens.
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It’s a celebration of the rich history of Arboretum’s past, with live music, an old-fashioned barn dance, calliopes, horses, stage coach rides, ropers, Queen Anne Cottage open house, Mexican folk dancers, and plenty of activities for children, including panning for gold, US Marshal Posse, cowboy fashion, and horse shoe pitches. It’s all free with admission; members free. Additional fees for food and some activities.
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There’s a Western BBQ, too: Tri-tip plate includes baked beans, coleslaw, corn bread, $10.50
Quartered BBQ chicken plate, same sides, $8; Pulled pork plate, same sides, $9. A tri- tip sandwich is $8, Louisiana hot link sandwich is $6.50, and they have grilled hot dogs ($5), pulled pork sandwich for $7.50, and additional sides, corn on the Cob, $3, and fresh fruit, $4.
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Sun, May 5; Sat & Sun, May 4 & 5,
FREE 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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Sun, May 5; Sat & Sun, May 4 & 5, in Ramona:
10 am-9 pm Annual "RAMONA BLUEGRASS AND OLD WEST FEST" brings a fabulous lineup, with HOT CLUB OF COW TOWN, CHRIS STEWART & JANET BEAZLEY, GONE TOMORROW, LONESOME OTIS, CHRIS CLARKE & PLOW, LACEMAKERS, PRAIRIE SKY, SHIRTHOUSE BAND, JUDY TAYLOR, TAILDRAGGERS, NEXT GENERATION BAND, COWBOY JACK CLEMENT, ORCHARD THIEVES, and more, in Ramona Community Park, 421 Aqua Ln, Ramona 92065; www.ramonabluegrassfest.com.
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Sun, May 5; Thu-Sun, May 2-5,
FESTIVAL, in VC (Ojai):
All-day Annual "OJAI STORYTELLING FESTIVAL" features performances by JOHN McCUTCHEON, CINDY KALMENSON , ALAN THORNHILL, STREET CORNER RENAISSANCE, DONALD DAVIS, CARMEN DEEDY, DIANE FERLATTE, MICHAEL RENO HARRELL, BIL LEPP, MOTOKO OF JAPAN, and ANTONIO SACRE, at the Libbey Bowl, 201 S Signal St, Ojai 93023; 805-646-2094. Presented by "Performances to Grow On."
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Sun, May 5, in Hollywood:
8 am FAIR MARKET BAND brings bluegrass to the Hollywood Farmer's Market, on Ivar St, between Hollywood Bl & Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90028. Free admission.
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Sun, May 5, 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, May 5, in Burbank:
11 am Monthly “OLD-TIME MUSIC JAM” at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners).
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Sun, May 5, 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, May 5, in Malibu:
12:30-3:30 pm THE BLIND BLAKES with fiddler CHRIS MURPHY bring an eclectic mixture of retro-style originals -- gypsy, jazz, Irish, bluegrass, world music, and more, at Calamigos Ranch, 327 Latigo Canyon Rd, Malibu 90265; 818-540-2400. No cover, all ages.
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Sun, May 5, in Torrance:
1 pm Monthly “BLUEGRASS JAM” at El Camino College, 16007 Crenshaw Bl, Torrance 90506.
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Sun, May 5, 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, May 5, in Venice:
2 pm Monthly “KLEZMER JAM SESSION & YIDDISH DANCE” at the Talking Stick Coffee House, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091.
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Sun, May 5, in Altadena:
3 pm KEN O’ MALLEY brings "A Tribute to the Women of Ireland," a specially-themed matinee show for an early Mother's Day, 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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From the quiet strength of his mother, who raised seven children and organized a household of nine members, to famous and infamous Irish women who left their mark on history, this show pays tribute to many of these women through Ken’s engaging stories and songs. It's a true testament to the women of Ireland, steering paths through a male dominated society with their loyalty to family and their connection with the land, many, such as Grace O’Malley, becoming bold leaders of men.
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Ken recently returned from leading a tour of Ireland, so he will surely have especially good and current tales to tell.
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Whether singing a passionate ballad, playing a solo on the mandolin, or explaining the gloriously sad history of Erin his homeland, Ken O’Malley is all-in, wide open to the world, and as true as an arrow’s flight. Ken’s fine tenor voice could carry him through a show all alone, but he backs himself beautifully on guitar and mandolin.
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With songs in both English and Irish Gaelic, a Ken O'Malley performance is suitable for all ages and has something for everyone. As one longtime fan says, “the songs Ken sings touch all of us, Irish or not, to the very core of the human heart."
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Tix, $18. (The Guide had two pairs of giveaway tix, for our readers, if you were paying attention…)
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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 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, May 5, 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, May 5, in Echo Park:
5:30-9 pm Weekly "GRAND OLE ECHO" showcase, "Los Angeles' #1 Roots Show," brings RICH McCULLEY, plus GRANT LANGSTON & THE SUPERMODELS, SLIM ZWERLING & THE YUMS, and THE DAHLS, as this week's full lineup of alt-country and roots-Americana music at the Echo (upstairs), 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park (Los Angeles) 90027. All ages, full bar, BBQ available, no cover. Details at https://www.facebook.com/events/101046530098205. Series info, Info, www.thegrandoleecho.com.
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The “GRAND OLE ECHO” reliably brings a full lineup of folk-Americana & alt-country bands & musicians each week. Show is free, all ages. Always fun, and it really is free, though you can partake of the optional BBQ and the full bar, and (hint!-hint!) it’s an excellent idea to support the artists’ tip jar.
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Sun, May 5, 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, May 5, in T.O.:
6 pm Monthly “MUSIC SONG CIRCLE” at Fun-do-mental Music, 1489 E Thousand Oaks Bl Suite C, Thousand Oaks 91362; 805-778-1000.
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Sun, May 5, BENEFIT, in Venice:
7 pm "RON SARFATY BENEFIT CONCERT" brings a huge lineup of talented and notable musicians, included Grammy winners & nominees, 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 House in Venice.
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The Guide ran a full feature story in our NEWS edition on April 20, explaining how wheelchair-bound Ron needs a replacement vehicle, and listing all the musicians slated to perform-- at this benefit show -- and they include Grammy and other top award-winners and nominees. Time to hear from one of the performers.
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LAUREN ADAMS says, "I will be appearing at the RON SARFATY BENEFIT... opening the show with one song, so if you wanna see it, be there at 7 pm! There will be a cavalcade of artists to play in support of Ron, who is a talented artist himself and a friend to all of us. He has been videotaping musicians for free for years now and is a true fan and supporter of local indies. Ron had an accident and totaled his van with all the special gear and lifts that he needs to get around. We are hoping to raise enough dough to help him get a new one."
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If you can't be there, here's a link to donate to his Sweet Relief Account: https://www.sweetrelief.org/program/ron-sarfaty-fund/
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Sun, May 5, in SFV (Chatsworth):
7 pm COLDWATER CANYON plays the 2nd of two nights at 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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Sun, May 5, in Altadena:
7 pm INCENDIO 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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INCENDIO is Jim Stubblefield (guitar), Liza Carbe (bass and guitar), and Jean-Pierre Durand (guitar). This evening the group will be joined by percussionist Bryan Brock. Tix, $20.
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Sun, May 5, 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, May 5, in San Diego:
7:30 pm HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN, that most splendid from Austin, plays the “AMSD Concerts” series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176.
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Sun, May 5, in L.A.:
Time tba 2nd annual “LOS LOBOS CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVAL” FEATURING LOS LOBOS WITH ROBERT RANDOLPH, LOS SUPER 7, WILLIE G of the MIDNIGHTERS, plus special guests KINKY, EL CHICANO, PEDRO TORRES Y SU MARIACHI, and more.
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Sun, May 5, in NoHo:
8-10 pm EXTREME KLEZMER MAKEOVER invites everyone to be on-camera as they record a one-hour live performance at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info and live webcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com.
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Sun, May 5, 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, May 5, 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, May 6, in VC (Camarillo):
6:30 pm Monthly “ATRIA LOS POSAS SENIOR RESIDENCE SONG CIRCLE” in Camarillo 93010. Note that with the fire, this MAY NOT happen. Location and info, www.songmakers.org.
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Mon, May 6, 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, May 6, 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, May 6, 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, May 6, 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, May 6, in Altadena:
8 pm COLLEEN RANEY, Irish singer, 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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Colleen Raney presents centuries-old music with an eye toward current and future listeners outside of the genre. By adapting and developing her voice, at turns lullaby-soft and intensely powerful, and by surrounding herself in her recordings with a constantly-evolving ensemble of the best musicians the Northwest has to offer, Colleen manages to credit her background and stake claim as a serious presence in contemporary Celtic music.
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Tonight, join Colleen, guitarist Cary Novotny, and button accordion master Johnny B. Connolly for a night of high energy Celtic music and song.
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Mon, May 6, 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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Schedule:
8:30 pm CHAD WATSON & BAND.
8:30-9:30 pm TALENT CONTEST.
9:45 pm 'til closing CASH PRIZES.
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Mon, May 6, 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, May 7, 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, May 7, in Signal Hill:
7 pm Weekly “BLUEGRASS SOUP JAM” at Convert-A-Tape, 2420 Gundry Av, Signal Hill 90755.
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Tue, May 7, in San Diego:
8 pm RICHARD THOMPSON plays the Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Av, Solana Beach (San Diego) 92075; 858-481-9022.
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Tue, May 7, 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. No cover.
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Tue, May 7, 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, May 7, 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, May 7, 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, May 7, 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, May 7, in Santa Monica:
9 pm “LIVE MUSIC NIGHT” at Sonny McLean's Irish Pub, 2615 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica; 310-449-1811. They boast “40 taps of great beer and cider, a nice wine selection and now a full bar.” Live music every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and sometimes it’s traditional Irish music. But be careful when you go, because they do Karaoke (aka the death of vocal music) on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays starting about 9 pm. Check their website to see who and what they’re booking, at www.sonnymcleans.com.
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Thu, 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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Official release of CD, internationally, was April 2. More at www.kristinkorb.com.
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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 Santa Monica:
8 pm SARA WATKINS (Nickel Creek) plus special guest KRIS ORLOWSKI, 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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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, plus special guest CHELSEA CROWELL, 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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May 11, in Santa Monica:
8 pm “AN EVENING WITH BOB & DAN” brings OLD-TIME MUSIC by longtime friends BOB CARLIN and DAN LEVENSON to the “FOLKWORKS CONCERT SERIES” at Santa Monica History Museum, 1350 7th St, Santa Monica 90401; 310-395-2290.
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These gentlemen have spent their musical lives traveling the back roads of America, playing and presenting their take on musical traditions. Take a journey through their experiences of the last forty years with these masters of old-time music. Hear fiddle, banjo, guitar and voice utilized in various combinations to tell their story of learning and sharing the nation’s great musical traditions gleaned from its past masters.
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Advance tix at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/369107. $15 general, $13 for FolKWorks members (“Friend” level & above). Tix by mail (send check): FolkWorks, PO Box 55051, Sherman Oaks 91413.
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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. 8 pm is sold out; at press time, tix available for 10 pm show.
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Fri, May 17, in Santa Monica:
10 pm TOM RUSH plays a second show 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. 8 pm is sold out; at press time, tix available for 10 pm show.
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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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Sat, May 18, in Santa Monica:
8 pm DAN WILSON plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $22.50.
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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 Santa Monica:
11 am “MATINEE KIDS SHOW” with MASANGA MARIMBA Ensemble at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $8, kids under age 2 get in free.
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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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Fri, May 24, in Santa Monica:
8 pm JAY NASH & DAVID RAMIREZ at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $15.
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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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Fri, May 31, in Santa Monica:
8 pm ANNE McCUE & DAVID OLNEY, plus SERGIO WEBB opening, 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, Jun 1, in NoHo:
1-4 pm “HERBIE KATZ MUSICAL MEMORIAL” brings a musical tribute and celebration of “the magnanimous life” of blues harmonica great HERBIE KATZ, aka “DOCTOR FUN.” It’s a potluck, so bring something to share if you go(!) It’s at the Mayflower Club, a “British-American Social Club” (to which he belonged), at 11110 Victory Bl, North Hollywood 91606.
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Sat, 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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Sun, Jun 9, in Pasadena:
3:30 pm BARRY McGUIRE & JOHN YORK play a benefit concert for homeless families in a specially-crafted “HURT & HOPE” version of their “TRIPPIN’ THE ’60s” show, at 1st Church of the Nazarene, 3700 E Sierra Madre Bl, Pasadena 91107.
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In 1965, BARRY McGUIRE sang about a world of hurt in his landmark delivery of the #1 Billboard Hit (and banned from the radio) song, “Eve of Destruction.” In 2013, he sings about his journey to hope. JOHN YORK is a former member of THE BYRDS who has toured the world as an accomplished performing songwriter. It’s a benefit for the homeless, with proceeds going to Family Promise of San Gabriel Valley. More on the event at www.conta.cc/ZaAROW
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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, multi-instrumental prowess, and storytelling, 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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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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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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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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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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