May 1st EXTRA: Tonight's live events (and a quickie news UPDATE), 2013

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UPDATE, for tonight only, covers the wunnerful Southern California live music scene -- plus two quickie news items.
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FIRST...
Enter by NOON on WEDNESDAY to Win Tickets to "A TRIBUTE TO THE WOMEN OF IRELAND" Concert
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WIN TICKETS to see acclaimed performer KEN O’ MALLEY perform a specially-themed matinee show at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena, Sunday, May 5, at 3 pm. You'll save $36 by winning instead of buying a pair of tickets! Ticket giveaway details and info on the show are in feature at a separate click (or just below, depending on how you're reading this.)
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RON SARFATY BENEFIT CONCERT is May 5
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The Guide ran a full feature story in our NEWS edition on April 20, listing all the musicians slated to perform -- 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 Event on May 5th at The Talking Stick in Venice. I am 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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Here's the lowdown on the hoedowns tonight!
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(Yep, we stole that phrase from singer-songwriter / bandleader David Serby.)
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Wed, May 1, in Venice:
6:30 pm  Monthly "OPEN MIC" at the Talking Stick Coffee House, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091.
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Wed, May 1, in Santa Barbara Co. (Santa Ynez):
7 pm Poet DAN GERBER & Singer-Songwriter KENNY WHITE play the “TALES FROM THE TAVERN” series at the Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez 93460; 805-686-4785.
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Wed, May 1, in South Pasadena:
7 pm  Weekly "WINE & SONG" showcase series brings two recording artists and performing host BRAD COLERICK to Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443.
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Wed, May 1, in San Diego:
7 pm  Monthly "SAN DIEGO SONGWRITERS MEETUP" at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.
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Wed, May 1, in Simi Valley:
7:30 pm SONGMAKERS monthly "SIMI VALLEY HOOT" in Simi Valley. Location & info, www.songmakers.org.
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Wed, May 1, in L.A.:
8 pm DUSTBOWL REVIVAL plays The Mint, 6010 W. Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90035; 323-954-9630.
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Wed, May 1, in OC (Santa Ana):
8 pm SPIRIT FAMILY REUNION plays the Constellation Room, 3503 S Harbor Bl, Santa Ana 92704; 714-957-0600.
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Wed, May 1, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm  ROB STALEY plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. A real, live, fun honky-tonk scene with live music nightly. Preceded by free dance lessons at 7 pm. No cover.
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Wed, May 1, near LAX:
8 pm  Weekly "GUITAROLOGY" showcase at Melody Bar & Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90045; 310-670-1994.
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Wed, May 1, in Santa Monica:
9:30 pm-1:30 am  THE DEVIL'S BOX with fiddler CHRIS MURPHY plays original bluegrass, country, blues and more, featuring fiddle, bass, guitar, mandolin, and percussion, at The Basement Tavern, 2640 Main St, Santa Monica; 310-396-2469. No cover. Venue is 21+.
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MUCH MORE, including the coming weekend's DYLANFEST and lots more festivals happening soon (or even sooner!) and more that're seemingly distant, PLUS plenty of concerts happening waaaay beyond tonight's live music scene, are in the most recent full edition of the Guide's LIVE MUSIC EVENTS, which is even a "Festival Special." (Most recent for the time being, until we can publish a whoooole big giant new one.)
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PLUS, remember to click our TICKET GIVEAWAY!
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There's also the current week's edition of NEWS FEATURES.  All are here for you, at separate clicks.
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Lawrence Wines and Tied to the Tracks.
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A full, fresh NEW edition is coming soon, if the divil don' git us an' th' creek don' rise...
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