Thursday's Music Scene (tonight only) May 16, 2013

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Lots happening, so here's a single-day update.
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Thursday, May 16
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Thursday’s Sections:
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1)  Thursday’s FESTIVALS
2) Thursday's FILM OPENING (Music documentary)
3)  Thursday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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1) Thursday’s FESTIVALS:
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Thu, May 16, FESTIVAL, in Echo Park:
8 pm  The "8th Ever LOS ANGELES OLD TIME SOCIAL" gets underway tonight, with performances by KURT MACINNIS & FRANK HOPPE, EMILY ROSE, BOB CARLIN & DAN LEVENSON, at the Echo Country Outpost, 1770 Glendale Bl, Los Angeles 90026. See the full edition for a complete report on this Thu-Sat festival.
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2) Thursday's FILM OPENING (Music documentary):
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Thu, May 17, film opening:
Time tba  "ROCKSHOW," the new PAUL McCARTNEY & WINGS roadshow documentary, opens in theaters tonight. 
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"ROCKSHOW" features the legendary musician and band from their 1975-1976 "Wings Across America" tour. This is the first time this footage has been shown on the big screen in over 30 years.
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McCartney biographer Chris Salewicz gave an exclusive interview to WHAM in Rochester to talk about "ROCKSHOW" and its importance in the narrative of McCartney’s career. See the interview at www.13wham.com/mediacenter/local.aspx? videoId=4059821&navCatId=389-mccartney
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See if "ROCKSHOW" is playing in a theater near you, at www.rockshowonscreen.com.
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3)   Thursday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events:
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Thu, May 16, in Long Beach:
5 pm KEN O'MALLEY plays his weekly solo show of authentic and original Irish music for Happy Hour at The Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; www.aulddubliner.com.
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Thu, May 16; in South Pasadena:
6-9 pm Weekly “BURGERS, BEERS, & BLUES” with BARRY "BIG B" BRENNER on guitar & vocals at the Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena; www.eatatfirefly.com; 626-441-2443. “Big B” Brenner performs “The Real Folk Blues” for dining pleasure, and each week, Chef Paul features a different hamburger creation in addition to the seasonal dinner menu. Venue features regional micro brews “at old time prices.” No cover.
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Thu, May 16, in SFV (Canoga Park):
6 pm “WEST VALLEY OLD-TIME JAM” at Jerry's Pizzeria, 22035 Sherman Way, Canoga Park 91303; 818-346-3033.
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Thu, May 16, near UCLA:
6 pm “THURSDAY NIGHT SOFA JAM” at Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, Los Angeles 90024; 310-478-4251.
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Thu, May 16, in San Luis Obispo:
6-9 pm Monthly “OLD TIME JAM” at Linnaea's on Garden Street in SLO. Third Thursday, every month.
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Thu, May 16, in OC (Fountain Valley):
6:15 pm Weekly “FOUNTAIN VALLEY BLUEGRASS JAM” at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708.
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Thu, May 16, in Ojai:
7 pm Irish band HIDDEN FIFTH plays the "OJAI CONCERT SERIES" at the Ojai Valley Woman's Club, 441 E Ojai Av, Ojai 93023. + It's the local debut of an exciting new band, HIDDEN FIFTH, exploring a fresh new take on Irish Traditional Music. With exquisite fiddle, driving piano, flute & guitar, they create a warm, lively blend of danceable tunes. The band features hometown girl Deirdre Wood of Celtic Spring on fiddle, with her husband Max Becher on flute. Sisters Margaret and Melanie Ryland accompany on guitar and piano.
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Hear sound samples and get a free track at http://bowstoes.com/hidden-fifth. + Advance tix, $9 by email to hiddenfifth@bowstoes.com or $12 at the door.
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Thu, May 16, in San Diego:
7 pm “SAN DIEGO OLD TIME FIDDLERS JAM” at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.
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Thu, May 16, in Santa Monica:
Time tba  Weekly "ACOUSTIC NIGHT" at Sonny McLean's Irish Pub, 2615 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica; 310 449-1811; www.sonnymcleans.com. No cover.
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Thu, May 16, in Culver City:
7:30-11 pm DOOZY plays their every-Thursday residency at the Culver Hotel in Culver City; www.culverhotel.com. Band info, www.doozytunes.com. No cover.
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Thu, May 16, in San Diego:
7:30 pm  TOM RUSH plays the "AMSD CONCERTS"series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176.
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Thu & Fri, May 16 & 17, in Altadena:
8 pm “TRIPPIN’ THE SIXTIES,” the acclaimed show by BARRY McGUIRE & JOHN YORK, 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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BARRY McGUIRE stepped into the public eye in 1963 on the Andy Williams Show as the gravelly voiced lead singer of the New Christy Minstrels. He launched his musical career with the million-sellers "Green, Green" and "Green Back Dollar."
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In 1965, at the heart of the peace movement, McGuire went solo. His growing awareness of social hypocrisy was expressed in his third hit "Eve of Destruction" which echoed around the world as an anthem of the times.
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Three years later, Barry was cast as the male lead in the original Broadway production of the musical "Hair." Once again his voice was heard proclaiming the ideals of a radical generation. Dick Clark says, “When world events collide with “Rock&Roll” you get Barry McGuire”.
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Currently working with Barry McGuire in "Trippin' The Sixties," John York is best known for his work as a member of the world-renowned Folk Rock/Country Rock group, the Byrds. His vocal and instrumental talents have kept him in the company of such musical luminaries as Roger McGuinn, Gene Clark, Clarence White, Nicky Hopkins, Mac Rebenack (Dr. John,) Doug Sahm (The Sir Douglas Quintet,) The Mamas and Papas, Johnny Rivers, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Rick Danko and Richard Manuel (The Band)……and many others. The TV show “The Place Where I Am Dreaming” featured John’s artistic collaboration with his wife, artist Sumi Foley. Recently, John has composed and recorded music for the lyrics of Kim Fowley on "West Coast Revelation." The duet "Redneck Ninja" highlights John's creative partnership with acclaimed songwriter Patrick Brayer. In 2007, John played concerts in Japan for the third time.
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Tix, $20, either night.
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Thu, May 16, in Echo Park:
8 pm  The "8th Ever LOS ANGELES OLD TIME SOCIAL" gets underway tonight, with performances by KURT MACINNIS & FRANK HOPPE, EMILY ROSE, BOB CARLIN & DAN LEVENSON, at the Echo Country Outpost, 1770 Glendale Bl, Los Angeles 90026. See the full edition for a complete report on this Thu-Sat festival.
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Thu, May 16, world-musicy, in L.A.:
8 pm  "COMMON CHORDS" brings SALMAN AHMAD, YALE STROM, ELIZABETH SCHWARTZ, SAMIR CHATTERJEE, MARK DRESSER, SUNNY JAIN, LOU FANUCCHI, & TRIPP SPRAGUE in an ensemble performance at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90049; 310-440-4578.
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Thu, May 16, in L.A.:
8 pm  HOMESICK ELEPHANT plays The Faculty, 707 Heliotrope Dr, Los Angeles 90029; 323-284-8002.
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Thu, May 16, in Los Feliz:
8 pm MASON SOUTH plays their every-Thursday residency at Tam O’Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz; www.lawrysonline.com/tam-oshanter; 323-664-0228.
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Thu, May 16, in SFV (Burbank):
8 pm “AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK” music on two separate stages at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (free, nearly unlimited parking for Viva patrons). Two stages, one in the Front Room is always no cover, the other, the Riverside Rancho stage, may charge cover. Venue has full bar, serves good Mexican food, all ages.
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Thu, May 16, 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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Thu, May 16, in L.A.:
8 pm Weekly “OPEN MIC” for musicians, comics & poets, at MUSE on 8th, 759 S La Brea Av (at 8th St, just S of Wilshire), in mid-city Los Angeles. More at their new website, www.MUSEon8th.com. Sign-ups at 7:30 pm.
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Thu, May 16, in L.A.:
9 pm “L.A. HOOTENANNY” brings various folk-Americana and youthful new-fangled old-time string bands to Villains Tavern, 1356 Palmetto St, Los Angeles 90013; 213-613-0766.
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Thu, May 16, 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 16, in OC (Costa Mesa):
9:30 pm Weekly “CELTIC CEILI” with MICHAEL KELLY of SLIGO RAGS, playing a wide range of Irish ballads and favorite pub songs in a solo performance, at the Harp Inn Irish Pub, 130 E 17th St, Costa Mesa 92627; 949-646-8855; www.harpinn.com. More at www.fiddlin4you.com/calendar.
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Thu, May 16, in SFV (Van Nuys):
9:30 pm KEN O'MALLEY plays his weekly residency of authentic and original Irish music at Ireland's 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys 91401; 818-785-4031.
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A fresh new FULL edition will be along Friday. Meantime, check the current full edition fora all I he coming weekend's FESTIVALS, and events waaaay beyond Thursday.
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