Weekend Music & Beyond! Updated edition for June 1, 2013

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Another outstanding weekend for MUSIC FESTIVALS!
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Saturday brings MAKE MUSIC PASADENA, a massive free festival that's expanding beyond all comprehension. And there is growing overabundance of so much more that you'll feel like a potentate or sultan who sends away the dancing girls because the snake charmer is so intriguing. Well, maybe the cellist. Or the bagpiper. It's enough to make us feel rich. Even if we are starving artists.
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Sunday brings the FREE annual LUMMIS DAY FESTIVAL. And of course, there's MUCH more!
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Put on the coffee (or if your weekend has started, crack a cold one) and peruse the assembled wonderments, extending from right now to half past summer. Enjoy!
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Late additions, since this edition went to press.
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Sun, Jun 2, in T.O.:
2 pm JENI & BILLY, in a last chance to catch their Traditional Country, Appalachian, Old-time, Country Blues, Bluegrass and Folk music infused original songs, play their final Southern Cal show this tour. It's at the Grant Brimhall Thousand Oaks Library on Janss Rd. In T.O.
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This is a specially-themed program called "Songs by the Book," with their original songs based on favorite books.
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JENI & BILLY, with their sparse sound and absorbing lyrics, have caught the attention of Americana greats Jim Lauderdale and Buddy Miller and folk-rock artist Jim Reilley of the New Dylans. Yet one of their favorite reviews comes from Asheville, North Carolina, antiquarian map dealer John Ptak who writes, “I knew within 10 seconds that you guys were for real . . . Jeni's voice is that clear Mother-M kind of quality that I love. I like the music you two make – inspired, true-to-your roots, spare (excellent) guitar. I like silent places in music . . .  Quiet, silent places give you time to listen, and also time to think – they are vastly underrated.”
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Thanks to Russ & Julie of house concert fame (and Topanga Banjo Fiddle 2013 "Legend Award" recipients) for the late word to include here.
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Sun, Jun 2,  in Altadena:
7 pm  TALUNA at the Coffee Gallery Backstage. Tix, $18.
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Mon, Jun 3, in Altadena:
8 pm  JOHN McEUEN returns with friends Matt Cartsonis (the great singer and mandola/guitar player) and hot fiddler Craig Eastman at the Coffee Gallery Backstage. Tix, $20, headed for a sell-out.
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Thu, Jun 6, in Altadena:
8 pm  THOM BRESH, son of legendary Merle Travis, and an award-winning, Grammy-nominated entertainer/guitar picker/singer on his own, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena. Tix, $20.
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Sat, Jun 1, in Arcadia:
7:30 pm PASADENA POPS present their 2013 Summer Season opener at the L.A. County Arboretum in Arcadia. "Michael Feinstein’s Songbook" is presented by the pops orchestra and Michael Feinstein, new principal conductor. With Cheyenne Jackson and Lari White, guest artists. Gates at 5:30 pm. A variety of ticket prices are available, some with seats, some bring-your-own for the vast lawn. Info & tix, www.pasadenasymphony-pops.org.
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Sat, Jun 1, in Long Beach:
9:30 pm-closing DAMNGIVERS, "Purveyors of American Music," play their first-Saturdays residency at the Bull Bar, corner of 7th and Redondo, Long Beach.
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Sat, Jun 1, in L.A.:
10:15 pm  PHOEBE BRIDGERS and JACKSON WHITE with special guests Olivia Streisand, Lily Moffet, and Evan Stanley, at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, Los Angeles 90046. Go early to see Aleksey Calvin at 9:30 pm.
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Back to the full edition...
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Keeping track of all those MUSIC FESTIVALS: The Guide’s updated listings (we add to this all the time...)
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THIS WEEKEND’s MUSIC FESTIVALS
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Details follow, in the "Festivals" sections of daily listings:
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• MAKE MUSIC PASADENA (Jun 1, Pasadena)
• TREE HUGGER'S BALL & GREEN EXPO / SUSTAINABILITY FAIR (Jun 1, Silverado)
• SAM HINTON HERITAGE FOLK FESTIVAL (Jun 1, Poway)
• LUMMIS DAY FESTIVAL (Jun 2, L.A.)*
• CELTIC ROOTS FESTIVAL (Jun 2, Pasadena)
• BEVERLY GLEN STREET FAIR (Jun 2, NoHo)
• BRILLIANT STRINGS (Jun 2, L.A.)
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(* - previously listed at the wrong date, and now the subject of a special extra edition.)
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MUSIC FESTIVALS COMING UP SOON (and LATER):
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• OJAI MUSIC FESTIVAL (Jun 6-9, Ojai)
• SAN DIMAS HO'OLAULE'A HAWAIIAN FESTIVAL (Jun 8-9, San Dimas)
• MAKE MUSIC DOWNEY (Jun 8, Downey)
• HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL (Jun 13-30, Hollywood)
• 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 (main events, 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.)
• LONG BEACH CRAWFISH FESTIVAL (Jul 27-28, Long Beach)
• WAVELENGTH FESTIVAL OF MUSIC (Aug 22-25, Costa Mesa)
• CINECON 49 CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL (Aug 29-Sep 2, Hollywood)
• HARVEST FESTIVAL OF DULCIMERS (Oct 5-6, Culver City)
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FESTIVALS ELSEWHERE:
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If you're headed EAST, there’s
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• KERRVILLE FOLK FEST (May 28-Jun 4, near Kerrville, Texas)
• MYSTIC SEAPORT SEA MUSIC FESTIVAL (Jun 6-9, in Connecticut)
• STRAWBERRY PARK CAJUN ZYDECO FESTIVAL (Jun 6-9, in Connecticut)
• TELLURIDE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL (40th annual, Jun 20-23, in Colorado)
• SUMMERFEST (Jun 26-30 & Jul 2-7, Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
• WATERFRONT BLUES FESTIVAL (Jul 4-7, Portland, Oregon)
• WILDLIFE WEST FEST (Jul 20, in New Mexico)
• NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL (Jul 26-29, in Newport, Rhode Island)
• RHYTHM & ROOTS FESTIVAL (Aug 30-Sep 1, in Rhode Island)
• AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVAL (Sep 18-22, Nashville)
• HARVEST FESTIVAL AT MULBERRY MOUNTAIN (Oct 17-19, in Ozark, Arkansas)
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Up NORTH, there’s
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• WATERFRONT BLUES FEST (Jul 4-7, in Portland, Oregon)
• AMERICAN RIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL (Sep 13-15, in Central Cal)
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More info and more festivals added all the time, so check again.
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AND check the Guide’s write-ups on each festival. 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 lodging info, reserving shuttles / transport to avoid parking hassles, and more.
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NOW, here's the day-by-day for the entire acoustic and Americana music scene, for the weekend and great big vast cornucopic bunches beyond.
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Saturday's Sections:
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1) Saturday's RADIO SPECIAL
2) Saturday's WORKSHOP for ARTISTS and MUSIC CAMP
3) Saturday's FESTIVALS
4) Saturday's CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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1) Saturday's RADIO SPECIAL:
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Sat, Jun 1, on broadcast & web radio:
9:25 pm "A PANEL OF TROUBADOUR VETERANS: RICHARD DICKIE DAVIS, HENRY DILTZ, TRACY NEWMAN, & ART PODELL," on the "Mark Isler Show" on KRLA, discussing The Troubadour in the early years.
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Listen live on 870 AM, or on the web at www.krla870.com (click the “Listen Live” button), or via the iHeartRadio app. Questions and comments are welcome on their call-in phone line, 866-870-KRLA (5752).
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2) Saturday's WORKSHOP for ARTISTS:
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Sat, Jun 1,
WORKSHOP for ARTISTS,
in Covina:
2:30-5:30 pm "ASSOCIATION OF FINGERSTYLE GUITARISTS" monthly workshop and performance circle, this time at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723.
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The event features AFG's new music director Donovan Raitt for another of his educational seminars. Check-out Donovan’s website, www.donovanraitt.com/about/ to read his biography and discover his new CD.
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The AFG web site has event details at www.afg.org.
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AFG is all about learning and sharing. The event will begins with a full hour of one-on-one guitar technique presentations where participants can learn from each other. Music Director Donovan Raitt then presents a beginning fingerstyle seminar (content TBD). AFG Presiident Gref Atkin says, "So bring your guitar. The event concludes with a performance circle for those that wish to share the guitar music they have been working on."
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Following the AFG event, AFG Members get an opportunity to play the Fret House's evening Open Mic, the oldest continuous open mic in Southern California. (Attending the AFG event earlier in the day can get you on the list early.)
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Thu-Sun, Jun 6-9,
MUSIC CAMP,
on the Central Coast:
Annual "SUMMERSONGS WEST" in Cambria, CA, is a songwriting, singing, and series of instrument and performance workshops, and performances for attendees.
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Teachers include Sloan Wainwright (from the famous Wainwright family), Teresa Tuduri (described as a “force of nature” by more than a few), Penny Nichols, Severin Browne, David Roth (co-writer of “To The Light” with Severin Browne & Freebo), Dale LaDuke, and more.
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Severin describes it as "an extended weekend of bliss," and adds, "we’d love to share it with you." Registration is currently available for its winter counterpart.
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Info at http://summersongs.com/index.php? option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=62
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3) Saturday's FESTIVALS:
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Sat, Jun 1,
FREE FESTIVAL,
in Pasadena:
11 am-11 pm Annual "MAKE MUSIC PASADENA" breaks this year from the date of its inspiration, France's "Fete de la Musique," but promises to continue the astonishing assortment of live music performances. All together, this includes over 150 performances on 40 stages and one transit bus line.
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It also expands geographically for the first time, far beyond Old Town Pasadena. But why not? In France, it's a day of music in every street corner.
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For some, the stage at Pasadena High School booked by Nick Smith (of Caltech Folk Music Society), operated in conjunction with the American Cancer Society's "Relay for Life," will be their primary choice. With far-flung venues, past year's reckonings if walk / jog times won't work. You'll need to deal with driving and parking, ir take advantage of the Pasadena ARTS buses. The latter's Route 10 will feature on-board performers at noon and 1 pm.
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Folk-Americana fans will find an abundance of music to suit their tastes, and opportunities to discover and enjoy bands and musicians they don't know. Some participating artists even have sponsorship from their nations' consulates, notably France and Brazil.
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The Guide offers the following as "recommended and notable acts" around town, OTHER than at "Relay for Life" (that's below):
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• DUSTBOWL REVIVAL
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• JESSICA FICHOT are Guide favorites
• LAS CAFETERIAS is outstanding and very different
We especially look forward to
• French folkies SOKO
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• Brazilian singer-songwriter-cellist DOM LA NENA
We'll catch-as-catch-can...
• DAVID & OLIVIA an Americana duo
• UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE a 16-piece affair that seems inevitable as soon as you hear about it
• the SHERRY PRUITT BLUES PROJECT should be wonderful
We'll catch part of the sets by
• RUTHANN FRIEDMAN
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• AMANDA JO WILLIAMS
• We'll give FORT KING another try
• PLEASE DON'T SHOOT!, a Pasadena pop-folk band with JANE DAVIDSON, is intriguing
• RASPIN has good stuff
• bands HUNTER HUNTED, TAKEN BY TREES, THE PEACH KINGS, and THE NEW LIMB will all be new to us, but we want to see them
• THE RECORD COMPANY does bluesy rock
• singer-songwriter SIMONE WHITE looks interesting
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And you've gotta love the name of French indie rockers FREEDOM FRY, if you paid any attention at all during the bad old days of bullying our allies over the Iraq war.
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At the "RELAY FOR LIFE" event / stage at Pasadena High School (a few miles NE of all the other venues) there are plenty of fine local folkies performing. They include
• SEVERIN BROWNE
• MARINA V
• SABRINA & CRAIG
• RIC TAYLOR
• DALE LaDUKE
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Options for food and bars from upscale to basic are near all the venues except the high school.
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This year may not feel quite as "free" because there is a campaign to get you to donate $5. But c'mon: for all these hours of all this music?
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If all this isn't enough for you, the event's website is www.makemusicpasadena.org
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Sat, Jun 1,
FESTIVAL,
in OC (Silverado):
4-11 pm  Annual "TREE HUGGER'S BALL" & "GREEN EXPO / SUSTAINABILITY FAIR" at Santiago Event Center, 27912 Baker Canyon Rd, Silverado 92676.
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The SALTY SUITES perform their rootsy string band excellence, and ROD PIAZZA & THE MIGHTY FLYERS team-up with NICK-I HERNANDEZ for an evening of blues.
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In Orange County's Blackstar Canyon, near Silverado, CA, this is an eco event with some good music, a happy hippie atmosphere, and a chance to experience the beautiful canyon areas that conservation groups are striving to preserve. Preservation is accompanied by helping to educate the community about vanishing wild spaces and our vital part as stewards of the earth.
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Here's the schedule, so you can plan to catch the music:
• 4 pm Gates open to public (3 pm for campers)
• 5-5:30 pm Dr. Solar Medicine Show
• 5:30-7 pm SALTY SUITES play "Hillbilly Bluegrass"
• 7 pm Achachemen Native Storytelling
• 7:15 pm Guest Speaker Robert Hanna
• 7:30-9 pm ROD PIAZZA & THE MIGHTY FLYERS plus NICK-I HERNANDEZ do a "Blues Planet" show
• 9-9:10 CLCF talks Hot Topics
• 9:10-11 pm BETTER CHEMISTRY Reggae Dance party
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Along with other environmental festivities,manufacturers of green products and services exhibit at the event. Last year, the expo presented fuel efficient, biodiesel & veggie cars, alternative energy, nutrition & native plant companies, eco-friendly cosmetics, and local environmental groups including the Sierra Club, Coastal Conservation Network, Santiago Creek Watershed Project, Friends of the Foothills, and other grassroots organizations.
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The event recently become an acclaimed “ZERO WASTE” event thanks to the leadership of Stephanie Barger and the Earth Resource Foundation. With onsite composting, reusable dinnerware, and recycling efforts, the 2010-2012 events generated only ONE bag of trash, making them the #1 sustainable event in OC.
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Organizers encourage you to "Wear a costume and bring your own dinnerware, and receive raffle tickets for prizes."
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The Sustainability Fair runs 4 pm to dusk, and the Ball is 5-11 pm.
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Proceeds from the event "will be used for preservation efforts of wild lands of the Santa Ana Mountains, to help save our vanishing wild lands for future generations to enjoy and protect."
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Advance tix (Paypal) at www.canyonland.org, or call Canyon Land Conservation Fund at 714-649-2820.
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Tix, $25 general advance adult, $30 at gate; Kids ages 6-16, $10, children ages 5 & under are free. Admission does not include dinner.
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Sat, Jun 1,
FESTIVAL,
in San Diego Co (Poway):
10 am Annual “SAM HINTON HERITAGE FOLK FESTIVAL” presented by “San Diego Folk Heritage” in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd, Poway 92064; 858-566-4040.
Schedule:
10:30 am Rattlesnake Creek
11:30 am PFC Singers
Noon Lacemakers
1 pm Jeff Bertinq & Mike Stubblefield
2 pm Jeffrey Joe Morin
3 pm Robin Henkel
4 pm Swing West
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Ongoing, May 23-Jun 9,
FESTIVAL,
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Annual "KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL" brings three weeks (not just weekends) of Kerrverts making Folk-Americana music Texas style. Top nu-folk and trad folk artists and legendary all-night jams are all part of it. Info and schedules, www.kerrville-music.com/festival_Info.htm.
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4) Saturday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events:
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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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There will be stories told, live music, and potluck fare. Please bring love in your heart and a dish for the buffet. His bandmates in WUMBLOOZO say, “Let’s show Doctor Fun what his legacy means to us!”
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Sat, Jun 1, in Pasadena:
1-3 pm BRANDON SCHOTT hosts "SUMMER SATELLITES," a new summer performing songwriter series in conjunction with his new residency at Jones Coffee Roasters, 693 S Raymond Av, Pasadena 91105; 626-564-9291; www.the bestcoffee.com.
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Brandon says, "We've got a tremendous lineup of guests confirmed for this series, with lots of cross-set interactions and special guests along the way. Family friendly, great vibe, great coffee and of course great music."
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Performing guests:
June 1: Rick Shaw, Glen Martin
June 8: Steven Wilson, David Vito Gregoli
June 15: Marvin Etzioni, Jaspr Byrnes
June 22: Joel Martin of The Running Jumps, Honeychain
June 29: Bill Reveles, Jeremy Blietz
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More guests to be announced soon. Keep track at https://www.facebook.com/events/510384762352475
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Sat, Jun 1, in Marina del Rey:
2-6 pm ORCHESTRA CHARANGOA plays the free concert series in Fisherman's Village, 13723 Fiji Way, Marina del Rey 90292; 310-305-9545; www.visitmarinadelrey.com.
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Sat, Jun 1, BENEFIT CONCERT,
in Altadena:
3 pm "OKLAHOMA TORNADO RELIEF BENEFIT CONCERT" with performances by PHIL CHRISTIE, SEVERIN BROWNE, SHELBY & TIEG, T'LARK, MICHAEL VALENTINE, JOHN ZIPPERER, & JIME VAN BOOVEN, at The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations (10 am-10 pm) 626-798-6236.
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Admission, $20. All proceeds go to the Red Cross relief effort to help families impacted by the tornado in Oklahoma. More forthcoming at www.coffeegallery.com and Phil's new site, www.philchristie.com.
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Sat, Jun 1, in Altadena:
7 pm GARY ALLEGRETTO & IAN ESPINOZA play their CD RELEASE CONCERT at the "Big Hat House Concert Series" in Altadena. Reservations get directions at www.bighatonline.com.
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It's an intimate outdoor concert with Gary Allegretto and Ian Espinoza, who have recently spent a good deal of time in the studio producing their new CD, "Allegretto /Espinoza". This new CD debuts exciting new original material, presents unique takes on beloved standards, and includes their audience favorites. Their two house concertsand here were sold -out, so don't dawdle.
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Doors at 6, performance at 7 pm. Seats are limited. Complimentary snacks and refreshments available. $25 per person suggested cash donation requested at the door.
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Sat, Jun 1, in Altadena:
7 pm THE TOM CORBETT BAND plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations (10 am-10 pm) 626-798-6236; info, www.coffeegallery.com/showsat.htm.
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The Tom Corbett Band, featuring Bill Knopf on banjo and David Ferguson on guitar, return to the scene of the rhyme for a little musical adventure at the Coffee Gallery Backstage.
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Tom, a 2011 "Kerville New Folk Songwriter" Finalist and a 2012 "Telluride Bluegrass Festival Troubadour," will be playing songs from his three CDs as well as many of the (believe it or not) 7,356 songs that the TC Band knows collectively.
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The guys tell us, "Relying on Bill's experience with the Doc Severinsen Band, David's knowledge of every chord ever written and Tom's ability to make stuff up, we will be prepared to play 'stump the band' at a moments notice. Don't try this at home, we are trained professionals."
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Sat, Jun 1, in Palmdale:
7 pm Two guitar wizards, EL TWANGUERO from Spain, plus GOH KIROSAWA from Japan, both on California tours, team-up to play Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551.
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El Twangero's tour ranges all the way to Canada along the West Coast. EL TWANGERO is flamenco star DIEGO EL CIALA, one of today's best Spanish guitarists by either name.
Although he is well known in Europe and Latin America, this is his first time in the US and Canada with his own project.
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Check out his wizardry at:
www.youtube.com/watch? v=fJzjcYlMS6c
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdgS66YdOdA
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This show is well worth a drive to the desert. Venue charges no cover, and has a simple "one purchase minimum," so what you save in door cover, you can spend on gas -- and eats.
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Sat, Jun 1, in San Diego Co (El Cajon):
7 pm Annual “OLAF WIEGHORST WESTERN MUSIC JUBILEE” with Sourdough Slim, Tom Hiatt & The Sundown Riders and more, at Cuyamaca College Auditorium, 900 Rancho San Diego Pkwy, El Cajon 92019; 619-660-4000.
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Sat, Jun 1, in Santa Monica
7:30 pm JAMIE LAVAL, U.S. National Scottish Fiddle champion, plays the "Buffalo Head House Concert Series" at a private home in Santa Monica. Reservations get directions at 310-845-9118 or gsmashey@buffaloheadproductions.com. $20 donation, per person.
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Sat, Jun 1, in Palmdale:
7:30 pm "GUITARARAMAJAMA" brings internationally touring guitarists DIEGO GARCIA and GOH KUROSAWA to Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530.
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It's "two of the most amazing guitarists to ever poke, pick, pluck, strum, bang, tickle or beat the holy bejaysus out of a guitar," as the venue's spokesman puts it.
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DIEGO GARCIA and GOH KUROSAWA both have unique and individual approaches to playing guitar. If you're a fan of finger picking acoustic guitar that isn't lockbound by rules, genres or boundaries, this is for you.
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Between the two of them, Diego and Goh offer a musical journey that bounces between jazz, folk, flamenco, rock, classical, New Age, pop, fusion and a few other genres nobody has come up with a polite name for yet, before soaring off into the wild blue yonder and boldly going where no guitar picker has gone before -- and yet they always bring you home safe and sound.
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No cover; one purchase minimum.
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Sat, Jun 1, in Ventura:
7:30 pm JOY KILLS SORROW plays Zoeys Café, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001; 805-652-1137.
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Sat, Jun 1, in L.A.:
7:30 pm “AMAN REUNION FUNDRAISER” with music by CLEMENTINE (doing original and traditional American songs), NEVENKA (Balkan music), BILLY BURKE'S TANZA KIDS (the Millikan Middle School Ethnic Dance Troupe), at Millikan Middle School in Burrill Hall Theatre, 5041 Sunnyslope Av, Los Angeles 91423.
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Sat, Jun 1, in Santa Monica:
8 pm JOE PERNICE at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $20.
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Sat, Jun 1, in Oak Park (T.O. area):
8 pm SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND plus JENI & BILLY opening, at "RUSS & JULIE'S HOUSE CONCERTS" series in Oak Park (T.O., Agoura Hills, Westlake Village area). Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us. More info at www.houseconcerts.us or at www.facebook.com/events/337043069731709.
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SUSIE GLAZE got her start playing in "Big River" on Broadway (yes, THE Broadway.) She is a darling of Appalachian mountain roots music, acoustic Americana, and bluegrass.
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"...she can blow the roof off any joint lucky enough to book her." --Entertainment Weekly
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More at www.susieglaze.com, including a clip from a recent performance by Susie Glaze and the Hilonesome Band at McCabe's Guitar Shop in Santa Monica.
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Event includes coffee and a dessert buffet. The cost is $20.
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Sat, Jun 1, in Studio City:
8 & 10 pm "ARTISTRY: A TRIBUTE TO STAN KENTON" CD release show for "Artistry," by the Grammy-nominated KIM RICHMOND CONCERT JAZZ ORCHESTRA, at "Upstairs at Vitello's" at Vitello's Jazz & Supper Club, 4349 Tujunga Av, Studio City 91604; 818-769-0905.
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The Grammy-nominated Kim Richmond Concert Jazz Orchestra celebrates their new recording, "Artistry," a tribute to legendary jazz figure Stan Kenton, combining the sounds of large ensemble jazz with symphonic colors and textures.
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Led by saxophone soloist Kim Richmond, the 23-piece orchestra — featuring expansive instrumentation that includes five woodwinds, four trumpets, three tenor trombones, bass trombone, tuba, two French horns, Latin percussion and more — plays selections from the new CD.
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"Artistry" is specifically a tribute not just to big band leader Kenton, but to his Neophonic Orchestra, created in 1964 with L.A.’s best jazz and studio musicians. Big, new, Kentonesque jazz and Latin-style compositions pay homage to the size and scope of the master’s kinetic orchestration, rightfully known to music historians as the original “Wall of Sound.”
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More at Kim Richmond’s website, www.kimrichmond.com.
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Two shows, tix for either, $25.
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Sat, Jun 1, in Burbank:
8-11 pm COW BOP plays the second of two nights at Viva Cantina, 900 W Riverside Dr, Burbank.
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Band leader and USC Artist-in-Residence BRUCE FORMAN says, "Gonna be a fun and exciting weekend, with some extra hands joining the posse. As always,the most fun you can have with your spurs on! Come on in and experience the wildest genre-bending in the universe."
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Cow Bop purveys masterful western swing infused with bebop. Venue serves Mexican food, has full bar. No cover.
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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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LATE ADDITION…
Sat, Jun 1, in OC (Aliso Viejo):
8 pm ROBERT CAZIMERO plus HÄLAU NÄ KAMALEI O LÄ LÄ LEHUA at Soka Performing Arts Center, 1 University Dr, Aliso Viejo 92656; 949-480-4278.
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Sat, Jun 1, in Venice:
8 pm RASPIN STUWART and BARRY KEENAN share the stage at the Good Hurt Nightclub Bar, 12249 Venice Bl, Los Angeles 90066; 310-390-1076; www.goodhurt.com. $10 cover.
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LATE ADDITION...
Sat, Jun 1, in San Diego:
ANNE McCUE, touring & performing with DAVID OLNEY & SERGIO WEBB, plays Lestat's in San Diego.
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Even on tour, Anne reports, "We started recording the new record last week and got four songs down. Recording resumes on Sunday -really exciting!"
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More at www.annemccue.com
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Tix, $15..
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Sunday's Sections:
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1) Sunday's FESTIVALS
2) Sunday's CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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1) Sunday's FESTIVALS:
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Sun, Jun 2, FESTIVAL,
in Pasadena:
4 pm Annual "CELTIC ROOTS FESTIVAL" at the Historic Gamble House, 4 Westmoreland Pl, Pasadena.
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Performances by JAMIE LAVAL (U.S. National Scottish Fiddle champion) and DAN COMPTON, PASADENA SCOTTISH PIPES & DRUM BAND, Highland Dancer ERIN SWANSON, Scottish Folk Singer GEORGE CAVANAUGH.
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There's Celtic food by "Real Food Devotee;" a marketplace; activities for children; craft brew tasting from a Pasadena brewer; tours of the Gamble House.
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Tix, $50 general, $75 VIP, $25 kids age 12 and under; $125 "Family Buy" tickets available. Tix online at www.zerve.com/GambleHouse/Celtic
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Sun, Jun 2,
pseudo-FESTIVAL,
in North Hollywood:
Annual "BEVERLY GLEN STREET FAIR" brings live music, food, fun. It's just SE of the Hollywood Fwy (170) and Vineland (use Vineland offramp). Music throughout. We know that STACY ROBIN's duo IMAGINARY FRIENDS plays 12:15-1 pm. Info, www.imaginaryfriends.net
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Sun, Jun 2,
pseudo-FESTIVAL,
in L.A.:
4 pm "BRILLIANT STRINGS" brings a lineup tonight that is indeed brilliant, at Art Share LA, 801 E 4th Pl, Los Ángeles 90013.
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The lineup is: MON DAVID (Phillipines), GOH KUROSAWA (Japan), EL TWANGUERO (Spain), MIROSLAV TADIC (The Balkans), with CHUCK VAN HAECKE on drums and PETE MORRIS doing live painting.
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$10 suggested donation.
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Ongoing, May 23-Jun 9,
FESTIVAL,
in Texas:
Annual "KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL" brings three weeks (not just weekends) of Kerrverts making Folk-Americana music Texas style. Top nu-folk and trad folk artists and legendary all-night jams are all part of it. Info and schedules, www.kerrville-music.com/festival_Info.htm.
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2) Sunday's CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events:
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Sun, Jun 2, in Santa Monica:
11 am JUSTIN ROBERTS plays a "Matinee Kids' Show" at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $18; kids under age 2 get in free.
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Sun, Jun 2, in Altadena:
2 pm DAVE STAMEY plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations (10 am-10 pm) 626-798-6236; info, www.coffeegallery.com/showsat.htm.
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Voted “Male Performer of the Year” by the Western Music Association, winner of the Will Rogers Award for “Male Vocalist of the Year” from the Academy of Western Artists, and a five-time nominee for “Songwriter Of The Year,” DAVE STAMEY is one of the most popular Western entertainers working today. His vast repertoire of classic and original Western folk music represents a link between today's Americana singer-songwriters and the old-time cowboy balladeers. He has delighted audiences in seven states,and has found that he prefers this type of work to being stomped by angry horses.
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Tix, $25.
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Sun, Jun 2, in Echo Park:
5:30-9 pm Weekly "GRAND OLE ECHO" Americana / alt country showcase this week brings SAM OUTLAW, BOB WOODRUFF, CHRIS SHIFLETT & THE DEAD PEASANTS, and BABA, at the Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl (just E of where Glendale Bl crosses under) in Echo Park 90026.
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This free, all-ages seasonal series is an L.A. roots music institution. Venue has a full bar and there's a basic BBQ available out back. Here's the info on this week's acts:
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CHRIS SHIFLETT & THE DEAD PEASANTS; in their self-titled debut album show a new, perhaps unexpected side of longtime FOO FIGHTER lead guitarist Chris. His skill at writing is slightly dialed-down, geared for infectious Americana-laced rock songs. The album is chock-full of soulful pedal steel and twang guitar-accented songs steeped in his longtime appreciation of classic country artists including Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Hank Williams, and rockabilly like Gene Vincent, Elvis, and Eddie Cochran, along with deep-rooted rock bands The Replacements, The Rolling Stones, and X. Built around Shiflett’s innate pop sensibilities and punk enthusiasm, each track reveals new layers. Come hear 'em live. More at www.chrisshiflettmusic.com/
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BOB WOODRUFF is a critically acclaimed songwriter and recording artist from NYC. His recording sessions and are sweetened by many Rock ‘n’ Roll and Country Music Hall of Famers including Emmylou Harris, Benmont Tench (Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers), Gary Tallent (Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band), Bernie Leadon (The Eagles), James Burton (Elvis), Glen D. Hardin (Elvis), Marc Ford (Black Crowes), Sam Bush (New Grass Revival), Pig Robbins, and others. He has recorded for various labels including, Restless / Enigma, Elektra / Asylum, Imprint, and Interscope Records. More than a few top critics have stated that his albums are among the finest country-rock records ever released. His songs meld R&B, country and rock. He is currently living in L.A., writing songs and composing music for motion pictures, television and other recording artists.
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SAM OUTLAW is a country singer living in L.A. He's just completed his first full-length album, produced by Kelly Winrich (Delta Spirit). More at www.samoutlaw.com.
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BABA (BaBa) combines tinges of early jazz and early country with alternative pop into a genre-smooshing musical concoction, featuring Steven Robert Allen on banjo and vocals, and Mark Weaver on tuba and percussion. More at www.planetbaba.com.
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Free, as always, and a fine way to spend a Sunday evening. Take earplugs, as the sound reinforcement can get loud.
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Sun, Jun 2, in Hollywood:
7 pm Debut of new "SUNDAY NIGHT AT THE PAVILION WITH HARRIET SCHOCK &FRIENDS," a new singer-songwriter showcase with multi-platinum-selling songwriter Harriet and nine other performers, at Celebrity Centre, on the Scientology campus, 5930 Franklin Av, Hollywood 90028.
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Sun, Jun 2, in Santa Monica:
8 pm TOM BROSSEAU & SEAN WATKINS, plus special guest Z BERG, at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $15.
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Mon, Jun 3, in Hollywood:
7 pm FREE "J.A.M. SESSIONS" return for the summer at the Ford with tonight's "Drum Circle with Christopher Ramirez," at the Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; www.fordtheatres.org.
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Interactive group drumming is fun for everyone. Take a rhythmic journey with Christopher Ramirez. Using a variety of drum and percussion instruments you’ll create beats and sounds that will fill the hills with music and leave you feeling energized. Drums provided, courtesy of Remo Drums, Inc.
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FREE with a reservation. Call 323-461-3673 to reserve your spot.
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Avoid traffic. Ride the Red Line subway to Universal City Station, and take the free Ford shuttle to the theatre every evening there is a performance.
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Tue, Jun 4, in Altadena:
8 pm Guitar wizard EL TWANGUERO here from Spain on a California tour, plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage ("L.A.'s best intimate venue for live acoustic music"), 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001.
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His tour ranges all the way to Canada along the West Coast. EL TWANGERO is flamenco star DIEGO EL CIALA, one of today's best Spanish guitarists by either name.
Although he is well known in Europe and Latin America, this is his first time in the US and Canada with his own project.
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An exotic mixture of Spanish guitar, twang and roots sounds (flamenco, tango, ragtime) all done with an impeccable finger style technique, emerge from Diego’s Gibson guitar. One of the best Spanish musicians in the world arrives to tour the US and Canada. EL TWANGUERO (aka Diego García) is coming to dazzle us all on his first West Coast tour. It is a unique opportunity that shouldn’t be missed.
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Diego has become well known in Europe and South America for indefatigable pursuing a blend between Hispanic sounds and American roots. As a matter of fact,it is this genuine mixof styles the very reason why he has earned the name “El Twanguero”.
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But that’s not all. García is currently touring as a guest artist of flamenco star Diego El Cigala, as the first electric guitarist allowed to join flamencos. Diego is constantly on the move, playing his music all over the world, he has appeared on stage in Argentina, Spain, France, Japan, USA, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Poland, UK, Belgium, Ecuador, Uruguay, Germany, Italy, Colombia, Paraguay, Venezuela, Panama, Puerto Rico, and Cuba, along with his Trio or his solo Guitar, and has put his guitar to serve such artists as Andres Calamaro, Diego El Cigala, Wyclef Jean, Juanes, Fito Paez, Bunbury and Ely Guerra.
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Check out his wizardry at:
www.youtube.com/watch? v=fJzjcYlMS6c
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdgS66YdOdA
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LATE ADDITION...
Jun 5-Aug 24,
FILM SCREENINGS,
in Hollywood:
The summertime "OSCAR OUTDOORS" series returnd for 2013, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, the Oscars organization. The series kicks-off with a special KCRW "Matt’s Movies" screening of Joss Whedon’s “Much Ado about Nothing,” and a special advance screening of “Twenty Feet from Stardom.” The weekend Oscars Outdoors slate includes California-centric titles and films with international locales from Paris and India to Neverland and Skull Island.
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These sell-out quickly and early. Info & tix, www.oscars.org/events-exhibitions/outdoors/index.html
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Thu-Sun, Jun 6-9,
FESTIVAL,
in VC (Ojai):
67th Annual "OJAI MUSIC FESTIVAL"in Libbey Bowl, Ojai; info, www.ojaifestival.org.
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This is a truly eclectic music festival, using the word as it was meant before a certain Los Angeles radio station made "eclectic" a euphemism for weird.
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Here's a sample of who is performing:
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Mark Morris is the Festival's 2013 Music Director.
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The Mark Morris Dance Group (MMDG), formed in 1980, gave its first concert that year in New York City, and has maintained a vigorous touring schedule ever since.
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MMDG Music Ensemble, formed in 1996, performs with the Dance Group throughout the season at home and on tour.
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American String Quartet and its members Peter Winograd, violin; Laurie Carney, violin; Daniel Avshalomov, viola; and Wolfram Koessel, cello; are internationally recognized as one of the world’s foremost quartets.
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TheBadPlus and its three members, Reid Anderson, Ethan Iverson and David King, have, for the past ten years, broken-down the walls of jazz convention.
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Colin Fowler, piano / organ virtuoso, hails from Kansas City, Kansas and began studying piano at the age of five. The Interlochen Arts Academy, academic honors and fame followed.
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Gamelan Sari Raras, founded and co-directed by Midiyanto and Ben Brinner, is an ensemble in the Department of Music at U.C. Berkeley. (Gamelan is a music form from India.)
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Joshua David (J.D.) Gersen, conductor, is the winner of the prestigious 2011 Aspen Conducting Prize and the 2010 Robert J. Harth Conducting Prize, and he takes the baton for part of the festival.
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Ethan Iverson is best known as one-third of The Bad Plus (TBP), a game-changing collective with Reid Anderson and David King, celebrated by the New York Times.
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redfishbluefish, founded 15 years ago, is called, by The New York Times, a “dynamic percussion ensemble from the University of California.”
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Eva Soltes, filmmaker / performing arts producer has, over the course of her decades-long career, produced, directed and / or written nearly one thousand music, dance, and theater productions.
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Yulia Van Doren, Russian-American soprano, is consistently singled-out by critics for her “perfect baroque voice” (Seattle Times), and has established herself as a rising star.
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Jamie Van Eyck, young American mezzo-soprano, brings polished, elegant vocalism and committed dramatic portrayals on-stage, appealing to audiences and critics alike.
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Douglas Williams, bass-baritone gets lots of press, as “The gifted young bass-baritone...” (Anthony Tommasini, The New York Times) combines a “formidable stage presence” (Seattle Times) with “a bass voice of splendid" calibre.
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Series and single passes are now on sale at the festival's website. Choose passes for individual concerts to fit your interests. Single passes range from $35 to $120, and the festival also offers lawn seating for only $15.
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Thu-Sun, Jun 6-9,
FESTIVAL,
in Connecticut:
Annual “STRAWBERRY PARK CAJUN ZYDECO FESTIVAL” in Preston, CT, has a Cajun-zydeco lineup that includes CURLEY TAYLOR & ZYDECO TROUBLE, GENO DELAFOSE & FRENCH ROCKIN’ BOOGIE, STEVE RILEY & THE MAMOU PLAYBOYS, THE PINE LEAF BOYS, LIL’ WAYNE & SAME OL’ 2-STEP, SAVOY FAMILY BAND, JESSE LEGE,JIMMY JO, & PLANET ZYDECO. Go to www.strawberrypark.net/festivals/cajun-zydecofestival for details.
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Thu, Jun 6, in San Diego:
8 pm JAMIE LAVAL, U.S. National Scottish Fiddle champion, performs at Dizzy's Acoustic Music Venue, 4275 Mission Bay Dr, San Diego; 858-270-7467 http://dizzysjazz.com. Tix, $20 & $10.
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Thu, Jun 6, in Culver City:
8 pm "ALL SLIDE & RESONATOR GUITAR NIGHT" with performances by MIKE FREAS, MATT BRADFORD, TERRY OKEY, and JEREMIAH SAMMARTINO, at The Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-390-1328.
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This show could (and should) be in a big venue, where crowds could thunderously express their approval. Instead, it's in L.A.'s smallest nightly music venue, where you can see every finger on every string. It features four of Los Angeles' most unique and innovative slide players, as well as many incredible resonator guitars.
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TERRY OKEY supplied the Guide with an extensive write-up:
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THE INSTRUMENTS
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From a one-stringed African instrument to the stunning art-deco design of the chrome National Tri-cone guitar, the slide guitar has been one of the most fascinating musical developments of the last century.
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Slide or "slack key" guitar is a method of imitating the human voice by using a steel pipe on the strings of a guitar. Rather than hit specified notes as when fretting a guitar, the slide player is free to bend and vibrate notes, resembling a human voice or someone mournfully crying, at other times like screaming demons from the netherworld. Poorer musicians might break the neck off of a bottle and use it to sound the notes.
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Resonator guitars were designed and built to facilitate slide playing. These beautiful guitars feature a large metal plate mounted to the top of the guitar to "resonate" the sounds from within. A California invention, National Guitar Company started production in the mid 1920's, boomed through the great depression and lasted well into the 1940's when shortages of metal for the war effort put them out of business.
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Popularized in the 1920's and 30's during a Hawaiian music craze, the real legends started with blues artists like Blind Willie McTell, Mississippi Fred McDowell, Son House, and Robert Johnson. Electrified slide guitar in the fifties brought the sounds of Elmore James and Bo Diddley. The tradition was carried on by sixties rockers Eric Clapton, Duane Allman and Jimmy Page, while purists like Ry Cooder, Bob Brozman and many bluegrass players kept up the acoustic slide scene.
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Many guitar makers have returned to building these instruments, and slide guitar is currently enjoying a resurgence thanks to modern releases from artists like Keb' Mo, The Dixie Chicks, Eric Clapton and Jerry Douglas.
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Tonight's all slide-guitar night features four unique and innovative slide players, as well as many incredible resonator guitars. You will see and hear four distinctly different artist techniques and many amazing musical styles, all adapted from legendary players.
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MIKE FREAS is a musical journeyman and historian. A veritable library of ragtime, blues and jazz finger-picking. Mastering guitar styles from the 1920's and 30's blues and jazz has taken Mike on a thirty year journey and he will share with you some joyous rare old songs as well as some of his own "old modern" creations.
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MATT BRADFORD discovered the slide guitar after a hand injury made it difficult to play his beloved guitars. It was a discovery that completely changed his musical world. Delving into the styles of lap steel guitars (played lying down on the lap of the player) Matt digs, wails and slides his way through blues, bluegrass and rock. Blazing runs punctuate his heavy-acoustic sound as he reveals what happens when bluegrass history collides with the blues.
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TERRY OKEY spent a long time learning the historical aspects of the slide guitar, then threw it all away trying to create new emotional sounds from old traditions. In his songs you can hear the old days calling out, but giving way to important new grooves and contemporary lyrics. He will host the night with several vintage guitars and share many fascinating songs and stories.
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JEREMIAH SAMMARTINO has ventured down many dirt roads and back alleys to discover his slide guitar sound. Logging tens of thousands of miles he has delivered his music as far and wide as it's historical legends. Gracing stages in Los Angeles, Austin, Nashville and all through Europe he has forged a formidable musical show. His style of "electrifying americana" comes from blazing slide-blues rave ups and beautiful acoustic folk songs. Jeremiah recently received an Emmy nomination for writing music for the documentary "Prison Through Tomorrow's Eyes".
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More info at www.totunes.com.
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Venue is very small and barstool seating is competitive. No cover, but keep the venue happy with purchases and be generous with the artists' tip jar.
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Fri, Jun 7, in Bakersfield:
6:30 pm Guitar wizard EL TWANGUERO here from Spain on a California tour, plays Imbibe, 4140 Truxtun Av, Bakersfield 93309.
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His tour ranges all the way to Canada along the West Coast. EL TWANGERO is flamenco star DIEGO EL CIALA, one of today's best Spanish guitarists by either name.
Although he is well known in Europe and Latin America, this is his first time in the US and Canada with his own project.
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Check out his wizardry at:
www.youtube.com/watch? v=fJzjcYlMS6c
and
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdgS66YdOdA
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Fri, Jun 7, in L.A. (Griffith Park):
7:30 pm "A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION" live at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Av, L.A.
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Each year, Garrison Keillor uproots his Minnesota-based radio program and its colorful cast of musical characters and takes the show on the road. They land in Los Angeles for one show at The Greek Theatre.
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As always, special guests join the regular cast. Announced so far are LILY TOMLIN, PAULA POUNDSTONE, and JEARLYN & JEVETTA STEELE.
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Now, why would any of those eminently practical (not to mention notoriously frugal) Minnesota Norwegian Lutherans think of buying a ticket for something that's free on the radio? And, when you see the ticket prices, you may be scared away. But not so fast. Persistent rumors that host Garrison Keillor may really be retiring soon could make this your last chance to see the show live.
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Currently in its 39th season, "A Prairie Home Companion" has made the fictional small town of Lake Wobegon part of American popular culture. The show is broadcast on more than 600 public radio stations nationwide, with a weekly audience of nearly 4 million listeners. The program is also heard on the American Forces Network Europe, the Far East Network, and in dozens of European cities via the Astra satellite network.
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Garrison Keillor has been the host and writer of "A Prairie Home Companion" since the program started production in 1974. He has been honored with Grammy, ACE, and George Foster Peabody awards, the National Humanities Medal, and election to the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
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In addition to radio's weekly PHC, Keillor hosts the daily program, "The Writer's Almanac."
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His many books include "Lake Wobegon Days," "The Book of Guys," "Pilgrims: A Wobegon Romance," and his latest, "Guy Noir and the Straight Skinny" (Viking).
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He is the editor of several anthologies of poetry, most recently, "Good Poems: American Places" (Viking). In 2006, Keillor played himself in the movie adaptation of his show, a film directed by Robert Altman (The Guide reviewed it). In 2007, he opened an independent bookstore, Common Good Books, in St. Paul, where he lives with his wife and daughter.
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"A Prairie Home Companion" is produced by Prairie Home Productions and presented by American Public Media. Audio clips, scripts and more information on "A Prairie Home Companion" can be found online at www.prairiehome.org.
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Tix, $46-$99 at the Greek's box office, or those prices plus the usual exorbitant "processing charge" at http://m.ticketmaster.com/event/09004A5A92FC4233? artistid=835597&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=2&brand=greektheatre&camefrom=cfc _ndrcon_grk_May22
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Fri, Jun 7, in San Marcos (CA):
7:30 pm JAMIE LAVAL, U.S. National Scottish Fiddle champion, performs at Cal State University Arts Performance Hall, 333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd, San Marcos. Tix, $20 and $10 advance, $22 at door. Advance tix, http://jamielavalcsusm.eventbrite.com.
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Fri, Jun 7, in Santa Monica:
8 pm THE LIVING SISTERS, plus CARLY RITTER, at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $20.
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Sat & Sun, Jun 8 & 9,
FESTIVAL,
in San Dimas:
Annual "SAN DIMAS HO'OLAULE'A HAWAIIAN FESTIVAL" brings two days of Polynesian music, dance and culture in a benefit festival for the Nature Center at the San Dimas Regional County Park; event held at San Dimas Canyon Nature Center, 1628 N Sycamore Canyon Rd, San Dimas 91773; www.sandimascanyonnaturecenter.com.
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A beautiful natural setting with the "Spirit of Aloha" will, as they say in Hawai'ian Creole (aka Pidgin) "make-a you feel like you in da islands." "Come have good fun, say your Hawai'ian cousin."
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Continuous live music, dancing and other entertainment with top local artists & halaus both days. Merchandise vendors, ono food from islands-style food vendors, nature crafts, animal displays, animal sanctuary, play area and more. Free parking. Runs Sat 10 am-8 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm.
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More info, 818-437-7132 or hawaii@hawaiiuncleroddy.com; http://HawaiiUncleRoddy.com.
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Sat, Jun 8,
FREE FESTIVAL,
in Downey:
11 am-6 pm Inaugural "MAKE MUSIC DOWNEY" on multiple stages in the area of Downey Av & 7th St, Downtown and "Around Town" Downey.
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Downey will join hundreds of other cities in an annual global celebration of making music. First organized in Paris in 1982 as "Fete de la Musique," these one-day music festivals, around the time of the Summer Solstice, have grown in international popularity.
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Here are the acts we think you'll like:
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Clearly the headliners are SLIGO RAGS, taking a day off from playing their residency at Disneyland; they're on the Main Stage with their Celtic-jazz-rock-with-bluegrass-flavor, 5–6 pm.
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One up-and-coming roots music act to catch is HONEY WHISKEY TRIO (www.honeywhiskeytrio.com) playing the Mambo Grill, 12:15-1 pm. That venue looks good all day, with Russ Lewark doing folk / blues / country / rock 11–11:30; LadyFingers playing "variety oldtime Americana" 1–1:30; Backporch Symphony doing Celtic / Americana 2:15–3; Sweetwater Creek playing bluegrass / folk / gospel 3–3:45; Cross Your Fingers playing Acoustic Americana / bluegrass /oldtime 3:45 –4:30; Back Home playing Americana / contemporary / folk / gospel 4:30 –5:15; New Blues Revolution playing blues / rock 5:15 –6.
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Another act to catch is ukulele-playing parody folksingster / protest singer GEO. McCALIP at Downey Music Store, 12:30-1 pm.
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The Stay Gallery stage has Dog Park Pickers playing buegrass / oldtimey 11–11:30 am;
Terry Guzwa doing folk tunes / classical 11:30-noon; Hana Hou sharing Hawaiian music noon-12:30; Bob Flynn playing old standards on piano 12:30 –1; Westside Quartet playing chamber-classical 1–1:30; Lars Clutterham mixing pop / classical piano / singing 2–2:30;
Coto Creek playing roots / pop / folk / standards 3:45 -4:30; Tom Norman doing his acoustic singer-songwriter / blues / alternative 4:30 –5:15 pm.
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The stage at Super Stacked Burgers has Mike San Juan, a singer-songwriter 11–11:30 am;
Robby Ravenwood doing musical comedy (think Randy Newman / Tom Lehrer) 11:30 am–noon; Sharon Leighton Joyner singing country / country gospel noon-12:30; Buffalo Bryan singing western / cowboy 12:30 –1;
Larry Lewis, a singer-songwritter 2–2:30;
Christie & Jamie, singer-songerwriters 2:30 –3;
Cat Rabbit doing alternative folk / pop 3–3:30; an Open Mic (3 songs or 10 minutes) 3:30 –5 pm.
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The Downey Music Store stage also offers Gabriel Armenta noon-12:30; Dan McVay playing folk 1:30-2; Guitar Eddy singing da blues 2–2:30; and an Open Mic 4:45-6 pm.
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Save your visit to The Epic Lounge to hear The Barrelhousers play rock / blues / psyched / folk 5–5:30.
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A few other Main Stage acts look interesting: Warren High School Glee Club Show Choir 11:45-noon; South American Music by Marco Barrios noon-12:45; Steve Robeson doing country 12:45 –1:30; Long Beach Ukulele Club playing pop, rock, & Hawaiian music 1:30 –2; Downey Marching Band 2:45 –3; Gramps with Amps playing surf / oldies / rockabilly 3:30–4:15.
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Full schedules and info at
www.MakeMusicDowney.org
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www.downeyarts.org
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The main stage is on the front lawn of the First Presbyterian Church at 10544 Downey Av (at Seventh St).
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CDs and artist merch available. Family-friendly atmosphere.
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There is a City parking structure next to Super Stacked Burgers and the Krikorian Theater. It's the closest parking for the Epic Lounge venue. Some venues -- Mambo Grill, the Stay Gallery and Downey Music -- have parking behind their buildings. The lical farmers market runs until 1 or 2 pm, complicating parking but helping festival attendance in this first year. There's also street parking.
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Sat, Jun 8, in Pasadena:
1-3 pm BRANDON SCHOTT hosts "SUMMER SATELLITES," a new summer performing songwriter series in conjunction with his new residency at Jones Coffee Roasters, 693 S Raymond Av, Pasadena 91105; 626-564-9291; www.the bestcoffee.com.
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Brandon says, "We've got a tremendous lineup of guests confirmed for this series, with lots of cross-set interactions and special guests along the way. Family friendly, great vibe, great coffee and of course great music."
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Performing guests:
June 8: Steven Wilson, David Vito Gregoli
June 15: Marvin Etzioni, Jaspr Byrnes
June 22: Joel Martin of The Running Jumps, Honeychain
June 29: Bill Reveles, Jeremy Blietz
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More guests to be announced soon. Keep track at https://www.facebook.com/events/510384762352475
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Sat, Jun 8, in Pasadena:
7-11 pm New "SECOND SATURDAYS" music series at Jones Coffee Roasters, 693 S Raymond Av, Pasadena 91105; 626-564-9291; www.the bestcoffee.com. This series was launched with accomplished Folk-Americana acts, though it purports to be eclectic. Their website eventually lists upcoming acts. Series runs second Saturday of the month. $5 cover, but you can get 2-for-1 if you buy in advance.
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Sat, Jun 8,
STORYTELLING EVENT,
in Long Beach:
7:30-9:30 pm "LIARS, THIEVES & CHOCOLATE: AN EVENING OF STORY" brings adult storytelling to please both the intellect and the appetite and delight people ages 10 and up, at the El Dorado Nature Center, 7550 E Spring St, Long Beach.
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This evening will showcase local storytellers, including Laura Beasley, Laura Bosworth, Ina Buckner-Barnette, Ron Chick, Marcia Harris, Padraic Keohane, Linda King Pruitt, and David Whiting, who will perform individually for the audience with their own brand of storytelling.
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Admission is $5 per person, with free parking and refreshments. The concert is indoors. Call the Nature Center for reservations: 562-570-1745.
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Sat, Jun 8, in Torrance:
7:30 pm ANDY & RENEE play a House Concert in Torrance. Light dinner served, byob. Doors at 6:30 pm, show at 7:30 pm. $20 donation requested. Reservations get directions at andyhillmusic@hotmail.com.
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ANDY & RENEE and their band HARD RAIN were voted 2013 "Best of the Beach." That's especially appropriate, since the award logo takes the acronym "BOB" and these two and their band produce the annual Bob Dylan Festival, "DYLANFEST."
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Sat, Jun 8, in Covina:
8 pm "CLAREMONT SONGWRITERS" concert with CHRIS DARROW, ROBB STRANDLUND, PATRICK BRAYER, & EDDIE CUNNINGHAM, at the Fret House in Covina.
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These four local Inland Empire singer-songwriters have enjoyed chart-topping and commercial success either as artists or songwriters.
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Chris Darrow, a 45-year veteran of the music business, has been writing songs and recording since the sixties. He was a member of Kaleidoscope, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and has had a long and extensive career as a multi instrumentalist and solo, recording artist. He has performed and recorded with the likes of Linda Ronastadt, James Tayler, Leonard Cohen, John Fahey and Hoyt Axton, to name but a few. His classic song, Whipping Boy, was covered by fellow Claremonter, Ben Harper, on his first album.
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Robb Strandlund, has written a couple of number one records, "Already Gone" for the EAGLES and "I Can Tell By the Way you Dance" for Verne Gosdin. He has had songs covered byBen such artists as Johnny Lee, Gary Morris, The Osborne Brothers, Mickey Gilley, and Tanya Tucker. He has performed extensively over the years as a solo artist, with The Flying Burrito Bros. and Pinkard and Bowden.
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Patrick Brayer is a very successful songwriter. Two of his songs, "So Long, So Wrong," and "The Boy Who Wouldn’t Hoe Corn," covered by Alison Krauss and Union Station. The first was voted "Song of the Year" by the IBMA. Then, Alan Jackson recorded Patrick's classic "Good Imitation of the Blues," which reached #1 on the Country Music charts in 2007.
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Eddie Cunningham is a veteran of the Los Angeles singer-songwriter scene and has written with Desmond Child, Wendy Waldman, Jeffrey Steele and A. l. "Doodle" Owens and has had songs covered by Ben E. King and Moe Bandy.
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The audience will get a chance to hear these fine singers and writers present their material on stage together in an intimate song sharing experience.
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Doors at 7:30 pm for the best seats. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Jun 8, in Los Feliz:
8-11 pm THE NE'ER DUWELLS, the all-star Irish band with KEN O'MALLEY, returns to the Tam O'Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz (L.A.) 90039; www.lawrysonline.com/tam-oshanter.
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Enjoy an evening of traditional and original music and the full menu and full bar in the pub area. This charming Scottish-themed restaurant has been here as part of the Lawry's family, an L.A. area landmark since 1922. No cover, all ages.
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Sat, Jun 8, in Mt. Washington (L.A.):
8 pm BRUCE FORMAN TRIO plays a house concert in the Mt. Washington district of L.A.; reservations get directions. Bruce says, "There is a catch, seating is limited, so when you make your reservation, I can provide you with a map to the secret location." Email Bruce at bruceforman@yahoo.com.
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Bruce Forman is widely known as the leader of COW BOP and as Artist-in-Residence at USC's Thornton School of Music. Tonight he shows another side if his considerable talent.
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Bruce says, "For those of you who are interested in hearing my jazz trio in a great listening environment, this is your opportunity. We have a bunch of special tunes and arrangements, and wine will be provided too." $15.
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Sat, Jun 8, in Grand Terrace (Riverside area):
8 pm JAMIE LAVAL, U.S. National Scottish Fiddle champion, performs a Celtic concert and stories at Azure Hills Church Fellowship Hall, 22633 Barton Rd, Grand Terrace; Advance tix $20 general, $12 students; $22 at door. Advance tix, www.brownpapertickets.com/event/388285.
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Sat, Jun 8, in Santa Monica:
8 pm BLAME SALLY plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $20.
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Sat, Jun 8, in L.A.:
9 pm THE BOB MALONE BAND plays The Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl (2 blks E of La Cienega), Los Angeles.
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Bob Malone is a fine showman and superbly talented musician who crafts original songs that should be classics. You've seen a lot of him lately on TV, performing as JOHN FOGERTY's keyboard player.
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Dinner reservations recommended, at 323-954-9400. Advance tix at www.themintla.com. More on the show, and what's up with Bob, at www.bobmalone.com.
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Tix, $15.
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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.
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JOHN YORK is a former member of THE BYRDS who has toured the world as an accomplished performing songwriter.
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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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Advance tix $30 at 626-675-1316. Tix at door, $35.
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Sun, Jun 9, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
5 pm Monthly "OPEN BLUES JAM" hosted this month by WUMBLOOZO and presented by the "Santa Clarita Valley Blues Society," at Vincenzo's Pizza Newhall.
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Sun, Jun 9, in Ventura:
7 pm THE SALTY SUITES, one of the best young acoustic bands in roots music, playing tonight as a foursome with Elaine, Chuck, Chelsea and Scott, at Zoeys Cafe, 185 E Santa Clara, Ventura; reservations 805-652-0091. Food is great, the drinks are cold, and tonight the listening room is warm and tunefully "Suite."
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Sun, Jun 9, in Santa Monica:
8 pm PATTY LARKIN plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $20.
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Sun, Jun 9, in Hollywood:
8 pm MANDY PATINKIN IN CONCERT WITH THE PASADENA POPS at the Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; www.fordtheatres.org. Tix, $50, $70, $90.
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Wed, Jun 12, in L.A.:
All day - Opening day of "RINGO: PEACE & LOVE," a debut exhibition at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. Tix and info, 213-765-6800; www.grammymuseum.org.
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This is the first major exhibition to explore the life and extraordinary career of 7-time GRAMMY Award® winner and iconic BEATLE RINGO STARR and the first major exhibit ever dedicated to a drummer.
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The GRAMMY Museum, in cooperation with Ringo Starr himself, is debuting this major new exhibition, opening June 12, 2013. The one-of-a-kind, LIMITED-RUN exhibit will offer visitors an unprecedented in-depth look at all aspects of Starr’s musical and creative life –- as a musician, artist, actor, and as the man the world knows and loves simply as "Ringo."
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Important to Ringo, it also aims to propel his "universal message of peace and love."
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The scope of the exhibit spans Ringo’s early life growing up in Liverpool, from RAVING TEXANS turned RORY STORM, from THE BEATLES to becoming a solo artist, and then to the ALL STARRS with whom he continues to tour. The unique collection brings together diverse artifacts, rare and never before seen photographs, documents, personal letters and film and video footage.
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"Ringo: Peace & Love" will be located on the second floor in The GRAMMY Museum's Special Exhibits Gallery and will include:
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• The drum kit Ringo played on "Let It Be," "Abbey Road," and "The White Album"
• The drum kit he played on "The Ed Sullivan Show"
• Ringo's "Sgt Pepper" Suit
• The cape he wore in "Help!"
• The red jacket worn during the filming of The Beatles' rooftop concert
• Personal letters, photographs and documents from the Starkey family and Ringo's days with The Beatles
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It also includes an innovative interactive exhibit, the kind of thing for which the Grammy Museum is renowned, "where visitors can take a drum lesson with Ringo."
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"With this exhibition, the Grammy Museum becomes the only museum in the world to host major special exhibitions dedicated to each member of THE BEATLES," said Museum Director Robert Santelli earlier this year when he gave the Guide a heads-up that this was coming.
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The entrance to the GRAMMY Museum, in the L.A. LIVE complex, is on Figueroa, just S of Olympic (official address is 800 W Olympic Bl, Suite A245, one block from STAPLES Center), Los Angeles 90015. You can walk from the Red Line subway or the Blue Line light rail's Chuc Hearne Station and avoid expensive parking fees in the area.
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Advance tickets strongly recommended for opening day. (Contact info above.)
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Jun 13 -30,
FESTIVAL,
in Hollywood:
Annual "HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL," the largest celebration of the performing arts in Los Angeles, brings an eclectic array of music performances. Tickets are on sale now. It's too vast to sort-out for you, and the Folk-Americana music offerings are not abundant. Check it out at www.hollywoodfringe.org.
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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; www.frethouse.com. Doors at 7:30 for the best seats. More at www.bresh.com. Tix, $15.
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Thu-Sat, Jun 13-15, in OC (Costa Mesa):
8 pm THE MIDTOWN MEN (originally the leads in the Tony Award-winning musical "Jersey Boys") play the final concert of the 2012-13 Pacific Symphony's Pops season, led by Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman, in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa.
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Called “Ambassadors of the ’60s,” the four stars of The Midtown Men bring their Broadway talent, top-shelf choreography and unique onstage chemistry to three nights of orchestra-backed performances. Taking the world by storm as the original cast of the Broadway hit “Jersey Boys,” the talented quartet reunites as The Midtown Men.
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They perform favorite 1960s hits from The Four Seasons, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Motown and more, all backed by the lush sounds of the full symphony orchestra.
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Tony Award-winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award-nominee J. Robert Spencer share their old-school singing style in a one-of-a-kind concert experience celebrating the music that defined the ’60s.
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The concert runs Thursday through Saturday. Advance tix at www.pacificsymphony.org.
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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.
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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. They even offer motorhome rentals. 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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Complete schedule of performances for each day are now available at www.huckfinn.com/overall-schedule/
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This festival also features LIVING HISTORY. Go back to a time when mountain men still roamed America's frontier. Let the mountain men at Huck Finn take you on a journey into the past where you can experience the sights and sounds of what used to be, creating memories for any age.
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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:
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• 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 Santa Monica:
8 pm RUTHIE FOSTER plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $17.50.
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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.
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Hosted by Bob Kroll, sponsored by Conejo Recreation & Park District. Info, contact Bob at 805-499-2930 or folksgr1@aol.com.
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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-9 pm 30th "CLAREMONT FOLK FESTIVAL" at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden in Claremont; www.rsabg.org.
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Performers, on two stages, are:
David Lindley, Henry Rollins, Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys, Leon Mobley & Da Lion, Moira Smiley & Voco, Round Mountain, Gonzalo Bergara Quartet, The Black Tongued Bells, Rick Shea / Tremoloco, Ross Altman, Peter Harper, & Phoebe Bridgers.
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Workshops happen, grouped in three time slots.
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Workshops Session 1, 11:30 am:
Folk Singing: Moira Smiley & VOCO
Bottleneck Slide Guitar: Rufie Barnes
Mosaic Making Studio: Leigh Adams, Artist-in-Residence at the L.A. County Arboretum
Monotype Printing: Todd Smith
Puppetry: Charmaine Fujioka
Cajon drumming: Homero Chavez
Harmonica: Kevin Marin
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Workshops Session 2, 12:45 pm:
Protest Folk Songs: Ross Altman
Mosaic Making Studio: Leigh Adams
Monotype Printing: Todd Smith
Songwriting: Rick Shea
African Drumming: Leon Mobley
Didgeridoo: Steve Goode
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Workshops Session 3, 3:15 pm:
Ukulele: Janet Klein
Mosaic Making Studio: Leigh Adams
Monotype Printing: Todd Smith
Puppetry: Charmaine Fujioka
Gypsy Guitar: Gonzalo Bergara
Drum Circle: The Wahlbangers
Beginning Banjo: Kent Besoke
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We welcome back this landmark festival after its two-year hiatus. More at http://folkmusiccenter.com/folk-festival
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Tix, $25 adults, children age 12 and under are free.
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Sat, Jun 15, in Altadena:
3 pm "A HISTORY OF IRISH MUSIC" performed by KEN O'MALLEY as the latest of his masterful music and storytelling themed shows, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations (10 am-10 pm) 626-798-6236; info, www.coffeegallery.com/showsat.htm.
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The history of Irish music has been influenced throughout the centuries by spirituality, religion, wars and emigration. As a country on the edge of Western Europe, it had both the isolated position of its island heritage and the constant flow of merchants, sailors, mercenary soldiers, and itinerant musicians from near and far to add the color and the vibrance that became the music and dance of Ireland, and by extension, much of America.
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Ken will give the audience a broad look at what has remained one of Ireland's greatest treasures...its music.
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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 (includes a $2 discount coupon for next show).
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Sat, Jun 15, in OC (Anaheim):
7:30 pm FREEBO and SEVERIN BROWNE play a co-bill at the "Living Tradition Concert Series" at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; www.thelivingtradition.org; reservations 949-646-1964.
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Admission, $16 ($13 for Living Tradition members); one child under age 18 is free with each paid adult.
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Sat, Jun 15, in Santa Monica:
8 pm DAN NAVARRO at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $17.50.
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Sat, Jun 15, in Hollywood:
8:30 pm "FOREVER FLAMENCO" presented by the Fountain Theatre at the Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; www.fordtheatres.org
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MARIA BERMUDEZ, one of the featured artists of the evening, shares her inspiration for becoming a flamenco dancer and the continous journey it has led her on:
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"I grew up with flamenco in the background of my childhood. My older brother Alfonso was bit by the flamenco bug after seeing his first flamenco show passing through town; that was it for him. He went on to study with the masters in Spain and became a promising flamenco dancer. Alfonso danced with an exquisite sensitivity. I believe dance was an escape for him. He was a gay man—not an easy situation in our household. He suffered on many levels. The freedom that flamenco – that art--brings to your life; it’s a place of sanctuary.
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"Alfonso’s life was cut short. He succumbed to cancer at the age of 27 and died two years later. I was 16 years old. My interest was also in the arts but as an actor and singer. After his passing I suddenly wanted to study Flamenco. It was as though Alfonso wanted… needed to continue dancing and I became his vessel. All who knew him would say the love of his life was his dancing.
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"I became obsessed with the art form and after only six months of preparation, I packed my bags and was off to Spain to learn to dance. Or so I thought. I discovered I needed to go much further and deeper, metaphorically and literally, to the place, the source of flamenco. This took me to the deep south of Spain, to gypsy territory, a place I have called home for the last 20 years.
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"This journey, which I am still on, has been full of heart aching challenges and absolutely gratifying moments of triumph. From being treated as an outsider to falling in love with a gypsy and then marrying him. But drip of sweat by drip of sweat, I began winning respect through my dedication and total immersion into the culture.
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"The amount of emotion involved in flamenco is unparalleled. I feel the freedom of expression through the cry of the singers and the music and through the beauty of the dance. It’s euphoric! The best part is the audience’s connection with flamenco on levels unexpected to them. The response is always love, love, love! It’s all worth it.
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"Flamenco continues to be the source of my inspiration in life. There is a universal cry that we all can relate to -- maybe we all have a gypsy spirit in us.
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"I aspire to inspire, until I expire." -- Maria “ChaCha” Bermudez.
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Tix, $45-100, at http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase.
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Jun 16-Aug 24, in Pasadena:
Free "Summer Concerts Under the Stars" in Memorial Park happen in two series. The primary one is the "Levitt Pavilion" series, running multiple nights each week (Wednesday, for example, is children's night.) The other music series is the "Pasadena Senior Center Concert Series," which is NOT exclusively for older people. Both series' use the bandshell that was re-christened as one of two Levitt Pavilions in the L.A. area.
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Bring beach chairs or blankets and a picnic (no alcohol allowed) and sit on the lawn. Some bench seating is available, primarily for seniors. Info on the Levitt concert series is at www.levittpavilionpasadena.org.
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We'll bring you info on the other series held there when we know. Meantime, plenty on various events in Pasadena is at www.visitpasadena.com.
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You can avoid expensive parking by riding the Gold Line light rail to the Memorial Park Station.
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Sun, Jun 16, in Santa Monica:
SOLD OUT: 8 pm JUNIOR BROWN at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $26.
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Thu, Jun 20, in Venice:
8-9 pm CAREY APPEL plays Witzend, 1717 Lincoln Bl, Venice 90291; if eating dinner, reserve a table at 310-305-4792; advance tix $10, at www.witzendlive.com.
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The "Roots Music Report" weekly chart for May 17 brought this comment from another musician: "VERY HAPPY that "Blue Collar" is at #4 and now Carey Appel's "House of Cards" vaulted up to #7. I co-wrote 10 of those songs, so I am VERY happy to see this. Way to go Carey and producer Lisa Nemzo, who produced BOTH CDs." -- Marc Platt.
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Carey promises "New songs - Special surprise" at this show, and she advises, "If eating dinner, call to reserve a table."
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Sat, Jun 22, in T.O. area:
7 pm THE KOLES, plus TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS , play the "WESTLAKE CANYON HOUSE CONCERT SERIES" in Westlake Canyon 91361; reservations get directions at sculptingirl@yahoo.com.
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Stunning outdoor venue, weather permitting (dress accordingly). If indoors, the vaulted ceilings and wood floors make for fantastic acoustics. Potluck finger food /dessert at intermission. Anything you bring to share is "greatly appreciated, but not required. No glass please!" Doors at 7 pm, concert at 7:30 pm.
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Tracy Newman is a TV writer and producer. She started as a staff writer on "Cheers." In 1997, she won an Emmy and a Peabody Award for co-writing the groundbreaking “coming out” episode of Ellen. In 2001 she co-created the ABC comedy, "According to Jim." Tracy has been playing guitar and writing songs since she was 14. Her first CD, with her band, was “A Place in the Sun,” (2007.) Her new CD is “I Just See You,” (2012). More at www.tracynewman.com.
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The Koles - In her relatively short singer-songwriter career, Arlene Kole has made an impact on the scene. She has twice made the annual "Music Connection Magazine" HOT 100 List (2009 & 2012, December issues). The list names the top live unsigned artists in the nation.
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Arlene & Bill Kole believe that the heart of a society is reflected in the value they place on art, saying, “Art nourishes the soul while inspiring us all to see the good in the world and in ourselves."
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Expect music that supports that sentiment.
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Sat, Jun 22, in NoHo:
7:30-10 pm RASPIN STUWART & DUANE THORIN in concert at the Secret Rose Theatre, 11246 Magnolia Bl, North Hollywood 91601; reservations 323-436-7546.
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It's two of L.A.'s best theatrically-styled singer-songwriter music performers, true troubadours of this decade, each original and soulful. Doors at 7:30. Tix, $12.
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Sat, Jun 22, in L.A.:
8 pm "AN EVENING WITH IRIS DeMENT and RT N' THE 44s" inside and outside in the courtyard at the First Unitarian Church, 2936 W 8th St, Los Angeles 90005; www.uula.org. All ages.
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Show is presented by Spaceland, The Grand Ole Echo, and LA Weekly.
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IRIS DeMENT says of that elusive inspirational spark, "I didn't know when or if I'd make another record. I gave up on trying to steer it or force it and decided to just make myself available in my heart and mind as much as I could and leave the rest up to fate."
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Sixteen years after the last collection of DeMent songs, that time has come. "Sing The Delta" presents twelve self-penned compositions from an artist whose first three albums established her as one of the most beloved and respected writers and singers in American music.
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DeMent, the last of 14 children, born in Arkansas and raised in Southern California, grew up immersed in gospel music and traditional country. She was somewhat of a late bloomer as an artist, writing her first song at age of 25. Her first release, "Infamous Angel," initially issued on Rounder in 1992 before being picked up by Warner Bros., immediately established her as a promising and talented artist.
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Its 1994 follow-up, "My Life," earned a GRAMMY nomination in the "Contemporary Folk" category. Her 1996 album, "The Way I Should," addressed political as well as personal themes and earned another GRAMMY nomination.
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Along the way, several of DeMent's songs became cultural touchstones. "Let The Mystery Be" found its way to MTV "Unplugged" as a duet by DAVID BYRNE and NATALIE MERCHANT. "Our Town" was played over the farewell scene in the series finale of "Northern Exposure." MERLE HAGGARD, who said of DeMent, "She's the best singer I've ever heard," invited her to sit-in as his piano player touring with his legendary band THE STRANGERS. Haggard subsequently covered two of her songs, "No Time To Cry," and the gospel-tinged, "The Shores of Jordan."
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DeMent has remained active as an artist, despite the long absence of new CDs in her name. She sang four duets with JOHN PRINE on "In Spite of Ourselves" and had a minor role in the motion picture "Songcatcher," as well as contributing a song to its soundtrack. She continued playing live shows, and in 2004, she recorded an album of gospel songs, "Lifeline," which included her rendition of "Leaning on the Everlasting Arms." In 2010, the Coen Brothers chose that song for the closing credits when they remade the classic western, "True Grit."
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Still, DeMent never took for granted the arrival of an album's worth of new songs. "Songs would come along here and there and I'd go out and sing them for people, but for a long time, I just didn't know what would become of any of them. Then last year, a door kinda opened up, and a handful of songs walked through and a few unfinished ones came together, and I knew I had a record."
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As with "Lifeline," DeMent is releasing "Sing The Delta" on her own label, Flariella Records. It was recorded at Richard McLaurin's House of David studio in Nashville with co-producers Richard Bennett and Bo Ramsey, with a supporting cast that included Bryan Owings on drums, Dave Jacques on bass, Al Perkins on pedal steel, and Reese Wynans on B3 organ, as well as horn players Jim Hoke and Steve Herman on a couple of numbers.
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Of the time it took, DeMent says, "Some of these songs I've had around awhile, but I needed time to grow into them. I guess you could say I just wasn't ready to deliver them in the way that they deserved. I'm glad I waited. It's taught me to surrender… to trust the natural flow and order of things and not worry about it."
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It's an instinct she's learned to trust ever since she first sat down to write her first couple of songs at age 25 and found "Our Town" spilling out onto the page. "It was like somebody walked right into that room and said, 'There you have it, Iris' — I knew then and there that I had gotten my calling," she relates.
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She continues, "I had always been taught in church that God, or spirit, if you will, calls us to a life work. I got mine that day. Whether I write one song a year or ten, it doesn't matter. It's a 'knowing' that I have that hasn't left me since that day. That's what I check-in with, and as long as that's there,the rest of it doesn't matter. The time it takes is just the time it takes."
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More on Iris DeMent at http://irisdement.com.
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Plus,
RT N' THE 44s (outside in the courtyard). They are a self-descrobed "Folk Noir band" created by singer-songwriter RT VALINE. Founded in 2009, the band originated in Los Angeles, alongside local bands Leslie and the Badgers,Spindrift, Gwendolyn , and Ruthann Friedman.
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Every one of them has a claim to something unique, but this band has "unique" cornerned. Not since JOE CRAVEN have we seen musicians using an array of instruments crafted from tin, 2x4's and salvaged parts. RT simply says that RT N' THE 44s was born out of "an attempt to make listenable music from junk."
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They have been described as a "vintage country band with dark obsessions." The band is often seen busking at various locations throughout Los Angeles and Pasadena in the tradition of Woody Guthrie and Cisco Houston.
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As members of the "New L.A. FOLKFEST," the band has performed with John C. Reilly, Tom Brosseau, T-Model Ford, and Red Simpson, among other notable acts. RT N' THE 44s performs annually at The "ROOTS ROADHOUSE FESTIVAL" and at the Autry National Center.
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The band has recorded three full-length albums for the independent label Rabid Rabbit Records, and has been featured "live in studio" on KUCI's "Freedom Radio" program.
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More at www.rtnthe44s.com
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More on the event at www.spaceland.tv/event/237999, or call 213-985-4333.
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Tix, $23-$25; advance tix at www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/237999.
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Tix at door, day of show, are subject to availability and will have $2 facility fee applied. Seating is first come, first get.
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Sat & Sun, Jun 22 & 23, in Santa Monica:
SOLD OUT: 8 pm DAVE ALVIN at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $22.50.
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Wed-Sun, Jun 26-30, & Jul 2-7,
FESTIVAL, in Milwaukee WI:
Annual "SUMMERFEST" is absolutely massive and includes a bewildering array of music genres, and some acts welcome by Folk-Americana fans. The EAGLES perform Jul 7.
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As of late May, you can get admission to all 11 days of Summerfest for only $60, delivering $187 of admission value with their "Power Pass."
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It is quite an event. If you'll be in the area, check their website, www.summerfest.com.
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Wed, Jun 26, in South Pasadena:
6 pm "TROUGH RECORDS 20th ANNIVERSARY SHOW" and recording of a live album, at the Fremont Centre Theatre, 1000 Fremont Av, South Pasadena 91030.
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Trough Records is a dandy little artists' co-op label. They invite you to "Celebrate our 20th Anniversary with us as we record a LIVE ALBUM with ALL of our artists!"
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Performing are indie acoustic artists:
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• Mark Humphreys
• Lisa Johnson
• Andrew Lorand
• Dave Morrison
• Brett Perkins (here from Denmark to perform)
• David Piper
• Piper~Grey
• Puppets of Castro
• Rod Sphere (aka Rod Smear)
• Tedrow / Kaye
• Tedrow / Vreeland
• Phil Ward
• Paul Zollo (bestselling author AND a musician)
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All ages welcome. Tickets $20, and each ticket includes a copy of the live album when it's released.
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Reservations strongly recommended. This will likely sell-out when more people become aware of it. Reserve your seats by calling Lois Tedrow at 626-969-0778.
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Fri, Jun 28, in Santa Monica:
8 pm MARIA MULDAUR at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $24.50.
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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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Sat, Jun 29, in Santa Monica:
8 pm GRANT LEE PHILLIPS at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $22.50.
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July, 2013 (Early Look)
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Jul 4-7, FESTIVAL, in Oregon:
Annual “WATERFRONT BLUES FEST” in Portland, Oregon brings 75 bands, from blues to swing and a Zydeco lineup includes CHUBBY CARRIER & THE BAYOU SWAMP BAND, LIL’ WAYNE & SAME OL’ 2-STEP, THE PINE LEAF BOYS, HORACE TRAHAN & THE OSSUN EXPRESS, TOOLOOSE, & ATOMIC GUMBO. Most of the 75 blues & swing bands had yet to be posted at press time. The fest is in Waterfront Park in downtown Portland, and brings over 20,000 attendees each day.
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Our Cajun-zydeco dance friends tell us, “If flying in, best to avoid a rental car & parking fees in downtown. Options for rooms include www.hotwire.com for a 3-star hotel ($68) at the airport (with shuttle from terminal) within walking distance to the Cascade light rail station. To / from downtown takes 45 minutes, and drops you 4 short blocks from the fest. [Another option is the] University Place Hotel (www.uplacehotel.com) for $113 / night, including tax & breakfast, ten blocks from the fest.” They also suggest the PSU campus dorm rooms with bath & amenities, $56 to $66 / night, 12 blocks from the fest; www.pdx.edu/conferences/stay-us, where you can click on “individual stay contract” for details.
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Hotels across the street from the fest include the Marriott and Hotel 50. Both are over $150 / night. The Hilton Hotel (6 blocks away) may be willing to bargain if you arrive without reservations and they have empty rooms.
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Sat, Jul 6, in Hollywood:
10 am LAS CAFETERAS play the family "Big! World! Fun!" series at the Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; www.fordtheatres.org.
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This exciting band performs on a variety of indigenous acoustic instruments from Latin America, making quite agreeable and exciting music.
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Tix $5 adults, kids free.
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Fri, Jul 12, in Santa Monica:
8 pm THE MELODIC at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $10.
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Sun, Jul 14, in Ventura:
2 & 5 pm RASPIN STUWART plays "The Winery Concert Series" Listening Room, at 4517 Market St, Ventura 93003; 800-350-7787; www.concertartshows.org. Advance tix, $14.95 show only, or $26.95 with dinner; at door, $20 and $32.
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Thu, Jul 18, in Santa Monica:
9 pm IAN McLAGAN plays a special late Thursday show at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $20.
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Fri & Sat, Jul 19 & 20, in Santa Monica:
8 pm PATTERSON HOOD plays two nights at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $22.50.
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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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Sun, Jul 21, in Santa Monica:
8 pm I HEAR VOICES, plus TRACY NEWMAN &THE REINFORCEMENTS opening, at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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I HEAR VOICES is Bobby Kimmel's new group. Tracy Newman says of them, "Bobby Kimmel is an old friend of mine, and by the way, he's the one who started up this prestigious concert series at McCabe's in the first place. Bobby was also in the '60s group called The Stone Poneys, which made a star out of Linda Ronstadt with the Mike Nesmith song 'Different Drum.' The late, great Kenny Edwards was in that group, as well. There's some pedigree here."
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This will likely sell-out; advance tix, http://store.mccabes.com/search.php? mode=search&page=1
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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.
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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 -- and history and heritage.
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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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Fri, Aug 2, in Santa Monica:
8 & 10 pm JOHN HAMMOND at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $24.50.
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Sat, Aug 3, in Santa Monica:
8 pm ALBERT LEE at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $24.50.
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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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Aug 22-25, FESTIVAL, in OC (Costa Mesa):
Times tba “WAVELENGTH FESTIVAL OF MUSIC” brings performances by BONNIE RAITT, THE AIRBORNE TOXIC EVENT with PACIFIC SYMPHONY, The Music of PINK FLOYD: “THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON” played live in its entirety with Pacific Symphony (with KCRW’s Jason Bentley announcing), at the OC Fair & Event Center at Pacific Amphitheatre in Costa Mesa.
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Over four summer evenings, Wavelength features a diverse array of contemporary musicians, in most cases performing with members of the PACIFIC SYMPHONY. It’s a key part the symphony’s 35th anniversary season initiatives, and described as “the launch of a new musical endeavor.”
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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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Sep 13-15, FESTIVAL, in Central Cal:
Annual "AMERICAN RIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL" at 950 Lotus Rd, Lotus CA. PAUL THORN plays the fest on Sunday, here from Mississippi with his bluesy, rockin' Southern roots music. His 2012 release, "What the Hell’s Goin’ On," came in at #2 in the Top 100 Roots Rock records in the Roots Music Report.
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Sep 18-22,
FESTIVAL,
in Nashville:
Annual "AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVAL" and
"AMERICANA HONORS & AWARDS" return to Nashville, with the awards in the historically cool Ryman Auditorium on September 18, 2013. The Americana Music Festival runs September 18-22, 2013 at venues throughout Music City.
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The iconic Jim Lauderdale will once again host the Honors & Awards, while the phenomenal Buddy Miller will lead the All-Star Band.
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Described by Paste Magazine as “…the worlds best awards show…,” the Americana Honors & Awards have featured once-in-a-lifetime moments, unforgettable performances and legendary collaborations.
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Tickets for the Honors & Awards show come with the purchase of Americana Music Festival & Conference Registrations. Info at http://americanamusic.org/store/conference-registration.
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October, 2013 (Very Early Look)
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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 the festival and other dulcimer-based bands and dulcimer-related events throughout the year at the organization’s site, www.scdh.org.
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Sat, Oct 5, in Pasadena:
8 pm CHRIS PROCTOR plays the “PASADENA FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY at CALTECH" 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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Oct 17-19,
FESTIVAL,
in Arkansas:
8th Annual "HARVEST FESTIVAL AT MULBERRY MOUNTAIN" in Ozark, Arkansas.
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This festival, this year, brings one of the best roots-Americana lineups on the nationwide festival circuit.
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Acclaimed neo bluegrass quartet YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND are hosts. The town is home to two nationally celebrated festivals - Wakarusa and Harvest Festival - and Mulberry Mountain stands as one of the country's most remote and scenic live music venues.
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Presenting the festival for the fourth year-in-a-row, YMSB rounds-up some of today's biggest names in bluegrass, folk and Americana, an array of lauded singer-songwriters and standout festival-circuit favorites.
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INITIAL ARTIST LINE-UP:
Yonder Mountain String Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Les Claypool's Duo de Twang, Railroad Earth, Beats Antique, JJ Grey & MOFRO, Kacey Musgraves, Justin Townes Earle, Turnpike Troubadours, Greensky Bluegrass, Everyone Orchestra, Darrell Scott & Tim O'Brien, Gangstagrass, Steep Canyon Rangers, Elephant Revival, Hot Buttered Rum w/ Allie Kral, Cas Haley, Zach Deputy, Rayland Baxter, Delhi 2 Dublin, The California Honeydrops, Carolyn Wonderland, The Dirty River Boys, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, Kopecky Family Band, Ha Ha Tonka, Wheeler Brothers, American Aquarium, Andy Frasco, Uncle Lucius, Mountain Sprout, Dirtfoot, Head for the Hills, Hot Club of Cowtown, Star & Micey, Quiet Corral, Samantha Crain, Afrolicious, Shook Twins, Roadkill Ghost Choir, Useful Jenkins, Rosco Bandana, Kris Lager Band, The Deadly Gentlemen, Good Gravy, She's A Keeper, Wood & Wire, Grant Farm, Ugly Lion, Deep Fried Pickle Project
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Opportunities to purchase tickets on-line for Harvest festival begin at 10 am CST, June 3.
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More at the new and soon-to-be-improved Harvest Festival website, www.yonderharvestfestival.com
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Sat, Oct 26, in Santa Monica:
Time tba THE NE'ER DUWELLS, the all-star Irish band with KEN O'MALLEY, plays the Santa Monica History Museum, 1350 7th St, Santa Monica 90401.
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