What’s Up on Wednesday: tonight’s Live Folk-Americana Music Scene… May 8, 2013

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Here’s a single-day update of tonight’s live music scene.
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Wednesday, May 8
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Wednesday’s CONCERTS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, & other LIVE events
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Wed, May 8, BENEFIT CONCERT, in Hermosa Beach:
6 pm THE BRIAN TRAVIS BAND performs as part of “ROCK 4 THE RACK / A BREAST CANCER BENEFIT CONCERT” featuring THE CARRY ON BAND, GROOVESESSION with performing guest LEON MOBLEY (of BEN HARPER’S INNOCENT CRIMINALS), and THE TOYS; at Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach 90254; www.saintrocke.com; 310-372-0035.
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For an idea what you’re getting into, the Americana BRIAN TRAVIS BAND has a new music video for their song "Grand Heights"( from their new CD, "The Coyote & The Crow") posted on Youtube, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl3-3q7yKVM
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Advance tix, $20, at http://saintrocke.com/show.cfm?id=96201&cart
Venue has sit-down dinner and drinks. Doors at 5 pm.
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Wed, May 8, in Antelope Valley (Lancaster):
6 pm Twice-monthly “AV UKULELE CLUB” session at Nick’s Pizzeria on 15th St West in Lancaster, N of Ave K.
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Wed, May 8, in Ventura:
6:30 pm JOHN ZIPPERER & FRIENDS play the Green Art People, 100 Ventura Av, Ventura 93001; info, www.greenartpeople.com.
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Wed, May 8, in Culver City:
6:30 pm Monthly “WESTSIDE HAMMERED DULCIMER SESSION” in Room 6 at Culver Palms United Methodist Church, 4464 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City, CA 90230.
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Wed, May 8, in Venice:
6:30 pm Twice-monthly “OPEN MIC” at the Talking Stick Coffee House, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091.
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Wed, May 8, in Long Beach:
7 pm POKEY LaFARGE & THE SOUTH CITY THREE play the Carpenter Performing Arts Center, on the campus at Cal State Long Beach, 6200 Atherton St, Long Beach 90815; 562-985-7000.
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Wed, May 8, in Echo Park:
7 pm “MANY DISTANT CITIES,” comprised of “a collection of multi-instrumentalists who enjoy singing about love and dying and bleeding a lot” happens on the outdoor patio at Stories Books & Café, 1716 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; www.storiesla.com; 213-413-3733.
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Info on this ensemble at http://manydistantcities.bandcamp.com.
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Wed, May 8, in South Pasadena:
7 pm Weekly "WINE & SONG" showcase series brings two recording artists and performing host BRAD COLERICK to Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443.
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Wed, May 8, in VC (Simi):
7:30 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “SIMI VALLEY HOOT” in Simi Valley. Location and info, www.songmakers.org.
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Wed, May 8, in Altadena:
8 pm ROLAND WHITE BAND plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Grammy-winning mandolin legend ROLAND WHITE’s infectious rhythms lead this agile and swinging bluegrass band, also featuring out-on-a-limb banjo mischief and old-fashioned country duets. The band exudes a joyful drive that earned a Grammy nomination in 2002 for their CD “Jelly On My Tofu.”
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The West Coast line-up of the Roland White Band is:
• Roland White: Mandolin/Vocals
• Diane Bouska: Guitar/Vocals
• Herb Pedersen (Laurel Canyon Ramblers; Desert Rose Band; The Dillards; Country Gazette): Banjo/Guitar/vocals
• Bill Bryson (Laurel Canyon Ramblers; Desert Rose Band; Bluegrass Etc.): Bass/Vocals
• Blaine Sprouse: Fiddle
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Roland White (The Kentucky Colonels; Bill Monroe; Lester Flatt's Nashville Grass; Country Gazette; The White Brothers; The Nashville Bluegrass Band) is known as one of the few unique stylists on the mandolin, with his own unmistakable sound and touch. In his distinguished career in bluegrass music, Roland has played in some of the most influential and popular groups in the music's history, and has played a large part in creating that history. His gifts as a musician have delighted audiences everywhere: his vitality, soul, and infectious rhythm enable him to dance through his instrument. Add to this his mastery of ensemble playing, harmonic sophistication, and warm voice guided by a swinging sense of phrasing, and you have the legend of bluegrass that Roland has become.
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Tix, $20.
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Wed, May 8, in WeHo:
8 pm THE MILK CARTON KIDS plus THE BAREFOOT MOVEMENT play the Largo at the Coronet series, 366 N La Cienega Bl, West Hollywood 90048; 310-855-0350.
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THE MILK CARTON KIDS recently played radio’s “A Prairie Home Companion.”
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Wed, May 8, in L.A.:
8 pm DUSTBOWL REVIVAL plays the Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90035; 323-954-9630.
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Wed, May 8, in L.A.:
8 pm RICHARD MARX “LIVE FROM THE GRAMMY MUSEUM” on the Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Sound Stage, 800 W Olympic Bl, L.A. 90015; 213-765-6803; www.grammymuseum.org.
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As a performer, songwriter and producer, Richard Marx's nearly three-decade-long career has had plenty of highlights. The Chicago native has sold more than 30 million albums, starting with his self-titled debut, which went to #8 and spawned four Top 5 singles, earning him a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Vocal Performance-Male. Tonight brings a performance-interview session. Tix at the museum website or by phone (above).
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Wed, May 8, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm BRANT VOGEL plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. A real, live, fun honky-tonk scene with live music nightly. Preceded by free dance lessons at 7 pm. No cover.
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.Wed, May 8, near LAX:
8 pm “GUITAROLOGY” showcase at Melody Bar & Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90045; 310-670-1994.
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Wed, May 8, in Echo Park:
8:30 pm AKRON, FAMILY AVI BUFFALO, M GEDDES GENGRASS, plys DJ TREVOR BAADE (Jacknife Records & Tapes), at The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park (Los Angeles). Tix, $10 & $12. Advance tix, thegrandoleecho@gmail.com. Show is 18+.
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Wed, May 8, in SFV (Sherman Oaks):
9 pm Weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” showcase at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; 818-789-1985.
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