Monday to Friday: Live Music in Southern Cal (and festivals everywhere) -- June 3 update, 2013

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Late additions, since this edition went to press.
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Thu, Jun 6, in Long Beach:
5 pm KEN O'MALLEY brings authentic and original Irish music to his resideny at The Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; www.aulddubliner.com.
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Thu, Jun 6, in WeHo:
6 pm STACY ROBIN plays an acoustic set for happy hour at the House of Blues Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood 90069.
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Followed by a CD signing of her new release "ALL THE WAY HOME" with Chuck Crowe & Ed Gould.
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Thu, Jun 6, in Burbank:
8-10:30 pm Murphy's brings their "Bluegrass Without Pity" to Cody's Cantina, aka Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank, adjacent to the L.A. Equestrian Center. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl.
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The Flaw's chief picker, John Bryant, tells us, "We'll be holding forth, playing bluegrass, early country and whatever else we can remember. We're sure to be leaving piles of bluegrass all over the place. So watch where you step."
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Admission is free. More at www.murphysflawband.com.
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Now, on to the full edition...
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The coming weekend offers plenty of festivals and concerts, but there's no need to wait that long. This week, every evening offers pleasant (or raucous) opportunities for tuneful immersions. Let's jump right in.
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Monday,  June 3, 2013
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Monday's Sections:
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1) Festivals
2) Concerts, Club Gigs, Coffee Houses, and other notable live performances and events
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1) FESTIVALS:
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Mon, Jun 3; 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) CONCERTS, Club Gigs, Coffee Houses, and other notable live performances and events:
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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, and tonight you can 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 are 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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Mon, Jun 3, in Burbank:
7:30-10:30 pm  THE BROMBIES play their weekly bluegrass residency at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank, next to the L.A. Equestrian Center; 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444.
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Featuring L.A. studio star-singer-mandolinist George Doering (who's on the soundtrack of just about every movie made) as well as songwriter JoEllen Doering on guitar, the great Bill Bryson (Bluegrass Cardinals, Desert Rose Band, Chris Hillman Band, mucho mas) on bass, and bluegrass phenom Patrick Sauber on banjo, this superb band never ceases to amaze.
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No cover, venue is known for its Mexican food and full bar with drink specials. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl. More at www.vivacantina.com.
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Mon, Jun 3, in Ventura:
7:30 pm Twice-monthly "ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC" at Zoey's Cafe, Ventura 93001; www.zoeyscafe.com.
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Mon, Jun 3, in NoHo:
7:30 pm Weekly "OPEN MIC" at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607; 818-766-9913. Watch online at www.kulakswoodshed.com.
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Mon, Jun 3, in Culver City:
7:30 pm "NEW WESTSIDE BLUEGRASS JAM" at Industry Cafe & Jazz, 6039 Washington Bl, Culver City 90232.
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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, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations (10 am-10 pm) 626-798-6236; info, www.coffeegallery.com/showsat.htm.
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John, together with these two stellar musician friends, will be featured at the Alaska State Fair this August. If you don't catch them here, you may have to go north to Alaska.
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This is the 40th year of the release of the “Will the Circle Be Unbroken” album, and many songs from that will be featured this night. It was just re-released on vinyl LP by Capitol/EMI and is getting well-deserved new attention. The album was recently put in the Library of Congress as "one of the most important American recordings."
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Bluegrass, blues, traditional, folk, and Nitty Gritty Dirt Band songs will fill the evening with new stories from the travels of this iconic performer -- recently recognized by the Folk Alliance as "The Best in the West" performer.
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McEuen is set to receive the "Charlie Poole Lifetime Achievement Award" at the North Carolina festival this June. check out this 4-minute documentary for information on John:  "John McEuen - a life in music," at www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1655057105992
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Tix, $20, headed for a sell-out.
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Mon, Jun 3, in NoHo:
8 pm Weekly "IRISH CéILí DANCE / IRISH MUSIC JAM" at the Celtic Arts Center's shared location, Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com. Dancing at 8, jam at 9 pm.
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Tuesday, June 4, 2013
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Tuesday's Sections:
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1) Festivals
2) Concerts, Club Gigs, Coffee Houses, and other notable live performances and events
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1) FESTIVALS:
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Tue, Jun 4; 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) CONCERTS, Club Gigs, Coffee Houses, and other notable live performances and events:
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Tue, Jun 4, in Signal Hill:
7 pm Weekly "BLUEGRASS SOUP JAM" at Convert-A-Tape. 2420 Gundry Av, Signal Hill 90755.
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Tue, Jun 4, in Arcadia:
7 pm Weekly "SONGWRITERS SERENADE" hosted by JC HYKE at Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant & Bar  145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006.
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Tue, Jun 4, in San Diego Co:
7 pm "NORTH COUNTY BLUEGRASS & FOLK CLUB" monthly music session at Round Table Pizza, 1161 E Washington Av (at Ash), Escondido 92025.
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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, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations (10 am-10 pm) 626-798-6236; info, www.coffeegallery.com/showsat.htm.
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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 mix of 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, either with his trio or performing solo guitar.
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In addition, he and his guitar have served a number of prominent artists, including 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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Tue, Jun 4, in SFV (Toluca Lake):
8 pm Weekly "TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION" at Timmy Nolan's Tavern & Grill, 10111 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake 91602;  818-985-3359.
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Tue, Jun 4, in L.A.:
10 pm THE GET DOWN BOYS play their residency at  Villains Tavern, 1356 Palmetto St  Los Angeles 90013; 323-613-0766.
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Wedneday, June 5, 2013:
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Wednesday's Sections:
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1) Festivals
2) Concerts, Club Gigs, Coffee Houses, and other notable live performances and events
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1) FESTIVALS:
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Wed, Jun 5; 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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Wed, Jun 5, in South Pasadena:
7 pm  Weekly “WINE & SONG” showcase brings guest host SEVERIN BROWNE at the Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443 for dinner reservations; more at www.eatatfirefly.com. Series info, www.wineandsong.com.
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Severin explains, "This weekly show is the brainchild of Brad Colerick, who usually hosts it. And it is one of the best weekly shows around. Besides having their special guests come from out of town each week, there are a handful of regulars (which I am happy to be a part of) who also play each week. So on this special night the TALL MEN GROUP (Ed Tree, Jeff Kossack, Marty Axelrod, Jimmy Yessian, John Stowers and me, Severin Browne) will play, as well as regulars like Chauncey Bowers. So it will be a great night! Click on the link for directions or menu info. And the food is great!"
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Wed, Jun 5; Jun 5-Aug 24,
FILM SCREENINGS,
in Hollywood:
Times tba  The summertime "OSCAR OUTDOORS" series returns tonight to begin its 2013 season, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences, the Oscars organization.
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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.”
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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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Wed, Jun 5, in San Diego:
7 pm "SAN DIEGO SONGWRITERS MEETUP' at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.
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Wed, Jun 5, in VC (Simi Valley):
7:30 pm SONGMAKERS monthly "SIMI VALLEY HOOT" in Simi Valley. Location & info, www.songmakers.org.
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Wed, Jun 5, near LAX:
8 pm Weekly "GUITAROLOGY" showcase at  Melody Bar & Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90045; 310-670-1994.
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Thursday, June 6, 2013:
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Thursday's sections:
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1) Festivals
2) Music Camps
3) Concerts, Club Gigs, Coffee Houses, and other notable live performances and events
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1) FESTIVALS:
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Thu-Sun, Jun 6-9,
FESTIVAL,
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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 "MYSTIC SEAPORT SEA MUSIC FESTIVAL" in Mystic. Connecticut. Is a world-famous maritime music festival considered the “gold standard’ of sea music festivals world-wide.
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Music performances include Jennifer Cutting’s Ocean Orchestra, Jerry Bryant, Forebitter (Geoff Kaufman, Rick Spencer, David Littlefield, and Craig Edwards), Wiliam Pint & Felicia Dale, Debra Cowan & her touring partner John Roberts, and many more.
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There are lots of events in addition to the music, including a story-telling / spoken word component initiated last year.  Every year. papers are presented at the "Mystic Sea Music Festival Symposium."
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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-Sat, Jun 6-8,
FESTIVAL,
in Oklahoma:
The American Heritage Music Festival's "FIDDLE FEST" is at Grove on Grand Lake, Oklahoma. Three stages of non-stop talent, big prize money for contests. Clogging on separate stage.
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This one bills itself as "Great fun celebrating our American music - enter the competitions, sign up for open stage, fun contests, OR just listen to super talents, enjoy great food, be inspired and relaxed by the beauty of Grand Lake, with friendly folks all around!"
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Events Thu and Fri evening at the host campground stage at Snider's Camp are open to the public, FREE of charge.
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Check-out www.grandlakefestivals.com/ahmf.htm for schedule, info, online registration, and tickets, or call 918-786-8896.
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Thu, Jun 6; 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) MUSIC CAMP:
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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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Thu, Jun 6, near UCLA:
6 pm "THURSDAY NIGHT SOFA JAM" at  Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, Los Angeles 90024; 310-478-4251.
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Thu, Jun 6, in OC (Fountain Valley):
6:15 pm Weekly "FOUNTAIN VALLEY BLUEGRASS JAM" at  Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708.
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Wed, Jun 5, in Venice:
6:30 pm Monthly "OPEN MIC" at the Talking Stick Coffee House, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091.
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Thu,  Jun 6,
Cowboy Poet & Film Screening / Panel,
in South Pasadena:
7 pm Champion Cowboy Poet LARRY MAURICE hosts "A TRIBUTE TO JOEL McCREA" with a film screening of "RIDE THE HIGH COUNTRY," a distinguished panel, and a cowboy poetry petformance, at the South Pasadena Library Events series, in the South Pasadena Carnegie Library.
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Now considered one of the last great movie westerns, "Ride The High Country" was the film that put director Sam Peckinpah on the map. The film features South Pasadena's own Joel McCrea, who by the time he retired after 80 starring roles during Hollywood's Golden Age, was declared "The Last of the Great Cowboy Film Heroes."
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Master of Ceremonies is acclaimed Cowboy Poet and Western historian Larry Maurice, who will introduce the film with Wyatt McCrea, one of the grandsons of Joel and Frances.
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Wyatt and Larry will team-up to conduct a Q & A, along with David Lyons, the son of the film's producer, Richard Lyons.
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And yes, buckeroos: Larry Maurice will perform some of his cowboy poems, too.
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Free. Come early for a good seat.
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Thu, Jun 6, in San Diego:
7 pm "SAN DIEGO OLD TIME FIDDLERS JAM" at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.
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Thu, Jun 6, in Altadena:
8 pm  THOM BRESH, son of legendary guitarist Merle Travis, and an award-winning, Grammy-nominated entertainer / guitar picker / singer on his own, 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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Thom Bresh is rated as one of the top guitarists in the world. He's s singer with a voice firmly rooted in the deep south, and a great live performer who has recorded and performed with Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Merle Haggard, Doc Watson, Tommy Emmanuel, and of course his late father, Merle Travis, and many others.  This concert comes highly recommended.
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Venue impresario Nob Stane says, "Thom Bresh NEVER fails to bring the house down. Hit songs, comical impersonations, virtuoso guitar pickin', all wrapped together in this highly seasoned performer's dynamic stage presentation is an ABSOLUTE MUST. You'll have a blast."
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"The Breshman" was born in Hollywood, California and raised in the middle of guitar royalty. Roy Lanham, Thumbs Carlisle, Jimmy Bryant, Curly Chalker, Joe Maphis, and Leo Fender. Not to mention the members of this elite guitar court who, in life, would become his close friends and peers. Chet Atkins, Ernie Ball, James Burton, Marcel Dadi, Nokie Edwards, Scotty Moore, Les Paul, and Jerry Reed. The list keeps going and growing.
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Now let’s put in "part three" of this equation --  the genes. His father, Merle Travis, was the most influential American guitarist of the 20th Century. With this sort of heritage and upbringing, what do you have? As Chet Atkins put it, "Thom Bresh is a guitarist that deserves to be heard.” (And as John McEuen says, Merle Travis invented Chet Atkins style guitar.")
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On every performance, Bresh pays tribute to his father when he straps on his custom D’Angelico “Thom Bresh Special”.  When he lays into his father’s thumbpickin’ classics, he and that guitar leave the Travis-style pickers hungry and the rest of us breathless.
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Buster B. Jones sums it up like this: “Bresh is a drop-top version of his daddy with a souped up engine and a whole lot more chrome.”
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But there is even more in the Bresh entertainment arsenal than singing and playing a guitar. His quick comedic timing and sharp ear have made him an incredible impressionist. That led to two HBO Specials. Thom has hosted his own TV show and guest starred on numerous others. Behind the scenes as a producer, he has received two Grammy nominations and one for an Academy Award.
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This will sell-out. Tix, $20.
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Thu, Jun 6, in San Diego:
8 pm  JAMIE LAVAL, U.S. National Scottish Fiddle champion, performs with DAN COMPTON 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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THE PLAYERS
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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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Thu, Jun 6, in L.A.:
8 pm "OLD TIME MUSIC / TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN FIDDLE & BANJO JAM" at 1642 Beer & Wine Bar, 1642 W Temple St, Los Angeles 90026; 213-483-5571.
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Thu, Jun 6, in L.A.:
9 pm "L.A. HOOTENANNY" showcase at Villains Tavern, 1356 Palmetto St, Los Angeles 90013; 213-613-0766.
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Friday's sections:
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1) Festivals
2) Music Camps
3) Concerts, Club Gigs, Coffee Houses, and other notable live performances and events
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1) FESTIVALS:
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Fri, Jun 7; 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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Fri, Jun 7; Thu-Sat, Jun 6-8,
FESTIVAL,
in Oklahoma:
The American Heritage Music Festival's "FIDDLE FEST" is at Grove on Grand Lake, Oklahoma. Three stages of non-stop talent, big prize money for contests. Clogging on separate stage.
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This one bills itself as "Great fun celebrating our American music - enter the competitions, sign up for open stage, fun contests, OR just listen to super talents, enjoy great food, be inspired and relaxed by the beauty of Grand Lake, with friendly folks all around!"
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Events Thu and Fri evening at the host campground stage at Snider's Camp are open to the public, FREE of charge.
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Check-out www.grandlakefestivals.com/ahmf.htm for schedule, info, online registration, and tickets, or call 918-786-8896.
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Fri, Jun 7; Thu-Sun, Jun 6-9,
FESTIVAL,
in Connecticut:
Annual "MYSTIC SEAPORT SEA MUSIC FESTIVAL" in Mystic. Connecticut. Is a world-famous maritime music festival considered the “gold standard’ of sea music festivals world-wide.
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Music performances include Jennifer Cutting’s Ocean Orchestra, Jerry Bryant, Forebitter (Geoff Kaufman, Rick Spencer, David Littlefield, and Craig Edwards), Wiliam Pint & Felicia Dale, Debra Cowan & her touring partner John Roberts, and many more.
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There are lots of events in addition to the music, including a story-telling / spoken word component initiated last year.  Every year. papers are presented at the "Mystic Sea Music Festival Symposium."
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Fri, Jun 7; 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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Fri, Jun 7; 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) MUSIC CAMP:
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Fri, Jun 7; 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) CONCERTS, Club Gigs, Coffee Houses, and other notable live performances and events:
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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 Santa Barbara Co (San Marcos):
7:30 pm  JAMIE LAVAL, U.S. National Scottish Fiddle champion, performs with DAN COMPTON 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 OC (Dana Point):
7:30 pm THOM BRESH plays the "Lord Of The Strings Concert Series' at Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan St, Dana Point 92629; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656.
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Fri, Jun 7, in San Diego:
7:30 pm BLAME SALLY plays the "AMSD Concerts Series" at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176.
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Fri, Jun 7, in Burbank:
7:30 pm WRECK 'N' SOW plays Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-845-2425. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl.
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Fri, Jun 7, in Santa Monica;
8 pm THE LIVING SISTERS and CARLY RITTER play a double-bill at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $20.
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Fri, Jun 7, in Altadena:
8 pm  BARRY McGUIRE,“Trippin’ The 60’s,” with JOHN YORK, 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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Barry McGuire stepped into the public eye in 1963 on the Andy Williams Show as the gravelly voiced lead singer of the New Christy Minstrels. He launched his musical career with the million-sellers "Green,Green" and "Green Back Dollar."
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In 1965, at the heart of the peace movement,McGuire went solo. His growing awareness of social hypocrisy was expressed in his third hit "Eve of Destruction" which echoed around the world as an anthem of the times.
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Three years later, Barry was cast as the male lead in the original Broadway production of the musical "Hair." Once again his voice was heard proclaiming the ideals of a radical generation. Dick Clark says,“When world events collide with “Rock&Roll” you get Barry McGuire”.
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Currently working with Barry in "Trippin' The Sixties," John York is best known for his work as a member of the world-renowned Folk Rock/Country Rock group, the Byrds.
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John's vocal and instrumental talents have kept him in the company of such musical luminaries as Roger McGuinn,Gene Clark,Clarence White,Nicky Hopkins,Mac Rebenack (Dr. John,) Doug Sahm (The Sir Douglas Quintet,) The Mamas and Papas,Johnny Rivers,Lightnin’ Hopkins,Rick Danko and Richard Manuel (The Band) ……and many others.
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The TV show “The Place Where I Am Dreaming” featured John’s artistic collaboration with his wife, artist Sumi Foley. Recently, John has composed and recorded music for the lyrics of Kim Fowley on "West Coast Revelation." The duet "Redneck Ninja" highlights John's creative partnership with acclaimed songwriter Patrick Brayer. In 2007, John played concerts in Japan for the third time
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This is a highly entertaining show, one filled with inside information on hits of the '60s.
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Fri, Jun 7, in NoHo:
8-10 pm  Monthly "FIRST FRIDAY SHOW" at Kulak’s Woodshed, 5230 ½ Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; www.kulakswoodshed.com for the web simulcast.
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Guest host is DAVE STONE of the FIRST FRIDAY BAND, filling-in for SEVERIN BROWNE who is teaching at "Summersongs."
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Sev already-booked the JOHN ZIPPERER BAND in the 8 pm slot. Dave will fill-in the rest of the night.
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Venue expects a $10 donation in lieu of cover. Musicians donate performances.
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Fri, Jun 7, in Monrovia:
8 pm Weekly "MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL" street fair includes lots of music, with trad string band  KATTYWOMPUS playing and jamming with all comers at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-357-1091.
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Fri, Jun 7, in L.A:
9:30 pm CHRIS VELAN plays Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, Los Angeles 90046; 323-653-0640.
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Saturday & Sunday,  June 7 & 8,
and BEYOND through 2013,
are featured in the
May 31 FULL edition
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The latest full edition, with MORE EVENTS, including festivals, concerts, and more happening this weekend, and reaching waaaaay into the future, are in the Guide's latest FULL edition, in the sidebar at left, or at:
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2013/05/weekend-music-beyond-with-revisions-and.html?m=0
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Lawrence Wines and Tied to the Tracks.
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