Friday's Music; more on the way for the full weekend... here's part one, for June 7, 2013, only

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First, one quick added show, then we'll get to a VERY full evening of choices...
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LATE ADDITION...
Fri, Jun 7, in Arcadia:
8 pm PSYCHEDELICATESSEN plays the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia.
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Great food, generous portions, full bar with drink specials. Take earplugs. Seriously. The sound system here is nice and clear, but LOUD. .
Cover is always very reasonable.
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Now here's the edition as originally published...
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Patience, folks. A MASSIVE new edition is being prepared even as you read this. Meanwhile, here are Friday night's UPDATED events.
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And for those who can't wait, this weekend's preliminary listings are in last week's edition, at --
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2013/05/weekend-music-beyond-with-revisions-and.html?m=1
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MUCH more this afternoon.
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Here's the FRIDAY music scene:
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Friday,  June 7, 2013
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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-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; 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; 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 San Diego:
5-7 pm "LET'S DANCE" is a free dance-themed art event at Liberty Station, with a reception for JULIE WARREN, the talented San Diego artist whose show will be of particular interest to dancers, as the theme is dancing.
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The reception for the artist is this evening.  The show can be viewed through June 30th.
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Julie has also done art work for all the Sue Palmer CD covers, a local San Diego musician.
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“Let’s Dance” by Julie Warren, runs now through June 30, 2013, at the Mandell Weiss Gallery,D Dance Place, 2650 Truxtun Rd, San Diego. It's open 7 Days a week. Free.
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Info, www.ntclibertystation.com/public-exhibits.php
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“Julie presents a study of movement,capturing the essence of dance in works large and small. Inspired by the fluid motion of the body in performance of dance and song. The images vary in style and palette while capturing the spirit of music’s physical rhythms.”
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Fri, Jun 7, in East L.A.:
6:30 pm  "ACCORDION NIGHT" brings virtuosos OTOÑO LUJÁN & GIGI RABE to the "J.A.M. SESSIONS AT EAST LA CIVIC CENTER" summer series, at East L.A. Civic Center, 4801 E 3rd St, East Los Angeles 90022; 323-260-2360.
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OTOÑO LUJÁN is widely known for TV and motion picture work, and for his band, CONJUNTO LOS POCHOS.
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GIGI RABE is the exciting squeezebox playet from the Grammy-nominated LISA HALEY & THE ZYDRKATS.
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This'll be a fun FREE night of music.
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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
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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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More at www.JamieLaval.com.
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Fri, Jun 7, in Goleta:
7:30 pm BUDDY MONDLOCK plays a show at the "Cambridge Drive Concerts" series in Goleta. Reservations get directions at http://artistdata.com/a/dpjh
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Fri, Jun 7, in OC (Dana Point):
7:30 pm THOM BRESH plays the first of two nights for the "Lord Of The Strings Concert Series," this one at Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan St, Dana Point 92629; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656.
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THOM BRESH, son of legendary guitarist Merle Travis, and an award-winning, Grammy-nominated entertainer / guitar picker / singer on his own, is rated as one of the top guitarists in the world. He's a 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. 
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His show last night at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena was a total crowd-pleaser. That venue's impresario, Bob 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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In 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 is a must-see artist.
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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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Bay Area folky roots rockers BLAME SALLY are a fun and creative bunch. From the group's website, here's one of several theories on the origins of the band: "David Crosby, David Hidalgo, and Patty Griffin find themselves seated together on a flight to New York. During a storm, a freak surge of electricity scrambles their iPods, melts the hard drives, but magically disassembles and fuses the playlists. The surviving iPod is left behind in Patty's front seat pocket, where it is found by Blame Sally band mates Monica Pasqual, Pam Delgado, Jeri Jones, and Renee Harcourt, moonlighting between gigs as United Airlines maintenance crew members. They briefly consider sending the iPod to Mutt Lange for Shania Twain's comeback album, but quickly reconsider and keep the eerily melodic, hook-laden songs for themselves."
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Even if that's not entirely accurate, it is indicative of the creativity at work there.
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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  LIVING SISTERS, the quartet of Inara George, Alex Lilly, Eleni Mandell, and Becky Stark, plus an opening set by CARLY RITTER, at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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It's a just-about-sold-out show. The Living Sisters joined forces in 2006, and released their debut, "Love To Live," in 2010, and have returned with a brand-new Vanguard EP, "Run For Cover." Each of these talented women comes to the table with her own claim to fame.
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• George, as one-half of The Bird and The Bee, has built up a cult following with the group's love of jazz, pop, and tropicalia.
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• Lilly's band, Obi Best, has been charming audiences with melody lines that hardly sit still, lyrics rich in wordplay, and a sprinkling of sound effects you might hear in a rural backyard.
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• No less than "The New Yorker" says, "Mandell was weaned on artists like Tom Waits and X, and her dark and sexy songs have been compared to those of everyone from Chan Marshall to Patsy Cline. She has a sometimes smoky, sometimes wistful delivery, and, more often than not, her songs take on love from some new perspective."
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• As the frontwoman of Lavender Diamond, Stark's mix of pop and chamber music has been described by Allmusic as "effortless, timeless-sounding songs."
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Kicking off the evening is country crooner Carly Ritter, granddaughter of Tex, and another burgeoning local talent. Looks to be a great show.
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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 South Pasadena:
8 pm KEN O'MALLEY returns with authentic and original Irish music at Griffin's of Kinsale, 1007 Mission St, South Pasadena 91030. Info, www.facebook.com/pages/Griffins-of-Kinsale/152558544870034
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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 performers are JOHN ZIPPERER & FRIENDS, with TARA SITSER, and JOHN M.
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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 STREET FAIR & FAMILY FESTIVAL" brings lots of live music indoors and out in many venues in downtown Monrovia, including the all-acoustic KATTYWOMPUS CONCERT and JAM 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 pm  SAM AMIDON plus ALESSI'S ARK and MIRANDA LEE RICHARDS play "The Fold" series at the Bootleg Theatre, 2220 Beverly Bl, Los Angeles 90057; 213-389-3856.
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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. Venue is known for its Chinese food. Make sure they seat you in the performance hall.
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Saturday & Sunday,  June 7 & 8,
and BEYOND through 2013,
were most recently
featured in the
May 31 edition
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The last full edition, with MORE EVENTS, including festivals, concerts, things happening this weekend, and reaching waaaaay into the future, are in the Guide's most recent (soon to be superceded) FULL edition, in the sidebar at left, or at:
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