MUSIC, MUSIC, MUSIC, Tuesday & Wednesday, June 25 & 26, 2013

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Some veeeery interesting doin's the next two evenings. And today is an historic anniversary. All the details follow. Here's an outline of highlights.
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* TUESDAY highlights include:

•  FREE online BANJO WORKSHOP WITH TONY TRISCHKA & BILL EVANS at 6 pm (Pacific time).

•  The TAYLOR GUITARS ROAD SHOW at 7 pm in Pasadena.

•  TUMBLEWEED ROB & THE SOUTHWEST JUNCTION (Rob, late of the award-winning Tumbling Tumbleweeds) 7 pm in Burbank.

•  BOOKER T & FRIENDS at 7:30 pm in L.A.

•  NEW DOGS, OLD TRICKS, young acoustic roots / bluegrass duo, PLUS 13-year old fiddle phenom Juliette Bascom, at 8 pm, in Altadena.

•  MAVIS STAPLES performs on "CONAN O'BRIEN PRESENTS," 11 pm , on TV.
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* WEDNESDAY highlights include:

•  TROUGH RECORDS 20th ANNIVERSARY SHOW, at 6 pm, in South Pasadena.

•  MAVIS STAPLES, time tba, in Hollywood.

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It's June 25th...
On this day in history, in 1876...
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Following the increasing numbers of Sioux (Lakota) and Cheyenne Indians who had been deserting the reservations in droves to avoid starvation, the US Army was dispatched to confront and return them to the treaty lands.
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The Indians had been building strength hunting and eating buffalo, and their numbers had grown. In fact, one of the numerically largest encampments in the tribes' history had amassed on the Little Big Horn River in what is now Montana. But only the Indians who were there knew that.
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The Indians were jubilant following a time of suffering, need, and want. They feasted. They sang. They danced, long into the nights.
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Part of their joy came from soundly defeating their pursuing enemy.
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The U.S. Army had divided itself into three groups. The westernmost of these had already met, and been defeated by, these Indians. The other two Army groups were unaware of that, unaware that the opposite side of their "pincer" movement was no longer in place, but far to the southwest and in full retreat.
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The Indians were joyfully celebrating that as one of their all-time greatest military victories.
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Enter Lt. Col. George Armstrong Custer -- a Civil War brevet Major General, the "Boy General" and Civil War combat hero -- who was dispatched with his 7th Cavalry to find the Indians in advance of the final remaining Army group.
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Everyone's greatest concern was that the confronted Indians would do as they had frustratingly done before, and "skedaddle" -- simply dissolving into the landscape where they could not be rounded-up and returned to the reservations.
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Thus, when Custer's Crow Indian scouts sighted the massive Sioux and Cheyenne encampment, Custer believed he could not wait for the rest of the Army, lest the Indians would vanish.
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The Crow warned him of the numerical superiority of those he was about to attack. There was no precedent for such numbers by a hunter-gatherer culture. Custer didn't believe it. He could not allow himself to consider it.
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After an all-night advance -- with scouting forays to determine that no potential ambushes or bypassed camps were ignored -- on the morning of June 25th, Custer sent part of his command directly into one narrow end of the Indian camp, while leading the rest of his cavalry up and around bluffs above the Little Big Horn River, intending to descend on the far end of the camp and cut-off the Indian's retreat.
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Things did not turn out that way. The first attacking group, under Maj. Marcus Reno, failed because Reno was drunk and he panicked. He lost most of his command in a mêlée of a retreat across the river to a barely defensible position. Custer, unaware of that as he rode behind the bluffs, began his attack through a break in the hills known as Medicine Tail Coulee. The Indians broke off their engagement with Reno's trapped band and concentrated on Custer's cavalry.
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The attack down Medicine Tail Coulee was broken and beaten back.
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Custer regrouped on the high ground of the bluffs, a sound military decision. But he was out-generaled by Sioux leader Crazy Horse, who encircled the bluff and attacked Custer's command from behind, adding to the Sioux and Cheyenne attack coming up from the river. .
The cavalrymen shot their horses to use as barricades, hoping to hold-out until Reno's command and the ammunition pack train led by Capt. Benteen arrived -- something they were unaware was impossible.
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Benteen had violated his orders and was trapped with Reno's desperate command.
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The end for Custer and his cavalry came as quickly as "the time it takes for a hungry man to eat his dinner," in the words of one Indian survivor of the battle.
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"Custer's Last Stand" has been romanticized in the Anheuser Busch color print that hung in every saloon in America in the 1880s, and romanticized on through the 1941 Errol Flynn movie, "They Died with Their Boots On," which airs at 5 pm Wednesday on Turner Classic Movies.
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Custer and the "Last Stand" have been analyzed and often vilified in countless books, novels and other popular entertainment media.
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And the man and the battle were grotesquely ridiculed in the Dustin Hoffman movie, "Little Big Man."
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Was Custer crazy? Was he demonic? No, to both. He was an exceptionally talented 19th century man -- as were his adversaries, Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse -- and he was a product of the attitudes and understandings and prejudices of his time. Did he have a Native American mistress? Probably. Did he have a loving wife, who, as a widow, made him a posthumous American hero? Absolutely. And certainly, there was hubris in his make-up.
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Just as there is in every general of every army today.
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A caution that still applies from this day in 1876.
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LIVE MUSIC EVENTS
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Here's the lowdown on the hoedowns.

(yes, we stole that phrase from alt-country artist David Serby)
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Tuesday, June 25, 2013
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Tue, Jun 25, Free Online:
6 pm (Pacific time) "BANJO WORKSHOP WITH TONY TRISCHKA & BILL EVANS" is a stop-the-presses, hold-the-phone, come-outta-the-corn-field-Mabel- 'cause-you're-goin' -against-the-grain kinda event.
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ArtistWorks and Banjo Hangout are sponsoring this FREE online banjo workshop with two of the absolute BEST banjo artists of our time. Bill Evans, author of the best-selling "Banjo for Dummies," says, "We'll play some tunes, answer your questions, and have more fun than is allowed with a banjo and a computer."
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Head on over to either:
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The Academy of Bluegrass, at:
http://artistworks.com/bluegrass-lessons
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or to Banjo Hangout, at:
http://www.banjohangout.org/pages/default.asp
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Join the conversation at 6 pm - no site registration is necessary, but pick one and log on early, before the sites get jammed.
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Bill says, "This should be a blast, and I look forward to seeing friends from all over the world at this event."
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It's FREE.
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Bill adds, "Thanks to ArtistWorks, Banjo Hangout and to Tony for including me in this banjo event." Geez, Bill, thank YOU for joining Tony to present it!
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Tue, Jun 25, in Downey:
6 pm Monthly "DOWNEY FOLK MUSIC JAM" at the Barbara J. Riley Community & Senior Center, 7810 Quill Dr, Downey 90242;
562-904-7223.
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Tue, Jun 25, in Ventura:
6 pm Twice-monthly "VENTURA BLUEGRASS JAM" led by PHIL SALAZAR at Zoey's Cafe in Ventura 93001; 805-652-0091; www.zoeyscafe.com
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Tue, Jun 25, in T.O.:
6 pm Monthly "THOUSAND OAKS SONG CIRCLE" at the Greenhouse Café, 652 Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91360.
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Tue, Jun 25, in VC (Camarillo):
6:30 pm SONGMAKERS monthly "CAMARILLO SONG CIRCLE" in Camarillo; location and info,
www.songmakers.org
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Tue, Jun 25, in San Diego:
6:30 pm Monthly "SDBS BLUEGRASS NIGHT" presented by the San Diego Bluegrass Society at Boll Weevil Restaurant, 7080 Miramar Rd, San Diego.
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Tue, Jun 25, in Pasadena:
7 pm "TAYLOR GUITARS ROAD SHOW" at RedZone Guitar Works, 2608 E Colorado Bl,  Pasadena 91107.
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The shop tells us, "We'll have 80 Taylor guitars for you to sample, including their hard-to-find electric solid body guitars, and even a few lefties. Best discounts of the year. Taylors need love, too...adopt one, take it home, and love it forever!"
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The Taylor Road Show brings an evening of guitar talk & demos with the Taylor factory staff and guitar makers, straight from their base in El Cajon, California. They let you test-drive the latest Taylor models, and see and play rare and one-off Taylors available for sale. Register for a chance to win a custom Taylor guitar. They have free TaylorWare gear and Anti-Rust Elixir® Strings while supplies last.
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Tue, Jun 25, in L.A.:
7 pm "BOOKER T & FRIENDS" with special guests Anthony Hamilton, Jay James, Kori Withers plus more, brings the legendary founder of Booket T & the MG's in the company of notable musical friends, to play a show at The El Rey, 5515 Wilshire Bl, L. A. 90036; 323-936-6400. He's touring a new CD.
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Tix, $35.
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Tue, Jun 25, in Arcadia:
7 pm  Weekly "SONGWRITERS SERENADE," with performing host  JC HYKE and a lineup of singer-songwriter / recording artists, at
Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant & Bar, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006.
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Tue, Jun 25, 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 25, in Burbank:
7 pm TUMBLEWEED ROB & THE SOUTHWEST JUNCTION play the monthly "Western Music Night" at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl.
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You know Rob from his award-winning vocal ensemble, THE TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS. That's gone, and this is new venture, already with a critically-acclaimed CD. Come and hear them live, for free.
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This monthly concert series is presented by the Western Music Association's California Chapter.
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No cover. Venue has good Mexican food, full bar.
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Tue, Jun 25, in Altadena:
8 pm  NEW DOGS, OLD TRICKS, the young acoustic roots / bluegrass duo of Scott Gates and Zach Ostgaard,  PLUS performing guests --  Zach's brother, bass player Sam Ostgaard, and 13-year old fiddler Juliette Bascom, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations (10 am-10 pm) 626-798-6236.
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Juliette Bascom just turned 13 at the "Huck Finn Jubilee," two years after she performed there with Roy Clark.
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Scott Gates grew up as the mandolin whiz-kid, is a co-founder of The Salty Suites, has performed with Steve Martin on national TV, and is now a multi-instrumentalist and a songwriter in the key of roots music.
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The youthful Ostgaard brothers have been performing guests with plenty of bluegrass bands.
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Tix, $15. Reservations recommended. This could sell-out.
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Tue, Jun 25, in Chatsworth:
8 pm RIP MASTERS plays the Cowboy Palace in Chatsworth. Go early for free dance lessons at 7 pm. Full bar, fun scene at L.A.'s last real honky-tonk. No cover.
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Tue, Jun 25, in 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 25, in downtown L.A.:
Time tba  Pianist MARC BOSSERMAN plays a "Tuesday Trio Night" at the Varnish with Roman on upright bass and Bob on the skins, at the Varnish, 118 E 6th St, Los Angeles 90014; www.thevarnishbar.com
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This place is a genuine speakeasy from Prohibition days.
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Marc says, "I love a crowd that loves Cole Porter one minute but, can do almost all of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' with almost no help from the piano player the next. Every spot has it's own personality and vibe!"
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Tue, Jun 25, 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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Tue, Jun 25, on TV:
11 pm MAVIS STAPLES performs on "CONAN O'BRIEN PRESENTS" on TBS.
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On Wednesday, Mavis becomes the first "folky" guest in a long time on KCRW's "Morning Becomes Eclectic" on 88.9 FM / www.kcrw.org; and Wednesday she performs at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood with Mark Olson of The Jayhawks.
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Wednesday, June 26, 2013
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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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Wed, Jun 26, in Hollywood:
Time tba  MAVIS STAPLES brings her "One True Vine" tour to the Henry Fonda Theater in Hollywood.
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Wed, Jun 26, in Altadena:
8 pm FORTUNATE SON, plus A BAND WITH NO NAME team-up to play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av,  Altadena; reservations: (10 am-10 pm) 626-798-6236.
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FORTUNATE SON is a John Fogerty / Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band.
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A BAND WITH NO NAME is a tribute to the band, America.
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Venue impresario Bob Stane says, "This is a rare and great opportunity to hear two of our finest tribute acts in one evening's concert. If you liked the Long Run Eagles Tribute and their double sold-out performances here, you'll love this evening.
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Tix, $20.
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Wed, Jun 26, in Ventura:
8 pm "HARMONICA NIGHT" brings fine female-fronted blues band KELLY'S LOT along with TOMMY MARSH and guests artists from The Ventura County Blues Society, to play the Bombay Club, 143 S California St, Ventura 93001.
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Kelly's Lot plays at 8:20 and features their our own Linda Moss on harmonica.
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Here are A FEW more notable things ahead;
MUCH MORE coming soon:
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Thu, Jun 27, in Century City (L.A.):
5:30-8:30 pm  "KOFFEEHOUSE THURSDAY NIGHT CENTURY CITY MUSIC SERIES" with performances by Caitlin Linney and Juliet Roberts, at the Hyatt Regency Century City Hotel, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Century City.
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Caitlin Linney at 5:30, and Juliet Roberts at 7 pm.
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Every Thursday evening through the summer, Koffeehouse will showcase L.A.'s emerging artists / bands in the newly renovated main outdoor lobby lounge. Hyatt promises weekly happy hour specials on beer and discounted appetizers while enjoying the live music.
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Complete lineup of artists scheduled to perform is at www.facebook.com/KoffeehouseMusic or at www.facebook.com/events/260789477393307
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Admission is FREE. Discounted $8 valet parking provided with validation (under 4 hours) for all guests. All ages welcome.
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Thu, Jun 27, in Beverly Hills:
7:30 pm "TRIBUTE TO ROGER EBERT" brings live music and a screening of the Ebert-written "BEYOND THE VALLEY OF THE DOLLS" and a band reunion of STRAWBERRY ALARM CLOCK, who did the music for and appeared in the movie, all at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills 90211.
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It's a screening of a rare archival 35 mm print of the landmark 1970 Russ Meyer camp-tastic carnival of carnal freakouts. Plus, guest of honor Chaz Ebert will present “Siskel & Ebert” memories and outtakes, ‘60s psych rockers The Strawberry Alarm Clock will reunite to perform live, beyond bombshell Erica Gavin and the film’s groovy music team Stu Phillips and Igo Kantor will be there in-person, and they'll have DJs, booze and dancing. It’s not just a tribute, it’s a HAPPENING! "Beyond The Valley of the Dolls," directed bu Russ Meyer, 1970, 35mm, 110 min. Presented by Cinespia.
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Watch the trailer for “Beyond The Valley of the Dolls” at http://www.cinefamily.org/films/special-events-june-2013#off-site-a-tribute-to-roger-ebert-feat-beyond-the-valley-of-the-dolls-saban-theater-2
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Tix $18 general / $50 VIP seating.
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Thu, Jun 27, in Altadena:
8 pm ERIC LEE, musician from Hawai'i, brings his "Kawehilani West Coast Summer Tour" to The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations (10 am-10 pm) at 626-798-6236; info, www.coffeegallery.com.
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Celebrating his twentieth year as a performer,Eric is a two-time Nā Hōkū Hanohano award-winner widely known throughout the Hawaiian music industry for his intricate guitar playing,soulful vocals, and creative arrangements.
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Over the years, he has released seventeen albums,appeared on more than thirty recordings, and has shared the stage with some great names in Hawaiian music,  including Hapa, Hoʻokena, and the Mākaha Sons.
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His music embraces the diverse influences rock, country, pop, jazz, and blues music have had on him over the years, while at the same time remaining absolutely true to his traditional Hawaiian roots.
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Eric tours regularly in Hawaiʻi, Japan, and the Mainland United States, and is very excited to be celebrating his return to Los Angeles with this intimate performance.
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More, including music samples, at www.ericleehawaii.com.
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Thu, Jun 27, in Burbank:
10 pm ROSIE FLORES plays Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl. Who cares if it's a school night and a late set? It's ROSIE FLORES!
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Rosie's show poster:
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Fri, Jun 28, in Pasadena:
7:30 pm JIMMY LaFAVE, backed by RAFOSLAV LORKOVIC, plays Levitt Pavilion Pasadena, outdoors in Memorial Park. Free show. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station and you're right there, with no expensive parking hassles.
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The two play Four Friends Gallery in Thousand Oaks on Saturday.
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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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Fri, Jun 28, in Altadena:
8 pm BLIND CORN LIQUOR PICKERS play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av,  Altadena; reservations: (10 am-10 pm) 626-798-6236.
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Sat & Sun, Jun 29 & 30,
FESTIVAL,
in Northern Cal:
Annual "KATE WOLF MEMORIAL MUSIC FESTIVAL" at Black Oak Ranch in Laytonville.
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This is one if the best of the annual festivals in all of folkdom.
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Performers include:
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• John Prine
• Greg Brown
• Iris Dement
• Marianne Faithfull
• Taj Mahal
• Angelique Kidjo
• Irma Thomas
• Madeleine Peyroux
• Dave Alvin
• Paul Thorn Band
• Rebirth Brass Band
• Perla Batalla
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Perla Batalla will perform with her very impressive band, comprised of Karen Hammack, Michael Velasquez, David Hurst Batteau, and Debra Dobkin.
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In June of 1996, the "Kate Wolf Retrospective Concert" was held to celebrate the music of the late Kate Wolf. Her friends, family, and a sold-out crowd had such a wonderful time that they decided to make it an annual event. The "Kate Wolf Memorial Music Festival" started as a one day, one time event.
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Now in its 17th year, the festival has grown to a three day, three night, camping event at beautiful Black Oak Ranch in Laytonville, 3 hours north of San Francisco. This marks the 12th year at Black Oak Ranch for the Festival.
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Tix are still available!
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Details at
www.katewolfmusicfestival.com
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• A brand-new full edition of the Acoustic Americana Music Guide' s NEWS & REVIEWS is in preparation.

• And a major FULL long-range edition of the Guide's LIVE MUSIC EVENTS will be here once we assemble the 1,000 piece puzzle that comes to us one piece at a time without a boxtop cover picture. Stay tuned.
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