Thursday's Musical Landscape, or, ah, Tunescape -- June 13, 2013

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Thursday has some fine offerings and deserves its own edition, so here ya go.
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Looking ahead...
THIS WEEKEND offers a cornucopia of FESTIVALS, plus some especially fine concerts, and other temptations. ALL will be in a major new and fully updated edition, now being prepared for publication. Meantime, check what we knew about the weekend (and beyond) when we last presented it, at what was then a ways ahead -- in the last full edition, at:
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2013/06/two-weekends-chockfull-o-festivals-plus.html?m=1
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Meantime, here's what's up, today and tonight.
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Thursday, June 13, 2013:
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Thursday's Sections:
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1)  FESTIVALS
2)  Festival special on web radio
3)  Concerts, Club Gigs, Coffee Houses, and other notable live performances and events
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1)  FESTIVALS today:
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LATE ADDITION:
Jun 13-Jun 23,
FILM FESTIVAL,
in L.A.:
Annual "LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL" at the Regal Cinemas L.A. LIVE, 800 W Olympic Bl, Los Angeles 90015 and other venues; includes live music events. Full schedule at www.lafilmfest.com.
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This year’s festival is slated to be the best yet. That'll take some doing. Last year’s Festival screened a diverse set of nearly 200 feature films, shorts and music videos, representing more than 30 countries, along with signature programs such as our intimate Coffee Talks, live music events, free community screenings, a Dirty Dancing Dance-A-Long and 30th Anniversary screenings of "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" and "Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan."
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Jun 13 -30,
FESTIVAL, 
in Hollywood:
Annual "HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL," the largest celebration of the performing arts in Los Angeles, brings an eclectic array of music performances. Tickets are on sale now. It's too vast to sort-out for you, and the Folk-Americana music offerings are not abundant. Check it out at www.hollywoodfringe.org.
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Thu-Sun, Jun 13-16,
FESTIVAL,
in Northern Cal:
Annual "FATHERS DAY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL" with performances by RHONDA VINCENT, MICHAEL CLEVELAND & FLAMEKEEPER, BLUE HIGHWAY, SPECIAL CONSENSUS, THE LARRY STEPHENSON BAND, ALICE GERRARD, BRAD LEFTWICH & TOM SAUBER, DELLA MAE, MELVIN GOINS, and WINDY MOUNTAIN, at the Nevada County Fairgroundsin  11228 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley 95945; 209-588-6031.
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2)  Festival special on web radio
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Thu-Sun, Jun 13-16, web radio for
FESTIVAL,
in Tennessee:
CELEBRATE AMERICANA AT "BONNAROO" or just dig the Bonnaroo lineup with the new 26-song "Americana Bonnaroo" playlist on Spotify, at:
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http://open.spotify.com/user/maquilato/playlist/7pWxXxFLa1CdlfKGL6ldLO
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3)  Concerts, Club Gigs, Coffee Houses, and other notable live performances and events
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Thu, Jun 13; ongoing, in L.A.:
Daily "RINGO: PEACE & LOVE," a major temporary exhibition, is at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles 90015. Tix and info, 213-765-6800; www.grammymuseum.org.
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The Guide ran a full feature story in the June 12 edition, available in the sidebar at left.
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It isn't just the first major exhibition to explore the life and extraordinary career of seven-time GRAMMY Award® winner and iconic BEATLE RINGO STARR. It's also the first major exhibit anywhere, ever dedicated to a drummer. The GRAMMY Museum put this together in cooperation with Ringo Starr himself. Available, including a special 17-minute film, with museum admission.
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Entrance is on Figueroa, just S of Olympic (official address is 800 W Olympic Bl, Suite A245). It's one block from STAPLES Center.  You can walk from the Red Line subway or the Blue Line light rail's Chic Hearne Station and avoid expensive parking fees in the area.
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Thu, Jun 13, near UCLA:
3-6 pm "WESTWOOD VILLAGE FARMERS MARKET" includes live music, today by THE SOUL DOGS, at 1083 Broxton Av, Los Angeles 90024.
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SOUL DOGS is Sharon Benson (7-string Viper violin, guitar, vocals); Steve Kaufman (acoustic, electric & resonator slide guitars, vocals); Gary Fitzgerald (stand up & electric bass); Leslie Daniel (drums, percussion). More at www.souldogs.com.
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Thu, Jun 13, in Century City (L.A.):
5:30-8:30 pm  Debut of new "KOFFEEHOUSE THURSDAY NIGHT CENTURY CITY MUSIC SERIES" with performances by MIKE BURKE, JEN ARMSTRONG, and ANDREW RYAN, at the Hyatt Regency Century City Hotel, 2025 Avenue of the Stars, Century City.
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Tonight's launch features three Koffeehouse favorites each doing an hour. Mike Burke at 5:30, Jen Armstrong at 6:30, and Andrew Ryan at 7:30.
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Hyatt will be broadcasting Game 4 of the NBA Finals on their flatscreen TVs.
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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 13, near UCLA:
6 pm Weekly "THURSDAY NIGHT SOFA JAM" at Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, Los Angeles 90024; 310-478-4251.
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Thu, Jun 13, in Ventura:
6:30 pm SONGMAKERS monthly "VENTURA ROUND TABLE SONG CIRCLE" at Round Table Pizza, 4255 E.Main St, Ventura 93003.
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Thu, Jun 13, in San Pedro:
7 pm SIMON SPALDING with KATE FREDRICKS at The Whale and Ale Pub, 327 West 7th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-832-0363.
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Thu, Jun 13, in SGV (Covina):
8 pm THOM BRESH, “Merle Travis-Style Guitar Master,” plays The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com.
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Thom Bresh 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.  The Guide saw Thom last week at the Coffee Gallery Backstage. This concert is highly recommended.
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Doors at 7:30 for the best seats. Tix, $15.
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Thu-Sat, Jun 13-15, in OC (Costa Mesa):
8 pm THE MIDTOWN MEN (originally the leads in the Tony Award-winning musical "Jersey Boys") play the final concert of the 2012-13 Pacific Symphony's Pops season, led by Principal Pops Conductor Richard Kaufman, in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall in Costa Mesa.
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Called “Ambassadors of the ’60s,” the four stars of The Midtown Men bring their Broadway talent, top-shelf choreography and unique onstage chemistry to three nights of orchestra-backed performances. Taking the world by storm as the original cast of the Broadway hit “Jersey Boys,” the talented quartet reunites as The Midtown Men.
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They perform favorite 1960s hits from The Four Seasons, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Motown and more, all backed by the lush sounds of the full symphony orchestra.
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Tony Award-winner Christian Hoff, Michael Longoria, Daniel Reichard and Tony Award-nominee J. Robert Spencer share their old-school singing style in a one-of-a-kind concert experience celebrating the music that defined the ’60s.
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The concert runs Thursday through Saturday. Advance tix at www.pacificsymphony.org.
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Thu, Jun 13, in Burbank:
8 pm WILL RYAN & THE CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS, absolutely L.A.'s best unknown band of prominent and accomplished players, at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444.
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Thu, Jun 13, in Altadena:
8 pm JOHN YORK and BILLY DARNELL, two rx-Byrds, plus bass player CHAD WATSON, do their "BYRDS & BEYOND" show at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations (recommended) at 626-798-6236.
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A former member of the legendary folk-rock band, The Byrds, John York has played with The Mamas and the Papas, Dr. John, Johnny Rivers, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, The Sir Douglas Quintet, Rolling Stones keyboardist Nicky Hopkins, and Blues legend Lightin' Hopkins.
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Joining him on stage is Billy Darnell, who played guitar for the Gene Clark Byrds, The Everly Brothers, Dr. John and Doug Kershaw,and Roger McGuinn.
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With them is Chad Watson, legendary bass player for Janis Ian, Delaney Bramlett, Charlie Rich, Freddy Fender, and countless other artists.
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The show is filled with familiar Byrds tunes for sing-along, fine original songs and great interpretations of songs from the era.
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Tix, $20.
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Thu, Jun 13; ongoing, Jun 6-23, in Pasadena:
8 pm "SLEEPLESS IN SEATTLE -THE MUSICAL," based on the award-winning film, is a world-premiere musical stage play bringing the beloved romantic comedy to life at the Pasadena Playhouse,
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DISCOUNT TIX:
Now through June 23 you can see the show for 20% off, using the code
SLEEP20
at https://pasadenaplayhouse.secure.force.com/ticket/#details_a0NG000000ApKp4MAF
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"Sleepless In Seattle - The Musical" runs Jun 6-Jun 23; Tuesdays-Fridays at 8 pm, Saturdays at 4 & 8 pm, Sundays at 2 & 7 pm.
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Thu, Jun 13, in L.A.:
9 pm "L.A. HOOTENANNY" at Villains Tavern, 1356 Palmetto St, Los Angeles 90013; 213-613-0766.
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The COMING WEEKEND is keeeey-raazee with festivals! While updates and a full new edition are in the works, there is PLENTY of info on things to come in the most recent FULL edition!
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You'll find mucho mas acoustic music EVENTS, including festivals, concerts, and all kinds o' things. And  of course, extensive coverage of what's up for this coming weekend. Plus, things're there that  reach waaaaay into the future. All in the Guide's latest FULL edition, in the sidebar at left, or at:
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2013/06/two-weekends-chockfull-o-festivals-plus.html?m=0
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The Acoustic Americana Music Guide. We're on it.
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Entire contents copyright (c) 2013,
Lawrence Wines and Tied to the Tracks.
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