WIN TIX to "Bayou & Blues Festival," PLUS, here is Wednesday's Music Scene -- June 19, 2013

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Still time to WIN TICKETS to the Long Beach Bayou & Blues Festival; plus, WEDNESDAY’S music events are right here -- June 19, 2013
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TICKET GIVE-AWAYS! Win pairs of passes to the "LONG BEACH BAYOU & BLUES FESTIVAL from the Acoustic Americana Music Guide! See item # 1, below!
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Wednesday, June 19, 2013
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Wednesday's Sections:
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1) TIX GIVE-AWAY for LONG BEACH BAYOU & BLUES -- Festival this weekend!
2) FESTIVALS happening TODAY
3) FESTIVALS coming this weekend
4) Concerts, Club Gigs, Coffee Houses, and other notable live performances and events
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1) TIX GIVE-AWAY for LONG BEACH BAYOU & BLUES -- Festival this weekend!
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You can WIN a pair of passes to the "LONG BEACH BAYOU & BLUES FESTIVAL from the Acoustic Americana Music Guide!
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We have tickets available for Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23.
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Enter for EITHER DAY or BOTH days (if you win one pair, you are not eligible for a second pair.) We know some folks might only be able to go one day or the other, so only enter if you can claim and USE the tickets.
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HOW TO ENTER:
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a) Answer this question: The word "Cajun" comes from what word?
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b) TITLE your email either
"Saturday Bayou Tickets" or
"Sunday Bayou Tickets"
(And you CAN enter once for each day's tickets)
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c) INCLUDE your name and the email address where we can notify you if you win.
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d) SEND your email to
tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com
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Contest is open NOW, and it CLOSES Thursday at 11 am PDT. Winners will be notified before Noon on Thursday. Each winner must supply their name as it appears on the photo i.d. they will use to claim their pair of tickets at the will-call window at the event.
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Details on this wonderful annual festival are in a separate section, below.
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2) FESTIVALS happening TODAY:
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Wed, Jun 19; ongoing, 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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Wed, Jun 19; 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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3) FESTIVALS coming this weekend:
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Sat & Sun, Jun 22 & 23,
FESTIVAL,
in Long Beach:
27th Annual "LONG BEACH BAYOU & BLUES FESTIVAL" at Rainbow Lagoon Park, Long Beach.
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This top-notch festival celebrates its 27th year. Tickets are now on sale at
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www.longbeachbayoufest.com
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But you can WIN a pair from the Guide! (See item #1).
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Featuring Blues, Zydeco & Cajun Music, a Mardi Gras-style Second Line parade, great food, N'Awlins culture and more, the bon temps do indeed roll.
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Performers include:
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• Grammy nominated THE PINELEAF BOYS
• BRIAN JACK & THE ZYDECO GAMBLERS
• SUNPIE & THE LOUISIANA SUNSPOTS
• JO JO REED & THE HAPPY HILL ZYDECO BAND
• BIG JAY McNEELY
• PETER TORK & SHOE SUEDE BLUES
• 13-year-old guitar phenomenon RAY GOREN
• BERNIE PEARL
• SHERRY PRUITT
• SWEET BABY J'AI
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Plus, Cajun & Creole cuisine, dance instruction & continuous dancing, activities for kids and teens.
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Acclaimed as a popular family event, the Long Beach Bayou & Blues Festival brings both the party atmosphere and the food delicacies of a New Orleans Mardi Gras to Rainbow Lagoon Park.
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The festival runs 11 am - 9 pm on Saturday and 11 am - 8:30 pm on Sunday. Info, 310-217-4196; www.longbeachbayoufest.com.

There are two stages of music, one devoted to the blues, the other with zydeco and Cajun music. There's continuous dancing on a large tent-canopy covered wooden dance floor, and quick and easy dance instruction for all ages
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The festival boasts a festive costumed Mardi Gras parade led each day by the New Orleans Traditional Jazz Band, and a colorful French Quarter marketplace with gumbo, crawfish etoufee, hush puppies, red beans and rice and other Cajun & Creole delicacies, plus coffees and desserts. With crawfish and watermelon eating contests for the whole family, the Kids' Bayou Tent has extensive children's activities that include making costumes, masks and umbrellas for the Mardi Gras parade, arts and crafts, storytelling, magic, sing-a-longs, kids' shows, and more. Plus, the Teen Corner has games and activities for older kids.
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Tickets: Adults, $25/day-advance, $30/day-gate; Seniors (60+) and Students (18+): $20/advance, $30 at the gate; Young Person rate (ages 13-17): $15, Children age 12 & under are free. A VIP ticket is $65, and includes backstage access, seating, 1 meal and 2 drinks.
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Sat, Jun 21,
FESTIVAL,
in Los Angeles:
1st Annual "MAKE MUSIC LOS ANGELES" is a free event deriving from the French "Fete de la Musique" and "Make Music Pasadena," a pioneering US derivation.
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Make Music Los Angeles is an all-day celebration of musical creativity that will take place throughout the entire county of Los Angeles. Many of the city’s sidewalks, parks, community gardens, and other venues will become the backdrop or stage for free concerts.
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MMLA becomes a member of a global network of over 460 cities including New York, Pasadena, Denver, Palo Alto, Vancouver, Chicago, and 110 countries, in this tuneful celebration of the summer solstice. The concerts are free to the public.
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Fri & Sat, Jun 21 & 22,
FESTIVAL,
in Big Bear:
Annual "BIG BEAR LAKE COWBOY GATHERING" kicks-off with a 7 pm Friday concert, and rides the musical range on Saturday. The event brings performances by Sourdough Slim, cowboy poet Gary Robertson, and the Open Range Trio (from Montana) at the Cave Theater, 40789 Village Dr, Big Bear Lake 92315; 900-831-2253.
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Sat & Sun, Jun 22 & 23
FESTIVAL,
in N San Diego Co (Vista):
9 am-5 pm 40th Annual 'SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES & GATHERING OF THE CLANS" at Brengle Terrace Park, 1200 Vale Terrace Dr, Vista; 760-726-3691 or 619-425-3454; www.sdhighlandgames.org
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Both days bring music, and activities featured include "entertainment for all ages," eith sheepdog demonstrations and trials, highland dancing, Scottish country dancing, Scottish vendors, Scottish foods and libations, bagpiping and drumming competitions, Scottisn clan tents, children's activities, concerts, and more.
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Bands scheduled include:
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• The Wicked Tinkers
• Highland Way
• Blackwaterside
• Men of Worth
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Men and ladies from the Scottish American Athletic Association (SAAA) will have members competing in the Stone Throw, Hammer Throw, Weight for Distance, and Caber Toss.
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Tickets are $14 for adults ($12 advance), $10 for seniors/active military ($8 advance) and $6 ($5 advance) for children ages 6-16. Children under age 5 are free.
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Sun, Jun 22,
FESTIVAL,
in OC (Fullerton):
4 pm "SUMMER SOLSTICE & TACO FESTIVAL" happens at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malven Av Fullerton 92833; 714-738-6706.
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4) Wednesday’s Concerts, Club Gigs, Coffee Houses, and other notable live performances and events
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Wed, Jun 19; 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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Wed, Jun 19, in Venice:
6:30 pm Monthly “OPEN MIC” at the Talking Stick Coffee House, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091.
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Wed, Jun 19, in South Pasadena:
7-9:30 Weekly "WINE & SONG" music series this week brings TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS plus performing host BRAD COLERICK, at Firefly Bistro Burger, Cajun & Creole Restaurant, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; series info, www.wineandsong.com. No cover, but it would be awkward to go and not eat.
LATE-BREAKING INFO: Tracy and her band will NOT be performing.
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Wed, Jun 19, in Pasadena:
7 pm BOB BAKER MARIONETTES play the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, 85 E Holly St., Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230.
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Wed, Jun 19, 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 19, in Simi Valley:
7:30 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “SIMI VALLEY HOOT” in Simi Valley. Location & info, www.songmakers.org
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Wed, Jun 19, in NoHo:
8 pm 2-BIT PALOMINO, the “Texas Vocal Group of the Year” from Houston, plus an opening set by DAVE MORRISON and his band, with Greg Krueger on many instruments and Scott King on bass, at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230 ½ Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607 (818) 766-9913
this Wednesday, 6/19.. Kulak's is a much beloved listening room in North Hollywood. Web simulcast at http://kulakswoodshed.com
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2-BIT PALOMINO is “Texas Vocal Group of the Year” this year and in 2011. More at www.2bitpalomino.com
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Dave Morrison says of them, “This is a terrific trio, composed of three award-winning singer-songwriters who are also fine players, and obviously great singers too. And I'll have Greg and Scott with me. We sure do hope to see you there.” More at www.davemorrisonmusic.com
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Wed, Jun 19, in Burbank:
8 pm THE CODY BRYANT EXPERIENCE plays the front stage at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank.
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Meanwhile, starting at 7 in the Riverside Rancho Room, THE GLEN ROBERTS BIG BAND, a 17-piece group, brings decades of experience, musical passion and perfected technique, with an amazingly expressive crew of talented veteran soloists, fine, swinging arrangements, and superb choice of material. Beautiful, classic American music.
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They're followed by MARTINI'S ROCKABILLY RECORD HOP, with discounted drink specials, guest DJs.
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No Cover.
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Wed, Jun 19, 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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More coming your way on Thursday.
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Meanwhile, if ya jus' can't wait, you can check the Guide's last FULL edition to see beyond what's here. It's available 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.
All rights reserved.
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