Thursday, and Here's (Not) Just the Musical Highlights -- July 18, 2013

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Happy Birthday, NELSON MANDELA, a man who taught the world to overcome every reason for bitterness, hatred, and resentment, and instead practiced -- and taught -- love, cooperation, and how to imagine and obtain a bright and inclusive, creative and nurturing future for all. As you turn 95 today, we don't want to lose you. There are still many right here in America who need to be your students.
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On your way to wherever you're going FRIDAY or SATURDAY, drop by the world famous "World's Largest Fork in the Road" in Pasadena and make a donation to the fund for the firefighters who lost their lives, and for their families.
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Details:
The Fork Foundation, with the cooperation of the Pasadena Firefighters Local 809, will be collecting donations for the families of the Prescott, AZ hotshot fire team who lost their lives fighting the horrific wildfire. You can go by The Fork on Friday, July 19, from 7 am to 5 pm, and Saturday, July 20, from 8 am to 4 pm. It's at Fork Plaza, 200 Bellefontaine St, Pasadena 91105 (just S of Huntington Hospital, where Pasadena Av and St. John Av come to a Fork). Look for the off-duty firefighters and reserve apparatus from Pasadena Firefighters local 809. Drive by and help fill the boot. All checks made payable to: Yarnell Hill Firefighters Fund. 100% of all donations collected go straight to this fund in helping their families.
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Now here's the music scene for today & tonight.
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Thursday, July 18, 2013
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Thu, Jul 18, in Hollywood:
10 & 11:15 am FISHTANK ENSEMBLE plays the "Summer Sounds: World Music for Kids" series at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood 90068; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232.
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Thu, Jul 18, 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, Jul 18, 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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Thu, Jul 18, in Hollywood:
SOLD OUT: 7 pm THE ALABAMA SHAKES play the Hollywood Palladium, 6215 W Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90028; 323-962-7600.
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Thu, Jul 18, in Pasadena:
7 pm "POTLUCK-DINNER-AND-A-SHOW" to celebrate the anniversary of the Urban Homestead, a happenin' music venue and organic food hangout, at 631 Cypress Av, Pasadena 91103.
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Food at 7, Film Screening at 8; Stay afterwards for Q & A. vent Details: “Progress starts with envisioning a new (yet old) lifestyle with the home as central to all aspects of life—work and leisure, food and energy. So, real progress means bringing the economy, beginning with the food economy, home again. “ — Urban Homestead founder Jules Dervaes. Celebrate 28 years of homesteading in the city and 12 years sharing it online. Evening includes home-grown produce from the Farm Stand (for sale); goodies from the homestead kitchen; and the latest seasonal jams. Plus, they add, "Meet our new batch of baby chicks! Share with us your homesteading journey and adventures. We'll be showing 1 or 2 of our favorite episodes of 'THE GOOD LIFE' ('Self Sufficiency in Surbiton') followed by Q & A discussion."
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Suggested $10 donation, $5 for children under age 10, and your Potluck contribution. For the potluck, bring a dish, drink or dessert.
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Thu, Jul 18, in Culver City:
7 pm RYAN SHUPE & THE RUBBERBAND kicks-off the FREE "Culver City Summer Sunset Music Festival" in City Hall Courtyard, 9770 Culver Bl, Culver City 90232; 310-253-6643.
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Thu, Jul 18, 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, Jul 18, in OC (Fullerton):
7:30 pm "MANDOLIN FESTIVAL" is an evening concert with top talent, featuring Evan Marshall, Brian Oberlin, Scott Gates, and more, at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malven Av, Fullerton 92833; 714-738-6706.
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Thu, Jul 18, in Ventura:
7:30 pm SHANNON McNALLY brings her charm, stellar vocal prowess, and wonderful Mississippi Blues to Zoeys Café, 185 E Santa Clara, Ventura 93001; 805-652-1137.
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Thu, Jul 18, in L.A.:
8 pm JAMES LEE STANLEY & JOHN BATDORF perform their new "All Wood and Stones II" -- all-acoustic renditions of Rolling Stones hits -- at the FREE summer concert series at Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park, 2230 W 6th St (at Park), Los Angeles 90057; 213-384-5701.
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Thu, Jul 18, in Altadena:
8 pm ENCHANTED REALMS play The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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"Listening to Enchanted Realms feels rather like slipping past a veil of shadows to emerge upon a breathtaking dreamscape lit by the moon and stars, where magical things can happen, and almost anything can be believed in," says their rather heady promo. It continues, "Luminous melodies sparkling with the celestial are at the core of their sound - performed on acoustic guitar, folk harp, wood flutes, Renaissance recorder, pennywhistles, percussion and vocals." Well now, that DOES sound interesting!
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Enchanted Realms members Scot Ryder and Theresa Rochelle-Ross "construct a vivid world of poetic and fanciful imagery woven around themes ranging from 'love’s varied secrets' to 'worlds beyond the mystic.'  Utilizing a sophisticated palette of colors for painting their musical expressions, Scot and Theresa exquisitely deliver each song to the listener with passion, warmth, love and joy, as well as with a graceful charm, quiet wit and a relaxed atmosphere of playfulness." They do have strong promo.
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Scot Ryder is a composer and fingerstyle acoustic guitarist who brings his audiences an uplifting experience. Renowned for his cutting-edge style, described as a mix of folk, classical and flamenco, Scot blends his guitar playing seamlessly with colorful touches of melodic harmonics, percussive tapping, flourishes and embellishments.  His gorgeous original pieces and unique performance technique have made him a favorite among acoustic and folk enthusiasts worldwide.
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Theresa Rochelle-Ross is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist & songwriter whose pure, haunting voice is the centerpiece of her performances.  As the underpinning for her vocals, Theresa deftly weaves her skills on folk-harp, wood flutes, recorders, penny whistles, and ethnic drums in compelling interpretations.  A veteran of the folk circuit, her appealing talents have captivated appreciative audiences over many years of performing in pubs, coffee houses, concert halls and a variety of old world and new-age festivals.
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Tix, $ 15.
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Thu, Jul 18, in Pasadena:
8 pm MUCCA PAZZA plays their world music at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts in Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St (in Raymond between Walnut & Holly), Old Town Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230. Free.
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Thu, Jul 18, in Santa Monica:
9 pm IAN McLAGAN plays an unusual-for-the-venue Thursday show at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-497O.
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Thu, Jul 18, in L.A.:
9 pm Weekly "L.A. HOOTENANNY" at Villains Tavern, 1356 Palmetto St, Los Angeles 90013; 213-613-0766.
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Lawrence Wines and Tied to the Tracks.
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