Thursday’s Music, & upcoming highlights; Sep 12 edition, 2013

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Thu, Sep 12, in downtown L.A.:
5:30-8 pm Season closer for the “OUT OF OFFICE” summer concert series in Grand Park, 200 N Grand Av (between 1st & Temple on Grand Av), Los Angeles 90012.
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No, we do not know who is playing.
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Avoid parking and traffic congestion by riding the Red or Purple Subway lines to Civic Center / Grand Park Station.
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Thu, Sep 12, 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, Sep 12, 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, Sep 12, in Altadena:
8 pm RICK SHEA and DONNA DEAN share the night, touring Rick's new album "Sweet Bernardine" (out this week, Sep 10), at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations (10 am-10 pm) at 626-798-6236.
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"Shelter Valley Blues" is the title of Rick's latest album. Shea plays acoustic, electric, steel guitar and mandolin and is joined by guests including Heather Myles, Moira Smiley and, from Los Lobos, David Hidalgo and Cougar Estrada. The mood of the album swings from the hard country of the title track to the Irish-tinged folk of "Ty Robby" to the Rockpile meets Tex-Mex romp of "Sweet Little Pocha". Shea covers a wide spectrum of styles with confidence and ease yet always maintains respect and reverence for the music that reflects a career playing at venues from dusty San Bernardino honky-tonks to Madison Square Garden.
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Chris Spector's "Tres Pescadores" review of RICK SHEA's "Sweet Bernardine" says, "If your tastes run toward hard working, literate, back 40 folkies like Tom Russell, Chuck Pyle, Jimmie Dale Gilmore and others like that, Shea is sure to be another that you’re going to dig as you wonder why he isn’t better known. With a very personal edge to his writing and singing, this is classic folkie / troubadour stuff that cuts right to the chase and delivers that others can only turn into clichés. Check it out, it’s the real deal."
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"Sweet Bernardine" at
http://youtu.be/Te3HNdT6OlI
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"Mariachi Hotel" at
http://youtu.be/OAhSa7YWvj8
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"Mexicali Train" (live) at
http://youtu.be/RPwg3VFmQwo
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"…a powerful musical personality… Shea's best songs rank with anybody's best…" -- Jim Washburn, OCWeekly.
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More at www.rickshea.com
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Thu, Sep 12, in Burbank:
8-10 pm MURPHY'S FLAW brings their "bluegrass without pity" to Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-845-2425.
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The Flawyers tell us, "We've been working up new tunes, but not so many that they crowd out the lyrics of the old tunes, many of which have bought condos in our brains, have registered the kids for school and can't easily be foreclosed upon.
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"However, we happened to record a new one, a great Hazel Dickens tune, at our last rehearsal and thought it'd be a pretty good free sample."
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It's at:
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They add, "We have yet to try this in front of a live audience, which is where you come in. But you have to be there. And be live. Undead = Unacceptable."
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No cover - lots of parking across the street at Pickwick Bowl.
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Thu, Sep 12, in Venice:
8-10 pm THE LOVERS plus TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS play the Talking Stick Coffee Lounge, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 90291.
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Tracy Newman says, "I saw The Lovers (Rosa Pullman and Mitch Grainger) at Brad Colerick's Firefly show in S. Pasadena last time we played there, and invited them to be our guest act. I'm really excited about seeing them play again. I don't want to go overboard here, but... don't miss this show."
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Thu, Sep 12, in Burbank:
8 pm WILL RYAN & THE CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS, absolutely L.A.’s best unknown acoustic band comprised of star players, returns to Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444.
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Go on, check ’em out. Think more “throwback to the 1930s” than saddle-sore cowboy. This is one good outfit, pardner.
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No cover. Venue is known for its Mexican food and full bar. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners).
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Thu, Sep 12, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm DAWSONS GANG plays the first of two nights at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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It’s L.A.’s last real honky-tonk, with dancing to live music nightly on a big dance floor, friendly folks, a full bar, and free dance lessons if you go early. No cover, except on rare occasions.
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Thu, Sep 12,
Stage Play,
in Topanga:
8 pm “TONE CLUSTERS” by JOYCE CAROL OATES continues at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290 (midway between Pacific Coast Highway and the Ventura Freeway); www.theatricum.com
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Tone Clusters is written by the renowned author Joyce Carol Oates, well known in the literature world for her short stories, novels and poetry; three of her novels were nominated for the prestigious Pulitzer Prize. This is one of Oates’ drama pieces, and Oates will be attending the opening tonight, and leading a panel discussion after the play.
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Tone Clusters is a gripping tragic drama about the parents of an alleged killer, and how they are forced to deal with the media. In the story, Frank and Emily Gulick's son Carl has been arrested for the sadistic murder of Edith Kaminsky. They are adamant that their son is innocent, and what unfolds is a clash between the worldly, condescending media and two individuals' desperate attempts to claim ownership of their own lives.
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Performances run Thursdays, Fridays, & Saturdays at 8 pm
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Tix: adults $25; seniors, students, veterans, AEA, $15; children ages 7-12, $10; children age 6 and under, free.
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Thu, Sep 12, in Huntington Beach:
Time tba DOO WAH RIDERS play "Don's Country Roadhouse" at Don The Beachcomber in Huntington Beach.
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Zydeco. Western Swing. Country Rock. These guys do it all, and do it well. This legendary band has been on tour constantly the past 30 years, and are slowing down for a night so you can catch them. Plus, the venue is said to have great food.
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Thu, Sep 12, in SFV (Sherman Oaks):
Time tba TERESA JAMES & THE RHYTHM TRAMPS play Cafe Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423 (parking in rear); late night dinner & music reservations at 818-789-1985; www.cafecordiale.com
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Thu, Sep 12, in L.A.:
9 pm “L.A. HOOTENANNY” at Villains Tavern, 1356 Palmetto St, Los Angeles 90013; 213-613-0766. Venue is a fun “steampunk bar.”
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Thu, Sep 12, in Santa Monica:
SOLD OUT: 9:30 pm ROD ARGENT & COLIN BLUNSTONE: THE ZOMBIES play a rare, intimate acoustic evening (for them) and a rare Thursday show (for the venue) at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico, Santa Monica.
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Tix $45.
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CONCERT HIGHLIGHTS -- coming
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Fri, Sep 13, in Tehachapi:
7 pm ANGELO M. brings award-winning folk and blues to Fiddlers Crossing, 206 East F St (at Robinson St), Tehachapi. Tickets by phone, 661-823-9994.
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Angelo M. (short for Melasecca) is a master fingerstyle and slide guitarist who was able to make the unlikely midlife transition from blue collar steel worker to award-winning songwriter.
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Angelo M. is the real deal. Many performers can sing the blues, but this former steel worker has lived it. When the Pennsylvania steel mill where he had worked for nearly 30 years was bought-out and then put into bankruptcy, Angelo not only lost his livelihood but his pension, as well.
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Fortunately, he had other talents, which will be on display in concert.
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He caught Nashville's attention with his two successful self-released albums. His 2012 label debut, "From Steel to Strings," is now gaining worldwide airplay. Some of the tracks are featured in the PBS television series "RoadTrip Nation," and have brought him several prestigious songwriting honors, including a win in Billboard's "World Song" contest.
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Angelo M. considers himself a folk or roots artist, rather than strictly blues. But one thing is for sure. His is an authentic voice of experience from the American heartland.
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Tix, $15, coffee and goodies included. Doors at 6:30 pm for the best seats.
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Fri, Sep 13, in VC (Newbury Park):
8 pm "FIRESIDE CONCERT SERIES" presents a wonderful night with three-headline acts, with the TOM CORBETT TRIO with BILL KNOPF & DAVID FERGUSON, plus TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS, plus JOHN ZIPPERER & FRIENDS, all at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Rd (at Borchard), Newbury Park. Info, contact Bob Kroll, folksgr1@aol.com
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Fireside Concerts are hosted by Bob Kroll, sponsored by Conejo Recreation & Park District.
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Tix, $9 at the door (adults only, no children).
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Fri & Sat, Sep 13 & 14, in Santa Monica:
8 pm CHERYL WHEELER plus special guest KENNY WHITE at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Sat, Sep 14, in Altadena:
6:30 pm DUANE THORIN & DEL CASHER in a return duet engagement at Amy's Patio Cafe. Altadena Dr and Lake Av, Altadena.
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Duane says, "doing a duet show with the amazing and dazzling Del Casher, at I'll have to ask the Acoustic Americana Music Guide to send me a little review I can post, so you will get an 'educated' opinion on just how great this pairing is. But I am willing to brag about how great it is to play and sing with an all-time guitar genius and showman like Del. No cover charge, just great food."
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Sat, Sep 14, in L.A.:
7:30 pm PHOEBE BRIDGERS & her trio, BUSTER, play AMPLYFi, 5617 1/2 Melrose, Los Angeles.
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Sep 14-Oct 20,
MUSICAL play with Appalachian mountain music,
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West Coast premiere of “THE BURNT PART BOYS,” a coming-of-age musical set in a West Virginia mining town, features a soaring Appalachian-inspired score, at the Third Street Theatre, 8115 W 3rd St, Los Angeles 90048; reservations, 323-655-9232 or www.thirdstreettheatre.org
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Adventure and redemption are at the heart of this new musical inflected with the rich musical sounds of the Appalachia region. Richard Israel directs an unforgettable coming-of-age story that follows a group of teenagers in West Virginia's coal country on their life-altering journey to “the burnt part” –the section of the coal mine that took their fathers’ lives. Musical director Gregory Nabours shepherds the vocally complex score inflected with the rich acoustic sounds of rural Appalachia. Book by Mariana Elder, music by Chris Miller, lyrics by Nathan Tysen. Opens Sep 14 at Third Street Theatre.
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“The Burnt Part Boys is an engrossing story in which a group of friends goes up a mountain as kids, but comes back down as adults,” says Israel. “By setting the story in the West Virginia coalmines of the early 1960s, the creators look at the American idea of expectation versus aspiration – how we fulfill the life that has been set out for us, and what we do when the path our fathers took isn't necessarily the path we choose for ourselves.”
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The Burnt Part Boys was a finalist for an American Theatre Critics New Play Award and received an Edgerton Foundation New American Play Award. It premiered Off-Broadway in 2010 as a co-production by Playwrights Horizons and Vineyard Theatre in 2010, receiving a Lucille Lortel nomination for Best Musical. Variety called The Burnt Part Boys “an adventurous, innovative and gripping musical,” and the The New York Times wrote “the spirit of youthful high jinks recall[s] the exploits of Mark Twain’s beloved roughhousers, Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn.”
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Composer Chris Miller and lyricist Nathan Tysen started collaborating in 1999 at New York University’s Graduate Musical Theatre Writing Program. In addition to The Burnt Part Boys, they have written the scores to Fugitive Songs (2008 Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Revue) and the current Broadway-bound adaptation of the popular novel Tuck Everlasting. Other work includes a song for the revue Stars of David; commissions from Lincoln Center Theater and Playwrights Horizons/Theatreworks Silicon Valley; and an adaptation of Chris Van Allsburg’s picture book, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick (Boston Globe Top Ten Pick of 2008). Their television work includes songs for Sesame Street (2012 Daytime Emmy Award) and The Electric Company.
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Gregory Nabours’ musical director credits include The Color Purple (Ovation, LADCC and LA Weekly Awards for Best Musical Direction), Justin Love, Falsettos, Having It All, The Women of Brewster Place, Thoroughly Modern Millie, A New Brain, Spring Awakening, Into the Woods, Assassins, The Full Monty and Rent. Gregory's original song cycle, The Trouble With Words, debuted in 2011 and was awarded the Ovation Award for Best Music and Lyrics for an Original Musical, as well as Best Musical at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. Gregory is the resident composer and music director for the Coeurage Theatre Company and can be seen weekly playing for Ryan Black's 88’s Cabaret.
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The Burnt Part Boys runs Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, and Sundays at 2 pm, Sep 14 through Oct 20. Tickets range from $29-$34 (reserved seating); children age 16 and under are $15 with purchase of an adult ticket – for that, use promo code KIDS.
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Sep 14 & Sep 20, in Culver City:
9:15 pm THE MODERN SKIFFLE QUARTET -- the ensemble of Ben Vaughn, Dan Janisch, Kevin Jarvis, and Dafni -- celebrate "National Skiffle Month" with two shows at The Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230.
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Twice this month, Sep 14th and Sep 20th, you can celebrate that British interpretation of old-time-meets-Vaudeville-meets-proto-jazz music form. This is quite a band, comprised of leaders of other respected roots-Americana bands that have all "been there, done that." Dafni says, 'I'm thrilled to be sitting in again on the bass guitar."
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No cover at "the world's smallest honky-tonk," and barstool seating is competitive. Bring $ for the artists' tip jar.
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Sun, Sep 15,
WORKSHOP for ARTISTS,
in NoHo:
11:45 am-3 pm Monthly "LOS ANGELES SONGSALIVE! SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP & LUNCH" this month with guest speaker PHILIPPA BURGESS of Creative Convergence, and second half topic, "SOCIAL MARKETING STRATEGIES," at Cahuenga General Store (formerly Hallenbeck's), 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood. Please order lunch to support the venue
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Starts at Noon sharp. Late arrivals may not get in. Advance reservations are mandatory, at:
www.meetup.com/songsalive
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$10 workshop fee; Songsalive! Pro Members get in free.
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Sun, Sep 15, in Sierra Madre:
7 pm "BENEFIT CONCERT FOR LAURIE KALLEVIG & HER 'SURVIVOR GIRL' UKULELE BAND PROJECT," with many artists participating, including BRITTA LEE SHAIN, at Bethany Church, 93 N Baldwin Av, Sierra Madre.
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Britta says, "It's a beautiful venue at a gorgeous historic church, and it's a benefit for my sweet and brave new friend Laurie Kallevig's marvelous cause of working with teenage girls rescued from Human Trafficking in India. This is going to be one amazing show with lots of other wonderful artists and the $15 donation will be going to a tremendous cause!"
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More at www.facebook.com/events/393614927410399/?mall_view=posts
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Sun, Sep 15, in L.A.:
7:30-9:30 pm Monthly "SONGWRITERS SQUARE," edition 14, at the Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café, 2106 Hyperion Av, Los Angeles 90027.
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It's a night of music and stories from four different sides of songwriting. Featured performers are:
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AMY ENGELHARDT, a Burman Award-winning songwriter for theatre ("BASTARD JONES" - Richard Rodgers Award Finalist); pop and cabaret, she is a former member of the Grammy-nominated band THE BOBS. Her solo CD, "Not Gonna Be Pretty," was hailed as the "unlikely and intriguing marriage of Nellie McKay and Meat Loaf."
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ROBERT MORGAN FISHER, whose third album "Notes for a Novel," was released in 2012 to several 5-star reviews. His “Don’t You Wanna Go to Mars?” was named "HMMA Folk Song of the Year." A writing teacher and author, Robert’s story songs have won national awards.
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ROBIN HILD, former lead singer-songwriter of Scarlett & Black, a pop duo from England known for their hit single “You Don't Know” – No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1987.
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Performing host BILL BERRY brings his songs, too.
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Venue offers food and beverages, including beer and wine. You can relax with a meal and drinks during the show.
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$15 at the door. Or save 20% with advance purchase at www.brownpapertickets.com; you'll need a discount code -- it's the first name of your favorite performer in this show.
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Sun, Sep 15, in Santa Monica:
8 pm DENNY LAINE plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Wed, Sep 18, in Altadena:
7-10 pm Monthly "DAVID HARVEY PRESENTS" brings music from JOHN STOWERS, CYNTHIA CARLE, TIM TURNER, and CLARE MEANS, plus "A Word with DYLAN BRODY," at The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001. No reservations taken for this show.
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This monthly showcase presents a variety, from Americana to folk, indie-rock to comedy.
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John Stowers, of whom David Harvey says, "John is not only one of my favorite songwriters but one of my favorite people. He is a masterful storyteller who merges roots music with these insanely beautiful pop hooks that keep your toes tapping, and damn! That song will just play in your head for days! I love it when John tells you how the song was written and then he plays it, and completely nails it. He ought to be in movies!" John is the newest member of THE TALL MEN GROUP, that formidable ensemble with Severin Browne, Ed Tree, Marty Axlerod, Jimmy Yessian, and Jeff Kossack. Of late, they have been selling-out stages up and down the West Coast. More at www.johnstowers.com
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Cynthia Carle, says David Harvey, "is a wonder! She's a multi-talented songwriter, composer, choreographer, director, and actress. Boy can she make words dance! She is a complete original -- and her songs are full of humor, wit, smarts, and style. And she does it all completely unmedicated! She plays with your mind and makes you smile." More at www.cynthiacarlemusic.com
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Tim Turner asks, "Do you love folky pop songs with that indie rock vibe?" Tim Turner sings sweet melodies with catchy hooks. A good songwriter, he can wring it and bring it in a ballad, too. More at www.reverbnation.com/TimTurner
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Clare Means is a rising young singer-songwriter, recently featured in "American Songwriter" magazine. She has one of those memorable voices that makes you feel that her song is just for you, she's bright, fresh, and ageless. From Folk Americana, to an indie pop vibe, every melody and verse can grab you. More at www.claremeansmusic.com
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Dylan Brody is an award winning playwright, thrice-published author, humorist and story-teller. He's a writer for the Huffington Post and a new contributor to "OffRamp" on KPCC radio in L.A. David Harvey cautions, "He is also a martial artist, but those skills will not come into play during the show. Unless something goes horribly wrong." More at http://dylanbrody.com
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More on this show and the series at www.CityOfAngelsAcoustic.weebly.com
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$10 cover at the door (cash).
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Thu, Sep 19, in Ventura:
7:30 pm JENNI ALPERT and IAN TEPPER play Zoey's, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura.
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Thu, Sep 19, in NoHo:
Time tba LAUREN ADAMS plays a set at Bob's Espresso in NoHo. She tells us, "Finally, I'll get to meet 'Damon' from 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High.' I need those tickets to Cheap Trick!" No doubt the mysteries inherent in all that will be solved by Lauren at this show.
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The press (including the Guide) likes Lauren and her music:
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"LAUREN ADAMS BAND: This is an all-star outfit, from superb songwriter / band leader LAUREN ADAMS, to PHIL PARLAPIANO on keys and accordion, and MARK “POCKET” GOLDBERG on bass. This is easily one of L.A.’s top ten electric Americana bands, and Lauren’s originals should be hit songs. Their rendition of ERNEST TROOST’S 'Evangeline' with Lauren’s vocals is powerful and compelling and very different from the classic blues ballad delivery that Ernest gives it. Lauren’s song 'Thirsty,' title track to one of her albums, evokes lost country & western, from a time before Nashville lost the western part and turned it all into dysfunctional relationship, red-state-trailer-park rock. Each band member got a featured song, since all are singer-songwriters with solo albums and dozens of credits on records by big names. Be sure to catch LAUREN ADAMS when she performs in town, or at her monthly 'Americana Music Circle' showcase at Genghis Cohen in Los Angeles." -- Larry Wines, Acoustic Americana Music Guide.
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"One listen and I was hooked. Superb, intelligent, thought-provoking songs. Real songs for real people wrapped in melodies that, promise to capture, inspire and pull the listener in again and again. Songwriters of Lauren Adams' level are few and far between." -- LAURIE JOULIE, Take Back Country Magazine.
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"Lauren Adams has A CD here that is infectious, the lyrics and sweet melodies along with some sweet slide work make you want to keep listening, a very well done recording." -- Jim Moulton, Country Stars Online.
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Thu, Sep 19, in Hollywood:
8:30 pm "AN EVENING WITH LYNDA KAY" at Three Clubs, 1123 Vine St. Hollywood 90038 (cross st Santa Monica Bl). $5 cover. Free parking. Get there early.
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Fri, Sep 20, in Santa Monica:
8 pm THE DUSTBOWL REVIVAL plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Fri, Sep 20, in VC (Camarillo):
8 pm PHIL CHRISTIE, plus TERRY HOLDER and MICHAEL VALENTINE, play the "CAMARILLO CAFE CONCERT SERIES" at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E Burnley St, Camarillo 93010; info, 805-907-8318 or whatshappening@camarilliocafe.com
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Doors at 7:30 pm, music at 8 pm.
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$13 at door
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Fri, Sep 20, in Santa Monica:
8 pm JENNI ALPERT plays an art gallery event at Broken Electric, 1413 Ocean Av, Santa Monica. Open to all.
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Fri, Sep 20, in Culver City:
9:15 pm THE MODERN SKIFFLE QUARTET -- the ensemble of Ben Vaughn, Dan Janisch, Kevin Jarvis, and Dafni -- celebrate "National Skiffle Month" with two shows at The Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230.
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Twice this month, Sep 14th and Sep 20th, you can celebrate that British interpretation of old-time-meets-Vaudeville-meets-proto-jazz music form. This is quite a band, comprised of leaders of other respected roots-Americana bands that have all "been there, done that." Dafni says, 'I'm thrilled to be sitting in again on the bass guitar."
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No cover at "the world's smallest honky-tonk," and barstool seating is competitive. Bring $ for the artists' tip jar.
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Sat, Sep 21, in Westlake Village:
7-9:30 pm "WORLD PEACE DAY CONCERT" with performances by Teresa Tudury, Raspin, Jami Lula, Cadoan, Bu Notes, Malibu Teen Contingency, Kim Stanwood Terranova, and "a few surprises," at Center for Spiritual Living Westlake Village, 880 Hampshire Rd, Westlake Village; 805-495-0105.
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Proceeds to benefit the programs of the Center for Spiritual Living & World as One.
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Tix. $20. Advance tix at https://www.cslwestlake.org/index.php/calendar-of-events?task=view_event&event_id=1017
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Sat, Sep 21, in Santa Monica:
8 pm JIM KWESKIN (of jug band fame) with THE CROCKETT SISTERS (late of THE EVANGENITALS), at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Sat, Sep 21, in L.A.:
8 pm CAREY APPEL & FRIENDS play The Mint, 6010 Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90035; www.themintla.com
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Carey will perform previews from an upcoming EP.
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Tix are $10 advance, $12 door ..... with !!!
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Sun, Sep 22, in Murietta:
Noon SLIGO RAGS take a break from playing Disneyland to perform at Get Shamrocked in Murrieta. More at www.sligorags.com
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Sun, Sep 22, in the local mountains:
2 pm TEDROW & VREELAND, plus SANDY ROSS, play the concert series at Adam's Pack Station in Chantry Flats, N up Santa Anita Av above Arcadia in the Angeles National Forest.
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Tim & Terry (Tedrow & Vreeland, respectively) say, "one of our favorite places to play, being up in the mountains. Extra added bonus -- at 4 pm will be the rarely seen but oh so talented Sandy Ross!"
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Sun, Sep 22, in SFV (Northridge):
7-9:30 pm FUR DIXON and band play a house concert in Northridge. Reservations get directions at JayMichtom@yahoo.com or call 818-368-1957.
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Her band features John McDuffie on guitar and peddle steel, Simeon Pillich on upright bass, and Robert "Smoky" Miles on accordion and assorted nose whistles in various keys. More on Fur's music at www.reverbnation.com/furdixon
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Fur Dixon was half the headlining duo, FUR & STEVE, which is no longer together.
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The concert will be performed outdoors, so bring a sweater. Contributions of pot-luck nibbles appreciated, but not required. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
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$20 at the door, refreshments provided. All proceeds go to the musicians.
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Sun, Sep 22, in Hollywood:
7-10 pm BENEFIT for "SWEET RELIEF" musicians' charity at Hotel Cafe, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood.
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Some of the friendly faces performing are Jenni Alpert, Javier Dunn, Jesse Thomas, Holly Conlan, Nilu, and David & Divine.
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Sun, Sep 22, in Santa Monica:
8 pm JOHN DOYLE, the Celtic guitar virtuoso, plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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7:45 pm LIALA BIALI, award-winning Canadian jazz pianist, plays the season's opening concert at the splendid Theatre Raymond Kabbaz, 10361 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90064.
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Sat, Sep 28, in Covina:
6 pm "BOB MORLEY’S BARN HOOT" brings a rare full-set concert appearance by Trough Records recording artist MARK HUMPHREYS, accompanied by guitarist JOHN-MICHAEL KAYE and bassist TIM CUPPS, plus the songs and stories of BOB MORLEY opening, in a lovely setting in the hills above the San Gabriel Valley in Covina 91724. Reservations get directions by email to smearman_322@yahoo.com
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This is that "sleeper" show you're always seeking, the one you'll brag about to friends because you were there. MARK HUMPHREYS is a wonderful performing songwriter.
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He spent the '90s criss-crossing the map of North America, playing every folk venue you've ever heard of, and many you haven't. He was a true troubadour and pioneer of the acoustic renaissance, even before he founded the multi-artist co-op label, Trough Records. But these days, a high-power job makes his live performances -- especially a full-set concert appearance -- precious and rare. Southern California-based singer-songwriter MARK HUMPHREYS has marvelous originals that should have been iconic hits, and a fine voice that delivers them. He's that good. If you've never heard him, don't miss this chance. If you have heard him, you're already making reservations.
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Opening and hosting the evening is singer-songwriter-storyteller BOB MORLEY.
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There is NO SET-PRICE ADMISSION for this concert, plus, it is a POTLUCK. "So," Mark tells the Guide, "all you need to bring is something to eat – it can be as fancy or as simple (or somewhere in-between) as you like – a leg of lamb or a twelve pack of soda; a casserole or a bag of potato chips – whatever you like - and everybody gets dinner and a show. And it's FAMILY FRIENDLY - so bring everybody!"
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It's music, then dinner, then music. Bob Morley opens the evening at 6 pm. Then dinner is served. After dinner, MARK HUMPHREYS performs.
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Voluntary donations will be accepted at the end of the evening.
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Sat, Sep 28, in Santa Monica:
8 pm THE DEL-LORDS play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Oct 4-Nov 2,
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7 pm Annual "WICKED LIT" live performance season happens each year around Halloween, at the Mountain View Mausoleum & Cemetery in Altadena. Advance tix required (see below).
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The shows will all sell out. Get tix promptly. Wicked Lit 2013 runs Oct 4 - Nov 2.
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Here's the Line-up for 2013
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Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The New Catacomb" is adapted by Jonathan Josephson and directed by Douglas Clayton: "Two friends, and rivals, put their friendship to the ultimate test when one makes a life-altering discovery in the depths of a long-since forgotten Roman crypt."
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Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," adapted by Jonathan Josephson and directed by Jeff G. Rack, is "A lyrical reimagining of the beloved tale of the good-hearted schoolmaster Ichabod Crane and his cemetery encounter with the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow."
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There's H.P. Lovecraft's "The Lurking Fear," adapted by Jeff G. Rack & Jonathan Josephson and directed by Paul Millet: "Something is killing our people, and hiding amongst our dead . We need to find it, kill it – or die trying."
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Beginning at 7 pm, "The Masque of the Red Death Experience," conceived and directed by Paul Millet, is inspired by the short story of the same name by Edgar Allan Poe.
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Singers, dancers, improvisational actors, and a buffoon surround you in the macabre world of Wicked Lit. Designed as a gothic masquerade, "The Masque of the Red Death Experience" draws text and tone from the mind of Edgar Allan Poe and presents a theatrical framework for your immersive journey through the mausoleum and cemetery.
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The Cast includes some well-known L.A. theatre scenesters:
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Chairman Barnes ~ Jennifer Novak Chun ~ Stephen Devalos ~ Eric DeLoretta ~ Bianca Gisselle ~ Jaclyn Friedlander ~ Eric Harris ~ LizAnne Keigley ~ Eric Keitel ~ Ilona Kulinska ~ Richard Large ~ Carlos Larkin ~ Brandon Massey ~ Susannah Myrvold ~ Katie Pelensky ~ Brian David Pope ~ Michael Prichard ~ Teena Pugliese ~ David Reynolds ~ Shawn Savage ~ Tory N. Thompson ~ Jonah Zimmerberg-Helms.
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www.UnboundProductions.org
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Fri, Oct 4, in Malibu:
8 pm GEORGE WINSTON, the multi-instrumentalist and piano virtuoso, plays the Smothers Theatre at Pepperdine University Malibu, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu.
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Winston will also play some Hawaiian slack key guitar, in addition to selections from his piano repertoire that will include his own style of melodic instrumental music on solo piano,called "folk piano," and R&B piano, stride piano, Vince Guaraldi's "Peanuts" pieces, and more.
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He's a musician and activist who has supported many causes. The audience is invited to join in support of a local food bank by bringing a donation of canned food to the concert. There will be collection baskets at the entrances.
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"The popular, unassuming pianist's songs are pastoral wonders that purposefully evoke nature and landscapes in a way that's as understated as it is beautiful." -- Ben Salmon, Bend Bulletin.
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Winston's latest solo piano release is "Gulf Coast Blues & Impressions 2" -- A Louisiana Wetlands Benefit (2012). Since 1972 he has released 12 other solo piano albums.
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In 2001 Winston released "Remembrance -- A Memorial Benefit," a six-song CD of piano, guitar, and harmonica solos to benefit those affected by 9/11. He also worked with the late George Levenson of "Informed Democracy" on three projects: a solo guitar soundtrack for "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" and soundtracks of piano, guitar, and harmonica solos for "Pumpkin Circle" and "Bread Comes to Life." In 1984, he did the solo piano soundtrack for the children's story "The Velveteen Rabbit" for Rabbit Ears Productions.
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Winston is presently concentrating mainly on live performances, and most of the time he is touring and playing solo piano concerts, solo guitar concerts,solo harmonica concerts, and solo piano dances (with R&B and slow dance songs).
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He is studying the playing of the great New Orleans pianists Henry Butler, James Booker, Professor Longhair, Dr. John, and Jon Cleary, and working on interpreting pieces on solo piano by his favorite composers, including Guaraldi, Professor Longhair, the Doors, Frank Zappa, Randy Newman, Sam Cooke, Curtis Mayfield, Laura Nyro, Al Kooper, Dr. John, Henry Butler, James Booker, Jon Cleary, Ralph Towner, Arthur Lee, Milt Jackson, John Hartford, Oliver Schroer, Taj Mahal (who performs at Pepperdine on October 6), Philip Aaberg, and others.
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Additionally, Winston is working on solo guitar and recording the masters of Hawaiian slack key guitar (named for the beautiful solo finger-style guitar tradition unique to Hawaii) for an extensive series of albums for Dancing Cat Records. He is also recording his main inspirations for his harmonica playing: Sam Hinton, Rick Epping, and Curt Bouterse.
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Still, he mostly known as a pianist. Winston plays Steinway pianos.
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More at www.georgewinston.com
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Tix $45, $40, $20; $10 for full-time Pepperdine students. Now available at 310-506-4522 or at http://arts.pepperdine.edu
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Sat, Oct 5, in Pasadena:
8 pm CHRIS PROCTOR plays the “PASADENA FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY at CALTECH" series in Beckman Institute Auditorium (aka “Little Beckman”) on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652.
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Sat, Oct 5, in Malibu:
8 pm HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN plays the Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu.
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"If rosin were flammable, violinist Elana [James] would be charged with arson." --ink19.com
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Hot Club of Cowtown, the Austin-based band has grown to be the most globetrotting, hard-swinging Western swing trio on the planet. Hot Club of Cowtown has created an international cult following for its sizzling blend of hot jazz and Western swing inspired by its namesakes: "Hot Club" from Reinhardt and Grappelli's Quintette du Hot Club de France,and "Cowtown" from the influence of Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys.
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With appearances on A Prairie Home Companion and at the Grand Ole Opry,the group has both critics and audiences alike raving. The Onion's A. V. Club wrote,"Hot Club of Cowtown sounds like it's spent the last 40 years in tiny rural clubs," whileThe Times (London) remarked,"Unfussy and unpretentious,their blend of down-home melodies and exuberant improvisation harks back to a lost era of so-called western swing. When they plunge into 'Orange Blossom Special' your thoughts turn not so much to runaway trains as to a B-52 tearing up a runway."
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The band's members are Elana James,fiddle and vocals; Whit Smith,guitar and vocals; and Jake Erwin,bass and vocals. Its latest album, Rendezvous in Rhythm,was released earlier this year on Gold Strike Records.
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Elana James grew up in Prairie Village,Kansas, and began playing Suzuki violin at age four. It took her almost 20 years to decide between the violin and the fiddle,but in her mid-20s, after much soul-searching,she found her calling in American roots music and has never looked back.
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In 2006,performing with the Hot Club of Cowtown,she had the honor of representing the US State Department as a musical ambassador throughout Georgia,Armenia,and Azerbaijan,playing everything from Texas hoedowns to American Songbook standards.
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In 2005 she became the first dedicated female instrumentalist in Bob Dylan's touring band in more than 30 years,then toured with him in 2006 as the opening act for his US summer tour. In addition to tours and recording with Dylan, she has also recorded with Willie Nelson,Ray Price,and Merle Haggard,to name a few. In 2004 she was inducted, along with her Hot Club bandmates,into the Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame.
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Whit Smith was born in Greenwich, Connecticut, and spent his earliest years in New Canaan,Connecticut,and later Wellfleet, Massachusetts. Born to musical parents, Smith was exposed right away to a life of practicing and performing.
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Born in 1974,upright bassist Jake Erwin hails from Tulsa,Oklahoma,location of the legendary Cain's Ballroom,home of Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys. He took an interest in American roots music at an early age and decided to explore its variations through the sound of the double bass.
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He has become one of the country's premier practitioners of percussive "slap bass," a style begun in early New Orleans jazz that continues through country,blues,and even rock 'n' roll today.
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Erwin has been inducted into the Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame (one of the youngest members ever) and been a featured performer (with the Hot Club of Cowtown) on A Prairie Home Companion,Mountain Stage, Later...with Jools Holland on BBC television, and at World Cafe Live,the Fuji Rock Festival in Japan,the Smithsonian Institution,Jazz at Lincoln Center,Midsummer Night's Swing (also at Lincoln Center),to name a few,and he has toured with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, the Mavericks, and the Squirrel Nut Zippers.
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In addition to the Hot Club of Cowtown, he has had the honor of recording and playing with some of Texas' finest performers and songwriters, including Wayne Hancock, Ronnie Dawson ,the Asylum Street Spankers, Max Stalling, and Kim Lenz.
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Tix, $35, $25,$15 for the public and $10 for full-time Pepperdine students,are available now by calling 310-506-4522 or online at http://arts.pepperdine.edu
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Sat, Oct 5, in downtown L.A.:
7:30 pm LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC presents “DUDAMEL and BRONFMAN” at Walt Disney Concert Hall, atop Bunker Hill in downtown Los Angeles.
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As part of the tenth anniversary celebration of Walt Disney Concert Hall, world-renowned pianist Yefim Bronfman will perform with the dynamic Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The program includes Schubert’s Fourth Symphony, Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto no. 1 and a world-premiere commission by the L.A. Phil. Get tix soon.
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Mon, Oct 7, In L.A.:
9 pm THE WATERBOYS play the only L.A. show on their US / Canada tour (the first in six years), at the El Rey Theater, 5515 Wilshire Bl, L.A.; www.theelrey.com/calendar.php?y=2013&m=10
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Who else does modern Irish folk / folk-rock with lyrics written by legendary Irish poet W.B. Yeats? In fact, they're touring the release of their first new album in five years, "An Appointment with Mr. Yeats," on Proper Records.
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“Romantic Ireland may be dead and gone, but Mike Scott and the Waterboys certainly aren’t, and neither is W.B. himself.” -- NoDepression.com.
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Tue, Oct 8, in Arcadia:
7-9:30 pm JULIE CHRISTENSEN, accompanied by JOHN McDUFFIE, plays the weekly “SONGWRITER SERENADE” with performing host JC HYKE and other invited recording artists, at Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant & Bar, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006. No cover / pass the hat.
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Wed, Oct 9, in Ventura:
7-9 pm JULIE CHRISTENSEN, with DAN WILSON and BARNEY TOWER, plays Green Art People, 140 N Ventura Av, Ventura 93001.
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Wed, Oct 9, in L.A.:
8 pm THE AVETT BROTHERS plus musical guest NICHOLAS DAVID play the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall, 665 W Jefferson Bl, Los Angeles 90007.
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Listen to The Avett Brothers "Another Is Waiting" streaming from NPR (which is rich with music, except in L.A.), at http://n.pr/1480uTe
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Tickets are $39.50-$49.50, plus Ticketmaster's usual ridiculously high extortion charge, at http://bit.ly/14m9xlp
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You can ride the new Expo light rail line and avoid parking hassles; venue is across the street from the north side of USC.
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Thu, Oct 10, in Culver City:
8:30 pm-midnight JULIE CHRISTENSEN with JOHN McDUFFIE, plus BLISS BOWEN and her special musical guests (and she knows everybody), play The Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-390-1328.
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Oct 11, in Beverly Hills:
9 pm ERIC BURDON & THE ANIMALS play "a live performance of his hits, old and new," at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills,
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Wait. He's a hard-core rocker, right? There's that blurry Americana line again. Remember "House of the Rising Sun"-? No Depression says, "Eric Burdon is back, bigger and better than ever. It’s about time, for him and for us."
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American Songwriter magazine writes, "[Eric Burdon's] voice is gruffly wizened but still unmistakably the person who mesmerized '60s youngsters singing 'House of the Rising Sun' with booming angst. With a top notch band behind him led by co-producer/drummer Tony Braunagel and a batch of pretty good rockers that reflect on a life filled with more ups and downs than most of us will ever experience,this is a well-earned victory lap. Eric Burdon’s river is far from running dry."
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Eric Burdon wraps-up the summer leg of his hectic and ongoing World Tour that includes the "Bumbershoot Festival" in Seattle and this one stop in L.A.
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Some of music's most articulate voices, from Bruce Springsteen to Patti Smith and Iggy Pop, have cited his strong influence upon their work.
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Earlier this year, Eric released "'Til Your River Runs Dry," (on ABKCO) heralded as his most personal album to date. It has been met with critical acclaim worldwide and is making an impact on AAA radio. Hailed by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the “100 Greatest Singers of All Time,” Eric Burdon has long been a groundbreaker while maintaining a commanding presence in music with the Animals, with WAR and simply as Eric Burdon.
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Fri, Oct 25, in Santa Monica:
8 pm STEPHEN KELLOGG, plus special guest FORT ATLANTIC, plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-824-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Sat, Oct 26, in Santa Monica:
8 pm KEN O'MALLEY and THE NE'ER DUWELLS, an L.A.-based all-star Irish band, play the "FOLKWORKS CONCERT SERIES" at the Santa Monica History Museum, 1350 7th St, Santa Monica 90401.
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