FESTIVALS and MUSIC CONFERENCES this weekend & way BEYOND; Oct 12 update, 2013

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** Up front, we have these
LATE ADDITIONS...
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Two things that arrived late
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Sun, Oct 13,
FILM SCREENING,
in OC (Irvine):
1:45 pm "THE WRECKING CREW," open to the public and conference attendees, screens at the "FAR-West FOLK ALLIANCE CONFERENCE" in the Trabuco Room at the Hyatt Regency Irvine Hotel, 17900 Jamboree Rd, Irvine 92614.
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This is the acclaimed music documentary that no one gets to see because the extortion demanded by Big Music for royalties on its rich soundtrack is more than anyone can pay.
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The Wrecking Crew were a group of Studio Musicians in Los Angeles in the '60s who played on hits for the Beach Boys, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Sinatra, Sonny and Cher, Jan & Dean, The Monkees, Gary Lewis and the Playboys, Mamas and Papas, Tijuana Brass, Ricky Nelson, and Johnny Rivers, and were Phil Spector's Wall of Sound. The number of recording sessions they did was tremendous and remains historic and astonishing.
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More on the film at
www.wreckingcrewfilm.com
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Get tickets, $15, at
www.brownpapertickets.com
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A Song Circle follows the screening at 3:30 pm.
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Sun, Oct 13,
PSEUDO-FESTIVAL,
in Monrovia:
10 am-6 pm Annual "CELEBRATE THE ARTS" Festival hits its 50th anniversary year and includes live music, sculpture, pottery, paintings, pictures, photos, jewelry and more, in Library Park, 321 S Myrtle Av, old downtown Monrovia (above the 210 Fwy).
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Trough Records nu-folk duo TIM TEDROW & TERRY VREELAND perform on the stage in the park at 3 pm, and they may be joined by harmony vocalist Joey Vreeland.
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FREE event, free parking.
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Here's the complete edition as originally published:
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Egads! There's a LOT going on on the festival & conference scene! SO MUCH that it warrants this major update, with bunches of new listings for THIS weekend (and more beyond)!
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NEED FREEBIES? This weekend, October 12 & 13, is when you'll find 'em! On Saturday, get to Pasadena for the afternoon TASTE OF SOUTH LAKE FESTIVAL, and as the sun sets, go to nearby South Pasadena for the multiple stages of the SPARC ARTS CRAWL. Great music (and lots more), all free with free parking at both events!
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If you've got a few bucks to spend, you can't do better than the SEASIDE HIGHLAND GAMES in Ventura all weekend, with a dazzling array of Celtic music, bagpipes, and more. We suggest you go Saturday, then head farther north on Sunday for the OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONVENTION (a festival) north of Santa Barbara.
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Or check out the Guide's companion edition with all the CONCERTS and club gigs and showcases and workshops. Either way, DON'T stay home! It's a warm weather weekend, it's still Daylight Savings Time, and the rainy season and early darkness are coming!
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This edition is FULLY UPDATED for the weekend and waaaay beyond, and with more Folk- and Americana-friendly FESTIVALS and MUSIC CONFERENCES than you’ll find ANYWHERE else! Here’s the latest from the Acoustic Americana Music Guide.

√  Festivals & Music Conferences nationwide, happening this weekend -- and beyond -- are HERE, listed below and then DETAILED in this “FESTIVALS” edition.
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√  Concerts, club gigs, showcases, workshops – are NOT in this edition, but are listed and ♪  FAR-WEST FOLK ALLIANCE CONFERENCE, Oct 10-13, in OC (Irvine)
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QUICKIE REFERENCE: Happening THIS WEEKEND
(DESCRIBED following the lists)
some began as early as Thursday…
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♪  AUSTIN CITY LIMITS MUSIC FESTIVAL, Oct 12 & 13, ONLINE and in Austin, TX.
♪  SEASIDE HIGHLAND GAMES, Oct 12 & 13, in Ventura
♪  FAR-WEST FOLK ALLIANCE CONFERENCE, Oct 12 & 13, in OC (Irvine)
♪  ART WEEKEND / TASTE OF SOUTH LAKE, Oct 12, in Pasadena
♪  SOUTH PASADENA ART CRAWL, Oct 12, in South Pasadena
♪  SANTA BARBARA OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONVENTION (FESTIVAL), Oct 13, in Goleta
♪  OJAI WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL includes an evening Hawai’ian concert, Oct 12, in Ojai
♪  EUROPEAN JAZZ @ UCLA, Oct 12 & 13, in L.A.
♪  LONE PINE FILM FESTIVAL, Oct 12 & 13, in the Eastern Sierra
♪  JOSHUA TREE MUSIC FESTIVAL, Oct 12 & 13, in the East desert (Joshua Tree)
♪  DANIEL PEARL WORLD MUSIC DAYS, continuing through next week, globally
♪  CBGB MUSIC & FILM FESTIVAL 2013, Oct 12 & 13, in New York City
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Note: the SON JAROCHO FESTIVAL happened in August, and is NOT on Oct 12 in L.A.
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QUICKIE REFERENCE: FESTIVALS and MUSIC CONFERENCES
Happening AFTER this weekend…
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♪  BIG TOP, a big deal, Oct 17-20, in downtown L.A.
♪  UNDERWOOD FARMS FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL’s 8th Annual “WILD WEST WEEKEND,” Oct 19 & 20, in Moorpark
♪  MEOW CONFERENCE, Oct 24-26, in Austin
♪  HEBER VALLEY MUSIC & COWBOY POETRY GATHERING, Oct 31-Nov 3, in Utah
♪  DARE TO BE SQUARE WEST, Nov 8-10, in L.A.
♪  WESTERN MUSIC ASSOCIATION CONVENTION, Nov 20-24, in New Mexico
♪  MONTEREY COWBOY POETRY & MUSIC FESTIVAL, Dec 13-15, in Monterey
♪  NAMM SHOW, Jan 23-26, 2014, in Anaheim
♪  30th Annual NATIONAL COWBOY POETRY GATHERING, Jan 29-Feb 1, in Elko, NV
♪  NEW ORLEANS TRAD JAZZ CAMP, Jun 8-14, 2014, in New Orleans
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FESTIVALS and MUSIC CONFERENCES in detail…
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Saturday & Sunday,
October 12 & 13, 2013
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Listed first, because it’s available EVERYWHERE, online…
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Sat & Sun, Oct 12 & 13,
FESTIVAL, ONLINE
& in Texas:
Annual "AUSTIN CITY LIMITS MUSIC FESTIVAL" happens in Zilker Park in Austin, TX. The ACL Festival has grown to two weekends, 8 stages and over 130 bands.
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Live streaming, lineup & schedule, tickets,  more, at:
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www.aclfestival.com
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Sat & Sun, Oct 12 & 13,
FESTIVAL,
in Ventura:
Annual "SEASIDE HIGHLAND GAMES" at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, by the ocean in Ventura.
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Always features two stages of Celtic music, pipe and drum band competitions and exhibitions, and massed bands performance.
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Added in recent years is an officially-sanctioned Scottish Fiddle competition.
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In addition to the above, performances include…
♪  ANITA & THE YANKS will do their CD release show at the festival.
♪  BAD HAGGIS performs, the band led by ERIC RIGLER who did music for the “Titanic” soundtrack.
♪  CELTIC SPRING, the high-flying, step-dancing, fiddling-while-doing-it Wood family that’s played the world.
♪  THE GORDON WEAVERS
♪  SLIGO RAGS, taking a rare break from their residency at Disneyland
… and more you’ll find when you get there.
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And of course, there's the impressive sights and thrills of watching "large men throwing things" like the telephone-pole-sized cabers, and women athletes throwing large hammers and balls and chains, and other astonishing gasp-worthy sights in the fully-sanctioned Highland Games of “Scottish Heavy Athletics.”
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Scottish sheep herding with dogs is a popular grandstand event, too.
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You can behold it all while eating haggis and bangers and pasties and other culinary delights of the British Isles and Ireland.
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It runs all weekend; we suggest you go Saturday, and leave Sunday free to head farther north for the Santa Barbara Old Time Fiddlers Convention (a festival with two stages).
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More on this fine festival at www.seaside-games.com
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Thu-Sun, Oct 10-13,
MUSIC CONFERENCE,
in OC (Irvine):
Annual "FOLK ALLIANCE FAR-WEST" holds its "10th ANNIVERSARY CONFERENCE" at the Hyatt Regency Irvine Hotel, 17900 Jamboree Rd, Irvine 92614; registration, evening concert tix, etc., at www.far-west.org
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EVENING CONCERTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC for ticket purchase. Event runs Thursday Noon through Sunday at 5 pm.
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This is a special year, celebrating the 10th anniversary of FAR-West. The conference opens with a "Venues’ Choice Concert," and includes "Official Showcases," "Best of the West" luncheon, private "Guerrilla Showcases" (open to all attendees), panels and workshops, "New Voices" showcases, the "Susanne Millsaps Memorial Coffeehouse," and a "Networking Center."
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Artists benefit from workshops and the inevitable meetings where things “click” and collaborations happen that often extend into the studio and the road. Attending venue bookers “discover” new acts to present to their audiences.
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Registration rates for FAI Members and non-members, on-site after October 5, are $175 members,  $200 non-members. Details at www.far-west.org/conference2013.htm
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Sat, Oct 12,
PSEUDO-FESTIVAL,
in Pasadena:
11 am-4 pm  5th Annual "TASTE OF SOUTH LAKE" in the courtyard at the Corporate Center Pasadena, 251 S Lake Av, Pasadena.
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This event teams-up with the semi-annual “Art Weekend” this time around. Many Pasadena galleries and museums offer free admission during Art Weekend.
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You can enjoy live music performances with a decent stage and sound system, mouth-watering offerings from the restaurants of South Lake Avenue (some free tastes, some selling their best or most popular food), cooking demos, prizes, a beer and wine garden, and showcases from South Lake Avenue businesses.
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Live music performances:
♪  Noon  Quetzal Guerrero - critically acclaimed
♪  1 pm  Dustbowl Revival – Americana, swing, bluegrass and blues
♪  2 pm  Dawson's Gang - rock and country
♪  3 pm  Past Action Heroes – ’80s tribute band
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More at
www.southlakeavenue.org
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FREE. Free parking (a rarity in this part of town). Presented by the South Lake Business Association, co-sponsored by Corporate Center Pasadena and Keller Williams Realty.
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Sat, Oct 12,
PSEUDO-FESTIVAL,
in South Pasadena:
5-9 pm  Semi-Annual "SOUTH PASADENA ARTS CRAWL -- SPARC" features live acoustic music in several locations, open galleries, and arts exhibitions and demonstrations centered at 1121 S Mission St, running throughout downtown South Pasadena.
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The city is celebrating its 125th birthday at the event.
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Music to catch…

♪  The CAMP CARLETON CORONET BAND brings Civil War-era music, using period instruments and dressed in 1860s uniforms. They’ll even march and play and 5 pm.
♪  LISA FINNEY performs on the Blockbuster stage, 1100 Fair Oaks, at 5 pm
♪  LEAVE IT ALONE, the resident “original music ensemble,” performs at the South Pasadena Music Center & Conservatory, 1509 Mission, at 6 pm
♪  BRAD COLERICK performs on the Blockbuster stage, 1100 Fair Oaks, at 7 pm
♪  ALLY HASCHE performs indie folk at the South Pasadena Music Center & Conservatory, 1509 Mission, at 7 pm
♪  SMITHFIELD BARGAIN, a roots-Americana band, performs on the Blockbuster stage, 1100 Fair Oaks, at 8 pm (www.smithfieldbargain.com)
♪  HOLLAND BELLE performs folk rock & storytelling at the South Pasadena Music Center & Conservatory, 1509 Mission, at 8 pm
♪  LA MONARCHA play son jarocho; time & stage not specified.
♪  A performance of “VON BACH” happens at the Fremont Center Theatre; this one requires a ticket.
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One venue is Ellen's Silkscreening, 1500 Mission, South Pasadena, a host for Levitt Pavillion (Pasadena & Los Angeles) at the Arts Crawl. Levitt Pavillion L.A. & Pasadena, a non-profit arts organization, will "present an acoustic performance by a special guest artist," time not specified. Ellen's hosting includes free wine and goodies and a chance to win one dozen printed t-shirts.
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More on the event, including all the participating galleries and their exhibitions, at:
www.southpasadena.net
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FREE.
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Sun, Oct 13, in Santa Barbara Co (Goleta):
10 am-5 pm  Annual “SANTA BARBARA OLD TIME FIDDLERS CONVENTION” is a fine festival with music ranging from traditional string band to nu-folk, at Rancho La Patera & Stow House, 304 N Los Carneros Rd, Goleta 93117; 805-681-7216.
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This brings competition and performances by pro acts. The venue is a museum and grounds, and two stages are set-up in alluringly picturesque settings, on the green, the other surrounded by antique farm and ranch equipment.
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Performing are:
♪  SAUSAGE GRINDER (raucous L.A. old-time band)
♪  THE BROTHERS COMATOSE (local legends)
♪  THE HONEYSUCKLE POSSUMS (Santa Barbara’s favorite all-girl roots band)
♪  MASON & WEED (a duo from a big time Celtic band)
♪  RAFE & CLELIA STEFANINI
♪  HEY DUDES
♪  SAM 'N' ASH
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If you go north for the SEASIDE HIGHLAND GAMES, go to that one on Saturday and catch this one on Sunday for one of those “ultimate musical weekends.”
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Sat, Oct 12,
FESTIVAL,
in VC (Ojai):
7:30 pm  Annual “OJAI WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL” presented by “Performances to Grow On” includes a concert of interest to Folk-Americana fans, Hawai’ian music by MĀLAMA KO ALOHA at Libbey Bowl, 201 S Signal St, Ojai 93023; 805-646-2094
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Thu-Sun, Oct 10-13,
FREE FESTIVAL,
at UCLA:
“EUROPEAN JAZZ @ UCLA" brings performances and panel discussions in Schoenburg Hall at UCLA in Westwood.
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Many Folk-Americana music fans embrace Djangostyle Gypsy Swing / Jazz while feeling utter alienation from modern forms of American jazz. Here's a chance to explore the roots and forms and determine why, while enjoying the best Europe has to offer, all free (except for UCLA's exorbitant parking fees.)
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This is the first European jazz festival ever presented in the United States. It features a free concert series with performances by ten musical groups from nine countries.
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“EUropean Jazz @ UCLA,” a four-day festival of arts and culture, spotlights Europe’s top jazz artists celebrating America’s original music at UCLA’s Schoenberg Hall, Oct 10-13.
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More at:
http://web.international.ucla.edu/sites/eurojazzfestival
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and:
http://web.international.ucla.edu/eurojazzfestival/ireland
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European Jazz @ UCLA was initiated by Croatia and supported by the EU in partnership with UCLA to advance cultural cooperation. European Jazz @ UCLA is collaboration between nine European consulates located in Los Angeles and San Francisco and UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music, Center for European and Eurasian Studies and Theionious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance.
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For more, see the Jazz Times article at:
http://jazztimes.com/articles/105624-four-day-european-jazz-ucla-festival-set-for-oct-10-13
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Fri-Sun, Oct 11-13,
FESTIVAL,
in the Eastern Sierra:
Annual "LONE PINE FILM FESTIVAL" at the Lone Pine Film Museum and Lone Pine High School, and other venues.
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Includes western music concerts by top award-winning western and western swing musicians and screenings of some of the vast number of films made in the nearby High Sierra, the Alabama Hills, the Owens Valley, Inyo and White Mountains, or local deserts. People involved with the selected films present panel discussions and more. This is a high-caliber event in a remore but always welcoming locale.
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Fri-Sun, Oct 11-13,
FESTIVAL,
in the East Desert (Joshua Tree):
Annual “JOSHUA TREE MUSIC FESTIVAL” at Joshua Tree Lake Campground, 2601 Sunfair Rd, Joshua Tree 92252.
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Performances by
♪  Elephant Revival
♪  Tal National
♪  Baraka Moon
♪  Scott Pemberton
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Use your browser for more on this one.
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Thu-Sun, Oct 10-19, everywhere:
Annual "DANIEL PEARL WORLD MUSIC DAYS" brings many FREE public performances in many genres of music, in L.A. and throughout the world (including this past Thursday night's free concert at 7 pm in Santa Monica that was prominently featured in the Guide).
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Journalist Daniel Pearl was also a violinist / fiddle player who grew up in music circles in Southern California. He was murdered by terrorists, but his family and those who knew him have established "Daniel Pearl World Music Days" to remember the joy of his life rather than how it ended.
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Wherever in the world you are, watch mainstream media for news of concerts and musical observances over the course of the week. Nearly all are free.
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Wed-Sun, Oct 9-13,
MUSIC & FILM FESTIVAL,
in New York City:
Annual "CBGB MUSIC & FILM FESTIVAL 2013" presented by the Big Apple's legendary performance venue, includes day and night performances in numerous venues and FREE concerts in Times Square, and multiple venues for film screenings and daytime CONFERENCES that roll through Sunday; a key venue is the Landmark Sunshine Cinema, 143 E Houston St, NYC, which featured keynote addresses from Viacom's Van Toffler and rocker/author/badass legend Duff McKagan, as well as a conversation with Magnolia Pictures' Eamonn Bowles.
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One FREE aspect is the “TIMES SQUARE CBGB FEST IV,” with free performances.
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Saturday, the CBGB Music and Film Festival will shut-down several blocks of Times Square for a FREE all day event including performances from
♪  My Morning Jacket
♪  Grizzly Bear
♪  The Wallflowers
♪  Divine Fits
♪  Lisa Loeb
& a special DJ set by James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem)
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The HUGE Times Square event runs 11 am-7 pm, and includes interactive installations with
* Skateboard half-pipe
* Rock climbing
* Half city block long interactive touch screen
* Pumpkin carving
* and dozens of other attractions that will line Broadway to entertain people of all ages.
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Films and panel discussions Saturday cover everybody from Clarence Clemons to Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin to Stevie Nicks.
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If you're in NY, get the full schedule at:
http://www.cbgb.com/schedule.php?cat=1
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Here's a report from the CBGB Music and Film Festival 2013, so far...
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Friday night, all-girl rootsy supergroup PUSS N BOOTS -- featuring Norah Jones, Sasha Dobson (Willie Nelson) and Catherine Popper (Grace Potter and the Nocturnals) -- played Bowery Electric to an enthusiastic crowd. After announcing on-stage that they've been in the studio all week recording a new album, the trio finished their set with covers of The Band's “Twilight” and Neil Young's “Down By The River.”
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Earlier in the week…
The First Annual "CBGB ICON AWARD" was presented to Seymour Stein at the Bowery Hotel Tuesday night, Oct 8. Music industry luminaries from around the world came to NYC to toast Stein, founder of SIRE RECORDS, which was home to many of the artists that exploded out of CBGB’s.
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There to salute the biggest fan of them all were Alan McGee, Lyor Cohen, Paul Shaffer, Lenny Kaye, Richard Gottehrer, Bebe Buell, Michael Anthony Alago, Matt Pinfield, Tommy Page, Tom Silverman, Danny Fields, John Holmstrom, Monte Melnick among others; as well as fans, friends, and family.
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Several of Seymour's signature signings sent notes of congratulations including Depeche Mode, Ice T and k.d. lang. Lang’s note read in part:
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"You are a special talent, and we thank you for loving and living music the way you do. Again, congrats!!!! And thank you for supporting me in my formative years. Love you." -- k.d. lang.
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Madonna’s speech was read by Seymour's daughter, filmmaker Mandy Stein; excerpted below:
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"The music world would not be the same without Seymour and his brilliance for discovering and nurturing talent. The man who brought us everyone from the Ramones to the Talking Heads to k.d.. lang to well... ME! For instance.
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"Seymour believed in me when everyone else was closing the door in my face or writing me off as a one hit wonder. He had faith in me and and our first meeting took place when he was in bed in his underwear so I think we were off to a very good start. But seriously he has a brain like an encyclopedia and he can even tell you the color of the label of any 45 that ever existed!
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"He has Golden Ears, A Golden Heart, And a beautiful Soul that is unique and rare.
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"CBGB's is Iconic. Sire Records is Iconic.  Seymour Stein is not only Iconic but a true legend. Congratulations Seymour I wish I was here to hand it to you in person. Thank you for all that you have done for me and the world of Music!!!!! I love you!" -- Madonna.
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Roger Friedman’s Showbiz 411 wrapped-up Tuesday night’s event, asbd returned for the "CBGB Movie Red Carpet Premiere" later in the evening. The premiere featured the film’s stars Alan Rickman (who played Hilly Kristal), Mickey Sumner (Patti Smith), Ashley Greene (Lisa Kristal), and Stana Katic, who was seen with her real-life counterpart Genya Ravan.
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Thu-Sun, Oct 17-20,
FESTIVAL,
in downtown L.A.:
"BIG TOP," a four-night, five-performance (one matinee) concert-and-more presented by EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS, brings a giant circus big top tent, live music, vaudeville-style acts, and more, to Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N Spring St, adjacent to downtown Los Angeles 90012.
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If you haven't seen their theatrical exploits and appreciated the musicality of this band, you obviously missed the national train-based tour they did with OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW. Sharpe and his enormous troupe of music-makers are sort of alt-folk or post-folk, and the crowds go wild for them, dual accordions and all.
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Tickets for "Big Top" go on sale Friday, Aug. 9, at 10 am; see below.
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The names of other bands and extent of live music, beyond the sponsoring band, has not yet been revealed. But read on.
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This festival is billed as "A modern-day circus, unlike any other, with an eclectic mix of artists, performers, a farmer's market, late night happenings & much, much more."
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The event will feature a carnival theme with beer gardens and a farmers' market. There also will be performances by "an eclectic mix of musicians," vaudeville comedians, contortionists, acrobats, and puppeteers, as well as interactive performance art. Films and visual art will be part of the four-day run of Big Top. And of course, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros will perform inside the Big Top tent with its 360-degree tiered seating.
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The band's Alex Ebert explains, "These days a band is a fast machine, cramming in dates, cutting fat, making the most money it can. Far gone are the ancient days of the traveling troubadours, lingering in towns, meeting the people, entertaining for days."
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Ebert continued, "If you tour, or you have been to a 'professional' show, you may have had the sense that something is missing from the experience... And so, here comes the idea of Big Top - a one-off experiment in reaching for a more colorful, soulful, way to tour."
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The band's statement says, "Big Top will continue the band's tradition of curating a uniquely interactive experience for fans. Continuous entertainment and activities will transform a single location into distinct yet equally captivating environments by day and night. The outdoor space surrounding the tent will offer a carnival like setting with a farmer's market, avant-garde performances, and games as well as local vendors, artisans and charities."
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We're not sure how they'll handle daytime admissions, but the event features daytime activities. During the day, "selected films and visual art installations, as chosen by the band," will be highlighted.
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At night the tent presents an eclectic mix of featured artists to perform, entertain, and inspire. Ultimately, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros take the stage, surrounded by fans on all sides. No doubt the crowd will love that.
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This band has demonstrated a knack for theatricality. The Los Angeles Times, reporting on the band's Sunday night homecoming show at the Hollywood Bowl where the four-day 'Big Top' festival was announced, described the scene: "Concert-goers exiting the Bowl were greeted by circus performers on stilts dressed in black and white outfits looking like something out of a Tim Burton film to promote the [October] event."
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The band is producing the festival in association with Live Nation.
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More at www.EdwardSharpeBigTop.com
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** TICKETS:
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$60 for any night; 7 pm gates, 8 pmFri show on Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun; $25 tix for the family show at noon Sunday.
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This is a general admission seated event; all ticket purchasers receive a commemorative BIG TOP ticket upon entry.
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TIX GO ON SALE Fri, Aug 9, at 10 am at
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www.livenation.com
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Tix remain on sale there and at Ticketmaster (where you'll be gouged for the extortion of their hefty "processing fee") until all tix are sold-out, or through Thu, Oct 17, at 6 pm. ("BIG TOP" doors open Thu, Oct 17, at 7 pm, and the show begins at 8 pm.)
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Info line, 323-723-2922.
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Oct 19 & 20,
FESTIVAL,
in Moorpark
11 am-3 pm  “UNDERWOOD FARMS FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL” presents its 8th Annual “WILD WEST WEEKEND” at 2270 Sunset Valley Rd, Moorpark 93021 (actually waaay out in the country).
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This year’s only musical act is JIMMY THE BANJO COWPOKE, formerly of Ringling Bros. Circus. Other acts are Bullwhip Master Anthony DeLongis, thw Western Sidewalk Swindles, the Flea Circus, Cowgirl Shirley and her Roping Range, the Jumbo Shrimp Circus, Heide on Horse, and Nifty Balloons. Looks like lots of fun for the small fry.
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Admission, $12; children under age 2 are free.
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Sun, Oct 20,
FESTIVAL,
in New Orleans:
3-10 pm "BIG EASY MUSIC FESTIVAL" is a benefit, with two outdoor stages, on “The Block” in New Orleans, Louisiana (the “other LA”).
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Proceeds go to the 'Hootie and the Blowfish Foundation' to help At Risk kids in Columbia, SC.
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Bands:
♪  Jenna McSwain
♪  Curve
♪  Bert Ligon Trio
♪  Don Russo Trio
♪  Craig Butterfield
♪  USC* Suzuki Strings
♪  Freeway
♪  Music Allstars
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Producers say, “All you need to bring is your lawn chairs and friends. Food and beverages will be on location. $10 at the door. Non-stop music will be played back and forth from both stages. Music will be ranging from NOLA artist Jenna McSwain, USC* School of Music professors and groups, to highly talented local jazz trios.”
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Thu-Sat, Oct 24-26,
MUSIC CONFERENCE,
in Austin, TX:
Annual "MEOW CONFERENCE" (MEOW is Musicians for Equal Opportunities for Women) brings panels, performances, a trade show, workshops, films, showcases, and speakers to Austin, Texas.
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Jenni Alpert tells us, "I will be speaking again as a panelist... on the different steps one can take to license music to film and TV, and all are welcome to attend."
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Oct 31-Nov 3,
FESTIVAL,
in Utah:
Annual "HEBER VALLEY MUSIC & COWBOY POETRY GATHERING" in Heber City, Utah; full info, http://hebervalleycowboypoetry.com
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In various settings -- including BBQ, VIP, and dinner theatre shows -- the headliners are:
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♪ Lynn Anderson
♪ Tom Russell & Brenn Hill
♪ Baxter Black
♪ Sons of the San Joaquin
♪ Bar J Wranglers
♪ Brenn Hill
♪ Sweetback Sisters
♪ Gary Allegretto & Ian Espinoza
♪ Red Desert Ramblers
♪ Trinity Seeley
♪ Gary McMahan
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Still chronological, here are listings and feature stories on MORE notable upcoming festivals & music conferences...
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Nov 8-10,
FESTIVAL,
in L.A.:
"DARE TO BE SQUARE WEST" featuring master callers Larry Edelman & Tony Mates and music by Tom Sauber & Co., Chicken Liquor, Triple Chicken Foot, & more, at the American Legion Hall in Highland Park.
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It's quite an event, a weekend conference of square dance calling, music and dance that includes two public dances. Save money with early bird registration until September 30th.
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Registration now open, and there's a print & share "Save-The-Date" flyer at:
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www.daretobesquarewest.org/Dare_to_be_Square_West/Home.html
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Earlybird registration discounts available until Sep 30, at www.daretobesquarewest.org/Dare_ to_be_Square_West/Register.html.
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Wed-Sun, Nov 20-24,
FESTIVAL /CONFERENCE / AWARDS,
in New Mexico:
Annual "WESTERN MUSIC ASSOCIATION CONVENTION" at the Marriott in Albuquerque NM. Event info and registration, www.westernmusic.org
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WMA heads into its 25th year, and events include a 100th Birthday Party for western music / jazz icon Herb Jeffries, "The Bronze Buckaroo," last of the silver screen cowboys and last surviving member of the Duke Ellington Band. Yes, Herb says he will be there.
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS are numerous, and include:
Coffee with the DJs - getting airplay for your new CD.
Education Workshop: Programs for Schools.
Working With Your Sound Man - by Syd Masters, an entertainer who performs more than 150 shows every year and has mixed live sound for hundreds of bands.
Yodeling Workshop - by Judy Coder, named "Patsy Montana National Yodeling Champion," Academy of Western Artists "Yodeler of the Year," and two-time WMA "International Yodeling Champion."
WMA Forum: Using Social Media & Digital Marketing.
Songwriters Speed Session - meet the songwriters.
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"Crisis Fund Dinner & Founders’ Show" featuring WMA’s founding members Tom Chambers, Jim Robson, Liz Masterson, Joyce Woodson, Gary McMahan, Mike Mahaney and "lots of surprises."
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There are Harmony & Yodeling Contests, Poet's Jam Sessions, Open Jam Sessions, Roundtable Breakfasts, WMA Youth Chapter Workshops and a main stage showcase, Poetry Workshops, a Mercantile & Vendor Area, a Pro/Am Open Stage, and more.
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Showcase performers include:
♪ The Hanson Family Singers
♪ Susie Knight
♪ Kerry Grombacher
♪ KG & The Ranger
♪ Trinity Seely
♪ Terry Brown
♪ Tumbleweed Rob & The Southwest Junction
♪ Kristyn Harris
♪ Jon Messenger
♪ Belinda Gail
♪ Jim Jones
♪ Fred Hargrove
♪ GT Hurley
♪ Barry Ward
♪ The Red Hot Rhythm Rustlers
♪ Gary Allegretto & Ian Espinoza
♪ Allen Chapman
♪ Bill Barwick & The Sons of the Tumbleweed
♪ Sam DeLeeuw
♪ The Ball Family
♪ The Anslovers
♪ Mary Kaye
♪ Miss Devon & The Outlaw
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The "Friday Night Opry," features Mountain Saddle Band, “Buffalo Bill” Band, Christina & Sons of the Oregon Trail, Peggy Malone, Joe Herrington, James Michael, Doc & Tub, Doug Figgs, Open Range, Juni Fisher, Sons of the Rio Grande, Steve Spurgin, Glenn Moreland & Washtub Jerry, Keeter Stuart, Yampa Valley Boys, Steve Porter, Prairie Moon, Judy Coder, Mikki Daniel, Joyce Woodson, Dennis Jay, Miss Devon & The Outlaw, Many Strings & Company, LeeLee Robert, Jerry Hall & Trick Shot, Gary Allegretto & Ian Espinoza, and a few surprise appearances.
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There's a Western Swing Dance with music by Syd Masters & The Swing Riders.
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The "WMA Awards Show" in the historic KiMo Theatre is one of two annual nights that are very big deals because there are no GRAMMYS for western music.
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Sunday includes "Cowboy Church" led by Steve Harrington, with Troy Bateson, The Carr Family Cowboy Band, Belinda Gail, Earl Gleason, Kerry Grombacher, Peggy Malone, Dave McClure, Jon Messenger, Open Range, Francine Roark Robison, The Cowboy & The Chick, Barry Ward, Doug Muchmore, Keeter Stuart, Royce Smithey, Aspen Black, Almeda Bradshaw, Mary Kaye, Doug Figgs, LeeLee Robert, GT Hurley, Steve Porter, Mountain Saddle Band, Buck “The Big Man” Helton, Mark Baker, Janice Deardorff, Christina & The Sons of the Oregon Trail, Alias Smith & Owens, Mikki Daniell, The Anslovers, Skeeter Mann, Steve Spurgin, and Trinity Seely.
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The full event schedule and events with live performances are still being confirmed at press time. Check the WMA site for updates: www.westernmusic.org
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Fri-Sun, Dec 13-15,
FESTIVAL,
in Monterey:
Annual “MONTEREY COWBOY POETRY & MUSIC FESTIVAL” is a good one, in two nice hotels and the adjacent convention facilities on the beach in Monterey,on the California Central Coast. There are plenty of stage performances and music workshops.
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Thu-Sun, Jan 23-26, 2014,
MUSIC TRADE SHOW & CONFERENCE,
in OC (Anaheim):
Annual NAMM SHOW at the Anaheim Convention Center and in ALL the meeting and convention facilities and performance spaces of ALL the surrounding hotels, in Anaheim. This event is ENORMOUS, and is THE showcase for new music industry innovations, instruments, sound systems, mics, and anything ’n everything you can think of that’s related to recording and / or performance, teaching and learning music, instrument-making and new technologies for repair, and more.
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The performances at (and surrounding) NAMM are amazing, and VERY inclusive of acoustic and Folk-Americana artists and bands. Plus, the many top artists wo are endorsed by instrument makers are brought by their sponsors to Southern California for the NAMM Show, and they perform at numerous L.A. and OC venues while they’re in town – so everybody benefits when NAMM is in town. (Venue bookers take note, and jump on it before your friendly competition books all of everyone’s available time.)
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The Guide will bring you developments as the date approaches, and full coverage of the NAMM Show itself.
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Jan 29-Feb 1,
FESTIVAL & CONFERENCE,
in Northern Nevada:
30th Annual “NATIONAL COWBOY POETRY GATHERING” in Elko, Nevada, fills all the lodgings for a hundred miles, and brings stage performances, showcases, music and poetry, awards, western art exhibitions, and a lot of saddle pal camaraderie.
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Fri-Sun, Apr 25-27,
FESTIVAL,
in Indio:
8th Annual “STAGECOACH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL” at the sprawling former Polo Grounds near Indio, in the south desert.
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Ticket sales begin October 18, at 10 am (PDT), and due to their cost, layaway optiuons are available. All info, and tix, at www.stagecoachfestival.com
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Jun 8-14, 2014,
MUSIC CAMP,
in New Orleans:
5th Annual "NEW ORLEANS TRAD JAZZ CAMP" in New Orleans, Louisiana 70175.
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Registration now open at:
www.neworleanstradjazzcamp.com
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Click the registration button on the home page, or call 504-895-0037.
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