Thursday's Music Scene, Oct 17, 2013

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Tonight is rich with offerings. Just dig-in and explore! We’re sure you’ll find something (or more likely, multiple things) to your liking.
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And, of course, a HUGE edition is on the way for your weekend!
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Thursday, October 17, 2013
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FESTIVAL starts today:
♪  “BIG TOP,” a big deal, Oct 17-20, in downtown L.A. (See the Guide's companion edition, "FESTIVALS & MUSIC CONFERENCES.")
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Thu, Oct 17;
Not music, but cool,
in Hollywood:
HOLLYWOOD HERITAGE's "GREAT GATSBY" is a Museum Exhibition Opening at the Hollywood Heritage Museum in Hollywood. Use your browser for info.
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Thu, Oct 17, near UCLA:
5 pm Weekly “THURSDAY NIGHT SOFA JAM” at Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, Los Angeles 90024; 310-478-4251.
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Thu, Oct 17, in OC (Fountain Valley):
5:15 pm Weekly “FOUNTAIN VALLEY BLUEGRASS JAM” at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708.
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Thu, Oct 17, in San Diego:
6 pm Monthly “SAN DIEGO OLD TIME FIDDLERS JAM” at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.
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Thu, Oct 17, in Ojai:
7 pm  THE GOTHARD SISTERS, a dynamic Irish music and dance family trio from the Pacific Northwest, play the "OJAI CONCERT SERIES" at The Ojai Valley Woman’s Club, 441 E Ojai Av, downtown Ojai 92023; 805-649-5189.
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Champion Irish dancers who have competed overseas multiple times at the World Championships, they include the visual elements and the exciting rhythms of Irish step dancing into tightly choreographed, high-energy variety shows.
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The three sisters perform and record new Celtic arrangements of well-known traditional tunes and popular songs, as well as their own original compositions from their 6 albums.
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The signature sound of the Gothard Sisters’ recording (their new album "Story Girl" was awarded "Album of the Year 2011" by Celtic Radio) blends the freedom and lyricism of traditional folk forms with the discipline gained from years of training as classical musicians and the competitive world of Irish dance.
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The sisters are seasoned performers and have performed around the country at Celtic and folk music festivals, state and county fairs, halftime shows, schools, theaters and concert series of all sizes. With original tunes written by the sisters, sibling harmony, Celtic roots and the nerve to take risks with style, a Gothard Sisters' show is joyful and exuberant, full of surprises, and leaves audiences refreshed and inspired.
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"...three amazingly talented sisters..." -Lonely Planet "...talented in so many ways it fairly boggles the brain." -- CelticRadio.net.
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Info and advance tickets at: 
www.ojaiconcertseries.com
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Tix, $20 advance, $24 at the door.
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Thu, Oct 17, in OC (Fullerton):
7 pm “PUPPET HALLOWEEN” is a celebration for the small fry at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malven Av, Fullerton 92833; 714-738-6706.
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Thu, Oct 17, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
7:30 pm Western musician KERRY GROMBACHER plays the “OUTWEST CONCERT SERIES” presented by SCVTV and the OutWest Western store, at Repertory East Playhouse in Newhall. Reservation hotline: 661-255-7087.
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Thu, Oct 17, in Santa Monica:
7:30 pm  PHOEBE BRIDGERS with BUSTER at Demitasse, 1149 Third St, Santa Monica 90403; 310-260-6308.
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Thu, Oct 17, in SFV and on the Web:
8 pm Annual “SQUEAKY WHEEL TOUR” hits L.A. with a showcase tonight at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info and live webcast at HYPERLINK http://www.kulakswoodshed.com www.kulakswoodshed.com.
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Singer-songwriter JANEL RAP who heads the organization “GINA FOR MISSING PERSONS,” which produces the tour, says, “Hey, Everybody....This Thursday marks 13 years since my sweet sister, Regina ‘Gina’ Marie Rap disappeared from Lincoln, Nebraska. Come on out to Kulak’s Woodshed to help us raise awareness for missing persons all over this country. If you can't make it you can watch it (at 8 pm Pacific) at www.kulakswoodshed.com
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“Yes, it is sad subject matter, but talking about the missing and getting their faces out there to the public gifts it the POTENTIAL to be a very HAPPY subject. We make this happen for the families. We hope to lighten their load. Help us lighten their load.”
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Thu, Oct 17, in , Altadena:
8 pm SALTY SUITES, that superb young rootsy string band, plus young guitar wiz opening act ALEX FINAZZO, play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations (by phone only) at 626-798-6236.
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The Salty Suites, with opening act Alex Finazzo, brings a whole passel of young acoustic critters who love to play and sing. The Salty Suites -- Chuck Hailes, Chelsea Williams and Scott Gates – r+eturn to the scene of the crime to play hard, sing sweet and rock long (but completely acoustically).

Scott Gates is as close to a musical prodigy on the mandolin as you will ever meet, He now plays guitar, too. Having performed all over the country and with artists as varied as John McEuen, Nathan McEuen, Kenny Loggins, Steve Martin, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, and a virtual who's-who of the bluegrass world, Scott is writing music on his own and brings original tunes to you. Scott has appeared on the “Ellen Show” with Steve Martin, recorded with Kenny Loggins on his family album, was featured on the Cable TV show “Justified” with band mate Chuck and toured the US with Nathan McEuen.
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Chuck Hailes is one of the top bass players in the country, schooled in classical and jazz bass playing and techniques. Chuck writes his own music and has teamed with Scott to create new musical gems. With his background in bluegrass music and degree in the Upright Bass, Chuck also sings.
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Chelsea Williams is L.A.’s most successful busker, and has sang in the shower on a nationally-aired Chevy commercial. She just returned from Paris and will have tales to tell. She has been writing and performing her own music since she was 13 years old, taking the stage on her own by the age of 17, performing at clubs and coffee shops. Some of her early songs are still hits with her fans, and she has continued to develop as a writer, penning nearly 100 original songs to date. Chelsea currently makes her living by playing on the street for tips and selling a home-made demo, having sold MANY thousands of CDs, one-by-one, simply on her own on the street (ask her for the latest count; it’s astonishing). Her magnetic presence draws them in and her songs set the hook. More at www.saltysuites.com
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Opening for the Suites Is their good friend Alex Finazzo. Since he began performing at age 16, Alex has become a fixture in the acoustic music scene of Southern California. Playing in groups that include the Blue Creek Band, Scott Gates Band, Soledad Mountain Band, and more. He has performed at the region's largest bluegrass festivals and consistently draws audiences with his dynamic and powerful flat-picking.
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Tix, $18.
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Thu, Oct 17, in Murietta:
8 pm  PATRICK McKEONE plays The Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com; 951-696-5252.
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Thu, Oct 17 & 24, in Hollywood:
8-10 pm  HOLLY CONLAN plays a three-date Record Release Residency (starting Oct 10) for her new album, "The Sirens" at The Hotel Cafe, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl (half a block S of Hollywood Bl), Hollywood 90028.
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Officially release of "The Sirens" is on iTunes on Oct 22nd.
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Holly promises "Lots of special guests and new songs to be heard, weekly features will be announced during the month."
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Innovative idea -- a record release residency.
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Advance tix, all three dates -
https://www.hotelcafe.com/tickets
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Thu, Oct 17, in L.A.:
8 pm “L.A. HOOTENANNY” at everybody’s favorite steampunk bar, Villains Tavern, 1356 Palmetto St, Los Angeles 90013; 213-613-0766.
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Thu, Oct 17, in Hollywood:
9 pm  "AN EVENING WITH LYNDA KAY" at Three Clubs, 1123 Vine St (cross st is Santa Monica Bl), Hollywood 90038.
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Luscious honky-tonk queen LYNDA KAY will play an extended set with new songs. She has a new EP coming out Oct 22nd on iTunes, and pre-release copies available at the show. She adds, "They will be available on Amoeba.com very soon."
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She adds, for tonight, "Dress to impress, you never know who will show!"
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What?! You've never seen a live Lynda Kay show? Well, here you go:
http://youtu.be/2MbG4lhko4w
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$10 cover, free parking. Doors at 8:30 pm; get there early.
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