Friday night: Cold Out? Hot music in! -- Nov 8, 2013

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Today is BONNIE RAITT's birthday!
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Yes, yes, much more will be along in a few hours, covering the full weekend and beyond. Meantime, there are bunches of additions for TONIGHT, since the Guides last big edition of October 31. So, here’s one NEWS ITEM, a good TV TELETHON, one FESTIVAL that starts tonight, and the far-reaching wide screen version of the FRIDAY music scene.
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NEWS ITEM…

Deadline is TONIGHT, November 8th

10th Annual IAMA “International Acoustic Music Awards”

The 10th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) online entry deadline is tonight. IAMA promotes excellence in Acoustic Music Performance and Artistry. Acoustic artists in various genres can gain exciting radio and web exposure through this competition. Participating sponsors include New Music Weekly, Loggins Promotion, AirplayAccess.com, Acoustica, SongU, Acoustic Cafe Radio Show, NoisyPlanet, Sonicbids, Broadjam and XM Satellite Radio.

IAMA is open to all independent artists and labels. Unlike other music industry competitions, IAMA focuses on developing new markets for Acoustic artists, labels and with or without CD releases. Past years' winners include AJ Croce, Maddy Rodriguez(Canada), David Francey (Canada), Liz Longley, The Refugees (USA), Kate Lush (Australia), Wayne Southards (USA), Larry Pattis (USA), Omega (Uganda), El McMeen, etc.

Win prizes in 8 different categories: Folk/Americana/Roots, AAA/Alternative, Instrumental, Open, Bluegrass, Best Male Artist, Best Female Artist, Best Group/Duo. There will also be an Overall Grand Prize winner awarded to the top winner worth over US$11,000, which includes radio promotion to over 250 radio stations in US and Canada. Winning songs will be heard on radio! Winners and runner-ups will be featured on our CD compilation. Also, we feature up to 10 different artists get featured and promoted on IAMA website every month, which provides a review, ratings, CD information and more. The sooner, you enter, the sooner you get featured! Judging is based on excellence in music performance, songwriting/composition/song choice, Music Production and originality. (Please note that IAMA is a different competition from USA Songwriting Competition).

*Deadline to enter: Nov 8, 2013.

Enter online with your MP3, Youtube or Soundcloud files, at:
https://online.songwriting.net/iama/?promo=SAL3
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A TV TELETHON…
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Sun, Nov 8, on TV:
4-8 pm (Pacific)  "HOMEWARD BOUND TELETHON" is a star-studded live benefit for veterans with PTSD and traumatic brain injuries, on the Military Channel (on Basic+ cable).
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It offers an opportunity to help wounded vets in the Veterans Day season.
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One FESTIVAL gets underway tonight…
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♪  DARE TO BE SQUARE WEST, Nov 8-10, in L.A. (see below for details).
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Fri-Sun, 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, Post #206, 227 N Avenue 55, Highland Park 90042.
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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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Here are the CONCERTS, COFFEEHOUSE SHOWS, CLUB GIGS, SHOWCASES, and everything else happening tonight…
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Fri, Nov 8, in Redondo Beach:
6:30-9:30 pm  ANDY & RENEE play their weekly residency at On The Rocks, 239 N Harbor Dr, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
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Fri, Nov 8, in Arcadia:
7 pm-1 am  FORTUNE, TRIPLE THREAT, and NEW BLUES REVOLUTION play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia.
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Park free across the street in the city lot behind Denny's.
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Advance, online, $3 (+ $1.15 processing)
Door, $5 (+ $1.25 if reserved but not paid).
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Fri, Nov 8, in Tehachapi:
7 pm  LITTLE BLACK TRAIN OLD TIME- BLUEGRASS- AMERICANA-CELTIC Fiddler's Crossing 206 East F St, Tehachapi 93561 661-823-9994
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Fri, Nov 8, in Sierra Madre:
7-9 pm  Annual "ART FESTIVAL" opening night at Creative Arts Group, 108 N Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre 91024.
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We believe it includes live music performances and art displays and demonstrations throughout the weekend.
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Continues
Sat, Nov 9, 10 am-5 pm, and
Sun, Nov 10, 11 am-4 pm.
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Fri, Nov 8, in Venice:
7-11 pm NETTERADIO's monthly "AFFECT THE EFFECT" show is the 5th Annual "Nette for Vets VA Book Drive," a live show with LISA NEMZO and performing host ANNETTE CONLON and others, at the series' last show in L.A. for 2013, with live performances by musicians played on the "NetteRadio" show,  at The Talking Stick,  1411-C Lincoln Bl (at California), Venice 90291; 310-450-6052.
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Performing, in order of appearance, are:
√  Bhavana Reddy
√  The Conlons
√  Patsy Moore
√  Lisa Nemzo
√  Clare Means
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$8 cover OR free admission If you bring and donate a gently-used soft-cover book.
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The collected soft cover books will be donated to the VA Hospitals of Greater Los Angeles. Books welcome on any topic, if it's a NEW or GENTLY USED SOFTCOVER BOOK. Bring as many as you wish. If you cannot bring a book, then pay the $8 donation cover (early bird discount arrive before 8 pm and pay $5) and NetteRadio will purchase softcover books at a discount for our Veterans.
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All attendees: venue has a on-purchase food or drink minimum. You may bring your own bottle of wine for an $8 cork fee. Venue offers dinner that includes a new vegetarian / vegan menu.
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More at: http://fburls.com/55-uAApiuwb
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WHAT IS NETTERADIO? It is an internet radio show that supports unsigned / indie women in music. Details at www.netteradio.com. It is webcast live at www.ustream.tv/channel/netteradio
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Fri, Nov 8, in OC (Anaheim):
7:30 pm  MARY GAUTHIER plays “The Living Tradition “ concert series at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim 92805; 714-955-3807.
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Fri, Nov 8, in San Diego Co (Del Mar:
7:30 pm  JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET plays the Del Mar Powerhouse, 1658 Coast Bl, Del Mar 92014; 858-635-1363.
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Fri, Nov 8, in San Pedro:
8 pm  RICHARD SMITH performs his fingerstyle guitar mastery at Alva’s Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, Weymouth Corners, San Pedro 90732;  HYPERLINK "http://www.alvasshowroom.com" www.alvasshowroom.com; 800-403-3447 or 310-519-1314. You can bring your own food and drinks into this venue and just pay the cover.
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Fri, Nov 8, in Topanga:
7:30 pm  JEWELS & JOHNNY NATION return to Southern Cal and to Froggy's, 1105 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290.
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They’re just back from a tour, and are playing their “favorite Topanga hang” with a full band show featuring Steve Seifert and Remo Packer Music.
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Fri, Nov 8; Thu-Sat, Nov 7-9, in OC (Costa Mesa):
8 pm PACIFIC SYMPHONY opens its Pops Season with Broadway’s MICHAEL CAVANAUGH in “SONGS OF ELTON JOHN AND MORE,” a program rich in iconic hits, at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787;  HYPERLINK "http://www.ocpac.org" \t "_blank" www.ocpac.org.
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Praised as “the new voice of the American rock-and-roll songbook” (Billboard) with both Grammy- and Tony-award nominations, charismatic performer Michael Cavanaugh opens Pacific Symphony’s 35th anniversary Pops season with crowd-pleasing pop and rock piano hits during his new show, “Michael Cavanaugh: Songs of Elton John and More.”
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Handpicked by another famous pianist, Billy Joel, to star in the Broadway musical “Movin’ Out” in 2001, Cavanaugh quickly gained a reputation for his skillful talents on the piano and lead vocals rivaling those of the “Piano Man” himself. After the musical closed in 2005, he began touring on his own, reinterpreting the modern pop/rock songbook, and eventually bringing his “Songs of Billy Joel and More” to a full house at the Symphony’s Fourth of July concert in 2009. Cavanaugh returns to bring his exuberant energy to the music of the “Rocket Man,” for a performance of songs such as “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” “Benny and the Jets,” “Daniel,” “Crocodile Rock,” “Candle in the Wind” and more—all backed by the lush sounds of the Symphony.
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Tix are $35-$185. For more info or to purchase tickets, call 714-755-5799 or go to www.PacificSymphony.org.
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Fri, Nov 8, in Santa Monica:
8 pm CALICO the band plus special guests SUGAR IN THE GOURD play a double-bill at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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What would it be like to have seven talented, beautiful, kind-hearted women singing, playing and telling you stories of their lives in one of the finest venues in L.A.? Come spend the evening with them at McCabe’s, and find out.
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Tix, $18.
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Fri, Nov 8, in VC (Newbury Park):
8 pm  “FIRESIDE CONCERT SERIES” presents a three-act show with the HONEYSUCKLE POSSUMS, SABRINA & CRAIG, and MERLIN SNIDER, at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reina Rd, corner of Borchard & Reina, Newbury Park; 805-499-3511.
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Series producer Bob Kroll says, “You'll love the variety from good 'ol down home music to an eclectic mix of originals and covers to soulful blends of American blues and country. An inexpensive night out with maximum entertainment awaiting!”
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HONEYSUCKLE POSSUMS: The Honeysuckle Possums are an all-woman, old-time fiddling, mountain music, bluegrass band. They sing stunning 3 part harmonies all whilst dancing, whooping, and hollering. They are accompanied by an Appalachian style flat foot dancer, Ruth Alpert, whose percussive feet make it hard for the crowd not to dance and holler along with them. The Possums have been together for 3 incredible and busy years and will be releasing their first CD this fall. They have played all over the California coast and continue to gain notoriety wherever they play for their incredible vocals, musicianship and lively fun spirited style. They have played on the big stage at the Old Time Fiddlers Convention and will be back again playing at the festival this year by popular demand. The Possums play a combination of covers and originals ranging from old time fiddler standards to bluegrass and Irish folk music. The three main lead singers, Rebecca Troon (banjo/fiddle/penny whistle), Nicola Gordon (fiddle/ukelele) and Susan Marie Reeves (guitar/strumstick/ukelele) are all accomplished songwriters. Lisa Macker plays stand up bass and mandolin and sings harmonies and Ruth Alpert is the band’s percussive flat-footer. They can’t help but smile while they sing as you’ll see by their beaming faces. Check ‘em out at www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYthvCRcQn8
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SABRINA & CRAIG: A musical partnership of two experienced solo artists who have combined talents to perform as a duo for the past five years. They bring a lively and unique mix of cover tunes and originals that entertain across the generations. Craig sings and anchors the duo with his unique and finely-crafted guitar style which won him second place at the Topanga Banjo and Fiddle finger style guitar competition. Sabrina adds her honey-sweet vocals and dynamic stage presents along with percussion and ukulele. They have delighted audiences at The Coffee Gallery Backstage, LA Wim Soiree, The M Bar, Kulak’s Woodshed and Fireside. They are also the founders and performing hosts of the Acoustic L.A.-Live monthly show. More at www.sabrinaandcraig.com
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MERLIN SNIDER: Is a singer, songwriter, and acoustic guitar player in the Americana story-telling tradition. His music is a soulful blend of folk-blues and alternative country. He is "about as fine a songwriter and story teller as you're likely to find," wrote "Wildy's World." Bob Stane, producer of The Coffee Gallery Backstage, said Merlin "is the genuine article when it comes to wit and humor . . . in other words he delivers the real goods." It sounds like roots music, but the lyrics have a modern edge, honesty and sense of humor." Snider's second album, Right Here, was among the Top Folk Albums for 2009, as reported on Folkradio.org. And Folkworks.org heralded Right Here as “a ‘must have’ for connoisseurs of the singer-songwriter, folk genre.” Snider was a Premiere Showcase Artist at the Folk Alliance Region West 2009 Conference, and has performed at The Coffee Gallery Backstage, Fireside Concerts in Newbury Park, Camarillo Café, as well as Boulevard Music, Noble House Concerts, The Underwood Family Farms Folk Festival, Acoustic L.A. Live!, at Hallenbeck’s General Store, and the West Valley Music Center Acoustic Series. Merlin is accompanied by Deborah Snider on backup vocals and percussion along with the rest of his Pretty Good Acquaintances. More at www.merlinsnider.com
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The NEXT Fireside concert is Feb 14, 2014 with GEMINI (Bruce and Renata Farwell), VENTUCKY STRING BAND (with Mark Parsons, former fiddle player for the Whiskey Chimps) and blues man BOB JONES and friends.
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Info, Bob Kroll, at 805-427-4707 or folksgr1@aol.com
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$9 at the door. Adults only, no children admitted.
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Fri, Nov 8, in L.A.:
8 pm  SHANNON HURLEY plays the weekly “MUSIC NIGHT” at Muse on 8th, 759 S La Brea Av (at 8th St), just south of Wilshire, L.A.
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Fri, Nov 8, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm  MARY WHITE plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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Fri, Nov 8, in SFV (Northridge):
8 pm  MARIACHI VARGAS DE TECALITLAN plays the Valley Performing Arts Center, on the CSUN campus, 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge 91330; 818-677-3000.
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Fri, Nov 8, in Altadena:
8 pm  MOJACAR FLAMENCO with KATERINA TOMAS & STEPHEN DICK at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations (by phone only) at 626-798-6236.
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Featuring Flamenco, Latin, and jazz guitar virtuoso Stephen Dick, and Flamenco dancer and singer Katerina Tomás, along with percussionist Johnny Sandoval, and soulful guest artist, Latin and jazz Flute player Gilberto Torres.
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Fri, Nov 8,
MOVIE PREMIERE,
in VC (Ojai):
8 pm  Premier showing of “OMG THE OJAI MARDI GRAS 2013,” a new documentary from local film maker Will Prosser, at the Ojai Art Center Theater, 113 S Montgomery St, (just off of Ojai Av), Ojai.
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This documentary is an intimate look into the history of how the Ojai Mardi Gras began. Now in its 24th year, it looks at what inspires the Krewe to put months of work into the planning and execution of this treasured local tradition. In the film you will meet the Krewe, join in the fun of creation, delight in the splendor of costumes, enjoy the music of the Ojai Mardi Gras Band and revel in the magic and merriment of making the best Mardi Gras party west of the Mississippi.
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At 9:15, join the film;s creator Will Prosser and the whole Ojai Mardi Gras Krewe at a mixer, following the film, to chat and enjoy music by the Jim Calire Jazz Ensemble. Jim is part of the Mardi Gras Band that contributed music to the film.
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Come at 7:30 pm, dressed in your Sunday best, gowns or tux, and walk the red carpet with members of the Krewe and be photographed as part of the festivities.
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Admission at the door is $10, $5 for students with current student ID.
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Fri, Nov 8, in Silverlake (L.A.):
9 pm HAYMAKER plays their CD release show for their new record, "Now Now Now" at The Silver Lake Lounge,
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"Wild Man Ben" BEN REDDELL, plus ANDREW SHEPPARD are also on the bill.
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DAVID SERBY says, "I'm wearing a hat and slinging a bass guitar tonight with Haymaker."
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Fri, Nov 8, in San Diego:
9 pm  ALICE WALLACE, a truly fabulous performer, plays a stop on her CD RELEASE TOUR for her new album, "A Thousand Miles From Home," at Lestat's West, in San Diego.
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"A Thousand Miles From Home" is for sale online at http://alicewallacemusic.storenvy.com
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Alice tells us, “And if you're looking for downloadable copies instead of the physical CD (though I highly recommend the physical CDs because the artwork is gorgeous thanks to my friend Yano), you can find it on iTunes, CD Baby and Bandcamp! You can also stream all of the tracks on my Bandcamp site if you just want to get a taste of the album before you buy it! So many options. So little time.”
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Fri, Nov 8, in SFV (Van Nuys):
9:30 pm  KEN O’MALLEY & THE TWILIGHT LORDS play Ireland's 32,  13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys 91401; www.irelands32pub.com
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Fri, Nov 8, in San Diego:
9:30 pm REVEREND PEYTON'S BIG DAMN BAND plus CHRIS SCHIFFLETT & THE DEAD PEASANTS, at The Griffen, 1310 Morena Bl, San Diego; http://thegriffinsd.com
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Doors open 8 pm.
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Rev. Peyton plays guitar and his wife Breezy plays the rubboard. Their new album “Between the Ditches” debuted at #1 on the iTunes Blues Album Chart. They only get to San Diego once a year. More at www.bigdamnband.com
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Tickets $12 in advance, $15 at the door.
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