Thursday’s Music Scene, plus the weekend’s FESTIVALS – Nov 14, 2013

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No time to lose. Let’s get started!
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Here’s your THURSDAY, with:
√  Tonight’s WEBCAST
√  Tonight’s FREE FILM SCREENING
√  Tonight’s WORKSHOP
√  Tonight’s CONCERTS, etc.

PLUS, what you need to know to plan for the new FOLK REVIVAL FESTIVAL this Saturday in Long Beach -- and for all those Celtic pipers in the crowd (wait: bagpipers drive the crowds away, don’t they?) check-out the annual Celtic PIPERS TIONOL this weekend. Details of both those events are first-up, below.
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Here are quickie listings of upcoming festivals and music conferences (those happening after THIS weekend are detailed in the Oct 31 edition:)
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♪  LONG BEACH FOLK REVIVAL FESTIVAL, Nov 16, in Long Beach
♪  SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PIPERS TIONOL is a MUSIC CONFERENCE, Nov 16 & 17,
in OC (San Juan Capistrano)
♪  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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THIS WEEKEND’S FESTIVAL NEWS…
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Sat, Nov 16,
FESTIVAL,
in Long Beach:
11 am-10 pm  “LONG BEACH FOLK REVIVAL FESTIVAL” brings performances by more than 20 acts, in the festival site on Historic Old Pine Avenue, 643 Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; www.longbeachfolkrevivalfestival.com
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Performers include:
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♪  WILLIE WATSON (OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW)
♪  ROSES PAWN SHOP
♪  FRANK FAIRFIELD
♪  MOONSVILLE COLLECTIVE
♪  RESTAVRANT
♪  SEAN WHEELER & ZANDER SCHLOSS
♪  CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7
♪  PAPERPLANES
♪  CALIFORNIA LIONS
♪  SAWTOOTH
♪  SAM OUTLAW
♪  RT & THE 44'S
♪  DUBLIN PUBLIC
♪  PEPPERBOX LULLABY
♪  SPEEDBUGGY USA
♪  CHARLIE PARR
♪  BLIND POPE JOHN
♪  TAYLOR CRAWFORD
♪  THE BIG BLACK ROOSTER
♪  ALYSSANDRA NIGHSWONGER
♪  HONEY WHISKEY TRIO
♪  D.D. WOOD
♪  LB UKULELE CLUB
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The site features two stages, the Main Stage and the creatively named “Hillgrass Bluebilly” Stage both with hay bale seating, plus a kids area and food and beer courts.
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Tix, $5 Early bird online advance ($6.17 with service fee) while they last;
$10 thereafter ($11.34 online with service fee).
A VIP option includes admission and the “Primal Alchemy Farm Lunch” for $40 ($42.39 with online service fee).
Free admission for kids age 12 and under and for seniors age 75 and over.
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√  UNLIKE OTHER FESTIVALS:
No chairs, blankets, sheets, bikes, bottles, food, umbrellas are allowed. You can bring “one unopened bottle of water.” There is bike parking outside, and plenty of car parking. You can get there easily via Metro Blue Line light rail or MTA or LB bus.
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For a first-year festival, they have an outstanding lineup and an exceptionally good website with bios and links for every act.
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Plenty more info at:
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www.longbeachfolkrevivalfestival.com 
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Sat & Sun, Nov 16 & 17,
MUSIC CONFERENCE,
in OC (San Juan Capistrano):
“SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA PIPERS TIONOL” is a bagpiper / Uillean piper conclave “university” gathering that brings performances and workshops by EAMONN DILLON and PATRICK D'ARCY, at the Community Center, 30201 Outpost Rd, San Juan Capistrano 92675.
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THE PUBLIC can attend the Saturday night concert (7:30-10:30 pm) and the tix for that are $20, online.
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The full conference registration fee is $100.
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Tionols happen in various other places, too. If you are a Celtic piper, you will want to attend. It begins with a Friday evening social gathering for attendees, before jumping into two intense days on Saturday and Sunday.
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Full info and registration at:
www.socalpipers.com/tionol_2013_details.html 
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And now, THURSDAY…
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Thursday, November 14, 2013
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Today’s sections…
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√  Tonight’s WEBCAST
√  Tonight’s FREE FILM SCREENING
√  Tonight’s WORKSHOP
√  Tonight’s CONCERTS, etc.
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√  Tonight’s WEBCAST:
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Thu, Nov 14, on THE WEB:
7 pm  SOMEDAY GIRL, the duo of AMANDA ABIZAID and LINDSAY GILLIS, play one of two live performances for their new EP release. This one is a 30 min online acoustic performance on Stageit.com, primarily for fans living outside Los Angeles.
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Their other show for their EP relase is a local band performance at the M Bar in Hollywood on Dec 12 at 8 pm (see listing).
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Tonight’s live online show (go there early so you don’t miss anything):
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www.stageit.com/amanda_abizaid_and_lindsay_gillis/introducing_someday_girl/29336
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√  Tonight’s FILM SCREENING:
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Thu, Nov 14,
FREE FILM SCREENING,
in Pasadena:
7 pm  "THE CONSCIENTIOUS PROJECTOR" series presents "XMAS WITHOUT CHINA," at the Armory Center for the Arts, 145 N Raymond, Old Town Pasadena.
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Just in time for the Holidays comes "Xmas Without China," Director Alicia Dwyer’s captivating film. It follows young Chinese immigrant Tom Xia, who challenges his Arcadia, California neighbors to refrain from purchasing gifts or products made in China. The neighboring Joneses take up the challenge, resulting in an examination of the American Dream and international relations that is both serious-minded and light-hearted.
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As Thanksgiving draws near, along with the "Black Friday" launch of the holiday shopping season, Conscientious Projector offers this new documentary by local filmmakers who ask us to reconsider our gift-giving choices and their impact on our economy, both local and global.
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A community discussion led by the film’s principals Alicia Dwyer and Tom Xia follows the film. The panel also featuring Alicia’s brothers Michael and Jesse, who worked on cinematography and sound, respectively.
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Admission is free and the facility is accessible to disabled persons. This is a quality series that other communities can wish they had.
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√  Tonight’s WORKSHOP:
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Nov 14-16,
WORKSHOP,
in Hollywood:
7:30-10:30 pm  “THE VOICE IS A TRAVELER” three-day Singing & Body Percussion Workshop by MOIRA SMILEY (VOCO) is designed for you to learn six songs in three days; it’s her “L.A. Singing Workshop #3,” and it’s in the Hollywood Hills at the Besant Lodge, 2560 1/2 N Beachwood Dr 90068.
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Three evenings are each 7:30-10:30 pm. Option to choose being a 'Half' participant and attend two evenings. Doors at 7 pm.
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Each session includes: a tool-kit of vocal warmups and performance techniques to expand your singing voice and performance abilities; learning the six traditional folk-songs from three harmony traditions -- Appalachian, Bulgarian or Croatian 3-part harmony; and the accessible-to-all art of body percussion.
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Moira Smiley, singer-composer, travels the world as a soloist and creates new work for dance, theatre and film. Her voice can be heard on a wide variety of media, including feature films, television (BBC, PBS), NPR, and on over 40 recordings. She was recently featured at the national TED Conference, on KPCC's "Off-Ramp", and on ABC Australia's "Books & Art" national radio program.
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Includes downloadable study mp3 and pdf files sent a week ahead of time, to practice with, and between sessions. Culminates in an informal sharing session on Saturday.
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Prices $100-$140.
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Info, 323-468 1173 or email vocoinfo@yahoo.com
More on the web at: /www.moirasmiley.com
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Info and registration at:
http://m.bpt.me/event/496168
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√  Tonight’s CONCERTS, etc.:
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Thu, Nov 14, 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, Nov 14, in Ventura:
5:30 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly “VENTURA ROUND TABLE SONG CIRCLE” at Round Table Pizza, 4255 E Main St, Ventura 93003 .
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Thu, Nov 14, in OC (Irvine):
7:15 pm GARY STOCKDALE plays a solo show at the "22 Rabbits House Concert Series" in Irvine.
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Reservations get directions at
ItzPeggy@gmail.com
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$20.
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Thu, Nov 14, in L.A.:
7:30 pm  New “HONKY TONK HACIENDA” series debuts with GREATER PACIFIC plus THE FAR WEST at El Cid, 4212 W Sunset Bl, Silver Lake 90029; www.ElCidLA.com,or call 323-668-0318. 
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It’s a new “Roots, Americana and Outlaw Country” series with bands, songwriters and musical instigators “tearing it up.”
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No cover before 8:30 pm, $5 cover thereafter. Doors at 7 pm for dinner and drinks, music starts at 7:30 pm. Ample street parking; valet parking available.
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Thu, Nov 14, in Altadena:
8 pm MICHAEL CHAPDELAINE, guitar virtuoso, plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info  HYPERLINK "http://www.coffeegallery.com" www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named by the Guide’s editor, writing in FolkWorks, as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). 
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Michael is the only guitarist ever to win First Prize in the world's top competitions in both the Classical and Fingerstyle genres; the Guitar Foundation of America International Classical Guitar Competition and the National Fingerstyle Championships at the Walnut Valley Bluegrass Festival in Winfiled , Kansas. His performances, played on both steel string and classical guitars, include musical styles ranging from blues to Bach to country to rhythm n'. In the 80's and 90's Michael proved himself to be one of the worlds finest classical guitarists; twice winning the coveted National Endowment for the Arts Solo Recitalist Grant, and taking First Prize in both the Guitar Foundation of America's and the Music Teachers National Association's Guitar Competitions. He also won the Silver Medal in Venezuela's VIII Concurso International de Guitarra "Alirio Diaz".
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Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “We are fortunate to have him on his only trip to the West Coast. He of bare feet and great shock of hair will delight you with guitar and show of personality.”
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Thu, Nov 14, in Hermosa Beach:
8 pm "THE SONGWRITER" is a new monthly showcase premiering tonight with performances by BRAD COLERICK, KEVIN FISHER, and performing host STEVEN McCLINTOCK, at Saint Rocke in Hermosa Beach.
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Brad Colerick says, "Other wonderful writers on that bill also. And this inaugural show is FREE!"
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Thu, Nov 14, in Venice:
8-10 pm  TOM CORBETT plus TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS play the Talking Stick Coffee Lounge, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 90291; 310-450-6052.
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$15 at the door. Venue is now vegan. Free parking.
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Thu, Nov 14, in Redondo Beach:
8 pm ANTHONY KEARNS, Irish tenor, performs at the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Bl, Redondo Beach; 800 595 4849; www.artbeatshows.org
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Thu, Nov 14, in Burbank:
8 pm COW BOP plays Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444.
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This band is a virtuosic fusion of western swing and bebop jazz.
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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, Nov 14, in Murrieta:
8 pm BRIAN CALDWELL and MATT from THE BRICK TOP BLAGGERS play the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com
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Nov 14-16, in Costa Mesa:
8 pm "BEETHOVEN'S TRIPLE CONCERTO" leads a program by the EROICA TRIO, running three consecutive evenings in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, OC Performing Arts Center, Costa Mesa.
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Demanding utmost virtuosity, as well as intimate teamwork among the soloists, Beethoven's rarely heard "Triple Concerto" is a delight in the hands of the Eroica Trio. The Los Angeles Times says, "These people have it all: technique, temperament, interpretive savvy, good looks and a winning stage presence."
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Jean-Marie Zeitouni is the conductor of the Eroica Trio.
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Full program:
√  BEETHOVEN: Overture to "Prometheus"
√  BEETHOVEN: Triple Concerto
√  DEBUSSY: Nocturnes
√  BRITTEN: Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra
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Come early for the "Concert Preview" at 7 pm with host Alan Chapman.
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Tix at:
http://www.PacificSymphony.org/tickets/concert/BeethovenTripleConcerto
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Thu, Nov 14, in L.A.:
8 pm  “L.A. HOOTENANNY” at Villains Tavern, 1356 Palmetto St, Los Angeles 90013; 213-613-0766.
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Thu, Nov 14. In Hollywood:
10 pm  THE BAND OF HEATHENS from Austin Texas, currently with the #2 album (their “Sunday Morning Record” on the Americana Airplay Chart) plays the Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl (half-a-block S of Hollywood Bl), Hollywood.
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Check out the single “I Miss My Life” from “Sunday Morning Record,” at https://vimeo.com/75580190
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Tix, $10, at www.hotelcafe.com/calendar.html
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