Guitarists/Acoustic String Players Needed; News; Tix Alerts; Thursday’s Music Scene – Dec 5, 2013

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♪   Take part this Sunday; perform with famous musicians -- Guitarists / Acoustic String Players needed
♪   Ticket Alerts (early bird buys, today only)
♪   Thursday's live music scene
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ACOUSTIC GUITARISTS / String instrument / portable instrument players NEEDED to accompany carolers, room-to-room, in senior care facilities; be able to play the catalog of carols and adapt to chords of singers -- see the full details below.
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♪   INVITATION TO MUSICIANS and all who LOVE TO SING: Join celebrities in the meaningful and purposeful "32nd ANNUAL LOS ANGELES HOLIDAY CAROLING FESTIVITIES"

Bring joy to shut-ins and their care-givers, and meet and perform with music legends!

It happens Sunday, DECEMBER 8, 2013 at 6 senior care centers (perform 4-7:30 pm or during an part of that time -- it's a "modular schedule" that allows you to arrive/depart at your discretion). Everything is prearranged in several locations in the West San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles.

Some confirmed participants are:
★ Alex Delzappo and Fred Herrera, band members of Sweetwater, that performed at first Woodstock concert & subject of VH1 movie “Sweetwater: A True Rock Story.”
★ Carl Verheyen, World acclaimed guitarist of “Supertramp.”
★ Chris Ross, acclaimed drummer performed and/or recorded with many top artists including Kenny Loggins, Joe Cocker, Lisa Haley, and Three Dog Night.
★ Donna Cherry, singer / comedian, former Miss California and opening act for Barry Manilow.
★ Don Peak, musicians Hall of Fame member, guitarist with Marvin Gaye, Everly Bros, Ray Charles, Jackson 5.
★ Eric McKain, percussionist for L.A. stage performances of The Lion King, he toured or recorded with Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Barry White, Aretha Franklin, Oxygen, and Patrice Rushen.
★ Florence LaRue, six-time Grammy winner & original member of The 5th Dimension with mega hits “Aquarius,” “Wedding Bell Blues,” “One Less Bell to Answer,” “Up, Up and Away.”
★ Gina Eckstine, sang with Count Basie, Sammy Davis Jr., Bill Cosby, and she’s the daughter of big band leader Billy Eckstine.
★ Erin Gray, actress, portrayed Colonel Deering in feature film / TV series “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century” & Kate Summers in TV Series “Silver Spoons.”
★ Janis Liebhart, singer-songwriter, sang with Michael Bolton, Moody Blues, Righteous Bros., Charlie Rich, Engelbert Humperdink; 6 time Emmy winner writing for Muppet Babies & Sesame Street.
★ Lisa Haley, fiddle player, 2008 Grammy nominee in “Best Zydeco or Cajun Album” category; played for Brian Setzer, Randy Newman, Lyle Lovett.
★ Patricia Zappa, singer, author of “My Brother was a Mother: A Zappa Family Album,” and “My Brother Was A Mother, Take 2.”
★ Patrick Waskielis, drummer for Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds, which performed Billboard #1 single “Fallin’ In Love” and  #5-hit “Don’t Pull Your Love.”
★ Prescott Niles, bassist of The Knack, performed #1 hit “My Sharona.”
★ Rafer Johnson, won Olympic Gold Medal in 1960 and Olympic Silver Medal in 1956, both in Decathlon; lit the Olympic torch in the Opening Ceremonies of the 1984 Summer Olympics in L.A.
★ Rebekka Armstrong, Playboy Magazine Playmate Centerfold - Miss September; Internationally acclaimed advocate for HIV/AIDS awareness, prevention, research, treatment.
★ And more, including YOU, If you sign-up to take part. ACOUSTIC GUITARISTS are NEEDED.

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING the scheduled caroling, all musicians / singers / participants are invited to socialize and dine at the nearby HomeTown Buffet Restaurant (at VanOwen & Fallbrook) in Canoga Park, from 7:30-9:30 pm. (And you will WANT to be there to mix 'n mingle with fellow musicians, some QUITE accomplished and famous!)

This community service project is open to entertainers, singers, and musicians of all talent levels and ages.

A full media blitz promoting this mission and event is being launched to major Los Angeles metro radio, television, and newspaper outlets, music media, local church bulletins, and more.

Is this some hardcore "Christian thing?" No. Jewish Hanukkah songs are featured, and this functions effectively to bring joy to audience members who respond to the holidays in a secular way, as well.

To view the special documentary (11:34) on the "2012 Los Angeles Holiday Caroling Festivities," produced by Smile TV and featuring honoree Alan O’Day, go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch? v=MU2vKrh7i6M

This year's event is being celebrated in memory of the late Alan O’Day (#1 hit song, "Undercover Angel"), a longtime and prominent performer of the Los Angeles Holiday Caroling Festivities troop (from 1997 thru 2012), with his wife Yuka and friends.

The event's audience will see this one, live, show this year. Think about that.

All effort given to support, promote, and participate in this heart-warming activity is appreciated -- especially since your celebrity name, contribution, music, and presence helps promote the theme and enhance the festivities for all involved.

Please RSVP, ASAP, to the event's producer (info below) and if pertinent, provide authorization to use your name on the invitation, website, press release etc.

If you are unable to attend, please take this encouragement to gather your own group, or to go individually, and visit your local senior centers or residential facilities for shut-ins. This simple act of kindness can make a difference and add true meaning for all, through and beyond the holiday season

The Acoustic Americana Music Guide proudly supports this event every year. In addition, we always find our participation to be profoundly and personally meaningful. And we add our invitation to that from the producer, and encourage you to take part!

To see the long list of famous musicians, actors, and other celebrities who take part, use the link below.

CONTACT INFO / LINKS FOR FULL DETAILS:

www.HolidayMusicMakingADifference.com

www.facebook.com/HolidayCaroling4Seniors

Or call Vincent J. Leinen, the event producer, to RSVP, at 818-342-9336
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Thu, Dec 5, ADVANCE TIX with password:
MERLE HAGGARD plays the City National Grove of Anaheim on Wed, Mar 5.
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Get tix Thu, 10 am-10 pm; use password: MUSKOGEE
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(Public on-sale dale is Fri, Dec 6 at Noon.)
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Thu, Dec 5, ADVANCE TIX with password:
Comedian LEWIS BLACK plays the City National Grove of Anaheim on Fri, Mar 7.
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Get tix Thu, 10 am-10 pm; use password:
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(Public on-sale date is Fri, Dec 6 at 11 am.)
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Thu, Dec 5, 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, Dec 5, 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, Dec 5, in OC (Huntington Beach):
6-9 pm  “OC HAMMERED DULCIMERS” gather in Huntington Beach, rehearsing to share holiday music. Info and address,  bgershman@socal.rr.com
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Thu, Dec 5, 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, Dec 5, online:
7 pm (Pacific)  2nd Annual “BOARDS & BANDS SKATEBOARD AUCTION FOR CHARITY” features skateboards with hand-written song lyrics applied by famous musicians, including Elton John, The Clash, Daft Punk, Ben Harper, John Lydon, and others,  as top skaters team up with legendary recording artists to benefit at-risk youth.
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Tony Hawk, Ben Harper and the Tony Hawk Foundation launch the 2nd Annual collection of skater / music memorabilia including a variety of items contributed by famous musicians.
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Sir Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin collaborated with pro skater Chris Cole to apply the lyrics to their hit "Candle in the Wind" to Cole's complete skateboard, which shows the wear and tear you might expect from the reigning champion of Street League Skateboarding. That’s one board in the auction.
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Ben Harper had a vision two years ago to merge the worlds of skateboarding and music to benefit the work of the Tony Hawk Foundation. The plan was for Tony Hawk to invite a select group of professional skateboarders to donate their personally ridden skateboards and submit the name of their favorite songs. Then Harper would send those boards on to the appropriate artists with one simple message: “Please write the lyrics to this skater’s favorite song on his skateboard, and we’ll use it to create more skateparks for kids.” Thus Boards + Bands was born.
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This year’s chosen recording artists have hand-written the lyrics on these one-of-a-kind skateboards. Included in this unprecedented auction are board collaborations by the following artists and skaters: Sir Elton John and Bernie Taupin with Chris Cole; Ben Harper with Christian Hosoi; Mick Jones and Paul Simonon of The Clash with Tony Hawk; Daft Punk with Aaron “Jaws” Homoki; John Lydon with Duane Peters; and more to be announced.
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“Last Year's Boards + Bands auction surpassed all expectations,” said Tony Hawk. “This year we have equal caliber of skaters and musicians contributing, so I am looking forward to seeing the excitement (and high bidding) they bring.”
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These special collaboration skateboards go up for online auction, beginning tonight 5 at 7 pm (Pacific) on eBay, at:
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They will remain on display through the end of the auction at the GRAMMY Museum in downtown Los Angeles.
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Thu, Dec 5, in Silverlake (L.A.):
7:30 pm  Weekly “HONKYTONK HACIENDA” tonight brings performances by THE COALS, and Arizona-based JARED & THE MILL, at El Cid, 4212 W Sunset Bl, Silverlake. More info at: www.facebook.com/honkytonkhacienda?ref=br_tf
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The work of Suzanne O' Keefe, Honkytonk Hacienda turns every Thursday at into a "Honky tonk for bands, songwriters and musical instigators, tearing it up in outlaw country, roots, old time and Americana."
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The show starts at 7:30 and is free until 8:30 pm; after 8:30, it's $5 cover.
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Thu, Dec 5, in downtown L.A.:
7:30 pm “BRAD COLERICK & FRIENDS” kick-off their Thursdays-in-December residency at the historic Biltmore Hotel, across from Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles.
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The Biltmore was the location of the Academy Awards in the early years, and JFK accepted the Democratic nomination for president there in 1960.
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Brad says, “Worth a trip just to check out this Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument —and hopefully you'll enjoy the music as well. Still up in the air as to whether I'll be there on the Dec 26th but for sure Dec 5th, Dec 12th & Dec 19th.”
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No cover charge. Valet parking is $6 with validation from the bar.
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Thu, Dec 5, in SFV (NoHo):
7:30 pm  Inaugural “RENT CLUB SHOW” brings FREEBO, FUZZBEE MORSE, CHAD WATSON, plus DAVE MORRISON and SCOTT KING opening, in a “pay-the-rent” benefit show for and at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230 Laurel Canyon Bl (just N of Magnolia, E side of street), North Hollywood.
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This is the first monthly event wherein artists will donate performances to make the rent for Kulak's Woodshed. Dave Morrison says, “Many of you know about Kulak's Woodshed. It's a funky - but high-tech listening room in North Hollywood. I've thought of it as almost a second home for years. It's entirely non-profit, staffed by volunteers, and a place where budding musicians and singer-songwriters of every talent-level can learn and grow, and be a part of the musical community. Every month Paul Kulak [who derives his living solely from the Woodshed] struggles to cover the rent of the building and all other expenses. It's a tremendous burden that he's carried for 14 years. We intend to help with that on an on-going basis.”
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Dave continues, “Thursday night, Bonnie Raitt's legendary bass player, Freebo -- who is also a widely renowned and wonderful singer-songwriter-guitarist -- is our featured artist. He'll be singing and playing acoustic guitar and mandolele. He has asked Fuzzbee Morse, an equally storied guitarist, to join him. Rounding-out the trio is Chad Watson, widely considered one of the world's top bass players. All three sing. Harmonies are promised.”
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(Dave adds: Here's a lo-fi bootleg video from a couple months back:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEaQ5sOKnMI )
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“We will provide food and drink for all, as well. Chicken soup, this time, and a veggie soup too. With cornbread and other stuff.”
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Dave concludes, “Alexia and I will host, and I will warm the crowd up with a short-ish set, and then Freebo will take you where you want to go.”
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Yelp Page for Kulak's: http://www.yelp.com/biz/kulaks-woodshed-north-hollywood
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$20 donation. Seating is limited to about 50, so arrive early. If you cannot attend and wish to contribute to Kulak’s, watch the live webcast and hit the “Donate” button.
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Live streaming webcast at:
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Thu & Fri, Dec 5 & 6, & Fri’s & Sat’s in Dec, in Santa Monica.
7:30 & 9 pm  “KURT WEILL AT THE CUTTLEFISH HOTEL” plays the newly contrived “The West End Theater” hanging over the ocean at the far end of the Santa Monica Monica Pier.
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This is one of those improbably “only-in-L.A.” (okay, or only-in-Santa Monica) tales. Seems the Santa Monica Pier Corporation has joined forces with Tony Award winning actor / director Paul Sand to present live theater on the pier, appropriately named The West End Theater. That’s about as far west as you can get in L.A. This is how it happened.
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“I was taking a walk on the pier with a couple of friends one night recently and I suddenly thought... Wouldn’t this pier be a perfect place to have a theater and present a vivid production of KURT WEILL’S dark, theatrical waterfront songs all about revenge, murder and broken hearts. The next day I contacted Jim Harris, the Deputy Director of the pier and pitched him the idea. He smiled and said ‘O.K., we’ve been wanting to add live theater for the pier and I happen to have an available space at the far west end. It hangs out over the ocean and gets pretty wild up there some time, would that suit you?’”
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“You bet it would!” said Sand. Jim wound up the conversation with, ”What do you think of calling it The West End Theater? “I can think of nothing better,” said Sand.
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Paul then contacted a few beautiful, powerful and intense actors, who can also sing, which he had placed in his “remember that talent” part of his brain. Happily they all agreed to play. He called his friend Carol Sills, wife and widow of the legendary director Paul Sills who created Second City and Story Theater and with whom Sand had worked with his entire adult life. Carol Sills found Michael Roth, the musical director, who happens to be a Kurt Weill expert living right here in Santa Monica (a block away from Bertolt Brecht’s old house on 26th St.) “Turns out the guy is brilliant” says Sand. Roth accepted. So did Marie Lalanne, the truly extraordinary surrealist painter, who came aboard to design the costumes and create the murals on huge canvas panels in keeping with the carnival atmosphere of the pier. And, the entire company was formed in less than two weeks.
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The list of Mr. Weill’s songs (so far) to be performed by the “dreamy” ensemble includes: “Mack the Knife,” and “Surabaya Johnny,” performed by the beautiful, tall and angry, (in a good way) SHAY ASTAR. Then there’s “Pirate Jenny” and “Barbara Song,” performed by the beautiful, incandescent MEGAN RIPPEY. Plus, “Luck Song” aka “On the Insufficiency of Human Behavior,” performed by SOL MASON, a tall lanky attractive kid on the wisely cynical side, who plays the host in this shady waterfront cabaret.
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“A Final and Horrific Verse of Mack the Knife” will be performed by PAUL SAND (as Mack) who is obsessed with his own version of justice and insatiable desire for revenge.
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“The Alabama Song” finale is the whole company singing goodnight to the audience from under a red spotlight.
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The preview night is Dec 5, and the Opening Gala is Dec 6. There are two 45-minute shows each Friday and Saturday night, at 7:30 and 9 pm, throughout December.
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General Admission $20 + $1.49 fee.
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Thu, Dec 5, in Burbank:
7:30-10 pm  TUJUNGA TRAIL DOGS, old-style-country kingpins, play Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to the L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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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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Dec 5, in L.A. & on the web:
7:30 pm KRIS SEARLE plays a live streaming webcast of his acoustic pop show at the Coffee Connection, 3838 S Centinela Av, Los Angeles 90066; www.westLAcafe.com
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Webcast at: www.stageit.com/kris_searle/an_evening_with_kris_and_a_latte/30663
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Kris Searle, from England, is now a Venice (CA) local and award-winning singer-songwriter.
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Stageit is an online venue that allows musicians to stream live concerts to fans; it's described as "incredibly intimate often featuring performers playing from their homes, directly from their laptop. You can also live chat and chat with other opine fans."
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Pay-What-You-Can. Go to:
www.stageit.com/kris_searle/an_evening_with_kris_and_a_latte/30663.
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Click signup to set up an account and then click the GET TICKET button.You can purchase credits (which Stageit calls "Notes"; 10 Notes = $1). Notes allow you to pay for tickets to see shows and to tip performers during the show. This show is "Pay What You Can," which means you can pay whatever you can afford (minimum 1 Note). Once you have Notes, they can be used for any show.
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More at www.krissearle.com
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Thu, Dec 5, in San Pedro:
Time tba  IZON EDEN plays a “First Thursdays” residency at the Whale and Ale, 327 W 7th St, San Pedro; 310-832-0363;  HYPERLINK "http://www.whaleandale.com" www.whaleandale.com.
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Thu, Dec 5, in OC (Anaheim):
8 pm DWIGHT YOAKAM plus special guest THE WILD FEATHERS play the City National Grove of Anaheim.
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Thu, Dec 5, in Altradena:
8 pm  NATHAN McEUEN and JESSE OLEMA play 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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When STEVE MARTIN, CRYSTAL GAYLE, and CHRIS HILLMAN rave about your music, where else can you go but to the next awaiting audience?
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Currently in the studio working on his next album, artist/musician/producer Nathan McEuen (guitar, banjo, vocal) is eager to bring some new songs to perform at the Coffee Gallery with Jesse Olema (fiddle).
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NATHAN MCEUEN: With a recent performance on the Grand Ole Opry (opening for Carrie Underwood & Brad Paisley), to being a featured artist on Yahoo.com, WSM Nashville, Woodsongs, Voice of America Radio, XM/Sirius satellite radio, iTunes, Music City Roots, The Stagecoach Festival (Indio, CA) and climbing up to #1 (with “For All The Good” from the album, “The McEuen Sessions”) on Amazon.com's Americana chart, the past year has been productive for Nathan.
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Since 2005, he has performed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (in Hanna-McEuen), The Grand Ole Opry (3 times), American Idol - Season Finale 8 (with Steve Martin), Music City Roots, and more. He has opened, performed or worked with Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Jim Messina, Dave Mason, David Crosby, Chris Hillman, Graham Nash, Dwight Yoakam, Laurie Lewis, Tom Rozum, The Avett Brothers, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Leon Russell, Steve Martin, Vassar Clements, Herb Peterson, The Grascals, John Oates, Lyle Lovett, Kevin Nealon, Willie Nelson, Bob Schneider, Sara Watkins, Matt Cartsonis, Brett Dennen, Chris Caswell, Mario Calire, The McEuen's, Riders In The Sky, Chelsea Williams, The Jane Dear Girls, Crosby Loggins, The Dillards, and more.
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Nathan has written and produced five full length CDs starting in 2005, with “The Grand Design,” (which debuted on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks”), “Festival” (2007), “Scrapbook” (2010), “Nathan McEuen 'Best Of'” (2012), “The McEuen Sessions - For All The Good” (2012), and is currently in production on his latest full length solo album due in 2014.
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With more than 2,000 live shows and 15 years of touring, numerous albums and over 60 songs penned, Nathan's heritage, passion for music, entertaining and performing shines through and can only best be experienced in person.
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Joining Nathan tonight is JESSE OLEMA (fiddle). Jesse is one of L.A.'s top emerging fiddlers. His soulful style lends itself to every recording and group he gets to be a part of. His light and musical touch interweaves with vocalists, while his solos have a full, bluesy sound. Whether it be a barn dance bluegrass jam, a jazz nightclub, or a rock and roll stage show, Jesse has a gift of fitting the fiddle in perfectly. Jesse began to play at the age of five in Humboldt County California. Now at twenty-seven, he works as a session musician and live performing artist in Los Angeles.
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QUOTES on Nathan McEuen:
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"A truly luminous effort... Outstanding originals... Too many highlights to mention." -- David Wild (Huffington Post / Rolling Stone)
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“Nathan McEuen's light is shining bright. A fine singer,guitarist and an excellent songwriter. There is hope on the horizon.” -- Chris Hillman (The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Bros.)
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"…Beautiful Night is a song worthy of Jobim." - Steve Martin
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"...The love of performing shines through The McEuen Sessions. I love it! Can't wait to hear more!" -- Crystal Gayle (CMA/AMA & Grammy award-winning singer)
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Video links: http://youtu.be/XOoRsVwx8I8 http://youtu.be/q8JwBlZhr3Q
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More at www.jesseolema.com and www.nathanmceuen.com
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Thu, Dec 5, in L.A.:
8 pm  “LADY BANJO SHOW” with the all-star cast of MOIRA SMILEY (leader of VOCO), MAESA PULLMAN , EVIE LADIN, and ERIN INGLISH, at Besant Lodge, 2560 N Beachwood Dr, Los Angeles 90068. Presented by FolkWorks. Info & tix, www.folkworks.org
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Thu, Dec 5, in Hollywood:
8 pm JENNI ALPERT plays The Record Parlour, the new record store in Hollywood.
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Jenni says, “The Record Parlour will be hosting the celebration of the debut release of 'Shining Light', my first vinyl record. This album is NOT physically available anywhere else in Los Angeles. This recording captured rare live acoustic performances in Italy.”
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She continues, “I would like to cordially invite you to attend this free all ages event with complementary wine and beer to boot! The vinyl, all my other CD's, t-shirts, and other fun trinkets will be available in the store. Doors are at 7 pm and a live performance of songs from the vinyl will take place later in the eve.”
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"Alpert brings great tenderness,and a willingness to wear her heart on her sleeve,which she does very endearingly." ~ AOL Music.
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Here’s part of a feature / review story on Jenni’s record and tonight’s show, written by Bob Leggett on December 1, 2013:
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JENNI ALPERT GOES RETRO FOR HER LATEST RELEASE
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Although Jenni Alpert is a singer-songwriter who calls Los Angeles her home, she is not afraid to try new and creative methods to reach her audience. Her recent tour benefited Americas' Blood Centers with an innovative Blood Drive tour that brought attention to our constant need to support the Blood Banks across our country.
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For her latest release, “Shining Light,” Alpert has gone retro, releasing this new treasure on vinyl. Not only that, her release concert will be held at a record store instead of one of L.A.'s usual venues. The Record Parlour is a new vinyl shop which just opened in Hollywood. A product of previous Amoeba Vinyl representative and former owner of Beta Records, Chris Honetschlaeger, The Record Parlour is a great addition to the LA record store scene.
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The release party is set for Thursday, December 5, 2013, with doors opening at 7 pm and Alpert's performance at 8 pm.
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There is no cover, and the event will feature beer and wine along with autographed copies of the vinyl for just $22.
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Thu, Dec 5, in L.A.:
8-11 pm  TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT hosts the monthly “FIRST THURSDAY / OLD TIME MUSIC / TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN FIDDLE & BANJO JAM” at Bar 1642, 1642 Temple, L.A. 90029.
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The Foot says, “Bring your instrument, learn to play old time, try out new tunes or get your fix! Beginners welcome.”
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Thu, Dec 5, in South Pasadena:
7 pm  Weekly blues night with BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER, at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443.
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Thu, Dec 5, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm  MARY WHITE performs at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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This is L.A.’s last real honky tonk. No cover, full bar, lots of fun. Go early for the nightly free dance lesson.
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Thu, Dec 5, in L.A.:
8 pm  “L.A. HOOTENANNY” blows the doors off everybody’s favorite staempunk bar, Villains Tavern, 1356 Palmetto St, Los Angeles 90013; 213-613-0766.
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Thu & Fri, Dec 5 & 6, & Fri’s & Sat’s in Dec, in Santa Monica.
9 pm  “KURT WEILL AT THE CUTTLEFISH HOTEL” plays the newly contrived “The West End Theater” hanging over the ocean at the far end of the Santa Monica Monica Pier.
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Thu, Dec 5, in Murrieta:
8 pm BRENNAN & SAL from MASTER SPLINTER play the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com
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COMING FRIDAY….
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Dec 6, in L.A.:
"GRAMMY MUSEUM 5th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION" brings free admission to the museum, all day. That includes the new JOHN FOGERTY exhibit and the RINGO exhibit; both are TEMPORARY exhibitions.
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The ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC GUIDE endeavors to bring you NEWS and views of interest to artists everywhere, more specifically to musicians and the creative community, and music makers and fans of acoustic and Folk-Americana music, both traditional and innovative. We provide a wealth of resources, including a HUGE catalog of acoustic-friendly venues, and schedules of performances in Southern California venues large and small. We cover workshops and other events for artists and folks in the music industry, and all kids o’ things in the world of acoustic and Americana and accessible classical music. From washtub bass to musical spoons to oboe to viola to banjo to squeezebox, from Djangostyle to new-fangled-old-time string band music, from sweet Cajun fiddle to pre-bluegrass Appalachian mountain music to proto blues.
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The Acoustic Americana Music Guide. We’re on it.
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