Monday’s News & Live Music Scene – Dec 9, 2013

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♪  Spotlight Visual Arts Applications for High School Students: Due Dec 9
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♪  SPOTLIGHT VISUAL ARTS APPLICATIONS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: DUE DEC 9

Now in its 26th year, at the L.A. Music Center, the Spotlight program provides high school students an opportunity to stretch themselves by learning about audition/interview skills, exploring artistry, and developing self-confidence. It’s free, it’s easy and most importantly, it’s fun.

The Visual Arts application deadline has been extended through December 9, 2013, at:

http://www.musiccenter.org/education/Students-at-the-Center/Spotlight/

Alas, applications for the  Spotlight Performing Arts are closed this time around.
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Mon, Dec 9, in SFV (Pacoima):
5:30 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly “WHITEMAN AIRPORT SONG CIRCLE” at Rocky's Restaurant, 12653 Osborne St, Pacoima 91331; 818-896-8828.
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Mon, Dec 9,
FILM SCREENINGS,
in WeHo:
Time tba  “HOLIDAY CLASSICS PARTY” at Pearl’s on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood; www.pearlsliquorbar.com.
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“White Christmas,” “Miracle on 34th Street,” “Meet Me in St. Louis;” come pay homage to old Hollywood's classic holiday movies with a night of glamour. Specialty cocktails and champagne.
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Mon, Dec 9, in SFV (NoHo):
7 pm  Weekly “IRISH CéILí DANCE” and “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at the Celtic Arts Center’s shared location, the Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Bl, North Hollywood 91606; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com
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Contact the Celtic Arts Center for the times for  Gaelic (Irish language) instruction. The IRISH CéILí DANCE is at 7 pm; IRISH MUSIC SESSION, a structured jam, follows at 8. This weekly evening is a good place for fun and to meet others into the Irish music and Celtic scene.
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Mon, Dec 9, in Burbank:
7:30-10:30 pm  THE BROMBIES play their weekly bluegrass residency at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to the L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; www.vivacantina.com
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Viva claims them as its “bluegrass house band.” Featuring L.A. studio star-singer-mandolinist George Doering (who's on the soundtrack of dozens of movies) as well as songwriter JoEllen Doering on guitar, the great Bill Bryson (Bluegrass Cardinals, Desert Rose Band, Chris Hillman Band, mucho mas) on bass, and bluegrass phenom Patrick Sauber on banjo, this is a superb band.
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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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Mon, Dec 9, in Altadena:
8 pm  “ROY ZIMMERMAN'S "FUNNY SONGS AND BAD ADVICE" is a top show this week, the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; www.coffeegallery.com; reservations: 626-798-6236.
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Roy Zimmerman’s new show “Funny Songs and Bad Advice” contains plenty of both. In thirteen albums over twenty years, Roy Zimmerman has brought the sting of satire to the struggle for Peace and Social Justice. His songs have been heard on HBO and Showtime. He has recorded for Warner/Reprise Records. Zimmerman’s YouTube videos have amassed over seven million views. He’s been profiled on NPR’s “All Things Considered,” and he’s a featured blogger for the Huffington Post. The world is full of funny songs, but Zimmerman’s hilarious, rhyme-intensive originals are also incisive calls to action -- smart, savvy and undeniable.
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Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “He is both outstanding and outrageous. You will love him.” The Guide concurs.
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YouTube links:
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“The Faucet’s on Fire!” - www.youtube.com/watch?_v=VFD72ECm_CM
“I’m In” - www.youtube.com/watch?_v=QCA6nqC7B20
“To Be a Liberal” - www.youtube.com/watch?_v=f3qgiNPVpSM
“Creation Science 101” - www.youtube.com/watch?_v=uIwiPsgRrOs
“Hope, Struggle and Change” - www.youtube.com/watch?_v=je6y2kFoPs8
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Tix, $18.
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Mon, Dec 9, in L.A.:
8 pm  ED KOWALCZYK performs “I ALONE ACOUSTIC,” a performance-interview evening at The GRAMMY Museum, 800 W Olympic Bl Suite A245 (entrance around the corner on Figuroa), Los Angeles 90015; 213-765-6803; www.grammymuseum.org.
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Singer-songwriter Ed Kowalczyk made his name in rock history as lead-singer of the legendary band Live. Kowalczyk led the band to reach gold and platinum status in nine countries with hit songs including "Lightning Crashes," "I Alone," "Selling the Drama," "The Dolphin's Cry," "Overcome" and "Heaven." With Live, Kowalczyk dominated the rock scene for over 20 years, selling over 20 million albums worldwide, before splitting from the band to release his first solo album "Alive," in 2010.
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His newest album, "The Flood and the Mercy," is "a progression of what he's been striving to write." The album is packed with vitality, strength and power, and it explores depth with layers of dense lyrics and musical textures, mirroring his exploration as a solo artist. Please join us in the Clive Davis Theater as we welcome Kowalczyk to celebrate his latest release "The Flood and the Mercy," with a discussion about the album and his solo career. After an interview, moderated by Vice President of The GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares Scott Goldman, Kowalczyk will answer audience questions, and will perform an intimate set.
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Tix, $20, in person at the Museum Box Office or online. All proceeds benefit The GRAMMY Museum. Doors at 7:30 pm for the best seats. More info, 213-765-6803 or www.grammymuseum.org.
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Mon, Dec 9, in SFV (NoHo):
8-10 pm  Weekly “OPEN MIC WITH WEB SIMULCAST” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230 Laurel Canyon Bl (just N of Magnolia, E side of street), North Hollywood.
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Yelp Page for Kulak's: http://www.yelp.com/biz/kulaks-woodshed-north-hollywood
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Live streaming webcast at:
www.kulakswoodshed.com
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Admission by donation. Artists contribute performances to the venue.
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Mon, Dec 9, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8:30 pm  CHAD WATSON performs, then it’s the weekly TALENT CONTEST at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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Catch CHAD WATSON 8:30-9:30 pm. Then, Chad hosts the TALENT CONTEST 9:45 pm-’til closing, with CASH PRIZES.
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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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Mon, Dec 9, in Silverlake (L.A.):
9 pm-1 am  THE WILD REEDS host their December residency and showcase other bands tonight at the Satellite Lounge, 1717 Silverlake Bl, Los Angeles 90026; www.thesatellitela.com
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THE WILD REEDS are an excellent band who impressed crowds at the Claremont Folk Festival.
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Tonight’s schedule and lineup:
THE DIAMOND LIGHT at 9 pm
Special guests tba at 10 pm
THE WILD REEDS take the stage at 11
ALTO MUSIC plays at midnight
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Venue is 21+. Go early for Happy Hour from 8-9 pm for $2 well drinks and beers.
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Mon, Dec 9, in WeHo:
9 pm  “HOLIDAY TRIVIA” at Book Soup on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood. Join author (Americana Beautiful) and pop-culture humorist Charles Phoenix for a fun night of cocktails, hors d’oeurves and trivia! Event begins at 9 p.m. www.booksoup.com
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