Musical NEW YEAR’S EVE edition for Dec 31, 2013 (published Dec 30)

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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Our coverage of New Year’s Eve music events is an annual “all-in” affair, and includes genres beyond acoustic and Americana music. Note that MANY of the best events happen late – and some of the Irish music events begin mid-afternoon, to correspond with the arrival of 2014 in Dublin.

We even have one NYE and another New Year’s Day celebration on radio / web radio for those stuck at home. See the NEWS ITEMS before the event listings.

(Oh, by the way… Monday’s music scene and MUCH more news are in the Guide’s Dec 28-30 edition, right here at a separate click.)

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IN THIS EDITION:

FRESH news, today…

♪ FREE NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY IN DOWNTOWN L.A.
♪ WEB RADIO on New Year’s Eve, if you’re stuck home…
♪ COMEDIC ROSE PARADE COVERAGE on RADIO (broadcast & web, Jan 1st

Live Events: NEW YEAR’S EVE with MUSIC PERFORMANCES…

♪ Ongoing events, through the Holidays…
♪ The NYE “Go drop the ball” Music Scene


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NYE / NEW YEAR’S MUSIC NEWS ITEMS…


♪ FREE NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY IN DOWNTOWN L.A.

From 6 pm-12:30 am, “COUNT DOWN TO THE NEW YEAR” happens in that magnificent new terraced greenscaped open space, GRAND PARK, reaching from the L.A. Music Center on Grand Av to L.A. City Hall, at the bottom of the hill. And it’s FREE.

COUNT DOWN to the New Year with family, friends, and all your fellow Angelenos, as Grand Park asserts its claim to become L.A.’s (and your) NEW New Year's Eve destination, with live performances, art installations, and large-scale animated projections. They tell us the latter will “ring in 2014 like you've never seen before!” Uhh, no one has ever seen 2014 rung-in before.

Anyway, about those 3-D PROJECTIONS for the Countdown. They’ll cover 22 stories of City Hall. Other distractions and amusements include a Live Photo Booth for you to share your wishes for the New Year, projected 100 feet above Grand Park; ART INSTALLATIONS by Charles Baker, Geoff McFetridge, and Mike Murphy; PERFORMANCES that will keep us from going, by “Dublab's finest,” plus Versa Style Dance Company, and more to be announced.

TRIBAL MARKERS will be available, as you “Get Marked by L.A. Artists on the Move;” FOOD TRUCKS will be located throughout the Park; a CASH BAR will be open on The Music Center Plaza (but note that alcohol is NOT permitted in the park).

Plenty of info at www.grandparkla.org

Ride the METRO RED or PURPLE LINE to “CIVIC CENTER/GRAND PARK STATION,” or walk from the GOLD LINE to the LITTLE TOKYO/ARTS DISTRICT STATION.”

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♪ WEB RADIO: “THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL” NYE and 60th ANNIVERSARY PARTY

Dec 31, on web & satellite radio:
6-10:15 pm (Pacific) “THE MIDNIGHT SPECIAL,” the long-running and unique radio program on WFMT, celebrates the New Year AND its own 60th anniversary and great musical legacy.

Guests include live performers, with Kim & Reggie Harris, Garnet Rogers, Brother Sun, Bonnie Koloc, and Spuyten Duyvil.

It’s online at
www.WFMT.com
and it’s live on XM Satellite Radio.

East Coasties can be part of the broadcast, live-in-studio with a ticket that includes a “Meet and mingle” with the performers prior to the broadcast, attending part of the sound check, reserved seating (by name) at tables in front closest to the stage, beer and wine, catered hors d'oeuvres and desserts, and Champagne toast at midnight (Eastern time).



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♪ WEB & BROADCAST RADIO:
COMEDIC "TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE" with FRAZER SMITH

Wed, Jan 1, on TV,
paired with
broadcast & web RADIO:
6-10 am "COMEDIC COMMENTARY" of the "TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE" by FRAZER SMITH and his buddy "THE CRABMAN" on 100.3 The Sound, will be paired with the video coverage on KTLA Channel 5 in Los Angeles. (Many cities get KTLA's parade coverage on "The WB" or local channels.)

Hit your radio, or the web at
www.thesoundla.com
for the web audio link.

L.A. radio icon CYNYHIA FOX says, "The Tournament of Roses Parade is celebrating 125 years on New Year’s morning, and Frazer Smith has provided float-by-float coverage since its start. (OK… I might be exaggerating.)"

She continues, "Maybe you remember his hilarious send-ups of the Rose Parade on KMET back in the day. This year, we’re proud (or maybe I should say… willing) to have him on The Sound.

"Here’s how it works: Turn on 100.3 The Sound beginning at 6 am on New Year’s morning for Frazer and his buddy 'The Crabman' to describe final behind-the-scenes parade preparations."

Frazer Smith still has it, comedically -- and irreverently -- firing on all cylinders, as he abundantly demonstrated during the "KMET REUNION WEEKEND" a few months back on the Sound.

"Watch Channel 5, but listen to The Sound," says Cynthia. She adds, "We love Bob and Stephanie, but – let's just say – Frazer's coverage will be even more colorful. Then at 10 o’clock, you’re welcome to go back to bed."



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♪ Ongoing events, through the Holidays…
♪ Tuesday’s “Go drop the ball” Music Scene


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♪ ONGOING, THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS…


Ongoing, in OC (Irvine):
Time tba "CIRQUE DU SOLEIL" presents "TOTEM," now playing at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine.
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"TOTEM traces the fascinating journey of the human species from its original amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly. The characters evolve on a stage evoking a giant turtle, the symbol of origin for many ancient civilizations. Inspired by many founding myths, TOTEM illustrates, through a visual and acrobatic language, the evolutionary progress of species. Somewhere between science and legend, TOTEM explores the ties that bind Man to other species, his dreams and his infinite potential." -- the show's promo.
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"Spectacular, artful. Breathtaking and deliciously ironic." -- The Toronto Star.
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"TOTEM is visually ravishing" -- The Boston Globe.
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Tix by phone, at 800-450-1480.
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Tix & info online, at:
http://m.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/totem/americas/usa/california/irvine.aspx
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It opens Jan 17 in Santa Monica.



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♪ Tuesday’s “Go drop the ball” Music Scene


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A Guide TOP PICK…
Tue, Dec 31, in Murrieta:
2 pm-2 am “LIVE IRISH MUSIC” at the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com
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At 2 pm it’s the DUBLIN ROGUES; at 3 pm, it’ll an hour ‘til midnight in Ireland, so they’ll hoot and hoop it up for the “Irish New Year's;” at 8 pm THE BRICK TOP BLAGGERS perform.

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Tue, Dec 31, in Upland:
3-7 pm PADDY’S PIG brings traditional Irish music for the arrival of “IRISH NEW YEAR’S” in Dublin, by playing the Black Watch Pub, 497 N Central Av, Upland.
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Band members Missy and Mike tell us, “We return after a lost year to our annual UK NEW YEAR’S EVE gig at the cozy Black Watch Pub. Yes, they ring in the New Year in Dublin at midnight, but that’s 4 pm in sunny California, so come get the jump on the celebrating, then get home for a nap before the evening’s shenanigans.”
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They add a little encouragement: “You’re sure not going to get any sea shanties at Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve.”

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A Guide TOP PICK…
Tue, Dec 31, in Long Beach:
3 pm “IRISH NEW YEAR” is celebrated as midnight arrives in Dublin at 4 pm Pacific time, with authentic and original Irish music by KEN O'MALLEY at the Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300.
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If you know anything about the Irish, they will celebrate each hour as the New Year arrives somewhere, working its way west to California.

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A Guide TOP PICK…
Tue, Dec 31, in L.A.:
5 pm DUSTBOWL REVIVAL plays one of the rootsiest / Americana “NEW YEAR'S EVE” shows in L.A., at the Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90035; 323-954-9630.

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A Guide TOP PICK…
Dec 31, in L.A.:
5:30 pm-1:30 am HOT CLUB LA. plays “EL CID’S 50th NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION GYPSY STYLE” at El Cid, 4212 W Sunset Bl, Los Angeles 90029; www.elcidla.com
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This is easily one of the best NYE dinner and live music events in L.A. Doors at 5 pm, show at 5:30 pm.
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Things kick-off with two flamenco show seatings, at 5:30 and 8:30 pm. Be entertained by some of the best Los Angeles flamenco performers while enjoying a pre-fixe menu by Chef Olivia Hernandez.
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After the 8:30 flamenco performance, HOT CLUB LA. -- Django Reinhardt style 30's speakeasy jazz -- ushers in the New Year; they’re one of the best gypsy jazz combos in town. The venue will offer appropriate accompaniments, with signature speakeasy cocktails and a champagne toast at midnight.
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El Cid's NYE dinner menu is:
√ Grilled Langoustine served with charred lemon Baked Oysters with roja picante and manchego
Entrees are a choice of:
√ Saffron Bourbon Basted Lechon Roasted sucking pig stuffed with chorizo bilbao, torpedo onions, and petite vegetables Served with house made vegetable escabeche, sweet potato mash and White wine almond brussels sprouts
√ Paella para dos our signature paella valenciana with chorizo bilbao, chicken, mexican tiger shrimp, blue mussels and white clams
√ Colas de Toro Braised oxtail over sweet potato mash served with petite roasted vegetables and horseradish caviar
√ VEGAN PRE-FIXE: Honeydew Ginger Gaspacho with Ponzu Caviar Grilled Pumpkin, bing cherry molasses and deep fried parsley Garden Beef Tips Cantrelle mushroom mousse, bourbon maple apricots and shaved white asparagus.
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Wax your mustache and pin curl your hair to ring in the New Year in speakeasy gypsy jazz style.
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Tix, $65-$85 Before Dec 15th, $75 - $95 After Dec 15th.
Call 323-668-0318 to purchase tickets and make a reservation.

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Tue, Dec 31, in downtown L.A.:
6 pm-12:30 am “COUNT DOWN TO THE NEW YEAR” happens in that magnificent new terraced greenscaped open space, GRAND PARK, reaching from the L.A. Music Center on Grand Av to L.A. City Hall, at the bottom of the hill. And it’s FREE.
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Full details above, in this edition’s #1 news feature.

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Tue, Dec 31, in WeHo:
6 pm NEW YEAR’S EVE starts early at the Whisky A Go-Go, and it rocks hard all night, with KIX kicking it off. Whisky A-Go-Go, 8901 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-652-4202.

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A Guide TOP PICK…
Tue, Dec 31, in Arcadia:
7 pm-1 am "NEW YEAR'S EVE BLUES PARTY" with ROD PIAZZA & THE MIGHTY FLYERS, BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND, & "many very special guests," at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; 626-447-9349; www.arcadiabluesclub.com
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In addition to the headliners, guest musicians include:
♪ DAVID MELTON
♪ HOWARD DEERE
♪ WALTER THOMPSON
♪ JACOB HUFFMAN
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More special guests promised.
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The Bobby Blues House Band plays most Friday and Saturday nights, kicking-off the night for the headliners -- some of the best in the industry. This house band's members over the years have included musicians who have played with Billy Joel, Aretha Franklin, The Pointer Sisters, The Jeff Healey Band, and bring influences from John Lee Hooker, Van Morrison and Eric Burden.
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Bring earplugs. Seriously. Free Parking available on the street and across the street in thr city lot behind Denny's.
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This NYE party has an option for a prix fixe dinner with a guaranteed seat for the night. Beyond that, they offer tasty food (generous portions) and a full bar. More, including the menu, newsletter, photo gallery, and advance tix, at www.arcadiabluesclub.com
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Ticket options for NYE:
√ NYE "Fan appreciation limited advance tickets" are $20+ $2 fee (online).
√ At the door, $25, + $2.25 if reserved online.
√ NYE DINNER and SEATING for the show and the evening are $40+ $3 fee, in advance.

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A Guide TOP PICK…
Tue, Dec 31, in SFV (Studio City):
7:30 pm (first show) “EARLY BIRD NEW YEAR’S PARTY & SHOW” with three-time Grammy winner BILLY CHILDS & his Electric Quartet, joined by vocalist MOIRA SMILEY (VOCO) at Vitello's (Upstairs at Vitello's), 4349 Tujunga Av, Studio City 91604; reservations, 818-769-0905; www.vitellosrestaurant.com.
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This EARLY SHOW is $65 and includes general table seating, and a 3-course CHEF’S PRE-FIXE MENU. 6 pm seating, 7:30 pm show, and Champagne.
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BILLY CHILDS will feature a re-imagining of LAURA NYRO’s music, with MOIRA SMILEY doing the vocals.
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The ensemble is Billy Childs on piano / keyboard, Moira Smiley on vocals, Katisse Buckingham on sax / flute, Carlitos Del Puerto on bass, and Joey Heredia on drums.
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Billy says, “We will be playing material from my electric band repertoire – high energy, accessible music which is an amalgam of jazz, fusion, and Brazilian music. Also, we will be doing a lot of the music of Laura Nyro, with Moira Smiley singing. I will be releasing a CD around the middle of next year, on Sony Masterworks, which will be a re-imagining of Laura Nyro’s music; on the CD, I will be joined by, among others: Renee Fleming, Yo-Yo Ma, Dianne Reeves, Shawn Colvin, Chris Botti, and Esperanza Spalding. The New Year’s Eve gig at Vitello’s will be an exciting preview of the music that will be on that recording. Happy New Year – come party!”
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The pianist and composer is a winner of three Grammy Awards and tours the world leading a chamber ensemble which combines his jazz and classical experience. But this year, the Los-Angeles-based pianist will ring-in the New Year with good friends in his hometown.
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Thus far in his career, Childs has garnered ten Grammy nominations on the way to his three Grammy awards: two for best instrumental composition (“Into the Light” from “Lyric,” and “The Path Among the Trees” from “Autumn: In Moving Pictures”) and one for best arrangement accompanying a vocalist. Most recently in 2013, Childs was awarded the prestigious Doris Duke Performing Artist Award. In 2009, Childs was the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and in 2006 received a Chamber Music award.
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As a pianist, Childs has recently performed with, among others, Yo-Yo Ma, Sting, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Detroit Symphony, the Kronos Quartet, Wynton Marsalis, Jack DeJohnette, Ron Carter, the Ying String Quartet, the American Brass Quintet, and Chris Botti. In January 2010, The Detroit Symphony (Leonard Slatkin conducting) premiered Childs’ Concerto For Violin And Orchestra with Regina Carter as soloist. Upcoming projects include a new piece for Duke University composed for his Jazz/Chamber Ensemble featuring Dianne Reeves and the Ying Quartet and a recording for Sony Masterworks: a re-imagining of the music of Laura Nyro.

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Tue, Dec 31, in WeHo:
7:30 pm FAN HALEN rocks hard at the Viper Room, 8852 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; www.viperroom.com; 310-358-1881.
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Tix, $20–50.

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A Guide TOP PICK…
Tue, Dec 31, in Ojai:
8 pm 5th Annual “CELTIC NEW YEAR’S PARTY” with SLIGO RAGS, presented by the Ojai Concert Series at the Ojai Valley Woman's Club, 441 E Ojai Av, Ojai 92023; 805-649-5189.
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This will be an evening of foot stompin’ Irish music, with an hour of waltzing, and a dessert potluck and a champagne toast at midnight. Shane and Kelli Butler run an outstanding series and this is an annual highlight.
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Family-friendy, featuring the return of the legendary Sligo Rags from 8-11 pm, then elegant and romantic waltzes to another live band ‘til after midnight.
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Sligo Rags are an energetic Celtic / Bluegrass fusion band and two-time winner of the Orange County Music Award for Best Folk Band. This dynamic ensemble presents Celtic Folk with a decidedly bluegrass attitude, using fiddle, acoustic guitar, electric bass, and percussion.
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"Sligo Rags have mastered the ability to take songs from a time gone by and make them fresh and relevant for a modern audience. Their passion for the music and their willingness to take risks combine for an outstanding live show." --Music Connection.
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Tix, $20 advance, $25 at door if any are left. Kids under age 15 are half price. Young ones on laps are free.
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Tix at:
www.ojaiconcertseries.com

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A Guide TOP PICK…
Dec 31, in Beverly Hills:
8 pm DON McLEAN, with MICHAEL ANN AZOULAI opening, at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills.
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Michael Ann asks, "Please purchase tickets through me," at michaelannmusic@gmail.com
or, she adds, "I will have a link to my Amazon direct pay... for Don McLean tickets."

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A Guide TOP PICK…
Tue, Dec 31, in Murrieta:
8 pm-2 am “LIVE IRISH MUSIC” at the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com
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At 2 pm it’s the DUBLIN ROGUES; at 3 pm, it’ll be midnight in Ireland, so they’ll hoot and hoop it up for the “Irish New Year's;” at 8 pm THE BRICK TOP BLAGGERS perform.

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Tue, Dec 31, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm-2 am “NEW YEAR’S EVE” with live alt-country / Americana / trad country music 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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Tue, Dec 31, in WeHo:
Time tba “NEW YEAR’S EVE” at Bootsy Bellows with live music, specialty cocktails and “a spectacular NYE party” as you ring in 2014. www.bootsybellows.com

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Tue, Dec 31, in WeHo:
Time tba “NEW YEAR’S EVE” is a “No Hassle” NYE Party at Rock & Reilly’s in WeHo. If there is one thing Reilly hates, it's when he can't get a drink; hence, his “No-Hassle New Year’s Eve” charges no cover and provides complimentary toasts of bubbly every hour after Dublin hits midnight. More at https://www.facebook.com/RockAndReillys

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Tue, Dec 31, in WeHo:
Time tba “NEW YEAR’S EVE” at Gordon Ramsay. NYE dinner is in two seatings: first seating is a three-course menu served from 5,8 pm. for $95 per person, and the second is a five-course menu served from 8:30-11:30 pm with a midnight champagne toast for $145 per person. Check regarding what they’re doing for live music. www.thelondonwesthollywood.com

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Tue, Dec 31, in WeHo:
Time tba “NEW YEAR’S EVE” at Le Claufoutis, the classic Sunset Plaza café. Live music is undetermined. Regular menu and specials served. www.clafoutisrestaurant.com

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A Guide TOP PICK…
Tue, Dec 31, in downtown L.A.:
8:30-10:15 pm L.A. PHIL presents “CARNIVAL AT THE HALL!” New Year’s Eve with SERGIO MENDES and SHEILA E, with Tropical Samba grooves, feisty percussion, and Brazilian dancers, at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211; www.musiccenter.org.
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Complimentary carnival-style cocktail party is included; party is 8:30-10:15 pm in Walt Disney Concert Hall’s BP Hall.

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A Guide TOP PICK…
9 pm-12:30 am “NEW YEAR’S EVE” with ANDY & RENEE and their award-winning band HARD RAIN, at the Buffalo Fire Department, 1261 Cabrillo Av,. Torrance 90501.
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Two options:
√ Seating for DINNER at 8 pm; dinner, music, dancing, and Champagne toast are $60 per person. Or,
√ Arrive at 9 pm for music, dancing and Champagne toast, for $35 per person.
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Advance tix, 310-320-2332.

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Tue, Dec 31, in WeHo:
9 pm “NEW YEAR’S EVE” rock with CAMP FREDDY & FRIENDS and HEY! HELLO!, at the The Roxy Theatre. Camp Freddy & Friends return to The Roxy for one more night in December. You can ring-in 2014 with this legendary celebrity cover band. Event is age 21+.
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Tix, $95-100 at www.theroxyonsunset.com

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Tue, Dec 31, in WeHo:
10 pm GOO GOO DOLLS play a not ‘zactly bluesy “NEW YEAR’S EVE” at the House of Blues Sunset Strip.
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Tix, $130 adv, $180 gen adm; with open bar, it’s $180. A VIP pre show dinner package and ticket is $210.

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Tue, Dec 31, in Burbank:
10 pm MARTINI presents a wild garage rock-soul New Years Eve blast with LUIS & THE WILDFIRES, GIZELLE, and more, at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank.
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No cover. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners).

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A Guide TOP PICK…
Tue, Dec 31, in SFV (Studio City):
10:30 pm “NEW YEAR’S EVE MAIN SHOW” with three-time Grammy winner BILLY CHILDS & his Electric Quartet, joined by vocalist MOIRA SMILEY (VOCO) at Vitello's (Upstairs at Vitello's), 4349 Tujunga Av, Studio City 91604; reservations, 818-769-0905; www.vitellosrestaurant.com.
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The venue has an earlier show; this MAIN SHOW is $95 and includes general table seating for a four-course CHEFS PRE-FIXE MENU, music, and a Champagne midnight toast; seating at 9 pm, show at 10:30 pm.
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BILLY CHILDS will feature a re-imagining of LAURA NYRO’s music, with MOIRA SMILEY doing the vocals.
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The ensemble is Billy Childs on piano / keyboard, Moira Smiley on vocals, Katisse Buckingham on sax / flute, Carlitos Del Puerto on bass, and Joey Heredia on drums.
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Billy says, “We will be playing material from my electric band repertoire – high energy, accessible music which is an amalgam of jazz, fusion, and Brazilian music. Also, we will be doing a lot of the music of Laura Nyro, with Moira Smiley singing. I will be releasing a CD around the middle of next year, on Sony Masterworks, which will be a re-imagining of Laura Nyro’s music; on the CD, I will be joined by, among others: Renee Fleming, Yo-Yo Ma, Dianne Reeves, Shawn Colvin, Chris Botti, and Esperanza Spalding. The New Year’s Eve gig at Vitello’s will be an exciting preview of the music that will be on that recording. Happy New Year – come party!”
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The pianist and composer is a winner of three Grammy Awards and tours the world leading a chamber ensemble which combines his jazz and classical experience. But this year, the Los-Angeles-based pianist will ring-in the New Year with good friends in his hometown.
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Thus far in his career, Childs has garnered ten Grammy nominations on the way to his three Grammy awards: two for best instrumental composition (“Into the Light” from “Lyric,” and “The Path Among the Trees” from “Autumn: In Moving Pictures”) and one for best arrangement accompanying a vocalist. Most recently in 2013, Childs was awarded the prestigious Doris Duke Performing Artist Award. In 2009, Childs was the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship and in 2006 received a Chamber Music award.
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As a pianist, Childs has recently performed with, among others, Yo-Yo Ma, Sting, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Detroit Symphony, the Kronos Quartet, Wynton Marsalis, Jack DeJohnette, Ron Carter, the Ying String Quartet, the American Brass Quintet, and Chris Botti. In January 2010, The Detroit Symphony (Leonard Slatkin conducting) premiered Childs’ Concerto For Violin And Orchestra with Regina Carter as soloist. Upcoming projects include a new piece for Duke University composed for his Jazz/Chamber Ensemble featuring Dianne Reeves and the Ying Quartet and a recording for Sony Masterworks: a re-imagining of the music of Laura Nyro.



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