Tuesday's Tuneful Update, Dec 17 2013

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In today’s edition…

♪  TODAY IN HISTORY
♪  TODAY’S CD RELEASE
♪  TUESDAY’S LIVE MUSIC SCENE…


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♪  TODAY IN HISTORY, Tuesday, December 17...

"Today in 1903 Wilbur Wright took to the skies for the first time, in a plane designed and built with his brother Orville. He flew a grand total of 37m in the Wright Flyer I, that’s less than half the wingspan of one A380. Do you think that those pioneers of aviation ever imagined what the future would hold for their invention?" -- British Airways.


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♪  TODAY’S CD RELEASE

SHANTELL OGDEN, “BETTER AT GOODBYE,” on Hip Farm Chic Records; release date Dec 17, 2013

Singer-songwriter Shantell Ogden is making her mark with "Better at Goodbye." Check the pre-release comments from music media:

"A confessional journey of the heart that is as rich as it is poignant and open-eyed. Highly recommended." -- Dave Carew, Underground Nashville.

"One talented artist that is swiftly making a name for herself." -- Eric, Wine Cowboy Country Music Blog.

“‘Better at Goodbye’ evoked fanciful memories of listening to late-nineties folk-pop radio queens like Jewel, Sarah McLachlan or Paula Cole." -- Dean Olsen, Strongwriter.

Nashville-based singer-songwriter Shantell Ogden’s previous songs have been recorded by multiple artists, receiving airplay on more than 145 country stations nationwide, and featured on the CW's popular TV series “Hart of Dixie” and in the 2013 film “Storm Rider.”

The collection of songs includes the bitter and sweet; from the confession of loneliness in “The Lie I Tell Myself,” to the poignant story of infidelity as seen by a church goer in “Only God Knows Why,” to the hopeful yet grown-up view of love in “Looking for My Last.”

The record was produced and recorded in Nashville at Willisoundz by John Willis, who has worked with female artists across genres, from Jewel to Anita Baker to India Arie to Taylor Swift.

Hit your browser for info on distribution, availability, and for song samples.


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♪   TUESDAY’S LIVE MUSIC SCENE…

Here’s an update of what happens tonight on the Southern California live music scene.

Yes, Virginia, Santa Claus did bring more – and no, we didn’t notice what color he was. For a look waaaay into the future, click the Guide’s edition, “Dec 16 and beyond, waaaay into the future.” If you’re on your smart phone, click “View Web Edition” and click it in the sidebar at left, under the picture.

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Tue, Dec 17, in downtown L.A.:
Noon  THE JOEY ALTRUDA TRIO evokes the soulful, jazzy spirit of Vince Guaraldi in “A Tribute to A Charlie Brown Christmas” on California Plaza's Water Court Stage, presented by Grand Performances, 350 S Grand Av, Los Angeles 90071.
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Bring the family and catch the holiday spirit as the Water Court’s famous fountain transforms into a stunning winter stage, and the large-scale model train loops above the water on a long trestle. Free concert, free to visit and enjoy the decorations anytime during the season.

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Tue, Dec 17, in San Diego:
5:30 pm  Monthly “OPEN MIC / JAM / BLUEGRASS SLOW JAM” sponsored by the San Diego Bluegrass Society at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.

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Tue, Dec 17, in Signal Hill:
6 pm  Weekly “BLUEGRASS SOUP JAM” at Convert-A-Tape, 2420 Gundry Av, Signal Hill 90755.

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Tue, Dec 17, in Manhattan Beach:
6 pm  Monthly “BEACH CITIES FOLK CLUB” music session at the Wayland House, 1642 Voorhees Av, Manhattan Beach 90266; 310-376-8760.

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Tue, Dec 17, in Pasadena:
6:30-8:30 pm  WUMBLOOZO UNPLUGGED brings great acoustic blues to Big Mama's Rib Shack, 1453 Lake Av, Pasadena 91104.
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Venue has delicious BBQ, verified by the Guide’s editor. The band, even after the departure of late harmonica virtuoso Herbie Katz, aka “Dr. Fun,” continues to be up to the task of delivering fine blues entertainment.
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More at www.wumbloozo.com

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Tue, Dec 17, in Arcadia:
7-9:30 pm "CHRISTMAS CAROL SING-ALONG" led by JC HYKE and eight recording artists playing acoustic instruments is a special event at the weekly  "SONGWRITER SERENADE," at Matt Denny's Ale House,145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.mattdennys.com.
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More at http://jchyke.com/songwriter-serenade.html

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Tue, Dec 17, in SFV (Toluca Lake):
7 pm  Weekly “TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION” is a structured jam at Timmy Nolan's Tavern & Grill, 10111 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake 91602; 818-985-3359; www.timmynol ans.net

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Tue, Dec 17, in OC (Costa Mesa):
7:30 pm  PACIFIC SYMPHONY’S Annual “HOLIDAY ORGAN SPECTACULAR” in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at the OC Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787; www.ocpac.org.
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Celebrate the season with the king of instruments, enjoying a magnitude of musical splendors with a world-class organist and a delightful mix of sacred and holiday music. Favorite Christmas carols share the bill with traditional organ works and cascading notes swirl in a reverberating mural of majestic sounds that highlight the $3.1-million William J. Gillespie Concert Organ.
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Pacific Symphony’s annual “Holiday Organ Spectacular” is part of their “Pedals and Pipes” series. The evening ignites with the talent of virtuoso organist Todd Wilson, Broadway soprano Lisa Vroman, and accompanying Symphony principal musicians Timothy Landauer, cello; Benjamin Smolen, flute; Barry Perkins, trumpet; and Mindy Ball, harp.
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It’s one-night only.
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Tix, 714-755-5799 or www.PacificSymphony.org

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Tue, Dec 17, in SFV (North Hills):
7:30 pm  ROY ZIMMERMAN, the latter-day Tom Lehrer and brilliantly funny political-social-comedic singer-songwriter, plays “The Onion,” at the Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Av, North Hills 91343; 818-894-9251.

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Tue, Dec 17, in Beverly Hills:
Time tba  “STOMP” opens its run tonight at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills 90211; 323-655-0111. Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with energizing beats at “STOMP,” the inventive and invigorating stage show that's dance, music and theatrical performance blended together. The emphasis is rhythm. It’s all about rhythm. There is a limited-time offer: buy 4 tickets and save $80; to order, choose your date and then select the “Me+3 4-Pack.” Call the venue.

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Tue, Dec 17, in L.A.:
8 pm “A JUDY COLLINS CHRISTMAS” at Walt Disney Concert Hall, L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211; http://laphil.com/judycollins
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While Judy Collins is known as a folk artist, her first foray into music was as a classical pianist — at age 13!
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Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Judy Collins, known for her silvery soprano and eclectic tastes, brings the spirit of hope for Christmas, performing beautiful songs of the season as well as some of her greatest hits.
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Tix & info: www.laphil.com/tickets/judy-collins-christmas/2013-12-17?utm_source= all&utm_campaign=judycollins1314> LAPhil.com/DeckTheHall 

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Tue, Dec 17, in Altadena:
8 pm  AIREEN & THE HOBOS play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; www.coffeegallery.com; reservations: 626-798-6236.
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Venue impresario Bob Stane calls them, “ENGLISH (UK), MULTI-CULTURAL. AMERICAN. AMERICANA, FILIPINO. AND, NOT TO FORGET THE UKULELE. A NIFTY NIGHT OF WONDERFUL MUSIC.”
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AIREEN & THE HOBOS are a multinational trans-Atlantic ensemble. Aireene Espiritu is a singer-songwriter based in Oakland, CA and plays a mix of stompin', swayin', and timeless Americana on tenor ukulele. The core of her music is in the storytelling and down to earth vocals inspired by sounds from the South and growing up to her uncles' Filipino folk guitar fingerpicking. Almost three years ago, Aireene planned a tour connecting all her friends nationwide, moved all her belongings in storage, packed the car and took off. She has called the road her home ever since with no signs of slowing down. In the Spring of 2013, she expanded into new territory overseas for her first European tour. So it was by fate that she would be paired up with The Hobos, with similar wanderlust-spirited minds, a constant yearning for a ride of the senses, and a love of conveying their experiences through carefully crafted words, rolling rhythms and sweet melodies.
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The Hobos is a London-based four piece alt-folk band with vocals, accordion, banjo, guitar, bass and percussion. The members are a mix of English and expats who grew up in different parts of the world, in the US, Kenya and Portugal, with a third culture that identifies their home as anywhere and everywhere. Their songwriting ties in life on the road, of trains, of love longing and has charmed fellow free-spirited hearts of every town they've marked their stamp on.
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After their first 23-day European tour together, becoming fans of each others' music and singing along to each others’ songs while on the road, they decided to form a new project and joined forces as Aireene & The Hobos . They reunited this summer as one band, playing in the UK and Germany and now in the USA with their six week West Coast tour in November and December.
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Praise for The Hobos: The Windmill venue in London, voted the third best music venue in London, has praised The Hobos, saying they "produce some of the sweetest sounds out of South London." UK Music Jobs compared them to Laura Marling and Beth Orton, saying "These Brixton-based musicians offer up twinkling guitars and a folksy storytelling charm that seems miles away from South London. Their first EP was released earlier this year, and features four fantastic pieces of acoustic musings and comforting melodies."
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Praise for Aireene:
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“Espiritu’s penchant for songs that sound like they came off a 78 rpm record, listeners will be swept away.” - Good Times Weekly, Santa Cruz CA
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"I love what I heard, It's perfect for my kinda folk show-- bright, melodic,rootsy and with excellent vocals and hot pickin' too. What else can a lifelong Folk DJ ask for. " -Gene Shay, aka The Grandfather of Philadelphia Folk Music, WXPN Radio, The Folk Show
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Manos Demetris, WCBN, Ann Arbor, MI, says, “For a small woman, Aireene's full voice packs a wallop. She was born in the Philippines and came to the States when she was 10. Her simple accompaniment is a Martin tenor ukelele, having a pure sound with few high frequency harmonics. This is folk music with strong Southern connections, and Aireene (pronounced like ‘Irene’) sings without country affectations. All songs are originals except the traditional ‘Oh Come, Angel Band.’ Aireene visited WCBN on 11/5/2011 for an interview and live performance. Her vocals can be playful one minute, and plaintive the next. When she finished the last notes of ‘Oh Come, Angel Band,’ every eye in the studio was moist, including mine. These are charming songs from a charming young artist."
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Richard Rice, of the San Francisco Free Folk Festival & San Francisco Hootenanny Night, adds, "Aireene's songs are mostly originals. They just sound like songs Alan Lomax might have collected during one of his cross country recording jaunts. They carry both historic sweep and personal nuance. The melodies are full of bluesy longing, fingerpicked delicately on her tenor ukulele."
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More at:
www.thehobos.co.uk http://www.aireeneespiritu.com
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www.facebook.com/AireeneandTheHobos
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Tix, $15.

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Tue, Dec 17,
FREE COMEDY SHOW,
in WeHo:
8 pm  Monthly “FULL THROTTLE COMEDY” at the Hollywood Improv, 7669 Melrose Av, West Hollywood 90069.
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Jump right on this, because it’s a last-chance to reserve FREE seats for the last show of the year. The producer tell us, “We welcome featured comedians Harland Williams (you all know him from numerous movies like Dumb & Dumber) and Brody Stevens (you have probably seen the billboards for his new Comedy Central show around town). Plus, I have a mega special guest comic. Last time I got David Spade. This time will be just as good! If you already sent a request you have the tickets and do not have to do it again.”
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Featured comics: Harland Williams- Something About Marry, Dumb and Dumber, Half Baked Brody Stevens-Chelsea Lately, Conan, Comedy Central show Dwayne Perkins- Conan, Tonight Show, Letterman
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You can reserve up to 10 free tickets at www.comedymadnessshow.com.

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Tue, Dec 17, in Burbank:
8 pm  Two shows on two stages tonight, with the “BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA” presenting THE MURPHY FAMILY BAND playing the monthly “BASC Bluegrass Night” in the Riverside Rancho Room, and
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“JOHN PISANO’S GUITAR NIGHT,” led by the legendary jazz veteran, both at 8 pm,
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at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to the L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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Tonight, the series brings JAMIE FINDLAY on guitar, JOHN PISANO on guitar, LUTHER HUGHES on bass, and TIM PLEASANT on drums.
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No cover, either show. Venue is known for its Mexican food and full bar. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners).

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Tue, Dec 17, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm  "An AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / TRAD COUNTRY" band plays 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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