’Twas the Saturday Before Christmas: Dec 21, 2013

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Wowsa! Some late additions: DAVE VAN RONK on broadcast & WEB radio Saturday (repeats Sunday). It's first-up, just below.

And, STEVIE WONDER plays a landmark album in its entirety, live Saturday night. (That follows, just below.)

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LATE ADDITION...
Sat, Dec 21, on broadcast & WEB radio:
Noon (Pacific)  DAVE VAN RONK, who mentored BOB DYLAN and is the inspiration for "INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS," is a guest on radio's "OFFRAMP," on KPCC, Los Angeles.
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Listen live at 89.3 FM in Los Angeles, and globally at www.scpr.org
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"Offramp" posted a video with VAN RONK, in advance of the show. It's at:
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www.scpr.org/programs/offramp/
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Other segments today include:
√  The bugler at Hollywood Park Racetrack plays his horn, and the track closes forever after the last horse runs on Sunday.
√  "Loving Feliciano, Hating 'Feliz Navidad.'"
√  An all-star cast reads "Night Before Christmas."
√  Kids who see numbers as colors.

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LATE ADDITION...
Sun, Dec 22, on broadcast & WEB radio:
6-7 pm (Pacific)  "OFFRAMP" repeats on KPCC, Los Angeles. (See Sat, noon.)
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Listen at 89.3 FM in Los Angeles, and globally at www.scpr.org

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LATE ADDITION...
Sat, Dec 21, in L.A.:
8 pm "STEVIE WONDER'S 18th Annual "HOUSE FULL OF TOYS BENEFIT CONCERT" at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, 777 Chick Hearn Ct, L.A. 90015
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The legendary Stevie Wonder will present, in its entirety, his “Songs in the Key of Life” album. This live performance features some of the original singers and musicians from the record, and contributions from contemporary artists and musicians. Expect a timeless and epic performance.
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Stevie says, “This is my celebration of song, life and love. What is amazing to me is how relevant this album is today. After all, I could never write all the songs in the key of life; but there will be others who will carry on the message of song, love and life.”
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It's the 7th year in a row that Stevie Wonder brings his annual benefit concert to the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE. Each year the event collects and distributes unwrapped toys and gifts of joy for people in need.
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Tix still available: $49.50, $69.50, $89.50, $149.40, at:
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If you go, pre-plan your parking several blocks away. You'll save a fortune.


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Here's the rest of today's edition, as originally published.

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News and reviews are on the way. But they’re not in time to include with Saturday’s events. So that’ll be then. This is now. Let’s get started on all the things to do!

In this edition…

♪  BAY AREA BENEFIT
♪  FESTIVALS THIS WEEKEND
♪  ONGOING, THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS (3 shows)
♪  SATURDAY’S LIVE MUSIC SCENE


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Sat, Dec 21,
BENEFIT,
in the SF Bay Area:
8 pm  "BENEFIT FOR GRAMMY-NOMINATED BLUES GUITARIST RON THOMPSON," with the VOLKER STRIFLER BAND, THE RESISTORS, and others, at Rancho Nicasio Restaurant & Bar, on the Town Square, Nicasio 94946.
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Not many blues men can say they've performed and recorded with legends like Mick Fleetwood, Etta James, BB King, John Lee Hooker, and Percy Mayfield. But Ron Thompson can -- and he's played with many more.
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Throughout his rough-and-tumble career Thompson has honed his skills as a master of the slide guitar and keyboard so much that there are days named after him in San Francisco and Freemont.
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The Volker Strifler band says, "They say that when you're feeling bad, listening to and playing the blues can help a person feel better, and Grammy-nominated living blues legend Ron Thompson has really been singing the blues recently, after somebody stole his car and all the musical equipment he uses to earn a living.
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"We're teaming up with Ron Thompson and the Resistors to present a "sweat soaked, pandemonium, go-for-broke-blues-rave-ups" Christmas Blues Present to help Ron with his remaining expenses.
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"I'm a very big fan of Ron's. He's not a lightweight. There's a lot of passion and a lot of love in playing with Ron," says Mick Fleetwood.
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The band adds, "To top it all off, special guests will be appearing, and it's 'All You Can Eat Crab Night' at the Ranch."
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Tix, $15; reservations highly recommended, expected to sell-out.
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Info and tix, 415-662-2219 or
www.ranchonicasio.com



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Sat, Dec 21,
Pseudo-FESTIVAL,
in Glendora:
4-8 pm  “HOLIDAY BLUES BASH” presented by the SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA BLUES SOCIETY at the Glendora Continental Lounge, 316 W Route 66, Glendora 91740.
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Performances by:
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♪  LYNWOOD SLIM
♪  JOEY DELGADO
♪  KIRK FLETCHER
♪  DAVE MELTON
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Nice posters at
www.socalblues.org/EmailFiles/HOLIDAYBLUESBA SH_SCBS.jpg
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www.socalblues.org/EmailFiles/BLUESCOMESTOGLENDORATIXREQD.jpg
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Advance tix required, as it will sell-out. Tix, $25, at: www.socalblues.org



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♪  ONGOING, THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS…
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Ongoing, Fri’s & Sat’s in Dec, in Santa Monica.
7:30 & 9 pm  “KURT WEILL AT THE CUTTLEFISH HOTEL” has its official opening night tonight at 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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Performances run Thursdays & Fridays in December, beginning with a Dec 5 preview.
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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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Paul is eager to tell the story:
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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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Ongoing, nightly, Dec 17-29, in Beverly Hills:
Time tba  “STOMP” 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.
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(1) Buy 4 tickets and save $80; to order, choose your date and then select the “Me+3 4-Pack.”
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(2) Get 20% off any ticket order by entering the code GR20 at http://stomponline.com/tickets_losangeles.html


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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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It opens Jan 17 in Santa Monica.
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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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Sat, Dec 21, in Altadena:
1 pm  THE LICATA BROTHERS plus SHED NOISE play the first of two different shows today – and this one includes a potluck lunch –  at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; www.coffeegallery.com; reservations: 626-798-6236.
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This show and pot luck is a special holiday treat for the extended Coffee Gallery family. Hear the Gallery's youngest young dynamos in a special concert that features top young talent, and great old music, as well as Mrs. Licata's best Peruvian dishes among the lunch fare. All for a shopper's bargain price. This is Bob and Duane's favorite new up and coming act, and they rarely agree, so you know it's good.
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They’re talking about the LICATA BROTHERS (Jimmy 16 and Tony now 13), on acoustic guitars, doing Everly Brothers, Johnny Cash, and more, for a nostalgia-filled and rocking afternoon as a duet and with their ensemble band, SHED NOISE. The band will amaze you with four teens who can really play Steely Dan, Pink Floyd, Edgar Winter and more with Cameron Wang (13) and Sy Rosell (17). They seamlessly switch between vocals and various instruments while playing classical folk and rock tunes of the 60s through 80s.
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Bob Stane adds, “Their musicianship is quite impressive as is their infectious youthful enthusiasm -- a real treat for the entire family. Expect both acoustic and all-electric numbers as well as some wonderful surprises.”
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You are encouraged to bring a dish to add to the pot luck, if you can, to help assure that Mrs. Licata’s Peruvian buffet will provide something for everyone.
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Check out some recent performances at:
www.TheLicataBrothers.com
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$10, includes potluck lunch.

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Sat, Dec 21, above Santa Barbara:
2 pm  BRUCE GOLDISH, a masterful guitarist and very witty lyrical songwriter who delighted the Live Oak Music Festival in 2012, plays the Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd, Santa Barbara; 805-967-0066.
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No cover. It’s the first half of his double-header day. He plays a benefit tonight at 6 pm. See listing. More at www.brucegoldish.com

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Sat, Dec 21, in Santa Monica:
5 pm  First-ever “IRISH COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS PARTY” with performances by THOSE MANNING BOYS, KRIS COLT, and special guests, at O'Brien's Irish Pub, 2226 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica; www.obrienswilshire.com; 310-829-5303.
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Door prizes, complimentary appetizers, no host bar. FOILA, McDonough Media, M&M Printing. My Irish Pride are all taking part in the first Christmas Celebration at O'Brien's. More info / ideas / Raffle Prizes / to join in / call Jim at 951-216-1493 or email: jim@pubguide.com

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Sat, Dec 21, in Venice:
5 pm-midnight  “WINTER SOLSTICE” show by ROSS ALTMAN & FRIENDS at the Talking Stick Café, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 90291; 310-450-6052.

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Sat, Dec 21, in San Pedro:
5 & 8 pm  THE LONG RUN, plus THE MURMURATORS opening (at 8 pm only), at Alva's Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro 90732; 800-403-3447 for reservations.
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THE LONG RUN - Experience The Eagles "UNPlugged," follows a standing-room-only appearance at Alva’s back in August. They’re here tonight for the holidays with two performances of their “Acoustic Eagles Christmas Show.” Best known for their full-scale stage concerts, TLR regularly plays to capacity crowds in venues ranging from 500 seat theaters and showrooms to large outdoor facilities hosting 5000 people or more. Their unplugged show brings TLR's warm personality and stage energy right up-close and delivers the iconic hits of The Eagles in a wonderfully intimate setting, full of favorite Eagles classics along with a very entertaining slice of Christmas gems.
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Band member Kenny Cetera, who sings the role of Don Henley says, "I'm a dyed-in-the-wool chorus singer... in harmony groups since I can remember. I love stripping the songs down to their more organic existence and really letting the vocals shine through."
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In her review of a TLR UNPlugged show earlier this year, Joelle Deyo of “Life In L.A.” wrote, "The room was packed and it's no wonder. The members of The Long Run can sing, they can jam, and they take it down and play the mellow stuff with a lot of heart. And... they're genuinely nice guys, which makes them a joy to spend an evening with."
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The band is Gary Grantham on Glenn Frey guitars; Kenny Cetera on Don Henley percussion; Jim Wootten on Timothy B. Schmit / Randy Meisner bass; Chris Sobkowich on Joe Walsh guitars; Bill Worrell on Don Felder guitars; Berto Z. on drums; and Todd Bolinger on keys.
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Plus, only at the 8 pm show,
THE MURMURATORS, a new Los Angeles-based contemporary alternative Celtic ensemble performing Irish songs with indie arrangements. Unique and modern interpretations of traditional songs make The MurMurator's sound unlike any other Irish group performing live today.
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The band is Swan Montgomery on lead vocals & acoustic guitar; Carol Tatum on Celtic harp; and Jim Wootten on bass.
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Complimentary coffee, tea, hot cocoa and "Alvas" bottled water are provided. Bring your own food & drinks

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Sat, Dec 21, in Lakewood:
5:30 pm  Weekly “BLUEGRASS CONCERT” series brings various bands to Me N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908.

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Sat, Dec 21, in Santa Barbara:
6 pm  “DESERVING DOGS BENEFIT” at the lovely Oreana Winery, 205 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara; 805-962-5857.
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BRUCE GOLDISH, a masterful guitarist and very witty lyrical songwriter who delighted the Live Oak Music Festival in 2012, plays for this evening of music, wine, food, raffle, and silent auction, all dedicated to saving the lives of dogs in need. More at www.brucegoldish.com
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$25 per person includes glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres by Craft Locally.

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Sat, Dec 21, in Fontana:
6:30-9 pm WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND plays the "Christmas Concert" at Cornerstone Baptist Church, 7716 Sierra Av, Fontana 92336.
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The Wimberley Bluegrass Band is siblings Danielle, James, Mark, & Michael Wimberley.

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Sat, Dec 21, in SFV (NoHo):
6:30 pm  Monthly “ARC MUSIC NIGHT” is a mondo acoustic jam that goes ’til all hours at the ARC Center, 6456 Whitsett Av, North Hollywood 91606. Info from LSchallert@aol.com

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Sat, Dec 21, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
6:30 pm  THE GRATEFUL DUDES play their weekly bluegrass residency, sometimes with impressive guests, at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall 91350.

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Sat, Dec 21, in SFV (Granada Hills):
6:30 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly “ONION BAGEL OPEN STAGE & JAM” at Temple Beth Torah, 16651 Rinaldi St, Granada Hills 91344.

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Sat, Dec 21, in Altadena:
7 pm  TAYLOR MADE: THE JAMES TAYLOR TRIBUTE BAND plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; www.coffeegallery.com; reservations: 626-798-6236.
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TAYLOR MADE ,The James Taylor Tribute Band, are a group of musicians dedicated to the uplifting, soulful and memorable sounds of the legendary singer-songwriter. The band says, “Paying close attention to the details of each song, we have crafted a sound that captures the live and recorded experience of listening to James Taylor in concert.”
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Taylor Made is Stephen Bock on lead vocals and acoustic guitar ,Darryl Lieberstein on bass and vocals, Sheryl Braunstein on vocals, Preston Gould on horns and vocals, Dev Dosaj on keyboards and vocals, Hugh Laxineta on electric guitars, and Clark Pardee on drums.
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Whether you are listening to the full band or the "unplugged" version you will be hearing classic JT tunes like “Fire and Rain,” “Mexico,” and “Shower the People,” or his famous cover tunes like “You've Got A Friend” and “How Sweet It Is.”
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Tix, $20.

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Sat, Dec 21, in SFV (Chatsworth):
7 pm  An “AMERICANA / ALT COUNTRY / TRAD COUNTRY BAND” plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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The venue is in the midst of their “12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS GIVE-A-WAYS.”
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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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Sat, Dec 21; Thu-Sun, Dec 19-22, in San Diego:
Time tba  Bluegrass star ALISON BROWN performs with the SAN DIEGO SYMPHONY with ANDREA ZONN in San Diego. Use your browser for details.

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Sat, Dec 21, in Pasadena:
Time tba  “BENEFIT FOR HEIFER INTERNATIONAL” with DAVE MORRISON and his band performing, at Throop Church, 300 S Los Robles Av, Pasadena.
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Dave says, “This is my third year raising money for Heifer International. This amazing organization raises livestock and distributes cows, goats, chickens, geese, bees, sheep and other animals to the world's poorest most deserving families. These animals provide sustainable nourishment, manure for crops, and extra income for schools and medical care. We are proud to be a tiny part of their efforts.”
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He continues, “In 2011, we raised enough to buy two young healthy dairy cows and deliver them to new homes in the developing world. In 2012, we doubled that and sent four cows. This year we hope to improve on that number. Six maybe? It's possible. With your help.”
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This benefit concert comes at the peek of the organization’s fund-drive.
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The evening includes “a good hearty meal for all.”
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More at:
www.davemorrisonmusic.com

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Sat, Dec 21; Thu-Sat, Dec 19, 20 & 21, in WeHo:
Time tba  CAMP FREDDY & FRIENDS play their 7th Annual “Xmas Residency at The Roxy,” 7th Annual Xmas Residency at The Roxy, 9009 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood;  HYPERLINK "http://www.theroxyonsunset.com" www.theroxyonsunset.com; 310-276-2222.
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They’re an all-star cover band who is respected by many artists, so special guests are a given, with past drop-ins including Billy Idol, Juliette Lewis, Slash, Ozzy and more.

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Sat, Dec 21, in Burbank:
8 pm  COW BOP plays Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to the L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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Inside word: the band will have a special price on their CDs for last-minute stocking-stuffers. Bruce Forman says, “Join our Hickstarter campaign!”
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Bruce Forman, artist-in-residence at USC’s Thornton School of Music, and leader of Cow Bop, says, “We are gonna stampede this joint with our trademarked genre-bustin, swing herding and tune wranglin... and a bunch of newly written arrangements, more notes per pound than any aggravation twice its size! Come on out and enjoy our latest presentation of 'music without stands'! You owe it to yourself to hang with the horsey-set, the studio swells and bohemian bovines, a place where fun is the new unhappy! Got lots of celebs too if that is your thing...this is L.A.!”
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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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Sat, Dec 21, in San Pedro:
8 pm  THE LONG RUN, plus THE MURMURATORS opening, at Alva's Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro 90732; 800-403-3447 for reservations.
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Sat, Dec 21, in L.A.:
8 pm  TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT plays the “3rd Saturday Square Dance” at the American Legion Hall Post 206, 227 N Ave 55, Los Angeles 90042.
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$10 admission, or FREE if you bring an unwrapped toy for the Legion Hall's Toy Drive.

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Sat, Dec 21, in San Pedro:
8 pm  “VARESE SARABANDE 35TH ANNIVERSARY HOLIDAY GALA” presented by the GOLDEN STATE POPS ORCHESTRA at the historic Warner Grand Theater, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-833-4813; HYPERLINK "http://www.grandvision.org/"www.grandvision.org.
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GSPO continues its tribute to the foremost record label in film music, Varese Sarabande. Label Producer ROBERT TOWNSON hosts a program of some of your favorite classic and contemporary holiday film scores.

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Sat, Dec 21, in L.A.:
8 pm  “LITERARY / SPOKEN WORD SALON” hosted by ALEX STEIN brings storyteller DYLAN BRODY (heard on KPCC’s “Offramp”) to Muse on 8th, 759 S La Brea Av (at 8th St, just S of Wilshire), in mid-city L.A.;  HYPERLINK "http://www.MUSEon8th.com" www.MUSEon8th.com; 323-933-MUSE (6873).

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Sat, Dec 21, in Santa Monica:
CANCELLED: 8 pm  STACY ROBIN and her special guests play the Unurban Café, 3301 Pico Bl, Santa Monica.
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Sat, Dec 21, in L.A.:
8:30 pm  ROBBIE FULKS plus MARK KNIGHT & THE UNSUNG HEROES and THE SENATORS play a very full evening at the Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90035; 323-954-9630.

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Sat, Dec 21, in Murrieta:
9 pm  THE HUMBLE HOOLIGANS play the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com

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Sat Dec 21, in SFV (Van Nuys):
9:30 pm  PRESTON SMITH & THE CROCODILES play “A Funky Christmas Show” bringing their bluesy, smoky, smoldering, folky Americana take on the Holidays, at Irelands 32 Pub, 13721 Bubank Bl, Van Nuys.
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This guy’s played everywhere, and for every big star’s biggest events. Seriously.
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Preston says, "you can almost hear the crackling of the fireplace it and it makes you wanna decorate somebody's tree....."
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Check ’em out at:
www.cdbaby.com/cd/prestonsmith00
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=I81rhIuGfyA
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