Weekend update; Thursday-Sunday, all the MUSIC – Dec 12, 2013

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Fri, Dec 13, in Arcadia:
7 pm-1 am  COCO MONTOYA plays the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr (just E of Santa Anita Ave), Arcadia; www.arcadiabluesclub.com
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Coco Montoya is one of the best known international touring blues legends on the scene today. It's a chance to see him up close and personal at ABC.
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Advance tix $20 online, $25 at door.
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Sat, Dec 14, in San Pedro:
2 & 7 pm  "THE NUTCRACKER" presented by the San Pedro City Ballet at the Warner Grand in downtown San Pedro.
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Also on Sun, Dec 15, at 2 pm.
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San Pedro City Ballet presents Tchaikovsky's timeless tale of gingerbread soldiers and marauding mice, snowflakes, gumdrops and the Sugarplum Fairy. A holiday tradition for the whole family.
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Sat, Dec 14, in Long Beach:
4:30 pm  MARINA V, that delightful and mega-talented piano-playing singer-songwriter from Russia, plays the California Wine Room, 194 Marina Dr Suite 101, Long Beach 90803; www.facebook.com/cawineroom/info
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Marina says, "Get there around 4 pm to watch sunset from the patio! CA Wine Room has yummy food, along with great wine selection."
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More, including music samples and news of her latest awards, at www.MarinaV.com
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Sat, Dec 14, in Arcadia:
7 pm-1 am  JAMES INTVELD plays the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr (just E of Santa Anita Ave), Arcadia; www.arcadiabluesclub.com
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BOBBY BLUEHOUSE, whose band opens, says, "We have James Intveld flying in from Nashville to perform at ABC. James is truly one of the best country swing blues guys out there. Who doesn't like James Intveld?"
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Advance tix $15 online, $20 at door.
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Sat, Dec 14, in San Pedro:
7 pm  "THE NUTCRACKER" presented by the San Pedro City Ballet at the Warner Grand in downtown San Pedro.
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Also on Sun, Dec 15, at 2 pm.
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Sun, Dec 15, in Altadena:
11 am-12:30 pm  ROBERT KYLE & RINER SCIVALLY play their CD RELEASE SHOW at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena.
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Saxophonist/flutist Robert Kyle and guitarist Riner Scivally celebrate their new CD “10 by 2” at their Sunday morning CD release concert.
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Bob Stane says, "Robert & Riner have been making music together for over 20 years, and this concert celebrates their first CD project together as a jazz duo. Together they explore some of the reigning favorites of the standard jazz repertoire, mostly straight ahead & swingin’,but you will also find some Latin & Brazilian flavor here, and a little bit of funk. This is a nakedly beautiful context in which to hear these two seasoned masters create."
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$10 admission, or  $20 gets you admission and the new CD.
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Sun, Dec 15, in San Pedro:
2 pm  "THE NUTCRACKER" presented by the San Pedro City Ballet at the Warner Grand in downtown San Pedro.
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Sun, Dec 15, in L.A.:
6 pm  MARINA V, that delightful and mega-talented piano-playing singer-songwriter from Russia, plays the "MADE IN AMERICA PROJECT" series at Dilettante, 120 N Santa Fe Av, Los Angeles 90012.
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All ages.
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More, including music samples and news of her latest awards, at www.MarinaV.com
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Advance tickets & details of the night's show at:
www.facebook.com/events/1378494689066395/1378877502361447
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Wed, Dec 18, in Altadena:
7:30 pm Annual "SONGNET END-OF-THE-YEAR SHOWCASE" at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena.
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Free event, presented by the L A. Songwriters Network (SongNet).
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Songnet chair Jimi Yamagishi says, "HEY! At the last minute, we decided to make our end-of-the-year showcase a little more special, so we're RAFFLING OFF A GUITAR! We [all performers] are going to sign it! So come early on the 18th, before 7:30 pm."
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You can perform two songs or 10 minutes if you want to play, by signing-up via email, at:
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Jimi says, "Reserve your spot! It's filling up fast this time!"
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Wed, Dec 18, in Hollywood:
8:30 pm JONNY BLU, with BOB MALONE playing piano, at Catalina Jazz Club, 6725 West Sunset Bl,Hollywood 90028; 323-466-2210.
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$20 admission, plus cover: dinner or two beverages minimum. Seating is first-come, first-served. Doors at 8 pm.
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Bob tells us, "I'm also gonna sing 'The Grinch' ..."
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THIS FRESH EDITION updates all the EVENTS and performances through the weekend.

The Guide's major NEWS FEATURES in the December 10 edition remain noteworthy (NINE news feature stories there), and a separate edition updates things after the weekend, from December 16 to waaaay into the future.
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In this edition…
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♪  THURSDAY ON TV --  Of Interest to Artists…
♪  TICKET ALERTS
♪ THIS WEEKEND’S FESTIVALS
♪  ONGOING, THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS
♪  THURSDAY'S LIVE MUSIC SCENE & A FILM EVENT
♪  FRIDAY'S LIVE MUSIC SCENE
♪  SATURDAY'S LIVE MUSIC SCENE
♪  SUNDAY'S LIVE MUSIC SCENE
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Thu, Dec 12, on TV (HLN):
4-5 pm (Pacific)  "PROTECTING CELEBRITY PRIVACY" is the topic on the "JANE VELEZ-MITCHELL SHOW," with Entertainment Attorney DINA LaPOLT making her debut guest appearance.
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The "STEVEN TYLER ACT," SB 465, in the state of Hawaii is groundbreaking right-to-privacy legislation intended to prevent paparazzi from recording or photographing public figures in spaces where they could expect a reasonable right to privacy.
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DINA LaPOLT helped shape the bill, traveling to Hawaii in early 2013 to testify before the state legislature in support of the bill. Dina is progressing east from Hawaii, to California, to the rest of the US, advocating the crafting of legislation to protect the right of privacy for celebrities. LaPolt has taken the legal battle to the front lines.
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Jane Velez-Mitchell’s show features a notable take on big stories of the day, along with other voices expressing a wide variety of opinions. It airs only once, at 4 pm Pacific, 6 pm Central, 7 pm Eastern, on CNN's HEADLINE NEWS, aka HLN.
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♪  TICKET ALERTS...

♪  TICKET ALERT: THE EAGLES  
♪  TICKET ALERT: BILLY JOEL

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♪  TICKET ALERT: THE EAGLES

Now on sale, or win tix on the radio...

KLOS has EAGLES tickets. Listen all week to score a pair, and there’s a good chance you’ll end up with tickets up front.

Link to buy tix from Ticketmaster, where you'll pay their usual outrageous extortion "processing" fee:

http://m.ticketmaster.com/Eagles-tickets/artist/734977

Concert dates are Wed, Jan 15; Fri, Jan 17; Sat, Jan 18; Wed, Jan 22; Fri, Jan 24; Sat, Jan 25, in Inglewood; all shows at 8 pm. 

THE EAGLES play the newly-restored Forum in Inglewood.

Eagles! Forum! It's an L.A. homecoming over 40 years in the making. The Eagles celebrate the re-opening of the Fabulous Forum with six shows in January, and all will be sold-out.

They're firmly rooted in what would become roots-Americana, having started in country-folk before taking the folk-rock world by storm.

In today’s faddish, fractured music landscape, it’s refreshing that classic bands like the Eagles retain an appeal that transcends both generation and genre -- Dad may not know what Spotify is, and Little Johnny may not know what LP stands for, but chances are both know the words to “Hotel California.” As the best-selling American band of the ’70s, and one of the top-selling acts of all time, the Eagles’ relaxed harmonies and California-inspired sound came to define what critics eventually dubbed classic rock, and cemented their role as enduring musical icons.

Since forming in 1971, the band has undergone breakups, makeups, and more than its fair share of success and drama –- so much drama, in fact, that 2013’s career-spanning documentary "History of the Eagles" had to be released as a two-parter. In support of the film, the Eagles are back on the road in 2013 for the "History of the Eagles Tour," which frontman Don Henley has hinted may be their last.

Meaning this may well be fans’ final opportunity to see the Eagles play their greatest hits in concert.

After playing together as Linda Ronstadt’s backing band in the early ’70s, the Eagles hit the ground running with their self-titled debut in 1972, which spawned the Top 40 country rock hits “Take It Easy," “Witchy Woman,” and “Peaceful Easy Feeling.” Follow-up effort "Desperado" contained one of the band’s most enduringly popular songs with its title track, and established the collaborative songwriting relationship between Don Henley and Glenn Frey that would prove so crucial to the band’s future success.

1974’s "On The Border," which saw the band breaking away from country music in favor of a more rock and roll sound, earned the band their first No. 1 single with “Best of My Love.”

But it was 1975’s "One Of These Nights" that really heralded the Eagles’ arrival as one of America’s biggest bands, earning them a Grammy for the single “Lyin’ Eyes.”

In 1976, the Eagles released the album that would contribute most to their legacy in popular culture – "Hotel California" became their best-selling album, and the album’s title track won "Record of the Year" at the 1977 Grammys.

The band’s astronomical success and grueling tour schedule began to take its toll, and with tensions running high, the band called it quits after a 1980 concert in Long Beach, CA, that the band refers to as “Long Night at Wrong Beach.” Henley and Frey both pursued successful solo careers in the ’80s, including Henley’s successful collaboration with then-girlfriend Stevie Nicks, but it wasn’t until 1994’s "Hell Freezes Over" tour and live album that the band reunited for the first time.

Despite being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998, fans had to wait until 2007 for "Long Road Out of Eden" – the band’s first new studio material in over 28 years. The album earned two Grammys, and definitively proved a commitment and staying power that the Eagles continue to display in their impressive live shows.
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♪  TICKET ALERT: BILLY JOEL

BILLY JOEL performs for his first time ever at the Hollywood Bowl, with shows on Saturday, May 17th and Thursday, May 22nd, 2014.

TIX ON SALE on Fri, Dec 13th at 10 am.

Link to buy tix from Ticketmaster, where you'll pay their usual outrageous extortion "processing" fee:

http://m.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/90150/735392/

Having sold more than 100 million records over the past quarter century, BILLY JOEL ranks as one of most popular recording artists and respected entertainers in the world.

In addition to his Grammy Awards, Joel has earned three ACE Awards For Cable Excellence and has received numerous ASCAP and BMI awards, including the ASCAP "Founders Award" and the BMI "Career Achievement Award," and, in 1994, was given the 1994 Billboard "Century Award."

Among his many other awards and honors, Billy Joel has been given a Doctor of Humane Letters from Fairfield University (1991), an Honorary Doctorate from Berklee College of Music (1993), an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Hofstra University (1997), and a Doctor of Music from Southampton College (2000).

Billy Joel has had 33 Top 40 hits and 23 Grammy nominations since signing his first solo recording contract in 1972. In 1990, he was presented with a "Grammy Legend Award." Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992, Joel was presented with the "Johnny Mercer Award," the organization's highest honor, in 2001. In 1999 he was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and has received the Recording Industry Association of America "Diamond Award," presented for albums that have sold over 10 million copies.

"Movin' Out," a Broadway musical based on Joel's music, choreographed and directed by Twyla Tharp, was nominated for 10 Tony Awards and took home two, including "Best Orchestrations" -- Billy's first Tony Award win -- and "Best Choreography."

For his accomplishments as a musician and as a humanitarian, Billy Joel was honored as the 2002 MusiCares "Person Of The Year" by the MusiCares Foundation and the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences.

In 2006, Billy Joel embarked on his first solo tour in nearly seven years, playing to nearly three-quarters of a million people around the world. A highlight of the tour was a record-breaking twelve-show sold-out run at New York's Madison Square Garden.
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♪  THIS WEEKEND’S FESTIVALS
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Fri-Sun, Dec 13-15,
FESTIVAL,
in Monterey:
Annual “MONTEREY COWBOY POETRY & MUSIC FESTIVAL” is a good one, in two nice hotels and the adjacent convention facilities on the beach in Monterey,on the California Central Coast. There are plenty of stage performances and music workshops.
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Schedule, tix, hotel registration links, and complete info at www.montereycowboy.org
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♪  ONGOING, THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS…
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Ongoing, in OC (Irvine):
"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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Thu, Dec 12, in Long Beach:
5 pm  KEN O'MALLEY brings authentic and original Irish music to his residency at the Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300.
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Thu, Dec 12, in Ventura:
5:30 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly “VENTURA ROUND TABLE SONG CIRCLE” at Round Table Pizza, 4255 E Main St, Ventura 93003.
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7 pm  “UNITED NATURES: A UNITED NATIONS OF ALL SPECIES” is this month’s offering in the “Conscientious Projector” series, at The Armory Center for the Arts, 145 N Raymond (across from Memorial Park and the Levitt Pavilion), Old Pasadena.
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Conscientious Projector’s theme this month is “living in harmony with Mother Earth.” Filmmaker Peter Charles Downey (Anima Mundi) gathers some of the world’s foremost environmental activists and philosophers in a loving and beautifully-made meditation on nature, its abundant gifts and humanity’s place in the delicate, interdependent web of life woven by the natural world and now threatened by climate change and human overreach. Witnesses David Holmgren, Dr. Vandana Shiva, Starhawk, John Seed, Rosa Maria Ruiz, Polly Higgins, Cormac Cullinan, Father Bob Maguire and others offer learned insight into the philosophy of permaculture, Gaia theory, sustainability, indigenous wisdom and spirituality. The film also advocates for “The Universal Declaration of the Rights of Mother Earth,” which Bolivia has presented to the United Nations for its consideration. The UN is not affiliated with the production. A community discussion follows the film.
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Thu, Dec 12, in Silverlake (L.A.):
7:30 pm  Weekly “HONKYTONK HACIENDA” tonight brings performances by Austin country superstars BRENNEN LEIGH and NOEL McKAY, plus DAN JANISCH opening, at El Cid, 4212 W Sunset Bl, Silverlake. More info at: www.facebook.com/honkytonkhacienda?ref=br_tf
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Brennen Leigh and Noel McKay, the Austin country scene's power couple, journey to Los Angeles for a full show at the new weekly Honky Tonk Hacienda. The Austin-based songwriters’ debut collaboration, “Before the World Was Madespotlights,” brought the celebrated troubadours much recognition. “These are modern day country duets à la George Jones and Melba Montgomery,” producer Gurf Morlix says, “but with very sophisticated songwriting.”
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The singular duo effortlessly balances wit (“Let’s Don’t Get Married”) and whimsy (“Let’s Go to Lubbock on Vacation”) in their live sets as well as on the record. “We kind of set out to make out a record of songs that we were singing together, even if it wasn’t specifically duet songs,” McKay says.
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Legendary songwriter Guy Clark is among their many fans. "Noel and Brennen are great songwriters," says Clark, whose new album, “My Favorite Picture of You,” contains the McKay co-write "El Coyote." "And Brennen plays guitar like a motherf-er," adds Clark.
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You can listen to an interview with Brennen & Noel on GatewayBand.LA. done just in advance of this show. Learn their views on classic country, their songwriting process, growing up, making the record, plus a little taste of tonight’s show. It’s at:
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And, Brennen & Noel will have CHRISTMAS CDs -- their Christmas album, newly mastered for 2013, with handmade packaging. More at www.brennenleigh.net
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Every Thursday in this new series – the work of Suzanne O' Keefe -- bands, songwriters and musical instigators tear it up in outlaw country, roots, old time and Americana territory. Tonight, roots rock powerhouse Dan Janisch opens.
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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 12, 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 12, in Arcadia:
Time tba  PCC STUDIO JAZZ SINGERS ALL STAR BAND plays a Vocal Jazz Concert at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349.
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Bobby Bluehouse says, “College students work with the pros for one heck of a show.”
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Thu, Dec 12, in Hollywood:
8 pm  AOIFE O'DONOVAN plays a one-hour set at the Hotel Café, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90038; 323-461-2040.
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Thu, Dec 12, in SFV (Studio City):
8 pm KATHLEEN GRACE performs duos tonight with JOSH NELSON and TIM YOUNG at Vitello's Supper Club, 4349 Tujunga Ave, Studio City 91604; www.vitellosjazz.com
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Kathleen Grace’s Vitello’s performance will feature duet performances of works from Cole Porter to Tom Waits. As she and her duet partners bring their friendship and love of improvisation to the stage, expect lots of laughs and many surprises in store.
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Kathleen Grace’s pure, bell-like sound infuses all her musical projects from singing American classics to her own original jazz, country and pop compositions. Her performances convey great joy for the act of music-making and a love of storytelling. The Washington Post has declared her work “smart, alluring and evocative” and the LA Times as “imaginative talent on the rise.”
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A native of Southern California, Josh Nelson maintains a busy schedule as a jazz pianist, composer, and recording artist. At 33 years old, he has made a strong impression on the jazz and songwriting scene on the West Coast. Josh has performed with some of the most respected names in music, including Natalie Cole, Ralph Moore, Christian McBride, Anthony Wilson, Albert “Tootie” Heath, Ernie Watts, Tom Scott, Alex Acuna, Abraham Laboriel, Seamus Blake, Matt Wilson, Jack Sheldon, Peter Erskine, Bob Hurst, Queen Latifah, and Sara Gazarek to name a few.
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Tim Young began playing guitar at age 5. He began composing and leading his own bands at age 11. He attended Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, studying jazz performance.
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He has performed and recorded with the following people: David Sylvian, Sam Rivers, Michael White, Julian Priester, Wayne Horvitz, Bill Frisell, Eyvind Kang, Mike Patton, Beck, Fiona Apple, Todd Rundgren, John Legend, De La Soul, Mike Watt, Reggie Watts, Jeff Babko, Matt Chamberlain and many more.
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Now living in LA, Tim leads his own bands; the Youngs, THRUSTER! and the “V” Orchestra. He has contributed to several TV shows, including “Boss” and “Hannibal,” as well as the movies “30 Days of Night,” “Red Riding Hood,” “Peacock” and “Goats.”
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Thu, Dec 12, in Hollywood:
8 pm  SOMEDAY GIRL, the duo of AMANDA ABIZAID & LINDSAY GILLIS, play their record release show at the M Bar, 1253 Vine St (at Fountain), Hollywood 91602; 323-856-0036.
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Within the first couple months of writing songs together, Someday Girl scored an end-theme song on a British film now in pre-production. Someday Girl is the songwriting duo of accredited songwriter and vocalist Amanda Abizaid and songwriter and musician Lindsay Gillis. Both currently reside in Los Angeles. Creating music in all genres, Amanda and Lindsay have a musical chemistry that has naturally come together.
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Amanda Abizaid - Bio
As a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist piano, guitar, and flute player, Amanda is best known as the captivating vocalist on the theme song "A Place In Time" from Paramount's "The 4400," the featured song "Dreams in Ashes" from Lifetime Television's "Odd Girl Out," as well as other featured songs. Amanda also composed and sang movie theme songs for "3 Below," "13th Alley," and "Facing the Lion," by writer-director Joe Plonsky, and executive producer Scott Spiegel, in which she also stars. In 2009, her CD "This Life" debuted on FMQB.com's "ACQB Adult Contemporary Chart" at "#2 Most Added" on July 27, 2010, beating out Plain White Ts, Heart, and Katy Perry.
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Amanda is currently a board member for 4-Africa (www.4-africa.org) fulfilling her desire to give back and encourage and help the youth, men and women of African communities through the support and inspiration of music. Amanda helps 4-Africa.org raise funds through local concerts where she performs with other participating musicians of all stripes and genres. She hopes to visit African villages in the near future to teach the joys of music.
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Amanda is a performing artist with the Daniel Pearl Foundation and she has participated in "Daniel Pearl World Music Day" for 5 years. Every year, Amanda dedicates all of her October shows to the organization. She is a 5-year member of the Soka Gakkai International USA -- The Buddhist Association for Peace, Culture and Education (www.sgi-usa.org), and a 2-year member of The American Victory Orchestra (www.facebook.com/AmericanVictoryOrchestra).
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Lindsay Gillis Bio
A musician/guitarist from Echo Park, CA. Lindsay cut his recording chops after hours at El Dorado Studios when it was at Hollywood/Vine. He played gigs at the Starwood, Wong's Chinatown and Sunset Strip haunts and played many sessions for Ron Fair's early productions. Local bands include: The Weeb, Broken Toys, JJ Jackson, Morris Wade, John Garretson. Production credits: Catahoula - "Second Sight, Catahoula"; Porter Hansen - "Porter Hansen"; Morris Wade, soundtrack - "The Shack Sessions."
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Doors at 7 pm, show at 8 pm. Arrive early. There will be a ten-minute theatrical scene by Kelly Kemp and John Klopping before Someday Girl hits the stage.
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Get there at 7 pm to meet Amanda, Lindsay, and the band, and enjoy a meal at this beautiful Old-Hollywood-Style supper club.
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When you arrive you will receive a complimentary digital download card of the new release.
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Amanda says, "Dress in your best 40’s attire." Call the MBar to make your dinner / table reservations ahead of time for the show; it will be sold-out.
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Tix:
$10 online at: http://m.bpt.me/event/496977
$15 at door if any remain.
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Thu, Dec 12, in Burbank:
8 pm  BRUCE FORMAN plays Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to the L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank.
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Thu, Dec 12, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm  COLDWATER CANYON plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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Thu, Dec 12, in L.A.:
SOLD OUT: 8 pm  AN EVENING WITH JOHNNY MATHIS” 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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Thu, Dec 12, in Altadena:
8 pm  JOHN DENVER tribute artist JIM CURRY, with ANNE CURRY, brings "A ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS" to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; www.coffeegallery.com; reservations: 626-798-6236.
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Bob Stane says, “This should fill-up in 36 hours. Call for reservations right now. Do not call unless you can, absolutely, attend. This is rarity and too many will be disappointed when they cannot get reservations.”
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A family holiday tradition comes to life in "A Rocky Mountain Christmas" as Jim Curry and his band perform the music from John Denver's many Christmas television specials and Christmas music collections.
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Memorable melodies that speak to the heart of the holidays like "Silver Bells," "Silent Night," and "O Holy Night," along with John's own, "Noel, Christmas Eve," "Aspenglow," and "Christmas For Cowboys" will all be performed live.
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Enjoy these songs along with John's all-time hits like "Rocky Mountain High," "Sunshine On My Shoulders," and "Country Roads," as Jim Curry and his band "fill up your senses" in his heart-felt seasonal show.
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Thu-Sat, Dec 12-14, in OC (Costa Mesa):
8 pm  PACIFIC SYMPHONY presents Korean pianist JOYCE YANG performing Tchaikovsky’s “Piano Concerto No. 1” and Bartok's expressive "Concerto for Orchestra," in Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787; www.ocpac.org.
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Thu, Dec 12, in Murrieta:
8 pm  MASTER SPLINTER & THE SHREDDERS play the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com
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Thu, Dec 12, in L.A.:
8 pm  “L.A. HOOTENANNY” raises the roof at Villains Tavern, 1356 Palmetto St, Los Angeles 90013; 213-613-0766.
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Thu, Dec 12, in San Pedro:
Time tba  BARRY ANTHONY & THE WHALERS play the Whale and Ale, 327 W 7th St, San Pedro; 310-832-0363; www.whaleandale.com.
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Thu, Dec 12, in WeHo:
SOLD OUT: 8:30 pm  LONE BELLOW, plus IVAN & ALYOSHA, play the Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Bl, West Hollywood 90069; 310-276-6168.
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Thu, Dec 12, in. SW L.A.:
8:45 pm JIMI YAMAGISHI plays a full solo acoustic set at the Good Hurt, 12249 Venice Bl, Los Angeles 90066; 310-390-1076.
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Thu, Dec 12, in L.A.:
9 pm  PHOEBE BRIDGERS, with BUSTER, plays Genghis Cohen.
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Thu, Dec 12, in Santa Monica:
9 pm-2 am  Americana hotshots THE DUSTBOWL REVIVAL play one of the finales in the "AFRO FUNKE'" series at Zanzibar, 1301 5th St, Santa Monica 90401 (Entrance on Arizona); 310-451-2221; www.zanzibarlive.com
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We're happily surprised we can list this event. The Guide used to list some shows at Zanzibar, fairly regularly, and the editor had performing guests on his "Tied to the Tracks" radio show to promote their gigs at the venue.
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But that's been YEARS ago. Zanzibar went all "world beat" (aka rap and hiphop in other languages, and thuddingly annoying electronica "dance") and there was no reason to pay any attention to them any more.
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Until now. Their "Afro Funke" series is in its final month, and, will wonders never cease, they remembered their old broadly-based diverse roots, and booked Americana string band DUSTBOWL REVIVAL to play there Thursday night.
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For its part, DUSTBOWL REVIVAL says, "We are ALL so pumped to be a part of the final month of the amazing Afro Funke' dance party series that has rocked at Zanzibar in Santa Monica for many years. Last west side Dustbowl Revival show of 2013 - let's groove together by the sea!"
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Venice, California-based Dustbowl Revival is a collective that merges old school bluegrass, gospel, jug-band, swamp blues and the hot swing of the 1930s to form a spicy roots cocktail that's a hoot-and-a-half of fun.
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Known for their inspired live sets, the Dustbowl Revival boldly brings together many styles of traditional American / roots Americana music. Imagine Old Crow Medicine Show meeting Louis Armstrong’s Hot Seven Band in New Orleans or Bob Dylan and Fats Waller jamming with Mumford & Sons on a front porch in 1938.
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Growing steadily from a small string band playing up and down the West Coast (hundreds of shows in the last two years), DBR has blossomed into a traveling collective featuring instrumentation that often includes fiddle, mandolin, trombone, clarinet, trumpet, banjo, accordion, tuba, pedal steel, drums,  guitars, a bass made from a canoe oar,  harmonica, and plenty of washboard and kazoo for good luck.
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2013 has been a banner year for the band. Their new album, "Carry Me Home," produced by Eric Lilavois, dropped in April. Merging their vintage style with a hip, lose-your-troubles-and-start-moving vibe, the record perfectly encompasses the band’s upbeat message. Beautiful blue vinyls came in July.
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Seeking to travel more widely in 2013, the band played all over the USA, recently on the "Mountain Song Bluegrass Cruise" to the Bahamas, performing in the same lineups as The Punch Brothers, and David Grisman. In addition, they ventured to Illinois, Arizona, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and in August, made their first extended East Coast tour. Back home, they opened for Trombone Shorty at the Santa Monica Pier in a big show at the end of the summer.
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For its part, Afro Funké's forte for the past decade had grown away from American music rooted in the black experience. It's been about Afrobeat, Brazilian, Dub, Reggae, Cumbia, Samba Disco, Batucada, Afro-Latin House, Indian Beats, Makossa, "and other deep-rooted Soul music from around the world." The Guide is glad to see this one night during the series' finale when Americana roots are remembered and celebrated.
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$10 cover. Venue is 21+.  Everyone MUST have ID. No credit cards for cover. ATM in building.
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Fri, Dec 13, in Riverside:
6 pm  DUSTBOWL REVIVAL plays the Proabition Whiskey Lounge & Kitchen, 3597 Main St, Riverside 92501; 951-222-2110.
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Fri, Dec 13, in L.A.:
6:30-8 pm "UKULELE CHRISTMAS ORCHESTRA" on the L.A. Music Center Plaza, at the big Christmas Tree, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211; www.musiccenter.org
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Mele Kalikimaka as ukuleles strum up some festive cheer with  favorite holiday songs, in one big joyful ukulele orchestra, with participants playing and everyone singing.
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www.musiccenter.org/events/activearts/holidays/ukulele-christmas-orchestra/
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Fri, Dec 13, in Pasadena:
7 pm "NOEL EN FRANCE ET AUTRES PLAISIRS CULINAIRES" by Daniel Brondi includes live music in French as part of a holiday program at Alliance Française de Pasadena, 34 E Union St, old town Pasadena.
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Authentic Bûche de Noel, live musique and "joy, joy, joy" in this program. There's a mini lecture, "Bûche de Noël et traditions culinaires" by Daniel Brondi, who will show you how to throw a true French end-of-the-year party. Enjoy the authentic bûche de Noël paired with a French "Mousseux".
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Live music for the festive occasion by MIGUEL REBOLLEDO, Pasadena Alliance Française member.
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$10 for non-members. Reservations required, at: afdepasadena@earthlink.net
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Fri, Dec 13, in Monrovia:
7 pm  Weekly “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL” is astreet fair with plenty of acoustic music indoors and out, on street corners and in venues, including the KATTYWOMPUS CONCERT & JAM at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-357-1091.
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Fri, Dec 13, in Santa Barbara Co:
7 pm  ALICE WALLACE, a truly fabulous performer, plays a stop on her CD RELEASE TOUR for her new album, "A Thousand Miles From Home," at Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd (near San Marcos Pass), Santa Barbara 93105; Restaurant reservations 805-967-0066; www.coldspringtavern.com
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"A Thousand Miles From Home" is for sale online at http://alicewallacemusic.storenvy.com
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Alice tells us, “And if you're looking for downloadable copies instead of the physical CD (though I highly recommend the physical CDs because the artwork is gorgeous thanks to my friend Yano), you can find it on iTunes, CD Baby and Bandcamp! You can also stream all of the tracks on my Bandcamp site if you just want to get a taste of the album before you buy it! So many options. So little time.”
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Fri, Dec 13, in Santa Monica:
7:30 pm BEAUSOLEIL AVEC MICHAEL DOUCET plays the Broad Stage, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica 90401; 310-434-3200; http://thebroadstage.com
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Grammy award-winning BeauSoleil guarantees a night of legendary bayou flavor. More than any other band, their musical ingenuity catapulted Cajun music to national recognition, with stunning performances led by National Heritage Fellow Michael Doucet. His spellbinding fiddle playing and spirited vocals drive BeauSoleil’s distinctive sound, with roots in blues rock, folk, swamp pop, Zydeco, country. and bluegrass. all in a blend that the Boston Globe calls “vibrant, thoughtful fusion.”
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Fri, Dec 13, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm  Start of the venue’s annual “12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS GIVE-A-WAYS,” with COUNTRY GONE AWRY playing tonight, 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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Fri, Dec 13, in Altadena:
8 pm  JIM "KIMO" WEST, the master of Hawai’ian Slack Key Guitar, plays his annual Christmas Show at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N. Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations (strongly advised), 626-798-6236.
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Hawaiian "slack key" guitar master Jim "Kimo" West brings his Holiday Slack Key Show to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, this time to celebrate the release of his new CD, "Ki Ho'alu Christmastime". Special guest will include Mountain Apple recording artist, Kapo Ku, vocalist Diana Tanaka and some some top-notch traditional hula dancers, Ku'uleilani Taketa and Kevin Tsutsui.
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Kimo is known as one of the world's top slack key guitarists and brings his own unique musical perspective to this great acoustic guitar tradition. The 'nahenahe" sound of "ki ho'alu" is heard throughout the Oscar winning film, "The Descendants".He is a winner of the Hawaii Music Awards, a two-time Na Hoku Hanohano nominee and a two-time winner of the LA Treasures Award.
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Kimo is also known as long-time guitarist for the world's most successful musical satirist, "Weird Al" Yankovic contributing his talents to several Grammy-winng records and many tours as well as performances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, The View and many others.
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Fri, Dec 13, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  THE IGUANAS play McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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McCabe's calls it "A rockin' show with New Orleans groovemongers The Iguanas, who make a rare West Coast visit to McCabe's... bringing their blend of Chicano rock, R&B and Conjunto to our back room. Pillars of the Roots music community (Dave Alvin and Los Lobos are vociferous fans), The Iguanas have been rocking audiences since their debut in 1993, with perennial appearances at Jazzfest, contributions to HBO's 'Treme' soundtrack, multiple wards from Offbeat magazine, and a Top 40 album (1994's 'Nuevo Boogaloo'). Touring in support of 'Sin To Sin' - their 8th studio album, these NoLa rockers never disappoint. This Friday you have a rare opportunity to see why!"
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Fri, Dec 13; Thu-Sat, Dec 12-14, in OC (Costa Mesa):
8 pm  PACIFIC SYMPHONY presents Korean pianist JOYCE YANG performing Tchaikovsky’s “Piano Concerto No. 1” and Bartok's expressive "Concerto for Orchestra," in Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787; www.ocpac.org.
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Fri, Dec 13, in L.A.:
8 pm  DAWES plus SHOVELS & ROPE play the Wiltern Theatre, 3790 Wilshire Bl, Los Angeles 90010; 213-388-1400.
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Fri, Dec 13, in Beverly Hills:
9 pm  DON McLEAN plus AMANDA AZOULAI play the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills 90211; 323-655-0111.
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Fri, Dec 13, in Murrieta:
9 pm  QUEL BORDEL plays the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com
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Fri, Dec 13, in Culver City:
9:30 pm THE MODERN SKIFFLE QUARTET plays the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230.
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Fri, Dec 13, in SFV (Van Nuys):
9:30 pm  KEN O'MALLEY & THE TWILIGHT LORDS play their residency at Ireland's 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys 91401; 818-785-4031.
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Fri, Dec 13, in Santa Monica:
10 pm-1 am  CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7 play Finn McCool's, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica; 310-452-1734; www.finnmccoolsirishpub.com
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Plenty of parking 'round back. Cliff says, "Friday The 13th! Shake off the bad luck. Stop by for some Americana, Irish beer, whiskey, and great food. Never a dull moment with Cliff & the boys."
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Sat, Dec 14, in OC (Orange):
9 am-noon  WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND plays the Farmers and Artisans Market, 304 N Cypress St (at Palm Av), Old Towne Orange.
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Sat, Dec 14, in Echo Park:
10 am-all day  "5th semi-official 'ECHO PARK SHOP HOP & HOLIDAY PARADE'" on Sunset Bl in Echo Park, sponsored by neighborhood businesses and venues.
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Be sure to drop by Stories Books & Cafe, 1716 W Sunset Bl, where we 'spect you'll find live acoustic music out back, and there's hot teas and good gift books inside.
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Sat, Dec 14, in OC (Costa Mesa):
10 & 11:30 am  PACIFIC SYMPHONY presents “NUTCRACKER FOR KIDS” in Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787; www.ocpac.org.
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Visions of sugarplums will dance in your head after seeing Tchaikovsky's delightful Christmas ballet — performed in a condensed 45-minute version created just for kids. This seasonal favorite finishes with a grand finale holiday sing-along and is sure to sell out.
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Pacific Symphony's “Family Musical Mornings” are fun and fascinating 45-minute concerts designed especially for children ages 5-11. Enjoy family fun time together while enhancing your child’s (or grandchild's) love of music.
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During the accompanying Musical Carnival, enjoy free hands-on activities for children, who can meet Symphony musicians, sing, dance, play, color, try musical instruments and enjoy themselves in thematic activities related to the concert. Allow time: it starts at 9 am for 10 o’clock concertgoers, and happens at 12:15 pm for 11:30 am concertgoers.
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Sat, Dec 14, in Green Valley Lake:
1 pm  Monthly “CELTIC & TRADITIONAL MUSIC JAM” at Lake Inn Restaurant, 33241 Green Valley Lake Rd, Green Valley Lake 92341.
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Sat, Dec 14, in OC (San Clemente):
2 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly “SAN CLEMENTE SONG CIRCLE & BBQ/POTLUCK” in San Clemente 92672. Info and location at www.songmakers.org
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Sat, Dec 14, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
3-6 pm  “SANTA CLARITA BLUES SOCIETY” award winners showcase and winter fund-raiser, at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24504 1/2 Lyons Av, Newhall (Santa Clarita) 91321.
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All blues fans are invited to this Winter Fundraiser featuring performances by the winners of the recent Blues Competitions:
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2nd Place SCVBS "Battle of the Bands" – TONI DODD & SOUTHBOUND BLUES, "Best Self Produced CD" Winner - Phil Gates (Live From the Hermosa Saloon).
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1st Place "Battle of the Bands" Winner – MIKEY MO BAND, who will represent the local blues society at the upcoming 2014 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee.
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The afternoon includes raffles for a variety of CDs, blues artist/band T-shirts, jewelry, and blues art for sale. Make a kid smile: bring a gift for the annual "Toys For Tots" campaign.
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Admission, $10; kids age 12 & under get in free. All ages event. Doors at 2:30 pm. Music starts at 3 pm. Go early for a good seat and to order your pizza before the rush.
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Sat, Dec 14, in Altadena:
3 pm  SCAMBOOTY CHRISTMAS SHOW is the matinee at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; 626-798-6236; www.coffeegallery.com
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4 & 7 pm  “HOLIDAY CANDLELIGHT CONCERT” at All Saints Church, 132 N Euclid Av, Pasadena 91101.
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Greet the holiday season in the architecturally exquisite and acoustically sonorous All Saint’s Church – Pasadena’s equivalent to a classic European cathedral. Soprano LISA VROMAN joins an array of choruses for this festive concert of traditional and diverse holiday melodies performed by candlelight.
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Ding Dong Merrily on High − arr. Luther Henderson; Joy to the World − arr. John Behnke; Deck the Hall − arr. Grant Cooper; O Magnum Mysterium − Morten Lauridsen; O What a Beautiful Morning / What Child is This? − arr. Larry Blank; Away in a Manger − arr. Susan T. Nelson’ There is no Rose of Such Virtue − William Mathias; Lydian Stomp − Michael Joy; Here We Go A Wassailing − arr. Luther Henderson; God Rest You Merry Gentlemen − Ralph Vaughan Williams; What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve? − arr. Patrick O’Neill; The Huron Carol − arr. Luther Henderson; Be We Merry in This Feast − William Mathias; All is Well Tonight − Tena Clark; I Saw Three Ships − arr. Luther Henderson; Lullaby, from Hodie − Ralph Vaughan Williams; L’chi Lach − Debbie Friedman; Stille Nacht − arr. Calvin Custer; Go Tell it on the Mountain − arr. Patrick O’Neil.
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Sat, Dec 14, in VC (Somis):
5 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly “SOMIS SONG CIRCLE & POTLUCK” in Somis 93066. Info & location at www.Songmakers.org 
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5:30-8:30 pm  ANDY & RENEE from HARD RAIN play the Cabrillo Yacht Club, 211 W 22nd St, San Pedro 90731.
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5:30 pm  Weekly BLUEGRASS CONCERT with various bands at Me ‘N Eds Pizza,r 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908.
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Sat, Dec 14, in Altadena:
6:30-9 pm  EILEEN CAREY, an excellent performer, celebrates the holidays and the release of her new CD, "Let it Go," plus performances by "GROOVER JOHN" McDUFFIE, KATHRYN GRIMM, DUANE THORIN, DONNA BEA on ukulele, and JOEY ALKES hosting and reading a couple of poems, at the "Dinner and Song" series at Amy's Patio Cafe, 900 E Altadena Dr (waaay up the hill, take Lake Av N from the 210), Altadena 91001.
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Eileen days, "Attendees will receive a signed copy of the new CD (or a rain check msiled copy, since it will be THAT hot off the presses), and for the women, a "Let it Go" t-shirt!"
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Sat, Dec 14, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
6:30 pm  GRATEFUL DUDES play their weekly bluegrass residency, sometimes with very impressive guest performers, at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall 91350.
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Sat, Dec 14, in L.A.:
6:30 pm  Monthly “LOS ANGELES MENSA FOLKSONG SING” in L.A. Location and info, call Alan Stillson 818-884-4284.
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Sat, Dec 14, in L.A.:
7 pm  "RANCH PARTY" BENEFIT FOR MARK CHRISTIAN (of Merle Jagger) on the music patio adjacent to EB’s Wine Bar, in the L.A. Farmers Market complex, 6333 3rd (at Fairfax), L.A.; www.farmersmarketla.com. 
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♪  WILDWOOD HIGHWAY
♪  Members of Mark's band MERLE JAGGER
♪  CALICO THE BAND
♪  GARY TWINN
♪  MICHAEL ANN AZOULAI
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Sat, Dec 14, in Altadena:
7 pm  DEANNA D'AMICO-WHITE brings her good-time alt-country-Americana to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; 626-798-6236; www.coffeegallery.com
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Sat, Dec 14, in Venice:
7-10 pm  Monthly “GRASSROOTS ACOUSTICA” presents its annual “NICOLETTE LARSON REMEMBRANCE” with many artists participating, at The Talking Stick Coffee Lounge in Venice.
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Sat, Dec 14, in Ventura:
7-10 pm KELLY'S LOT plays great blues at Players Casino, inside the restaurant, 6580 Auto Center Dr, Ventura 93003.
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Sat, Dec 14, in Pasadena:
7 pm  "HOLIDAY MUSIC" with the WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND and THE SALVATION ARMY BAND, at the Urban Homestead Urban Farm, Pasadena.
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Sat, Dec 14, in Santa Monica:
7 pm AOIFE O'DONOVAN plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405;  310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com
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McCabe's booker Lincoln Myerson says, "We present Aoife O'Donovan in her McCabe's debut as a solo artist. We first heard of Aoife (pronounced "ee-fuh"), through CROOKED STILL, the celebrated string band which she fronted when they came through McCabe's a few years back. Back then, they were relatively unknown, but just a few years later the band --  and Aoife specifically -- have raised her profile significantly, with collaborations with Allison Krause, The Punch Brothers, and Yo-Yo Ma.
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"Stepping into the role of solo artist, O'Donovan has a brand new album, 'Fossils,' produced by Tucker Martine (My Morning Jacket, Tift Merritt) and including the single 'Red & White & Blue & Gold,' which was named by both NPR and American Songwriter magazine in their 'Best Songs of 2013' lists.
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"Aoife is definitely a star on the rise and this may be the last time we'll get to see her in an intimate environment like McCabe's. We hope to see you here."
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Sat, Dec 14, in SFV (Chatsworth):
7 pm  The venue’s annual “12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS GIVE-A-WAYS” continues, with BRANT VOGEL playing tonight, at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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Sat, Dec 14, in Santa Barbara Co (Goleta):
7:30 pm  MOLLY'S REVENGE with CHRISTA BURCH plays their annual CHRISTMAS SHOW at the “Song Tree Concert Series” at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N Fairview Av, Goleta 93117; 805-403-2639; tix, SongTree@cox.net
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Sat, Dec 14, in Culver City:
8 pm RICK SHEA & MARY McCASLIN play Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230.
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Sat, Dec 14, in Pasadena:
8 pm  PATRICK BALL, Celtic harper and storyteller extraordinaire, plays his “Christmas Rose” show at the Pasadena Folk Music Society series in Beckman Institute Auditorium (aka “Little Beckman”) on the Caltech campus, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; 626-395-4652, or toll-free 888-2CALTECH (1-888-222-5832); www.events.caltech.edu
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"Some years ago, I recorded a Christmas / Winter season CD and gave it the name of The Christmas Rose because it includes a very beautiful traditional melody that my mother loved and used to sing in her childhood. This recording was awarded the National Association of Independent Record Distributors Indie Award for Best Seasonal Recording of 1991, became a best seller in its own small way, and prompted many requests for a live concert which would feature the pieces on this recording and a selection of beloved Holiday stories.”
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Patrick continues, “So, I stepped into a magical world of English and Irish literature, Celtic legend and traditional folk beliefs and drew out tales such as A Child's Christmas in Wales, chapters from The Wind in the Willows, and passages from Shakespeare, William Butler Yeats, and Thomas Hardy, and mingled them with beloved pieces of seasonal music. All of the stories and all of the music touch on what is, to my way of thinking, the central message of the Christmas/Winter season: hope. Hope for something wondrous. Hope for a light in the darkness."
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See and hear him play the beautiful “Blind Mary” at:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOQB3GM2M94
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Sample his storytelling with an excerpt from “O'Carolan's Farewell to Music” at:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iM55ol0MyY
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Hear one of his medleys from the “Christmas Rose” recording,
The Gloucester Wassail / When Blossoms Flowered Midst The Snow,” at:
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More at Patrick's web site, at http://patrickball.com
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Tix, $15 adults, $5 for Caltech students and children. Tickets available Monday through Friday, 9 am-4 pm, from the Caltech Ticket Office at 626-395-4652. Or cash or check at the door for any remaining tickets. Park free in either lot at the S end of Michigan Av, S off Del Mar.
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Sat, Dec 14, in San Pedro:
8 pm  JIM “KIMO” WEST, master of the Hawai’ian Slack Key Guitar, plays "A Hawaiian Holiday" at Alva's Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro 90732; 800-403-3447 for reservations.
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Sat, Dec 14, in Culver City:
8 pm  “TOP TUNE: THE SONGWRITERS GAME” brings performances by songwriters in a contest format, at the Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Bl, Culver City.
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Sat, Dec 14; Thu-Sat, Dec 12-14, in OC (Costa Mesa):
8 pm  PACIFIC SYMPHONY presents Korean pianist JOYCE YANG performing Tchaikovsky’s “Piano Concerto No. 1” and Bartok's expressive "Concerto for Orchestra," in Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787; www.ocpac.org.
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Sat, Dec 14, in South Pasadena:
8 pm  KEN O'MALLEY brings his authentic and original Irish music to Griffins of Kinsale, 1001 Mission St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-799-0926.
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Fri, Dec 13, in San Pedro:
8 pm  FRANK UNZUETA TRIO plays Alva's Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro 90732; 800-403-3447 for reservations.
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Sunstone Records presents “A Jazz and Opera Christmas Concert” with Peter Marin, Aaron Blake, and Frank Unzueta. Featuring Frank Unzueta on piano, Peter Marin as jazz vocalist, Aaron Blake singing tenor, Gordon Peeke on drums, Dave Stone on bass, and Mitchell Chavez on guitar and keyboards.
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Sat, Dec 14, in OC (Capistrano):
8:30 pm  DON McLEAN plays the Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano 92675; 949-496-8927.
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Sat, Dec 14, in VC (Ojai):
9 pm  ALICE WALLACE, a truly fabulous performer, plays the final Southern Cal stop on her CD RELEASE TOUR for her new album, "A Thousand Miles From Home," at the Village Jester in Ojai.

"A Thousand Miles From Home" is for sale online at http://alicewallacemusic.storenvy.com
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Sun, Dec 15, in Hollywood:
8-11 am  FAIR MARKET BAND plays rootsy string band music at the Hollywood Farmer's Market, Ivar St, between Hollywood Bl and Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90028.
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9 am-1 pm  Weekly “BLUEGRASS BRUNCH” at Urban Solace, 3823 30th St, San Diego 92104; 619-295-6464.
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Sun, Dec 15, in South Pasadena:
10 am  BARRY BIG B BRENNER plays his weekly “BLUES BRUNCH” at the Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443.
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Sun, Dec 15, in Santa Monica:
11 am  MISTER G plays the “MATINEE KIDS SHOW” at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sun, Dec 15, in Griffith Park (L.A.):
Noon-2 pm  Monthly “WESTERN MUSIC JAM” in the Mural Court, inside the Museum of the American West (formerly Autry Museum), 4700 Western Heritage Way (across from the L.A. Zoo), Griffith Park (L.A.) 90027; 323-667-2000.
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Sun, Dec 15, in SFV (Van Nuys):
Noon  SONGMAKERS monthly “EAST VALLEY HOOT” in Van Nuys 91411. Location & info, www.songmakers.org
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Sun, Dec 15, in La Verne:
1 pm  Monthly “IRISH, OLD-TIME, BLUEGRASS SESSION” at Connolly's Kitchen, 1453 Foothill Bl, La Verne 91750; 909-593-6322.
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Sun, Dec 15, in OC (Newport Beach):
2-4 pm THE YOUNG DUBLINERS play the “Courtyard Concert Series” at Muldoon's Irish Pub, 202 Newport Center Dr. Newport Beach; 949-640-4110; www.muldoonspub.com
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Sun, Dec 15, in OC (Costa Mesa):
2 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly “COSTA MESA SONG CIRCLE” at the home of Debby and Terry Koken. Location and info, www.songmakers.org or email dkoken@hmausa.com
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Sun, Dec 15, in OC (Costa Mesa):
3 pm  “HANDEL’S GLORIOUS MESSIAH” performed by the PACIFIC SYMPHONY and PACIFIC CHORALE in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787; www.ocpac.org.
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With evergreen beauty, thrilling choruses and heavenly melodies, Pacific Symphony’s “Handel’s Glorious Messiah” is as fresh and energizing to the senses as a brand new Christmas tree — the perfect way to start the holiday season. Rejoice in the uplifting “Hallelujah” chorus and thundering timpani as English guest conductor Christopher Seaman conducts from the harpsichord, leading the orchestra and esteemed vocal soloists. Pacific Chorale takes the stage, prepared by Robert Istad, assistant conductor and chorus master, and John Alexander,artistic director.
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Sun Dec 15, in Huntington Beach:
3-6 pm  ANITA MANSFIELD & THE MANSFIELD BAND bring Irish music to Gallagher's Pub, 300 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach.
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Sun, Dec 15, in Altadena:
3 & 7 pm  LED ZEPAGAIN plays an ALL-ACOUSTIC SHOW at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; 626-798-6236; www.coffeegallery.com
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Sun, Dec 15, in SFV (Woodland Hills):
4 pm  JOHN BATDORF plays the new “RED ROCKS” concert series produced by RON SARFATY at Crown Books, 6100 Topanga Canyon Bl # 1340, Woodland Hills 91367; 818-404-2291.
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Ron tells us, “For now, I have 3 booked concerts. I've got feelers out for 9 more.
♪  Dec 15 is John Batdorf
♪  Jan 12, 2014 is James Lee Stanley
♪  Feb 9, 2014 is H2nes for one set and Sabrina & Craig for one set.”
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www.SundayAtTheBookStore.com
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Sun, Dec 15, in San Pedro:
4 pm  DAVID GARFIELD presents "CALAMARI" at Alva's Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro 90732; 800-403-3447 for reservations.
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Sun, Dec 15, in South Pasadena:
5:30 pm "DANA CHARNOFSKY'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SHOW" at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030.
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JOHN M says, "I, of course will be performing my song, 'That’s What Christmas Is To Me,' and one standard. This show is always a lot of fun and I look forward to seeing you there."
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Sun, Dec 15, in Santa Monica.
Time tba  Annual "McCABE'S CHRISTMAS SHOW" at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405;  310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com
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McCabe's booker Lincoln Myerson says, "We end this year's concert season as we do every year, with our Umpteenth Annual McCabe's Holiday Show. Tonight, our teachers and staff take the stage to share their musical prowess, and our head honcho Bob will once again dazzle and delight with a scientific experiment that may or may not destroy us all. It's our own little office party and it's open to all with free admission, free snacks, free holiday cheer... And of course free coffee. A little corny? Yes, but it is a lot of fun and it's our way of giving thanks to all that support us over the year. Come down and say hi, grab some eggnog and sing along!"
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Sun, Dec 15, in Altadena:
6 pm  THE BRITON ENSEMBLE does a free vocal holiday / winter concert at Altadena Community Church, 943 East Altadena Dr (just E of Lake Av), Altadena.
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"The Briton Ensemble sings Renaissance music during the year and we always look forward to their holiday show. Highly recommended! If you care to leave a donation, it goes to the church in gratitude for the space," say our friends at the Pasadena Folk Music Society, who are sharing word about the performance.
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Sample Briton Ensemble and what they do, at:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNnkVC5OL1c
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More about the Briton Ensemble at:
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Briton-Ensemble/219775115355.
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Sun, Dec 15, in SFV (Chatsworth):
7 pm  The venue’s annual “12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS GIVE-A-WAYS” continues, with DEBRA LEE & TRIGGER HAPPY playing tonight, at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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Sun, Dec 15, in Altadena:
7 pm  LED ZEPAGAIN plays an ALL-ACOUSTIC SHOW at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; 626-798-6236; www.coffeegallery.com
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Sun, Dec 15, in Culver City:
7 pm  Monthly “VARIETY NIGHT & OPEN MIC” at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Sun, Dec 15, in Silverlake:
7:30 pm "BILL BERRY'S SONGWRITERS SQUARE" brings performances by BOB MALONE, TOM KELL & EMIKO, and DAVE MORRISON, at the Lyric-Hyperion Theatre+Cafe, 2106 Hyperion Av, Silverlake (Los Angeles) 90027.
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Sun, Dec 15, in Santa Monica:
10 pm  Weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” closes the musical weekend, at 14 Below, 1348 14th St, Santa Monica 90404; 310-451-5040.
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