Here’s Your Jam-Packed Saturday Music Scene, Jan 11, 2014

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Holey moley! There’s so much goin’ on out there that’s so GOOD, that we have 19 “Best Picks” for you tonight, 17 of them music, plus two special film screenings. And there’s a whoooole lot MORE than that, including lots of intimate little gigs and some fine freebies. Read all about it, but do it quick, so you can GET OUT THERE!

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LATE ADDITION...
Sat, Jan 11, in Glendale:
8:30 pm PAT NASON plays his CD release show for his new album, "Nearly New," at Dave's on Broadway, 708 E Broadway, Glendale 91205; 818-956-9123.

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In this edition…

♪  PICKS for tonight
♪  TODAY IN HISTORY: PUFF,PUFF, PUFF, ’TILL YOU PUFF YOURSELF TO DEATH
♪  On we’ll miss tonight, but only because it’s far, far away…
♪  Saturday’s ONGOING MUSICAL EVENTS
♪  SATURDAY’s Today/Tonight-Only MUSIC EVENTS


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√   NEW WEST plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena, 3 pm.

√  "WE ALL JOIN HANDS" benefit concert for RICHARD GOWEN, with performances by DAWES, NICK WATERHOUSE, ALLAH-LAS, PINK MOUNTAINTOPS, NEAL CASAL, THE TYDE, ROBERT FRANCIS, PEARL CHARLES & THE PIPES CANYON BAND, and “very special guests,” at the Echoplex in Echo Park, 6 pm.

√  “DIRT! THE MOVIE” screens for “Film & Food Night” at the Urban Homestead Urban Farm in Pasadena, 6-8 pm.

√  THE BENNY BRYDERN QUARTET brings “PROHIBITION POP FROM THE 1930s” to the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena, 7 pm.

√  SLIGO RAGS brings their award-winning Celtic and bluegrass-flavored Celtic music direct from their residency at Disneyland to Fiddler's Crossing in Tehachapi, 7 pm.

√  “FROM HOLLYWOOD WITH LOVE" all-star benefit for L.A.’s Midnight Mission, with ROBBEN FORD, RICHIE SAMBORA, JOHN JORGENSON, JOE BONAMASSA, JASON SINAY, JIMMY VIVINO, TONY GALLA, KIRK FLETCHER, GRANT GEISSMAN, DEL CASHER, FREEBO, and “all sorts of amazing musicians involved,” at Musician’s Institute Auditorium in Hollywood, 7:30 pm.

√  DAVID LINDLEY, master of all things with strings, plays the “Performances to Grow On” series at Matilija Auditorium in Ojai, 7:30 pm. 

√  "SCOTLAND'S MUSIC," the duo of DAVID BREWER & REBECCA LOMNICKY, play the “San Diego Folk Heritage” series in Encinitas, 7:30 pm.

√  "GISELLE," Los Angeles premiere of a new film that brings ballet to the big screen, at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, 7:30 pm.

√  THE HONEYSUCKLE POSSUMS, a splendid all-girl newgrass / acoustic renaissance acoustic string and vocal ensemble, play the “Song Tree Concert Series” in Goleta, 7:30 pm.

√  THE BRAINSTORMERS (Mark Graham, Patrick and Tom Sauber) plus ALICE GERRARD, the reigning queen of old-time music, in her first (after all these years) local appearance as a solo artist, for a splendid night at Boulevard Music in Culver City, 8 pm.

√  ROSEMARY BUTLER & her band kick-off the 18th year of “Russ & Julie's House Concerts” series in Oak Park, 8 pm.

√  PACIFIC SYMPHONY presents the final night of “NADJA PLAYS MENDELSSOHN” at Segerstrom Hall in Costa Mesa, 8 pm.

√   COW BOP returns with their “Book Of Forman” show for night 2 (of 2) at Viva Cantina in Burbank, 8 pm.

√  THE TRI-FECTA BLUES BAND, an outfit whose members bring many big star credits, plus delta style guitarist SEAN LANE, at Alvas Showroom in San Pedro, 8-11 pm.

√  LOS LOBOS play the Coach House in San Juan Capistrano, 8 pm.

√  JOHN YORK, the former BYRD, plays a solo show at the Fret House in Covina, 8 pm.

√  “Real South Side Chicago blues man” JEFF DALE & THE SOUTHLAWNERS play Harvelle's Santa Monica, 9 pm.


√  TONY GILKYSON, with an opening all-acoustic set by I SEE HAWKS IN L.A., at "The World's Smallest Honky Tonk," the Cinema Bar in Culver City, 9:30 pm.



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♪  TODAY IN HISTORY: PUFF,PUFF, PUFF, ’TILL YOU PUFF YOURSELF TO DEATH

Fifty years ago today, January 11, 1964, U.S. Surgeon General Luther Terry released an emphatic and authoritative report that said smoking causes illness and death and the government should do something about it.

Thanks to Howard Burke for the reminder and commentary.

So, tell us again why so many musicians still smoke?



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♪  ONE WE’LL MISS TONIGHT, BUT ONLY BECAUSE IT’S FAR, FAR AWAY…

Presented by Focal Point Concerts, at the Focal Point Traditional Arts Center in in St. Louis.

On Saturday January 11, at 8 pm, THE COLIN SPHINCTOR BAND brings their “Ridiculous parodies, brilliant musicianship, and an occasional serious song.” They are “The indescribable songwriting team of Findlay, Schober, and Garbo,” and they’ve produced such memorable gems as “Rat Stompin',” “Drooling Banjos,” and “I was Born with a Small Brain,” and they have enlisted some of the best musicians in town (members of Serapis, and “in town” being St. Louis) to provide settings for their work. If you happen to be there and you’re reading this, tix are. $10 in advance; $15 at the door. Get adv tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/543077



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♪  SATURDAY’S MUSIC SCENE…

♪  Saturday’s ONGOING MUSICAL EVENTS…
♪  SATURDAY’s Today/Tonight-Only MUSIC

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♪  ONGOING MUSICAL EVENTS…


Through January, in L.A.:
"JOHN FOGERTY: WROTE A SONG FOR EVERYONE, " is the wonderful temporary exhibition at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, on display through this month. It features artifacts from his personal collection, and it is named after his current album, hailed by fans and critics alike. John Fogerty’s music was considered rock when he first made it with CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL, but, current and retro, it’s classic roots-rock-Americana now. The album received a rare 5-star lead review in Rolling Stone. Included with regular museum admission, which also includes the temporary exhibition, “RINGO: PEACE & LOVE.”
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At the Grammy Museum, 800 W Olympic Bl (entrance around the corner on Figueroa), L.A. 90015; check for museum hours: 213-765-6803;  HYPERLINK "http://www.grammymuseum.org" www.grammymuseum.org.

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Sat, Jan 11; Jan 10, through Jan 19, in San Pedro:
7:30 pm  “PETER PAN” musical stage play at the Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W 6th St, San Pedro; www.grandvision.org; 310-896-6459.
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Encore Entertainers presents J.M. Barrie's classic tale of a boy who can fly and refuses to grow up. A musical delight for the whole family (especially the kids).
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More at www.encoreentertainers.org/tickets.html
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Show runs
Jan 10, 11, 17, 18, at 7:30 pm
Jan 12 at 2pm, January 19 at 6:30 pm

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Sat, Jan 11; Jan 10 through Feb 13,
Theatre,
in San Pedro:
8 pm  “AN EVENING OF ORIGINAL ONE-ACTS” runs as the “Pick of the Vine: Season 12” at the Little Fish Theatre in San Pedro.
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Info & tix at www.littlefishtheatre.org
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Runs Jan 10-Feb 15: Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm; Sundays, Jan 26-Feb 2 at 2 pm; Thu, Feb 13 at 8 pm.



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Sat, Jan 11,
not music, but cool,
in El Segundo:
10 am-5 pm  “EXPERIENCE 07: STING” is a free-admission “Family Fun Day art experience” at ESMoA in El Segundo.
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Why are paper boxes, two missiles, a bunch of old books, a scissor lift and a green screen piled up at ESMoA? Five Cuban artists have been working inside the ESMoA exhibition space to create “Experience 07: STING.” Here’s your chance to meet the artists and see the end result of their work during a special “Finissage,” sponsored by Chevron (the nearby refinery that belches fumes into the air).
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You can take part in a family-friendly tour with an ESMoA educator, meet the artists of STING, and create artwork together. They tell us, “We have art making materials for a range of ages and ability levels.”
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Details at www.esmoa.org, or call 424-277-1020.

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Sat, Jan 11, 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, Jan 11, in OC (San Clemente):
2 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly “SAN CLEMENTE SONG CIRCLE & BBQ & POTLUCK” in San Clemente  92672; location & info at www.Songmakers.org

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Sat, Jan 11, in Altadena:
3 pm NEW WEST plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena. A stellar trio, and the Guide had a ticket alert for you when the show was first announced.

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Sat, Jan 11, in OC (Anaheim):
4-7 pm  BEA ROMANO on hammered dulcimer joins ENGLISH COUNTRY DANCE BAND to play “THE LIVING TRADITION CONCERT SERIES” in the Ballet Room at the Anaheim Community & Senior Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; http://thelivingtradition.org/Directions.html

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Sat, Jan 11, in SFV (NoHo):
5-7 pm TERRY OKEY plays slide resonator guitar at the Republic Of Pie, 11118 Magnolia Bl, North Hollywood 91601; 818-308-7990.
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Terry says, "This charming, cozy and homey little coffee shop has great 'home made from scratch' food and a large living room feel. A wonderful place for an early Saturday evening hang. I will be playing my steel string, my nylon string AND my slide resonator guitar. Come say Hi, come for pie!"
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More at www.totunes.com

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Sat, Jan 11, in Burbank:
5-8 pm  THE CODY BRYANT TRIO plays one of the two stages at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444;  HYPERLINK "http://www.vivacantina.com" www.vivacantina.com.
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More shows here, on one or the other of the venue’s two stages, at 8 & 10 pm; see listings.
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All shows on both stages are no cover. Venue is known for its Mexican food and full bar. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (free, nearly unlimited parking for Viva patrons).

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Sat, Jan 11, in VC (Somis):
5 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly “SOMIS SONG CIRCLE & POTLUCK” in 93066. Location and info at www.songmakers.org

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Sat, Jan 11, in Lakewood:
5:30 pm  Weekly “BLUEGRASS CONCERT” with various bands at Me ‘N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908.

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Sat, Jan 11, in Echo Park (L.A.):
6 pm  The Echo Presents "WE ALL JOIN HANDS" benefit concert for RICHARD GOWEN, with performances by DAWES, NICK WATERHOUSE, ALLAH-LAS, PINK MOUNTAINTOPS, NEAL CASAL, THE TYDE, ROBERT FRANCIS, PEARL CHARLES & THE PIPES CANYON BAND, and “very special guests,” at the Echoplex, 1822 W Sunset Bl (below The Echo, enter through the alley at 1154 Glendale Bl), Echo Park.
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Show is age 18+.
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General admission (very little seating) $16-$20.
Advance tix: www.ticketfly.com/purchase/mobile/index/459031?_action_eventInfo=Event+Info
Tix purchased at the door on day of show will have $2 facility fee applied ($1 goes to benefit).

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Sat, Jan 11,
DINNER & A FILM,
in Pasadena:
6-8 pm “DIRT! THE MOVIE” screens for “Film & Food Night” at the Urban Homestead Urban Farm, 631 Cypress Av, Pasadena 91103.
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Schedule:
√  6 pm Potluck & Trading Post
√  Potluck: bring a dish, drink or dessert; either homemade or purchased from local natural food store.
√  Trading Post: bring something you don't need, leave with something you do.
√  6:45 PM Film Screening DIRT! THE MOVIE (80 min)
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DIRT! THE MOVIE is an astonishing, humorous and substantial look at the glorious and unappreciated ground beneath our feet. Dirt feeds us and gives us shelter. Dirt holds and cleans our water. Dirt heals us and makes us beautiful. Dirt regulates the earth s climate. Why do we humans ignore, abuse, and destroy our most precious living natural resource? Consider the results of such behavior: Mass starvation, drought, floods and global warming.
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Narrated by Jamie Lee Curtis, “DIRT! THE MOVIE” tells the story of humans trying to re-connect to dirt the living skin of the earth. Traveling from the vineyards of California to the plains of Kenya, “DIRT!” reveals how repairing our relationship with dirt can create new possibilities for all life on earth.
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Suggested $10 donation for each adult, $5 for children age 10 & under. Space is limited; make a reservation at info@urbanhomestead.org or text / call 626-765-5704.

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Sat, Jan 11, in Altadena:
6:30-8:30 pm  “THORIN & MagiCal Q LateR / MusiCaL,” the strangely named ensemble of DUANE THORIN, CAL BEZEMER, and GLENN HAIR, plus DONNA BEA opening on ukulele, plays this week’s “Dinner and a Song” series at Amy's Patio Café, 900 E Altadena (go way up the hill on Lake Av, to the corner of Altadena), in Altadena.
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Expect jazz, listenable music that was once considered pop, standards, and lots of fun and laughs with extraordinary singer-guitarist Duane Thorin and “MagiCaL” Cal Bezemer on keys. Good food, special dinner menu plus “you-have-to-ask-to-know-about-them” specials. Intimate Venue with a friendly music loving-crowd.

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Sat, Jan 11, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
6:30 pm  THE GRATEFUL DUDES play their weekly bluegrass residency at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall (Santa Clarita) 91350.

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Sat, Jan 11, in L.A.:
6:30 pm  Monthly “LOS ANGELES MENSA FOLKSONG SING” in L.A.; for info & location, contact Alan Stillson, 818-884-4284 .

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Sat, Jan 11, in Altadena:
7 pm THE BENNY BRYDERN QUARTET brings “PROHIBITION POP FROM THE 1930s” to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; phone for reservations, 626-798-6236.
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In a rare appearance, Jazz violinist Benny Brydern presents this all-star ensemble at an intimate venue, the Coffee Gallery Backstage, playing hot and sweet music from and inspired by the 1930s. Featuring the artisty of John "Speedy" Reynolds ( Ellis Island Boys -Disney's California Adventure, Reynolds Bros.) , guitar virtuoso Raul Reynoso ("New West Trio" ) and bass player extraordinaire David Jackson ("New West"). An unforgettable evening presenting swing classics like "Exactly Like You," "Honeysuckle Rose," "Rose Room," "Stomping at Decca," and many more. Check them out, at www.JazzViolin.us – there are video and audio clips.
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Tix, $18.

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Sat, Jan 11, BENEFIT, in Venice:
7-10 pm  7th Annual “ONE DEGREE TO EDWARD TREE” Benefit concert with plenty of impressive musicians, at the Talking Stick Coffee Lounge, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 90291.
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Performers include:
♪  GUEST OF HONOR Edward Tree
♪  Marty Axelrod (Bruce Springsteen’s band)
♪  Ernest Troost
♪  Haymaker
♪  David Serby
♪  Mark “Pocket” Goldberg
♪  Chauncey Bowers
♪  Karen Tobin
♪  Lisa O'Kane
♪  Tall Men Group
♪  Jeff Kossack
♪  Jimmy Yessian
♪  John Stowers
♪  Dave Fraser
♪  Dudley Saunders
♪  Gary Stockdale
♪  Britta Lee Shain
♪  Julia St Pierre
♪  Lisa Turner
♪  Locke Brothers
♪  and performing host Mark Islam
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The night benefits Grassroots Acoustica Foundation, a California tax-exempt organization whose mission is to inspire musicians & music fans to make a measurable difference through benefit concerts.

No cover; admission is by donation to the benefitting charity.

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Sat, Jan 11, in Tehachapi:
7 pm  SLIGO RAGS brings their award-winning Celtic and bluegrass-flavored Celtic music direct from their residency at Disneyland to Fiddler's Crossing, 206 East F St, Tehachapi 93561; 661-823-9994.

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Sat, Jan 11, in San Diego:
7 pm  LEROY THOMAS & THE ZYDECO ROADRUNNERS play War Memorial Hall in Balboa Park, 3325 Zoo Dr, San Diego 92101.
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Leroy Thomas, known as "the Jewel of the Bayou," is one of the most gifted, versatile, and dynamic musicians on the zydeco scene. With an unmatched repertoire of Zydeco, Cajun, Blues, R&B, and Country music he mixes traditional zydeco with his own innovative, funky, hard-driving sound. More at www.zydecoroadrunners.com
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Presented by BTSC. Doors at 6 pm, dance lesson 6:20-7 pm, open Cajun-zydeco dancing 7-10:30 pm.
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$10 cover. More at www.icajunzydeco.com

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Sat, Jan 11, in Palmdale:
7 pm  HEATHER STEWART plus CHUCK B. ROBERTS play Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Palmdale; 661-272-9530.
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Kevin Burton Smith, Butler’s “Coffee Music Guy,” says, “We're barely into the New Year, and already BUTLER'S COFFEE is tearing up the road, with a two-fisted night of songs and tales from the road. As Indy once said, ‘It ain't the years, it's the mileage,’ and these two ace performers certainly prove it, as they dish out a swirling blend of folk, rock, country and just a little bit of soul.
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“Back by popular demand is HEATHER STEWART, a traveled Americana singer-songwriter outta LA with a couple of albums already under her belt, including the latest, What It Is. Heather's one of those troubadours who keeps her eyes open -- and sings about what she sees with range, power and true grit. Her music definitely sets a mood, an intoxicating swirl of intimacy and down-to-earth honesty that kicks its shoes off and makes itself at home. ‘I want people to walk away feeling as if they just had a lovely, intimate dinner with me,’ she says, ‘Where we discussed life, love and sex, drank wine and laughed a lot.’
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“And then, the man with no plan, the original Spam in a can, the guy who put the chuck in up and International Man of Mystery CHUCK B. ROBERTS returns to town, wearing shoes, pants and everything, singing good songs about bad roads, bad nights and just bad ideas. He'll put a tear on your lips and a smile in your eye, or something like that, but once you've experienced the Complete 360 Degree Chucky, you'll never be the same. And understand why he's been voted Miss Congeniality with alarming regularity.
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“(Nah, Chuck's actually a great guy, and one of my favourite singer-songwriters. If you're into great singing and songwriting, this Saturday's show with Heather and Chuck is just gonna be awesome. These are smart songs sung by two folks with an unflinching eye for the telling detail and a way with words and music.)”
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Cover is one food or drink purchase. Venue offers coffeehouse fare.

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Sat, Jan 11, in Hollywood:
7:30 pm ."FROM HOLLYWOOD WITH LOVE" all-star benefit for L.A.’s Midnight Mission, with ROBBEN FORD, RICHIE SAMBORA, JOHN JORGENSON, JOE BONAMASSA, JASON SINAY, JIMMY VIVINO, TONY GALLA, KIRK FLETCHER, GRANT GEISSMAN, DEL CASHER, FREEBO, and “all sorts of amazing musicians involved,” at Musician’s Institute Auditorium, 6752 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028.
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Freebo explains, “It’s a benefit for The MIDNIGHT MISSION in downtown L.A., an oasis for the HOMELESS & the HUNGRY. It's an all-star cast being hosted and emceed by KEVIN NEALON, and participants include an amazing gathering of world class guitar players assembled by NORMAN HARRIS of NORMAN'S RARE GUITARS! I'll be playing 3 of my songs including "WHEN THERE"S NO PLACE LIKE HOME", a song written from the homeless person's point of view, and I'll be joined by my incredible trio of FUZZBEE MORSE on guitar and CHAD WATSON on bass (might even get Robben Ford to join us on "My Personal GPS").
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Freebo notes, “It's a steep ticket price, $100 and $250 for VIP and ‘before show backstage meet and greet’ with all the participants, but all proceeds go to an amazing cause. I'm so honored that Norm would ask me to be part of the show, and I'm excited to bring my music to this very worthy event, especially my homeless song. i know it's late notice, but there are still a few seats left in this very intimate venue.”
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Tix, and more show info, at:
www.fromhollywoodwithlove.charityhappenings.org

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Sat, Jan 11, in VC (Ojai):
7:30 pm  DAVID LINDLEY, master of all things with strings, plays the “Performances to Grow On” series at Matilija Auditorium, 703 El Paseo Rd, Ojai 93023; 805-646-8907.

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Sat, Jan 11, in OC (Seal Beach):
7:30-9:30 pm  STEVE NOONAN plays his monthly folk music residency at Boogart's Coffee in Seal Beach (On Ocean - just S of Main St).
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He reports, "Great little place - where people actually LISTEN - wow what a concept - and there's a rumor that Jerry Wayne McFarland will be there as well."

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Sat, Jan 11, in Santa Barbara Co (Goleta):
7:30 pm  THE HONEYSUCKLE POSSUMS, a splendid all-girl newgrass / acoustic renaissance acoustic string and vocal ensemble, play the “Song Tree Concert Series” at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N Fairview Av, Goleta 93117; 805-403-2639 or email SongTree@cox.net

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Sat, Jan 11, in San Diego Co (Encinitas):
7:30 pm  "SCOTLAND'S MUSIC," the duo of DAVID BREWER & REBECCA LOMNICKY, play the “San Diego Folk Heritage” series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas 92024; 858-566-4040.

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Sat, Jan 11,
FILM SCREENING,
in Santa Monica:
7:30 pm "GISELLE," Los Angeles premiere of a new film that brings ballet to the big screen,
at the Aero Theatre, 1328 Montana Av, Santa Monica 90403.
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"GISELLE," (2013) 104 min, New Zealand, Directed by Toa Fraser. It's the Los Angeles premiere of a film interpretation of "Giselle," co-presented with The American Cinemateque and Dance Camera West. Director Toa Fraser’s film adds immediacy to one of the oldest surviving ballets.
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Prima ballerina Gillian Murphy plays the title role of a peasant girl in Germany during the Middle Ages who lives for dance despite frail health. Giselle’s heart is broken by a prince (Qi Huan), but her undiminished love saves the man from supernatural forces. The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s critically acclaimed production was shot with five cameras, and Toa Fraser’s graceful and powerful film adds immediacy to one of the oldest surviving ballets by interweaving it with an offstage romance between two dancers (Murphy and Huan).
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All ticket buyers will be eligible to win passes to The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s production of Giselle, which makes its North American debut at The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion with four performances from Jan 31 to Feb 2.
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Advance tix at:
www.americancinemathequecalendar.com/content/giselle
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Tix, $11; Cinematheque members $7; seniors (65+) and students with valid ID, $9.

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Sat, Jan 11, in Arcadia:
8 pm  JACOB HUFFMAN BAND plus KENNETH BRIAN BAND, and BOBBY BLUEHOUSE opening, at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr (just E of Santa Anita), Arcadia 91006; 626-447-9349; www.arcadiabluesclub.com
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Doors at 7 pm for the best seats, bar, pool tables, and ordering food (generous portions). Music starts at 8 pm. Fun place, but bring earplugs. Seriously.
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Advance tix online at http://arcadiabluesclub.ticketleap.com

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Sat, Jan 11, in Oak Park (T.O. area):
8 pm  ROSEMARY BUTLER & her band plays the inaugural show for the 18th year of “Russ & Julie's House Concerts” series in Oak Park (T.O. / Agoura Hills area). Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us
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ROSEMARY BUTLER began her career playing bass and singing in an all-girl band named the Ladybirds and then joined the all-female hard rock band Birtha. She then became a popular back-up singer in the late '70s and early '80s. Butler's vocals were featured on Bonnie Raitt's album, Sweet Forgiveness. She has worked extensively as a back-up singer for Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor, Warren Zevon, Neil Young, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, and Rosanne Cash among many others.
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Rosemary has a new solo CD that features a duet with Kenny Loggins and a guest vocal appearance by Jackson Browne, with an incredible backing band.
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Here's a video link, offering a small glimpse into the amazing musical journey of Rosemary Butler. It shows her singing with Bonnie Raitt, James Taylor, Michael McDonald, Jackson Browne, Johnny Mathis, Linda Ronstadt, Joe Cocker and others:
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=l100Q80zTzs Watch this video all the way through and then we dare you to tell us you don't want to be here on January 11th!!
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Evening includes their usual potluck style coffee and dessert buffet.
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More at:
www.houseconcerts.us
More on this concert on Facebook, at:
www.facebook.com/events/228786477302814
"Like" them on Facebook at:
www.facebook.com/RussJulieHouseConcerts
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$20 suggested donation per person, payable in cash at the door. All the money goes to the performer. Doors open at 7:30 pm. Reservations required at rsvp@houseconcerts.us

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Sat, Jan 11, in San Pedro:
8-11 pm  THE TRI-FECTA BLUES BAND, an outfit whose members bring many big star credits, plus opening act, San Pedro's own delta style guitarist SEAN LANE, at the monthly series by music journalist B. NOEL “BOB” BARR, at Alvas Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro 90732.
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Bob tells us it’s “A hard rock and blues throw down [with] The Tri-fecta Blues Band featuring Steve Fister on guitar and vocals (Lita Ford, Pat Travers Band, and John Kay & Steppenwolf), Tom Brechtlein on drums and vocals (Robben Ford, Wayne Shorter, Kenny Loggins), and Ric Fierabracci on bass and vocals (Billy Billy Cobham, Chick Corea, and Brett Garsed).”
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Suggested donation is $20. Reservations are highly recommended, at 800-403 3447.

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Sat, Jan 11, in Culver City:
8 pm Fine double bill of THE BRAINSTORMERS (Mark Graham, Patrick and Tom Sauber) along with ALICE GERRARD, the reigning queen of old-time music, in her first (after all these years) local appearance as a solo artist, for a splendid night at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583.
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Tom Sauber adds, about Alice Gerrard’s set, “I expect Patrick, Mark and I will be chiming in here and there.”

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Sat, Jan 11, in OC (San Juan Capistrano):
8 pm  LOS LOBOS plays the Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano 92675; 949-496-8927.

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Sat, Jan 11, in Covina:
8 pm  JOHN YORK, the former BYRD, plays a solo show at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020.

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Sat, Jan 11, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  WHITE MAGIC, plus GUY BLAKESLEE (Entrance Band), and ROCO JET, play a triple-bill at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-848-5737 for info and tickets.
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It’s “a psyche-folk triple bill,” says McCabe’s booker Lincoln Myerson.
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Tix, $12.50.

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Sat, Jan 11, in L.A.:
8 pm  LOFT ENSEMBLE plays a “Folk-Rock show based on WILLIAM BLAKE’S 1794 poetic masterpiece, “SONGS OF INNOCENCE AND OF EXPERIENCE,” at 929 E 2nd St #105, Los Angeles 90012.

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Sat, Jan 11; Thu-Sat, Jan 9-11, in OC (Costa Mesa):
8 pm  PACIFIC SYMPHONY presents “NADJA PLAYS MENDELSSOHN” for the last of three nights at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787;  HYPERLINK "http://www.ocpac.org" \t "_blank" www.ocpac.org.
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Described as an artist who "will make you hang breathlessly on every note, " Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg stands out for her passionate and powerful sound, her risk-taking musical persona and her energetic presence. She's electrifying!
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Singing lines of sweet emotion transform into an abundantly virtuosic showpiece —Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto—which soars in the hands of electrifying violinist Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg, who also leads Pacific Symphony from the concertmaster’s chair for the remainder of the program. Esteemed as “the heart’s jewel” by the great violinist Joseph Joachim, Mendelssohn’s concerto is led by Assistant Conductor Alejandro Gutiérrez, who makes his classical series debut during this first concert of the New Year. Described as an artist whose talent “will make you hang breathlessly on every note” (Los Angeles Times), Salerno-Sonnenberg stands out for her passionate and powerful sound, her risk-taking musical prowess and her dynamic presence. The concert also includes two pieces that emphasize the strings: Rodion Shchedrin’s fiery “Carmen” Suite based on Bizet’s opera and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Ellen Taaffe Zwilich’s “Prologue and Variations.”
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Go early for the Concert Preview at 7 pm with host Alan Chapman.
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Tix, 714-755-5799 or www.PacificSymphony.org

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Sat, Jan 11, in Burbank:
8 pm  COW BOP returns with their “Book Of Forman” show for the second of two nights on one of the two stages at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444;  HYPERLINK "http://www.vivacantina.com" www.vivacantina.com.
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There’s more music on one or the other stages here at 5 & 10 pm. See listings.
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COW BOP’s chief tune wrangler BRUCE FORMAN (who is also the Artist-in-Residence at the the USC Thornton School of Music) says, “big weekend, a barnyard residency with ranchland rapacity and an extra helping of swing herding. For this evening we have Roy McCurdy joining the posse on drums, and from Jolly Olde, John Altman on sax, going to be a cowntinental experience...right o... And there's a rumor of a late night comedy aggravation, so bring your sleeping bag.”
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He continues (or persists), “This time, full regalia, the full band, playing all our material from our soon-to-be-recorded next offering. Genre-bustin’ you can count on, from the original cast of Bohemian Bovine Badassitude:
♪  Bruce Forman, guitar
♪  Pinto Pammy, vocals
♪  David Wise, sax/cornet/flute
♪  AlexFrank, bass
♪  Jake Reed, drugs
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A top outfit, truly, mixing their Djangostyle gypsy swing with western swing and beyond. Worth a night ride from anywhere.
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All shows on both stages are no cover. Venue is known for its Mexican food and full bar. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (free, nearly unlimited parking for Viva patrons).

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Sat, Jan 11, in SFV (NoHo):
8-10 pm  IZZ plays Kulak's Woodshed, 5230 1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; www.kulakswoodshed.com
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$10, at the door.

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Sat, Jan 11, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm  An undisclosed “AMERICANA / ALT-COUNTRY / TRAD COUNTRY BAND” plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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This is L.A.’s last real honky tonk. No cover, full bar, lots of fun. Go early for the nightly free dance lesson.

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Sat, Jan 11, in Murrieta:
9 pm  THE DUBLIN ROGUES play the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com 

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Sat, Jan 11, in Santa Monica:
9 pm “Real South Side Chicago blues man” JEFF DALE & THE SOUTHLAWNERS play Harvelle's Santa Monica, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; www.harvelles.com; 310-395-1676.
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Info at http://santamonica.harvelles.com/show.cfm? id=137167&cart
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$10 cover.

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Sat, Jan 11, in Culver City:
9:30 pm  TONY GILKYSON, with an opening all-acoustic set by I SEE HAWKS IN L.A., at "The World's Smallest Honky Tonk," the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl (between Venice Bl & Washington Pl), Culver City 90230.
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Paul Marshall of I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. says “We're going acoustic, as we play an opening set for Tony Gilkyson. No cover, but you will be urged to contribute to a tip jar for the band.” Info: 310-390-1328.
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"I See Hawks is the city's premier roots band. Their sound is pure and progressive in spirit, with songs about hippies' children,fatal attractions and other meaty topics." -- Richard Cromelin, L.A. Times.
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"The Hawks have updated Southern California country rock. Their music is sinewy yet poetic--more nihilistic than decadent,with an urban-desert poetry all its own." -- Richard Gehr, Village Voice.
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“While paparazzi chase the latest talent free celebrity,a talented,literate bunch of soulful musicians create honest and wise roots music for the ages. I See Hawks are indeed one of California’s unique treasures.” -- Dave Alvin.
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More at: www.iseehawks.com

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Sat, Jan 11, in Burbank:
10 pm  MARTINI plays one of the two stages at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444;  HYPERLINK "http://www.vivacantina.com" www.vivacantina.com.
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More shows here, on one or the other of the venue’s two stages, at 5 & 8 pm; see listings.
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All shows on both stages are no cover. Venue is known for its Mexican food and full bar. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (free, nearly unlimited parking for Viva patrons).



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