Mid-week Revelry: Wednesday Music, Jan 15, 2014

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GRAMMY winners performing acoustically in two places tonight, European musicians in town, Jonny Lang on late night TV, and plenty more, right here waiting for you.
 
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Today in history…

On January 15 in 2009, the "Miracle on the Hudson" happened as Capt. CHESLEY "SULLY" SULLENBERGER landed US Air Flight 1549 in the Hudson River after bird strikes disabled both engines. All aboard survived with only one serious injury. "Sully" has continued with his calm voice, becoming an advocate for reforming industry standards for all cockpit crews, to set maximum and minimum hours of flying per month and continuous flight simulator training.
 
 
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In this edition…

♪  PICKS for tonight
♪  TICKET ALERT
♪  MUSIC ON TV tonight
♪  Wednesday’s ONGOING MUSICAL EVENTS
♪  WEDNESDAY’s Today/Tonight-Only MUSIC EVENTS
 
 
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♪  PICKS for today / tonight

√  JOHNNY RIVERS & JIMMY WEBB share an evening that’s as much music history as live performance, at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, 8 pm.

√  Weekly “WINE & SONG” series brings an especially large and impressive lineup including a Grammy winner and performers from Europe, with JOHN PROULX (Grammy-winning composer, pianist, vocalist), BRETT PERKINS, MARINA V, KLAUS CAPRANI, SOFIA EKBERG, & BRAD COLERICK, at Firefly Bistro in South Pasadena, 7 pm.

√   “A CONVERSATION WITH PETER GURALNICK” and celebration of the release of two of his works as enhanced e-books, “Feel Like Going Home” and “Lost Highway,” at the Grammy Museum in L.A., 7:30 pm.

√  ART PODELL & THE AFFORDABLES, plus TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS, bring veterans of the NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS to the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena, 8 pm.

√  GLEN ROBERTS BIG BAND plays the “Best Free Big Band Event” recently awarded in L.A. Weekly’s prestigious “Best of LA” issue, at Viva Cantina in Burbank, 7 pm.
 
 
 
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Free tix online, starting today at 9 am:
Not music, but very worthwhile…
Event is Wed, Feb 12, at USC:
7 pm  “SAFARI OF THE SOUL: THE QUEST FOR WATER IN AFRICA,” is “An Evening with Dana and David Dornsife,” a signature event in the “Visions and Voices” series at USC.
A “Town and Gown Reception” will follow. Admission is free and open to everyone, but reservations required for limited seating.
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The lack of clean drinking water has made the struggle for survival incredibly difficult in many African countries. A major contribution to this difficult existence is the lack of clean drinking water, which leads to serious diseases and other problems. In a presentation rich with photos, USC trustee David Dornsife and his wife, Dana, share their inspiring journey of bringing fresh water, sanitation and hygiene to rural African villages. They will discuss the ups and downs, successes, hard lessons, challenges and blessings they have experienced. Working with World Vision, their water projects have brought water to over 4,500,000 people in ten African countries, and should add 1,400,000 additional people in 2014.
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Make online reservations and get more information on this and other events at
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7-7:30 pm  “THE LIVE ROOM” brings a new 2014 performance by SHERYL CROW. On Palladia.

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8 pm  “HE TOUCHED ME: ELVIS PRESLEY” (1999) examines Elvis love for and performance of gospel music. On KCET.

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8:30-9 pm  “THE LIVE ROOM” is a 2014 edition with blues-rock guitarist GARY CLARK JR.. On Palladia.

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9-11 pm  “AMERICAN EXPERIENCE: 1964” is a wide-ranging examination of a crucial year that prominently includes the BEATLES arrival in America, and BOB DYLAN and JOAN BAEZ doing music for the Civil Rights Movement. On PBS-World.

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9:30-11 pm  ‘SOULFUL SYMPHONY WITH D. ATWATER” (2009) looks at the 85-member African-American orchestra, as they perform a variety of original compositions and popular tunes. On KCET.

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11:30-12:30 am  “ECHOES OF CREATION” (2010) is a musical journey through the ancient forests, glaciers, and waterways of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, with the music of DAVID ARKENSTONE. On KCET.

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11:35 pm-12:37 am  JONNY LANG performs on “JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE” on ABC to kick-off his worldwide tour in support of his new album, “Fight For My Soul.”
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Lang and his band will perform “Blew Up (The House)” on air, along with “What You’re Looking For” available on the show’s webcast. Both tracks are from Lang’s latest album, “Fight For My Soul,” released late last year to critical acclaim.
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Lang continues to perform twenty shows a month, on average. Over the past several months he returned to major venues in Europe and is playing major markets across the US.
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Lang’s songwriting on “Fight For My Soul,” the follow up to his 2006 GRAMMY Award-winning “Turn Around,” takes a major leap forward, as he explores the struggle for love and family with startling heart and depth.
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In February, the road takes him to the Southeastern US and a few appearances booked in the Midwest, where he will meet up with the “Experience Hendrix” tour. After a handful of Canadian dates with Buddy Guy, Lang returns to Europe for one of two confirmed tours locked for 2014. Lang continues to wander this world.
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Jonny’s only Southern Cal date on his current world tour is January 23 at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, which is closed to the public.
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More at www.jonnylang.com or www.facebook.com/JonnyLang
 
 
 
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♪  WEDNESDAY’S MUSIC SCENE…

♪  Wednesday’s ONGOING MUSICAL EVENTS…
♪  WEDNESDAY’s Today/Tonight-Only MUSIC
 
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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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Wed-Sun, Jan 15-19, in Venice:
Annual "LOS ANGELES ART SHOW" opens today and happens in many venues; be sure to visit The G2 Gallery for their participating exhibitions, where you’ll find “Nature & Wildlife Photography supporting Art & the Environment” (truly financially supporting related causes).
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The G2 Gallery, 1503 Abbot Kinney Bl, Venice 90291; 310-452-2842; www.theg2gallery.com

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Wed, Jan 15, in Venice:
5:30 pm  Monthly “OPEN MIC” at the Talking Stick Coffee Lounge, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091.

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Wed, Jan 15, in Burbank:
6 & 8 pm  CODIO & THE SWINGING ARMANIS, plus DEBRA PRICE & GUIDO ARMANI’s CLASSICAL HOUR at 7 pm, 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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More on one or the other stages here at 7 & 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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Wed, Jan 15, in San Diego:
6 pm  Monthly “SAN DIEGO SONGWRITERS MEETUP” at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.

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Wed, Jan 15, in Murrieta:
6:30 pm  THE SHAM JAM hosted by SIMON & HUNTER at the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com; 951-696-5252.

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Wed, Jan 15, in VC (Simi Valley):
6:30 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly “SIMI VALLEY HOOT;” location & info, www.songmakers.org 

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Wed, Jan 15, in South Pasadena:
7 pm  Weekly “WINE & SONG” series brings recording artists and performing host BRAD COLERICK, all playing acoustically, at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443 for dinner reservations.
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Tonight brings an especially large and impressive lineup with performers from Europe:
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♪  JOHN PROULX, Grammy-winning composer, pianist, vocalist, based in L.A.
♪  BRETT PERKINS, originally from California, a singer-songwriter now based in Denmark.
♪  MARINA V, singer-songwriter-pianist-composer-vocalist, originally from Russia, now based in California.
♪  KLAUS CAPRANI, rocker from Copenhagen, Denmark.
♪  SOFIA EKBERG, folk / country / pop singer-songwriter, from Denmark.
♪  BRAD COLERICK, performing host.
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MARINA V, who tours the world annually, says, “Nick & I are excited to return to Pasadena after almost a year.” Go to her website to hear her sing the folk classic, “500 Miles,” which she performed for the end credits of 2013 film, “The Frankenstein Theory.”
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No cover. You may contribute to the artists’ tip jar. Venue has full menu and full bar.

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Wed, Jan 15, in Burbank:
7 pm  GLEN ROBERTS BIG BAND plays the “Best Free Big Band Event” recently awarded in L.A. Weekly’s prestigious “Best of LA” issue, 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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On the venue’s other stage at 7 pm, it’s DEBRA PRICE & GUIDO ARMANI’s CLASSICAL HOUR. More on one or the other stages here at 6, 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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Wed, Jan 15, near LAX:
7 pm  Weekly “GUITAROLOGY” showcase at the Melody Bar & Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90045; 310-670-1994.

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Wed, Jan 15, in L.A.:
7:30 pm  “A CONVERSATION WITH PETER GURALNICK” and celebration of the release of two of his works as enhanced e-books, “Feel Like Going Home” and “Lost Highway,” at the Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Sound Stage, 800 W Olympic Bl (entrance around the corner on Figueroa), L.A. 90015; 213-765-6803;  HYPERLINK "http://www.grammymuseum.org" www.grammymuseum.org.
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Peter Guralnick has been called “a national resource” by critic Nat Hentoff for work that has argued passionately and persuasively for the vitality of this country’s intertwined black and white musical traditions.
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Books by Guralnick include the prize-winning two-volume biography of Elvis Presley, “Last Train to Memphis” and “Careless Love.” Of the first, Bob Dylan wrote, “Elvis steps from the pages. You can feel him breathe. This book cancels out all others.”
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Guralnick won a GRAMMY Award for his liner notes for “Sam Cooke Live at the Harlem Square Club,” and he wrote and coproduced the documentary “Sam Phillips: The Man Who Invented Rock ‘n’ Roll,” as well as writing the scripts for the GRAMMY-winning documentary “Sam Cooke/Legend,” and Martin Scorsese’s blues documentary “Feel Like Going Home.”
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He is also a recent inductee in the Blues Hall of Fame. Other books include his acclaimed trilogy on American roots music, “Sweet Soul Music,” “Lost Highway,” and “Feel Like Going Home;” the biographical inquiry “Searching for Robert Johnson;” and the novel, “Nighthawk Blues.” His latest book, “Dream Boogie: The Triumph of Sam Cooke,” has been hailed as “monumental, panoramic, an epic tale told against a backdrop of brilliant, shimmering music, intense personal melodrama, and vast social changes.”
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Guralnick is currently working on a biography of Sam Phillips. Tonight, he speaks about his writing career and will take questions from the audience. Doors at 7 pm for the best seats.
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Admission is free, but reservations are required. Museum members receive priority seating. Reserve your seats by e-mail, at programs@grammymuseum.org

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Wed, Jan 15, in Altadena:
7:30-10 pm  Monthly “SONGWRITERS NETWORK SHOWCASE” is free on the FRONT stage at the Coffee Gallery, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena.
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Songnet Chair Jimi Yamagishi says, “You'll be Less Miserable if you come play our ShowCase this Wednesday: 2 songs or 10 minutes, whichever is shorter. Sign up at showcase@songnet.info
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Free to attend; support the venue with a food or drink purchase.

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Wed, Jan 15, in Beverly Hills:
8 pm  JOHNNY RIVERS & JIMMY WEBB share an evening that’s as much music history as live performance, at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills 90211; 888-645-5006; www.sabantheatre.org; Box Office hours, 11 am-6 pm); for reservations and to check for "Special deals," call 818-879-5016.
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JOHNNY RIVERS’ first Top 10 record came right in the midst of Beatlemania. Over the next four years his funky, go-go rock gave him a steady stream of Top 10, and even #1, records. His numerous hits include “Secret Agent Man,” “Memphis,” “Maybelline,” “Mountain of Love,” “Midnight Special,” “Seventh Son,” “Where Have All the Flowers Gone,” “Poor Side of Town,” and many more.
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Opening set by famed singer-songwriter JIMMY WEBB, who penned hits that include “Wichita Lineman,” “Galveston,” “By The Time I Get To Phoenix,” “MacArthur Park,” “All I Know,” “Up, Up And Away,” “The Worst That Could Happen,” and more.
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Doors at 6 pm, show at 8 pm.
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Tix, $35, $45, $75, + “applicable fees.”

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Wed, Jan 15, in Altadena:
8 pm ART PODELL & THE AFFORDABLES, plus TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS, play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001.
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Tracy Newman and the Reinforcements and Art Podell and the Affordables work together again to create an evening of reluctant chemistry. Sharing a bill it's the two singer-songwriters who are both veterans of the NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS, and their bands.
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Tracy muses, "So what if the experience, for them, feels more like passing a stone? Come and hear their amazing songs."
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Tix, $15. Limited seating, and will likely sell-out. Call 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) to reserve.

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Wed, Jan 15, in Burbank:
8 pm  CODIO & THE SWINGING ARMANIS 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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More on one or the other stages here at 6, 7 & 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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Wed, Jan 15, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm  An undisclosed “AMERICANA / ALT COUNTRY / TRAD COUNTRY BAND” performs 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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Wed, Jan 15, in Burbank:
10 pm  MARTINI'S ROCKABILLYHOP ‘N HANG 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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More on one or the other stages here at 6, 7, 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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