NEW YEAR’S DAY edition, JANUARY 1, 2014

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Each day in January brings measurably more sunlight than the day before. That alone is plenty of reason to celebrate a HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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IN THIS EDITION:

News & Events, starting with news…

♪  COMEDIC ROSE PARADE COVERAGE on RADIO (broadcast & web, Jan 1st)
♪  YOU CAN VOTE IN THE "AMERIPOLITAN MUSIC AWARDS," THROUGH JANUARY 2nd
♪  “SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL” ADVANCE TIX GO ON SALE JANUARY 2
♪  “FOLK ALLEY” WEB RADIO’S “BEST OF 2013” LISTENER POLL RESULTS

Live Events: MUSIC PERFORMANCES…

♪  Live Music that’s ONGOING on NEW YEAR’S DAY
♪  Live Music happening ONLY on NEW YEAR’S DAY
 
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NEWS for the NEW YEAR…
 
 
♪  WEB & BROADCAST RADIO:
COMEDIC "TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE" with FRAZER SMITH

Wed, Jan 1, on TV,
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broadcast & web RADIO:
6-10 am  "COMEDIC COMMENTARY" of the "TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE" by FRAZER SMITH and his buddy "THE CRABMAN" on 100.3 The Sound, will be paired with the video coverage on KTLA Channel 5 in Los Angeles. (Many cities get KTLA's parade coverage on "The WB" or local channels.)

Hit your radio, or the web at
www.thesoundla.com 
for the web audio link.

L.A. radio icon CYNYHIA FOX says, "The Tournament of Roses Parade is celebrating 125 years on New Year’s morning, and Frazer Smith has provided float-by-float coverage since its start. (OK… I might be exaggerating.)"

She continues, "Maybe you remember his hilarious send-ups of the Rose Parade on KMET back in the day. This year, we’re proud (or maybe I should say… willing) to have him on The Sound.

"Here’s how it works: Turn on 100.3 The Sound beginning at 6 am on New Year’s morning for Frazer and his buddy 'The Crabman' to describe final behind-the-scenes parade preparations."

Frazer Smith still has it, comedically -- and irreverently -- firing on all cylinders, as he abundantly demonstrated during the "KMET REUNION WEEKEND" a few months back on the Sound.

"Watch Channel 5, but listen to The Sound," says Cynthia. She adds, "We love Bob and Stephanie, but – let's just say – Frazer's coverage will be even more colorful. Then at 10 o’clock, you’re welcome to go back to bed."
 
 
 
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♪  YOU CAN VOTE IN THE "AMERIPOLITAN MUSIC AWARDS," THROUGH JANUARY 2nd


The first annual "AMERIPOLITAN MUSIC AWARDS" has some formidable folk bands and individual musicians up for its awards, and music fans -- the public -- cast the votes to determine the results.

But you need to hurry: voting ends January 2nd, 2014.

While brand new, these awards can really matter, chiefly because the GRAMMYs have so few categories that accept Americana and either traditional or contemporary folk / roots music. These awards specifically target some of the vast American musical landscape that the GRAMMYs recognize sparingly or ignore altogether: Honky Tonk, Rockabilly, Outlaw, Western Swing, Venue, Musician, Festival, and DJ (Radio).

There are distinguished long-familiar names vying alongside others who have regional recognition or are newer on the scene, but already impressive, and as always in the awards arena, under-represented Folk-Americana musicians need awards to be taken seriously as accomplished artists.

Names you know are here: Rosie Flores, James Intveld, Ray Benson (and his band, Asleep at the Wheel), Wayne Hancock, Reverend Horton Heat, The Derailers, Cindy Cashdollar, Redd Volkaert – while others are dazzling but unfamiliar in a music/business world that overrewards celebrity and undercompensates artistry and accomplishment. Two that come to mind are Elizabeth Cook and Elana James.

One example of deserving nominees who play worldwide but struggle for the recognition they deserve in their own country is the crazy-good Hot Club of Cowtown. They are a top Acoustic Americana / western swing / hot jazz ensemble from Austin, Texas. The full trio is nominated in the "Western Swing" category, while Elana James, their dazzling fiddler and vocalist who performs with Bob Dylan, is nominated in the "Western Swing Female" category.

Only one Southern California music hotspot is a contender in the Best Venue category -- Viva Cantina / The Riverside Rancho, in Burkank. And, stunningly, no California music festivals received a nomination. Perhaps that’s because Southern California radio has such a sparse representation of Folk-Americana music, as reflected in the absence of any radio DJs from here. (What we have on Southern Cal radio is of exceptional quality, but we have so little of it as a percentage of total broadcast hours, or as a percentage of national folk-Americana broadcast hours.)

HERE ARE THE NOMINEES -- the people, bands, venues, and events in each category -- vying for your votes (and, importantly, you can vote just where you want and abstain from voting in categories where you are not comfortable):

Honky Tonk – Female:
Amber Digby, Coralee, Miss Leslie, Rosie Flores, Tara Dunphy

Honky Tonk – Male:
Jake Hooker, James Hand, Lloyd McCarter, Lucky Tubb, Wayne Hancock

Honky Tonk – Group:
The Frieghtshakers, Heybale, The Hoyle Brothers, JP Harris and the Tough Choices, The Malpass Brothers

Rockabilly – Female:
Angela Dodson, Coral Lee, Kim Lenz, Marlene Perez, Rosie Flores

Rockabilly – Male:
Big Sandy, James Intveld, Jason D. Williams, Jim Heath, Joey Simeone

Rockabilly – Group:
Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys, The Derailers, Deuce Coupe, Reverend Horton Heat, Ryan Cain and the Ables

Outlaw – Female:
Elizabeth Cook, Izzy Cox, Jill Kinsey, Sarah Gayle Meech, Tonya Watts

Outlaw – Male:
Billy Don Burns, Jesse Dayton, Peewee Moore, Roger Alan Wade, Unknown Hinson

Outlaw – Group:
Dallas Moore Band, Eric Strickland and the B-Sides, Hillbilly Casino, Jackson Taylor and the Sinners, Whitey Morgan and the 78s

Western Swing – Female:
Carolyn Martin, Dawn Sears, Elana James, Elizabeth McQueen, Kelley Breiding

Western Swing – Male:
Alvin Crow, Bobby Flores, Cornell Hurd, Jody Nix, Ray Benson

Western Swing – Group:
Asleep at the Wheel, Billy Mata and the Texas Tradition, The Cornell Hurd Band, Hot Club of Cowtown, The Western Swing Authority

Venue:
The Broken Spoke, Austin TX; Continental Club, Austin TX; Ginny’s LIttle Longhorn, Austin TX; Knuckleheads, Kansas City; Lee’s Liquor Lounge, Minneapolis MN; Luckenbach, Luckenbach TX; Mercury Lounge, Tulsa OK; Rodeo Bar, New York City; NY Rollies, Sauk Rapids MN; Viva Cantina / The Riverside Rancho, Burkank CA; Zoo Bar, Lincoln NE

Musician:
Bill Kirchen, Chris Casello, Chris Crepps, Cindy Cashdollar, Dave Biller, Earl Poole Ball, Eugene Moles, Jason Roberts, Redd Volkaert, W.S."Fluke" Holland

Festival:
Bristol Rhythm and Roots Reunion, Bristol, TN / VA; Muddy Roots, Cookeville, TN; Pickathon, Portland, OR; Roots and Blues, Columbia, MO; Viva Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV

DJ (Radio):
Dallas Wayne, Sirius XM; Gordon "Big G" Ames, KERV; Luthur Jackson, WOBO; Mojo Nixon, Sirius XM; Woody Adkins, KOPN

Vote in any category where you want to support your favorite nominee, and abstain in the rest. But hurry. January 2nd is the last day to vote.

The nominees in all categories are listed, with links to learn more about them, at:
www.ameripolitanmusic.com/2014-ameripolitan-music-award-nominees/

TO VOTE, go to:
http://ameripolitan.deatx.com/index.php?a=webvote_action&EventID=6
 
 
 
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♪  “SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL” ADVANCE TIX GO ON SALE JANUARY 2

Tickets for one of the nation’s top annual cowboy / western music events, the 21st annual “Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival,” go on sale Thursday, January 2, 2014. During the festival’s four day run, April 24-27, 2014, there are many events that require separate tickets – and those sell-out months in advance, so check-out the offerings now and avoid disappointment.

Here’s the Guide’s early-bird preview of the Festival’s basic schedule of ticketed events. Not all happen at Melody Ranch™ Motion Picture Studio – events at other notable venues and locations in and nearby Santa Clarita often sell-out first.

Thursday, April 24:
√   “FILM TOUR – PART 1” kicks-off The Cowboy Festival, visiting some of the Santa Clarita and Santa Clara River Valley’s most notable film locations.
√  The “COWBOY COUTURE” fashion show returns to the Repertory East Playhouse, showcasing Western high-fashion and giving guests a chance to pick up a great new outfit for the weekend.
√  The play “MR. & MRS. WYATT EARP” happens at the historic William S. Hart Mansion.

Friday, April 25:
√   DAVE STAMEY, multiple award-winning western singer-songwriter, performs at Rancho Camulos near Piru; lunch is included with your ticket.
√  Guided “WALKING TOUR,” featuring the historic William S. Hart Mansion and the “WALK OF THE WESTERN STARS” takes place, ending at Hart Hall.
√  “FILM TOUR – PART 2” travels to film locations in the San Fernando and Simi Valley.
√  In the evening, CHERYL ROGERS and famed film critic LEONARD MALTIN present “GROWING UP WITH ROY AND DALE” – Roy Rogers & Dale Evans, that is – at Hart Mansion.
√  Annual “MELODY RANCH MOVIE NIGHT” features dinner and a showing of “THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN.”

Saturday, April 26 & Sunday, April 27:
√  Walk the streets of Melody Ranch™ Motion Picture Studio for all the daytime main events of the Cowboy Festival, featuring music by the best in western, western swing, contemporary and traditional cowboy folk genres, plus top cowboy / cowgirl poets and storytellers, western art, clothing, cowboy gear and chuck wagon cooking.
√  A separate ticket is required to attend the evening performance by JON CHANDLER and BELINDA GAIL at the Hart Mansion.
√  “COWBOY CABARET” returns for an evening performance at the Repertory East Playhouse to thrill music lovers with Western jazz and swing, featuring COW BOP and THE LUCKY STARS.

Many of these events sell-out quickly every year, so be sure to get your tickets early. Beginning January 2, 2014 tickets can be purchased online or by calling the festival Box Office at 661-250-3735, Monday-Friday, 8 am-4 pm. More is online, at  www.cowboyfestival.org
 
 
 
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♪  “FOLK ALLEY” WEB RADIO’S “BEST OF 2013” LISTENER POLL RESULTS


Awhile back, we let our readers know how to vote in “FOLK ALLEY” web radio’s “Best of 2013” Listener Poll. Results have been compiled and announced. How many of the winning songs – or even the bands and individual musicians – have you heard?

Artist, Name, Label:
  1. Elephant Revival, “These Changing Skies,” Itz Evolving Records / Thirty Tigers
  2. Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell, “Old Yellow Moon,” Nonesuch
  3. Aoife O'Donovan, “Fossils,” Yep Roc
  4. Sarah Jarosz, “Build Me Up From Bones,” Sugar Hill
  5. Jason Isbell, “Southeastern,” Southeastern Records / Thirty Tigers
  6. Milk Carton Kids, “The Ash & Clay,” Anti-
  7. Civil Wars, “The Civil Wars,” Sensibility Recordings / Columbia Records
  8. Guy Clark, “My Favorite Picture Of You,” Dualtone
  9. Tillers, “Hand on the Plow,” Muddy Roots Music Recordings
10. David Francey, “So Say We All,” Laker Music / Red House Records
11. Patty Griffin, “American Kid,” New West Records
12. Anais Mitchell & Jefferson Hamer, “Child Ballads,” Wilderland Records
13. Steve Martin & Edie Brickell, “Love Has Come For You,” Rounder Records
14. Pharis & Jason Romero, “Long Gone Out West Blues,” Lula Records
15. Tim O'Brien & Darrell Scott, “Memories and Moments,” Full Skies
16. The Lone Bellow, “The Lone Bellow,” Descendant Records
17. Richard Thompson, “Electric,” New West Records
18. The Stray Birds, “Echo Sessions,” The Stray Birds
19. Joy Kills Sorrow, “Wide Awake” (EP), Signature Sounds
20. Slaid Cleaves, “Still Fighting the War,” Music Road Records

Each of the web radio station’s program hosts also made their personal picks for best of 2013, and it’s all on their website.

Folk Alley is a commercial-free 24/7 webstream folk-Americana radio station with several occasional side streams. Check out all the picks, or just enjoy an addictive listen, FREE, at
www.folkalley.com
 
 
 
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♪  Ongoing events, through the Holidays…
♪  Wednesday’s Music Scene

 
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♪  ONGOING EVENTS…
 
 
Ongoing, in OC (Irvine):
Time tba  "CIRQUE DU SOLEIL" presents "TOTEM," now playing at the Orange County Great Park  in Irvine.
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"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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It opens Jan 17 in Santa Monica.
 
 
 
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♪  LIVE MUSIC ON NEW YEAR’S DAY…

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Wed, Jan 1, in L.A.:
All day -- THE GRAMMY MUSEUM offers discount admissions for the holidays, through today. You need the secret password: say "Rose Bowl" at the museum box office and get a $10 admission. Offer valid Dec 27, 2013 through Jan 1, 2014.

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Wed, Jan 1, in L.A.:
10 am–9:30 pm  Annual "DOWNTOWN ON ICE" brings ice skating and live music to the Pershing Square Ice Rink, L.A.’s winter answer to NYC’s Times Square rink, in picturesque Pershing Square, 532 South Olive, downtown L.A.
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The annual “Broomball Hockey Tournament” starts next week. Wanna play? Eight players per team. Sign-up early to reserve your spot; contact Gus Sedano, at 213-847-4970.
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ONGOING AT THE PERSHING SQUARE ICE RINK -- Skating sessions are open to all, and FREE CONCERTS happen Dec 19-Jan 5 daily – the latter accessible to all, whether or not you are skating.
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Most concerts are NOT listed on their site at press time. One concert we think Americana fans will like is:
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Jan 2, Noon-2 pm, with SOUL DOGS.
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The facility is a Southern California winter favorite. Times & acts vary – check their "Special Events Calendar" where details on all the acts wull hopefully appear soon, at:
http://pershingsquareicerink.com/special-events
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Rink schedule:
Dec 31 (New Years Eve) 10 am–9:30 pm.
Jan 1 (New Years Day) 10 am–9:30 pm.
Jan 2-5, 10 am–11 pm daily.
Jan 6-20, 11:30 am– 9:30 pm Mon-Thu, & 10 am–11 pm Fri-Sun.
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More at:
http://pershingsquareicerink.com

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Wed, Jan 1, in Burbank:
6 & 8 pm CODIO & THE SWINGING ARMANIS play two shows, with DEBRA PRICE’s CLASSICAL HOUR in between at 7 pm, on ONE of the 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 other stage, in the Riverside Rancho Room, GLEN ROBERTS BIG BAND -- recently named “Best Free Big Band Event” in L.A. Weekly’s prestigious “Best of LA” issue – plays at 7 pm. Later, on this stage, it’s “MARTINI'S ROCKABILLY HOP ‘N HANG,” with discounted drink specials at the back bar, and special guest Vinyl Record Association DJs, and more, all at 10 pm.
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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 1, in South Pasadena:
7-10 pm  Special New Year's Day edition of the weekly “WINE & SONG” series is a great escape from endless bowl games, tonight with performing guests ERIC SCHWARTZ (brilliant comedic songwriter), GARY STOCKDALE, Facebook guardian of all-things scientific, CHAUNCEY BOWERS, and performing host BRAD COLERICK, at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro, South Pasadena.
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All are exceptionally talented, fun songwriters and good pickers, and the audience is assured of being good grinners.
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Reservations recommended, at 626-441-2443.

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Wed, Jan 1, in Burbank:
7 pm  GLEN ROBERTS BIG BAND -- recently named “Best Free Big Band Event” in L.A. Weekly’s prestigious “Best of LA” issue – plays in the Riverside Rancho Room, at
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Later on this stage, it’s “MARTINI'S ROCKABILLY HOP ‘N HANG,” with discounted drink specials at the back bar, and special guest Vinyl Record Association DJs, and more, all at 10 pm.
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Other shows at 6, 7, 8 & 10 pm on the venue’s other stage (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 1, in Burbank:
7 pm DEBRA PRICE’s CLASSICAL HOUR happens at 7 pm, in between two shows (6 & 8 pm) by CODIO & THE SWINGING ARMANIS, on ONE of the 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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Other shows at 6, 7, 8 & 10 pm on the venue’s other stage (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 1, in Burbank:
8 pm CODIO & THE SWINGING ARMANIS play the second of two shows (6 & 8 pm) on ONE of the 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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Other shows at 6, 7, and 10 pm on the venue’s other stage (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 1, in Burbank:
10 pm  “MARTINI'S ROCKABILLY HOP ‘N HANG,” with discounted drink specials at the back bar, and special guest Vinyl Record Association DJs, and more, on ONE of the 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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Other shows at 6, 7, and 8 pm on the venue’s other stage (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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♪  The Guide will be making CH-CH-CHANGES – turn, embrace the change -- in 2014. Some will like some, others will not. We’ll do what we can, because as always, we operate with the editor’s motto, “One does what one can.”
 
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