NEWS & EVENTS: last day to vote for your favorite live band / artist; plus tonight's live music scene ~ Jan 2, 2014

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Last Day to VOTE for Your Favorite Band / Artist in new “Ameripolitan Music Awards” ~ Jan 2, 2014.


Remember to vote online before you head-out for music, or fall asleep after microwaved leftovers in your Barco lounger…

Here’s today’s NEWS and the Guide to tonight’s Semi-Back-to-Normal Music Scene, January 2, 2014.

Recommendations?

√  There’s a DEE-LIGHTFUL western music concert with Canadian cowgirl ELI BARSI, and Colorado cowboy BARRY WARD, the new “Western Male Vocalist of the Year” in Santa Clarita, at the Rep[ertory East Theatre at 8 pm.

√  MURPHY’S FLAW and COW BOP play separate stages tonight at Viva Cantina in Burbank.

√  "HONK TONK HACIENDA this week brings PATROLLED BY RADAR, plus JASON HEATH & THE GREEDY SOULS, at El Cid at 8 pm.


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IN THIS EDITION:

News…

♪  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
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Live Events…

♪  Ongoing Music Events…
♪  Thursday’s Music Scene
 
 
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NEWS for the NEW YEAR…
 

♪  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 Music Events…
♪  Thursday’s Music Scene

 
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♪  ONGOING 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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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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Thu, Jan 2, in L.A.:
Noon–2 pm  SOUL DOGS play the free lunchtime concert series at the annual "DOWNTOWN ON ICE," which brings ice skating and live music to the Pershing Square Ice Rink. It’s 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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Today, 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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Thu, Jan 2, in Long Beach:
5 pm  KEN O’MALLEY brings his weekly solo show of authentic and original Irish music to the Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; www.aulddubliner.com

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Thu, Jan 2, in Burbank:
7:30 pm  MURPHY’S FLAW brings their “bluegrass without pity” to 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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The Flaw says, “Special New Year’s offer: The first 10 customers to shout ‘I Love Murphy's Flaw’ as loud as possible get a free basket of tortilla chips and some salsa. You're welcome.”
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More on the other stage 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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Thu, Jan 2, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
8 pm  “AN EVENING OF CROSSING BORDERS” with Canadian cowgirl ELI BARSI and Colorado cowboy BARRY WARD, at the “OUTWEST CONCERT SERIES” at the Repertory East Playhouse, 24266 Main St, downtown Newhall (Santa Clarita) 91321.
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Colorado Cowboy Barry Ward is the WMA 2013 “Male Performer of the Year,” and Eli Barsi is always wonderful. The series is presented by SCVTV and will eventually be cable-cast locally.
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Tix, $20. The venue’s Lounge opens at 7, and the show is at 8.
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Reservations, 661-255-7087.

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Thu, Jan 2, in Silver Lake (L.A.):
8 pm Weekly "HONK TONK HACIENDA" at El Cid, 4212 W Sunset Bl, Silver Lake 90029; www.ElCidLA.com; 323-668-0318.
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This week brings PATROLLED BY RADAR, plus JASON HEATH & THE GREEDY SOULS.
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Here are comments from critics about tonight’s acts:
PATROLLED BY RADAR, a Los Angeles based roots-rock quartet blends alt-country, blues and soul with "equal parts British invasion, cow-punk and Americana songwriting respected as craft." – SoundSpike. "Patrolled By Radar (PBR) is a band surely making a name for itself by being honest in their rhythms and passionate in their words." – Grateful Web. "Jay Souza's full of character, melodic, yet rough around the edges vocals are perfectly suited to the music on these tremendously well written songs." -- Americana Roots UK.
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JASON HEATH & THE GREEDY SOULS are firmly entrenched in organically American music. The band mines elements of rock, country and folk, coupled with rich storytelling and the poking and prodding of emotional contexts both personal and worldly.
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Every Thursday, El Cid turns into “Honky Tonk Hacienda” with bands, songwriters and musical instigators tearing it up with Outlaw Country, Roots, Old Time and Americana.
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No cover before 8:30 pm, $5 thereafter. Doors at 7 pm, music starts at 8. Ample street parking; valet parking available. More on this week, specifically, at www.elcidla.com/event/408719-jimmer-world-record-brian-los-angeles/

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Thu, Jan 2, in Burbank:
8 pm  COW BOP plays 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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More on the other stage at 7:30 & 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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Thu, Jan 2, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm THE DOO-WAH RIDERS play the Cowboy Palace on Devonshire in Chatsworth.

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Thu, Jan 2, in Burbank:
10 pm  “MARTINI'S ROCKABILLY DANCE CLUB PARTY” happens 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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More on the two stages at 7:30 & 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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♪  The Guide will be making CH-CH-CHANGES – turn, embrace the change -- in 2014. Some folks will like some, others will not. There will be points of departure to make room (and time) for the new. 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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