Festival, big blues CD release event, and Lots of other shows tonight ~ Sat, Feb 15 2014

There are two performances on the web, for everyone elsewhere.

But if you're in Southern California?

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Holey moley, there is WAAAAAAY TOO MUCH HAPPENING to stay home!

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February 15 in History…

Today is the anniversary of some important birthdays, including:
GALILEO GALILEI (1564)
SUSAN B. ANTHONY (1820)
And very-much-alive musicians
ARLENE DAWN KOLE (THE KOLES)
SHANNA O'BRIEN
ANGELA EASTERLING
 
 
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In this edition…

♪  SATURDAY ON THE WEB
♪  TICKET ALERTS
♪  FESTIVALS this weekend
♪  SATURDAY’s ONGOING MUSIC & ART EVENTS
♪  SATURDAY-Only MUSIC & ART EVENTS
 
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♪  SATURDAY ON THE WEB

SPECIAL "WSM MIDNITE JAMBOREE," ONLINE SATURDAY

MIKE SCOTT to host, celebrating the 100th Anniversary of “Grand Ole Opry Star” Ernest Tubb

(February 13, 2014) - Rural Rhythm Records announced today from Nashville that recording artist Mike Scott will guest-host the long-running WSM "Ernest Tubb Midnite Jamboree" on Saturday, February 15, from the Ernest Tubb Record Shop on Music Valley Drive in Nashville. The show is done with a live audience at the Texas Troubadour Theatre, broadcast on WSM radio, and goes-out worldwide at www.wsmOnline.com.

The show has been on the air more than 60 years, and is second in longevity only to the "Grand Ole Opry."

MIKE SCOTT & THE NASHVILLE BAND includes Carl Jackson, Scott Napier, Heath VanWinkle, Kim Gardner and Steve Day.

They will perform along with special guests CARL JACKSON, LARRY CORDLE & VAL STORY, plus JOE MULLINS & THE RADIO RAMBLERS.

Saturday night’s show is part of a series celebrating Ernest Tubb.

“I was honored to have known Ernest Tubb when I moved to Nashville to work for JIM & JESSE & THE VIRGINIA BOYS at The Grand Ole Opry in 1983 and later attended his funeral with Jim & Jesse in 1984. This date also marks the '10th Memorial' of the loss of my Dad, Charles Virgil Scott (6/23/31 - 2/15/04),” said Mike Scott.

A lot of good programming still is not available everywhere. Mike Scott is seen by millions of TV viewers each week during prime-time on RFD-TV, which reaches 72 million households, though almost none in Southern California. Mike performs with RONNIE RENO & THE RENO TRADITION on RFD's "Reno's Old Time Music Show." In addition, he is the host of the new music TV series "Behind the Dream" ™ currently airing on BlueHighways TV.

Mike Scott’s current album "Home Sweet Home (Civil War Era Songs)" was released in 2013, and with the ongoing 150th anniversary of the central event of American history, the album's profile remains high. Two of its songs will be performed in upcoming episodes of "Reno's Old Time Music Show" during the new season, airing this spring.

Scott, producer and performer on "Home Sweet Home," assembled an all-star group of musicians to pay tribute to the popular parlor songs, minstrel songs and marching songs from the era, some still known to us as traditional standards. Joining Scott on the album are awarding winning players Adam Steffey, Rob Ickes, Bryan Sutton, Aubrey Haynie, Tim Stafford, Mike Compton, Ben Isaacs, Jeff Taylor and Scott Miller.

Will Saturday's "WSM Midnite Jamboree" bring any of that mid-nineteenth century music because Mike Scott is hosting? Possibly. But you can bet you'll hear fine interpretations of the great tunes of Ernest Tubb.

Catch the show at www.wsmOnline.com, Saturday, from 10-11:30 pm, Pacific time (Midnight-1:30 am Nashville time). You can tune-in starting at 5 pm Pacific for three editions of the "Grand Ole Opry," as well.

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Sat, Feb 15, in Pasadena &
on the web:
7 pm  "IF I HAD A SONG ~ A LOVING TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF PETE SEEGER," with I SEE HAWKS IN L.A., STONY SPRING, MOIRA SMILEY, and THE COALS, at the Urban Homestead Urban Farm, 631 Cypress Av, Pasadena 91103.
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Spaces are limited. Email info@urbanhomestead.org or text or call 626 765 5704 for reservations. Doors at 6:15 pm for the best seats and to order dinner.
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Every corner of American life, it seems, has felt the influence of Pete Seeger. Be it cultural, environmental, labor, civil rights or international conflict, the ways of this devotedly simple folk singer have moved countless hearts and hands toward action and helped shape our modern world. If you've ever picked up a banjo or guitar or opened your throat to deliver a heartfelt message, then you are part of the multitude who shares in the Seeger heritage.
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A diverse roster of L.A.'s finest folk musicians will gather in tribute to the spirit and songs Pete Seeger wrote, popularized and inspired. Artists representing country, Celtic, ranchera and other branches of the folk tree will honor his legacy and impact. During the gathering, we’ll encourage audience members to sing along and add their voices to this celebratory event. We believe Pete Seeger's passion for justice – as a hard-working husband and parent, humble troubadour, engaged citizen, and co-conspirator with Nature - will continue to light the path for all who believe in the transcendent power of a simple song.
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Stoney Spring is a band featuring the three original Hawks: Rob Waller on vocals, Paul Lacques on Telecaster and lap steel, and songwriter Anthony Lacques on piano, drums, and acoustic six string. Stoney Spring's debut album, “Right On Heliotrope!” has been getting rave reviews and is about to hit the radio. Anthony, the composer of Hawks songs like “Hecker Pass,” “Sexy Vacation,” “Mystery Drug,” and “A Dog Can Break Your Heart Too,” really lets his freak flag fly with Stoney Spring. Here the songs, which might be described as psychedelic art-folk, range in subject matter from a tragic love story set in a 1975 classroom, to a philosophical attack on the legacy of Steve Jobs. Not to be missed. And stay tuned for a record release party. The album is the eighth release by the Hawks' Western Seeds Records. You can listen to and buy the CD at: www.cdbaby.com/cd/stoneyspring. It's also available through Amazon or iTunes. And if you dig what you hear, be sure to like the band on Facebook:
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More at www.facebook.com/stoneyspring
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Here's what the critics are saying about Stoney Spring:
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“Right On Heliotrope!...is wholly original in ways not unlike that of Captain Beefheart, Harry Partch or Shuggie Otis. You know, an instinctive originality, unhindered by cultural or aesthetic archetype, just blessed with some kind of really strong radar…It’s like hearing the truth, unvarnished, for the first time, and feeling shocked, like you’re experiencing the taste of an apple after subsisting on PopTarts your whole previous life...Weary, cynical and sad, too…but bracing, exhilarating, even.” ~ LA Weekly/Bluefat critic John Payne.
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"Stoney Spring kick all the grimness out of dystopic anarchy with their roadhouse musicianship and fuck-it-all humor. Alex Chilton might've made an album like this if he'd lived longer and sung lower." ~ Greg Burk, MetalJazz.com.
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"Stoney Spring understands the essentially desperate times we face. Yet, despair is not the essence of their music. Instead, one finds a joyful challenge to the ever expanding matrix. Political without the abrasiveness so often associated with that term, insightful without being preachy, and, most importantly, enjoyable, this first disc from Stoney Spring is worth checking out."
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About I SEE HAWKS IN L.A.
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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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Tune in from anywhere and watch live at: www.concertwindow.com/shows
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More info, or tix to be there, at: www.urbanhomesteadsupply.com
 
 
 
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There are THIRTY (that’s 30) ticket alerts in YESTERDAY’S edition (still available). All are things that will sell-out, so you need to jump on the ones you want to see.
 
 
 
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Sat & Sun, Feb 15 & 16,
FESTIVAL,
in Long Beach:
21st Annual “QUEEN MARY LONG BEACH SCOTTISH FESTIVAL” brings Scottish Highland games, music, craic, and plenty more for all ages, at the Queen Mary Events Park in Long Beach.
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ScotsFest offers guests a glimpse into Scottish culture and history and features authentic Scottish music, piping and drumming competitions, highland dancing, athletic competitions, food and drinks, whisky and beer tastings, and much more.
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Festival tix (one day) $18 online, $22 at door; child age 4-11, $8 online, $12 door; children age 4 & under are free. A weekend pass is $25 online, $29 at door; child pass $14 online, $18 at door. VIP packages and a combination admission and evening concert ticket is available.
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In addition to music at the festival both days, there is a Saturday evening concert with a separate ticket. The “Rock Yer Kilt” concert with the band 1916, BAD HAGGIS, BRICKTOP BLAGGERS, and STAND EASY, is aboard the Queen Mary in the Queen’s Salon on the Promenade Deck. Doors open at 5 pm, Show is 5:30-7:30 pm. Bad Haggis plays two sets. Tickets are $20, and you can get a $5 discount online by using the promo code SOCIALSCOTS

at www.queenmary.com/ScotsFestival/entertainment.php
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Full info at:  www.queenmary.com/scottish/ScotsFest


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Fri-Mon, Feb 14-17,
MUSIC CONFERENCE,
in NY State:
Annual "WINTERSONGS EAST" at Ashokan in Olivebridge, in the Catskills of New York.
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It's billed as "a cosy weekend studying songwriting, singing, guitar, and so much more. All levels welcome," where you can "listen to and write new songs, attend workshops, have some great food, great music and wonderful company, sing songs, tell stories and eat chocolate dipped strawberries."
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Teachers include Brooks Williams, Sloan Wainwright, Vito Petrocitto, Cadence Carroll, Penny Nichols, Sue Riley, Tom Boyd, & Mark Dann.
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Info and registration at:
www.summersongs.com
 
 
 
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♪  ONGOING MUSIC & ART EVENTS
 
 
Closes tonight,
Theatre,
in San Pedro:
8 pm  “AN EVENING OF ORIGINAL ONE-ACTS” closes the “Pick of the Vine: Season 12” tonight 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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Through Feb 23,
live theatre,
in South Pasadena:
8 pm  "FROM The BEST of The FEST" presented by the L.A. Women's Theatre Festival and the Fremont, at the Fremont Centre Theatre, 1000 Fremont Av, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-5977.
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This powerful "From the Best of the Fest" Benefit highlights some of the multicultural and multi-disciplined performers from the L.A. Women's Theatre Festival from 1996-2013. The Annual Festival honors the achievement of extraordinary women in theatre.

Runs Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 3 pm. Tickets are $25 at the door, cheaper in advance; $20 general, $15 students and seniors..

Tix and info at:www.FremontCentreTheatre.com or toll-free at 866-811-4111.
 
 
 
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Saturday-only events,
February 15, 2014
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Sat, Feb 15, in Cerritos:
8 am-noon  JOE FONTENOT plays Cajun-zydeco at the Cerritos Farmers Market. Info, guy@guymartindesign.com

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Sat, Feb 15, in downtown L.A.:
11 am & 12.30 pm  ATLANTIC STEPS from Connemara, Ireland, perform two free shows at the Music Center, 135 N Grand Ave, L. A. 90012.
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Info: www.musiccenter.org/events/worldcity/1314-season/atlantic-steps/The Music Center—213 972 3335

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Feb 15, in Pasadena:
2 & 8 pm  “BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH and NINTH” headline a program by the PASADENA SYMPHONY at the Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S St John St, Pasadena 91105.
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Beethoven's Ninth is widely celebrated as the greatest music ever written, Beethoven’s final musical declaration is the ultimate testament to the human spirit through the power of music. The Pasadena Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Beethoven’s piece, joined by a full chorus, is not to be missed! LA-based composer Morten Lauridsen, one of the hottest tickets in choral music, complements the program with two original compositions, his song cycle set to the poems of Robert Graves and Nocturnes.
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“Who’s writing classical music these days that’s accessible enough to satisfy lay listeners, yet serious enough to impress trained musicians? Morten Lauridsen, that’s who.” – The Wall Street Journal
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The program features:
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Kazem Abdullah, Conductor; Tracy Cox, soprano; Laura Harrison, mezzo; Casey Candebat, tenor; Andrew Craig Brown, bass; The Donald Brinegar Singers, chorus.
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Lauridsen Mid-Winter Songs on Poems by Robert Graves (15 minutes); Lauridsen Nocturnes (15 minutes)’ Beethoven Symphony No. 9 (60 minutes).
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Pre-concert discussion begins 1 hour before curtain
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Beethoven's Fifth opens with the most famous 4 notes in all of Classical music – relentless, emotional, triumphant and victorious. Hear it performed in the intimate and exquisite Ambassador Auditorium. Prepare to be filled with pleasure that comes from witnessing the fantastical Bruch Violin Concerto, a work of lyrical beauty and acrobatic fireworks – a true showpiece for the master violinist. Pulitzer Prize-winning Bolcom brings theatrical flair, tunefulness, and a healthy dose of comedy to what will be one of the most widely hailed performances by any L.A. symphony this season.
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Ticket prices start at $35, at:
https://pasadenasymphony-pops.secure.force.com/ticket#details_a0Si0000000lKOrEAM

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Sat, Feb 15, in Altadena:
3 pm  KIM ANGELIS & JOSEPH at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena.
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KIM ANGELIS & JOSEPH are an award-winning virtuoso violin and guitar duo from Astoria, OR. Inspired by Eastern European Gypsy and flamenco traditions, the combination has taken them to Asia, South America, and much of the United States.
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Len Atkins, a concert presenter in Seaview, WA, wrote of the duo, “...inspired performance to a packed house, perfectly accompanied on the guitar by her husband Josef...Kim’s fiery performance of Gypsy inspired music, her complete mastery of the violin, held an audience spellbound, till they leapt to their feet in standing ovation. Kim IS her music! Tuck a violin under her chin and this otherwise slight and shy artist becomes a powerful, scintillating dancing presence, somewhere on the continuum between the spirituality of a fiddler on the roof and the ecstatic mysticism of a Sufi dancing.”
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Around Valentine's Day, nothing is more romantic than Gypsy-inspired music. For much more information, song samples, and links to videos, please visit www.skysong.com. The show ranges from passionate, exciting and energetic,to achingly beautiful,delighting a wide range of audiences (especially around Valentine's Day!). Filmmakers,dancers,and Olympic gymnasts have used Kim’s music. Her critically acclaimed CDs have been distributed throughout the world,with Violin Voyager residing on Taiwan’s Billboard charts for ten years! In July 2007,Kim’s composition “Zingaro!” A world class violin virtuoso and composer who has transcended artistic boundaries - a “Gypsy Primas” blazing a melodic trail through the territories of world and classical music. From Alaska to Ancud (Chile), and over the Pacific Ocean to Asia, Kim Angelis has enthralled international concert audiences.
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Her music was highlighted on NBC’s world-wide coverage of the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, and it continues to accompany and inspire elite gymnasts and dancers the world over. In July 2007, her song, “Zingaro!” won Global Rhythm Magazine’s international song contest; she is also the recepient of two ASCAP “Plus” Awards for her contributions to American music. Accompanying Kim will be her husband, Josef, who plays fiery flamenco-inspired guitar in the tradition of Manitas de Plata. The combined musical vision of Kim Angelis and Josef is truly exciting and inspirational.
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Bob Slater, Director of the acclaimed San Juan Capistrano Multicultural Concert Series, said, “Kim plays fiddle in a gypsy style: full of flare -but not the flare you see in so many performers, where it's polished and shiny (not that there's anything wrong with that) - no, it was more the flare of a fire burning within Kim's soul, and it was quite stunning. The audience, OUR audience, literally leapt to their feet and cheered, and applauded, and praised this woman. And it went on, and on, and on...quite possibly the longest applause I've ever heard and definitely the longest on record for a performer’s first song...I wondered if they'd let her play anything else! Eventually, of course they did. Kim is a soulful, spirited performer who deserves all the applause she gets, whether it be here … or in the gigantic state concert halls of Taiwan where Kim is an icon.”
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Reservations, 626-798-6236, 10 am-10 pm, seven days. There’s more on the venue’s website, at www.coffeegallery.com

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Sat, Feb 15, in Burbank:
5-8 pm  THE RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE play 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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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, Feb 15, in Pasadena:
6-9 pm COYOTE CREEK RAMBLERS play a western music "dinner-and-a-show" night for their CD RELEASE of "Songs of the Hearth," at Porticos Art Space, 2033 Washington Bl, Pasadena; www.porticosartspace.or
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$15 at the door includes dinner, concert, and the new CD.

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Sat, Feb 15, in OC (Fullerton)
6-8 pm  THE WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND
plays the second night of a "BLUEGRASS VALENTINE" show at Knowlwood Restaurant, Harbor & Commonwealth, downtown Fullerton.
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They tell us, "In honor of Valentine's Day, be sure to ask about free dessert."
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They're the talented and cuter'n cute family band of siblings Danielle, James, Mark, & Michael Wimberley.

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Sat, Feb 15, in Big Bear:
6-10 pm  MARINA V brings her splendid piano-based vocals and songwriting to The Wine Room at Wolf Creek Resort in Big Bear.

No cover. More at www.MarinaV.com

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Sat, Feb 15, in Altadena:
6:30-8:30 pm  “DINNER AND SONG” series brings THORIN, GLENN HAIR, and opener DONNA BEA, back to Amy's Patio Cafe Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant, Cafe 900 E. Altadena Dr. Altadena, California 91001
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Never mind that Altadena is not a city. Never mind that Amy's does not actually have a patio. Once Thorin begins his musical transmogrification, you won't care about the small stuff. Thorin will be assisted by Glenn Hair on jazz guitar, and when they need a rest, Donna Bea will provide a ukulele interlude.

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Sat, Feb 15, in Green Valley Lake”
6:30 pm  GRITS & GRADY play Old Time / Bluegrass with Sandi Huckaby & Diane Grady on two Hammered Dulcimers, at the Lake Inn in Green Valley Lake. Info, huckaby49@gmail.com

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Sat, Feb 15, in Altadena:
7 pm  TALL MEN GROUP at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena.
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The TALL MEN GROUP brings together six of the finest singer-songwriters in Los Angeles. Severin Browne, Edward Tree, Jimmy "Muffin" Yessian, Marty Axelrod, Jeff Kossack and John Stowers have been meeting once a month since 2012 to enjoy Jimmy's cooking (a lot!) and bring in songs written to a new theme each month. The very best of those songs are arranged for the band, then included in the stage show. The Tall Men show is rich with brotherly rapport, crafted harmonies, stories and musicianship. But that's only the "icing". The "cake" is songwriting at a very high level --accessible, fresh, original, often funny, always moving. Audiences from Oregon to San Diego rave that "every song is a gem".
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Tix, $15. Reservations, 626-798-6236, 10 am-10 pm, seven days. There’s more on the venue’s website, at www.coffeegallery.com

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Sat, Feb 15, in Pasadena &
on the web:
7 pm  "IF I HAD A SONG ~ A LOVING TRIBUTE TO THE MUSIC OF PETE SEEGER," with I SEE HAWKS IN L.A., STONY SPRING, MOIRA SMILEY, and THE COALS, at the Urban Homestead Urban Farm, 631 Cypress Av, Pasadena 91103.
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Spaces are limited. Email info@urbanhomestead.org or text or call 626 765 5704 for reservations. Doors at 6:15 pm for the best seats and to order dinner.
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Every corner of American life, it seems, has felt the influence of Pete Seeger. Be it cultural, environmental, labor, civil rights or international conflict, the ways of this devotedly simple folk singer have moved countless hearts and hands toward action and helped shape our modern world. If you've ever picked up a banjo or guitar or opened your throat to deliver a heartfelt message, then you are part of the multitude who shares in the Seeger heritage.
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A diverse roster of L.A.'s finest folk musicians will gather in tribute to the spirit and songs Pete Seeger wrote, popularized and inspired. Artists representing country, Celtic, ranchera and other branches of the folk tree will honor his legacy and impact. During the gathering, we’ll encourage audience members to sing along and add their voices to this celebratory event. We believe Pete Seeger's passion for justice – as a hard-working husband and parent, humble troubadour, engaged citizen, and co-conspirator with Nature - will continue to light the path for all who believe in the transcendent power of a simple song.
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Stoney Spring is a band featuring the three original Hawks: Rob Waller on vocals, Paul Lacques on Telecaster and lap steel, and songwriter Anthony Lacques on piano, drums, and acoustic six string. Stoney Spring's debut album, “Right On Heliotrope!” has been getting rave reviews and is about to hit the radio. Anthony, the composer of Hawks songs like “Hecker Pass,” “Sexy Vacation,” “Mystery Drug,” and “A Dog Can Break Your Heart Too,” really lets his freak flag fly with Stoney Spring. Here the songs, which might be described as psychedelic art-folk, range in subject matter from a tragic love story set in a 1975 classroom, to a philosophical attack on the legacy of Steve Jobs. Not to be missed. And stay tuned for a record release party. The album is the eighth release by the Hawks' Western Seeds Records. You can listen to and buy the CD at: www.cdbaby.com/cd/stoneyspring. It's also available through Amazon or iTunes. And if you dig what you hear, be sure to like the band on Facebook:
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More at www.facebook.com/stoneyspring
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Here's what the critics are saying about Stoney Spring:
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“Right On Heliotrope!...is wholly original in ways not unlike that of Captain Beefheart, Harry Partch or Shuggie Otis. You know, an instinctive originality, unhindered by cultural or aesthetic archetype, just blessed with some kind of really strong radar…It’s like hearing the truth, unvarnished, for the first time, and feeling shocked, like you’re experiencing the taste of an apple after subsisting on PopTarts your whole previous life...Weary, cynical and sad, too…but bracing, exhilarating, even.” ~ LA Weekly/Bluefat critic John Payne.
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"Stoney Spring kick all the grimness out of dystopic anarchy with their roadhouse musicianship and fuck-it-all humor. Alex Chilton might've made an album like this if he'd lived longer and sung lower." ~ Greg Burk, MetalJazz.com.
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"Stoney Spring understands the essentially desperate times we face. Yet, despair is not the essence of their music. Instead, one finds a joyful challenge to the ever expanding matrix. Political without the abrasiveness so often associated with that term, insightful without being preachy, and, most importantly, enjoyable, this first disc from Stoney Spring is worth checking out."
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About I SEE HAWKS IN L.A.
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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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Tune in from anywhere and watch live at: www.concertwindow.com/shows
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Tix at: www.urbanhomesteadsupply.com
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Cost: $20 donation with reservation/ registration. $25 at the door Free light refreshments (no alcohol allowed on premises)

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Sat, Feb 15 in Palmdale:
7 pm  ROMPIN’ ROBBY BAUSCH, plus THE SWEET POTATOES bringing Americana music, at Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St. West, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530.
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They’re kicking off the night with the high, dry songwriting, wry humor and Merle Travis-style guitar pickin' of Robby Bausch (ex-Crosstown Cowboys), a man who knows his way around a six-string (and how to wear a hat).
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Then, it’s Laura Hall & Kelly Macleod, aka the Sweet Potatoes (www.thesweetpotatoes.com).
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"The Sweet Potatoes diversity in grooves and lyric content is such a refreshing sound, yet very rootsy in the style of The Trio of Linda Rondstadt, Dolly Parton & Emmylou Harris." ~ Chris Cooke, host of "Acoustic Lounge."
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All ages, one-purchase minimum (food or drink).

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Sat Feb 15, in L.A.:
7 pm  A night of literature, intrigue and comedy with JENNIFER BLOWDRYER, ALVIN ORLOFF, JUSTIN MAURER and BURT PASSEOS at Stories Books & Cafe, 1716 W Sunset Bl, Echo Park (Los Angeles) 90026’
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More at:
jenniferblowdryer.wordpress.com/justin-maurer.com/alvinorloff.com

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Sat, Feb 15, in OC (Anaheim):
7:30 pm  PINT & DALE from Seattle, plus BILL DEMPSEY from Southern Cal, play sea chanteys and charming nautical songs on traditional and unusual instruments, at “The Living Tradition” concert series at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim 92805; 714-955-3807.
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These are two of the very best acts in the genre, and the 1500 miles that usually separate them make an evening together all too rare. If you smell salt air even when you’re a hundred miles inland, you must go. Set sail for Anaheim, matey!

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Sat, Feb 15, in
7:30PM JANET KLEIN AND HER PARLOR BOYS Folk Music Center 220 Yale Ave., Claremont, CA 91711 909-624-2928

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Sat, Feb 15, in Whittier:
7:30 pm  “ACOUSTIC ARTISTS SHOWCASE” with SABRINA & CRAIG, GARY STOCKDALE, and JOHN ZIPPERER & FRIENDS, at the Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts in Whittier, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier 90601; 562-907-4203.
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Tix are $25, at www.shannoncenter.org

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Sat, Feb 15, in L.A.
7:30-10:30 pm  BLUES NIGHT: BERNIE PEARL’S CD release concert with Champagne reception, many prominent guest musicians, and blues jam, all to celebrate blues guitarist Bernie Pearl's newest recording, "Take Your Time," at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, 4305 Degnan Bl, Los Angeles 90008; 310-462-1439.
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The concert will feature some excting combos and ensembles. The CD also features duets with renowned diva Barbara Morrison.
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The idea of recording the blues together had its beginnings when Pearl and Morrison met working on an all African-American rendition of Garcia-Lorca's "Yerma" at the Odyssey Showcase in 1981. The two blues devotees found that they had a mutual friend and mentor in sax great Eddie Vinson, and after over three decades they were able to dedicate their blues work together to Mr. Cleanhead Vinson.
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"Take Your Time" features L.A. native Pearl and his musicians on 14 tracks, including three duets with Morrison. The spare and largely acoustic arrangements include Pearl originals, as well as covers of lesser-know material from an impressive variety of blues stylists: Lightnin' Hopkins, Big Boy Crudup, Mercy Dee Walton, Fred MacDowell, among others.
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The evening starts with a 7:30-8 pm champagne and hors d’oeuvres reception in the atrium. At 8:15, the focus moves to the theater stage where Pearl, Morrison and the band will perform selections from the CD. An All-Star Blues Jam follows at 9:30, featuring sizzling New Orleans guitar master Big Terry DeRouen, and L.A.'s greatest real-deal blues singer, Jamie "Blues Boy" Powell. Pearl and the others will be joined by Bobby "Hurricane" Spencer, Mike Barry, Albert Trepagnier, and special guests throughout the evening, and after the formal show, when they will jam the Blues. The popular music showcase venue has recently been remodeled for dancing.
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All guests will be offered a complementary "Take Your Time" poster, designed by EK Waller, as a memento of this special evening. Copies of the CD will be offered for sale, and Barbara, Bernie, and the Band will be available for autographs. Tickets are $20, available at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased at www.barbaramorrison.com.
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Sat, Feb 15, in T.O.:
7:30 pm THE SWING DOLLS: “From ABBA to Swing -- An Evening of Comedy, Dance and Music.” with special guest comedy juggler BRYSON LANG, in the Scherr Forum Theater at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks 91362; 805-449-ARTS (2787); www.CivicArtsPlaza.com
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The Swing Dolls are a “dynamic female vocal trio” that “captivates and entertains with stunning close harmonies, dazzling costumes and stylish choreography,” doing “A Salute to America's Greatest Music.”
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As the show opens you find yourself in the 1950s, enjoying the elegant harmonies of The McGuire Sisters. Then “you’ll get hip to the crazy tunes of 1960s Girl Groups, after which you’ll boogie down to the 1970s disco beat of ABBA.” Swinging into the 1940s, “you’ll delight in a show-stopping tribute to The Andrews Sisters, as you arrive back to where it all began, to the birth of the United Service Organization.
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“The Swing Dolls deliver the magic and excitement of the Swing Era with dazzling vocals,choreography and show-womanship... unmatched by today's modern singing trios." ~ Stage Review Weekly, Las Vegas.
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More at  www.theswingdolls.com; video clip at  www.theswingdolls.com/swingdolls.mov
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Adults: $39 + $4 Facility Fee Seniors: $36 + $4 Facility Fee Children: $29 + $4 Facility Fee

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Sat, Feb 15; Fri-Sun, Feb 14-16, in L.A.:
7:30 pm  “JAMES BROWN: GET ON THE GOOD FOOT, A CELEBRATION IN DANCE” is a “no-holds-barred engagement [that] will celebrate James Brown’s enormous worldwide influence and offer audiences a fresh perspective on the rich history of Harlem’s famed Apollo Theater,” in the Ahmanson Theatre at the Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles 90012.
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Sat, Feb 15, in Pasadena:
8 pm  THE TANNAHILL WEAVERS bring their “Mystical and rollicking Highlander's Celtic music” to the Pasadena Folk Music Series (formerly Caltech Folk Music Series) in Beckman Institute Auditorium (“Little Beckman”) on the Caltech campus in Pasadena, Park free in either lot at the south end of Michigan Av, S off Del Mar, S of the 210 Fwy, in Pasadena.
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The Tannahill Weavers are one of Scotland's premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, and original ballads and lullabies. Their music demonstrates to old and young alike the rich and varied musical heritage of the Celtic people. These versatile musicians have received worldwide accolades consistently over the years for their exuberant performances and outstanding recording efforts that seemingly can't get better...yet continue to do just that.
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The Tannahills have turned their acoustic excitement loose on audiences with an electrifying effect. They have that unique combination of traditional melodies, driving rhythmic accompaniment, and rich vocals that make their performances unforgettable. Born of a session in Paisley, Scotland and named for the town's historic weaving industry and local poet laureate Robert Tannahill. The Tannies have been trailblazers for Scottish music, and their tight harmonies and powerful, inventive arrangements have won them fans from beyond the folk and Celtic music scenes. In the late 18th and early 19th century Scotland was in a turmoil of change. Highlanders were being driven from their lands and into the burgeoning Lowland factory systems. This brought two quite distinct cultures together, the mystic Celtic culture of the North and the old Anglo/Scots culture of the Lowlands. They were married by the double barreled shotgun of necessity and the Industrial Revolution. But this forced union brought forth a cultural heritage which, thanks to people like Robert Burns and Robert Tannahill, outlasted the worst of the Industrial Revolution. It married the mystic beauty of the Celtic music to the coarse, brawling, but vitally human music, poetry and ballads of the Lowlands. It is precisely this strangely moving yet lustily stirring quality that the Tannahill Weavers have captured in their arrangements of the traditional music and songs of Scotland. All of their material is traditional, but as good musicians should, they have transformed it and brought it into the modern world, vitally alive and kicking.
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"These guys are a bunch of heroes every time they go on tour in the States." ~ Garrison Keillor
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“…the Tannies are the best that Scotland can aspire to (and believe me, that is THE BEST).” ~ The Living Tradition
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“…the band's potent mixture of traditional ballads and fiery instrumentals leaves their audiences spellbound.” ~ Irish American News
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“…the Weavers combine tradition with the spirit and energy of rock 'n roll into an entertaining and satisfying evening of music, humour and joy.” ~ News & Observer, Raleigh, NC
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Tix, $$20 for adults and $5 for children and Caltech students. Advance tix availability ended Friday. They’re available at the door as long as they last, so go early.

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Sat, Feb 15, in Inglewood:
8 pm  PAUL SIMON and STING star power to a concert together at the newly-renovated Forum, 3900 W Manchester Bl, Inglewood 90305.
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Paul Zollo commented this morning, "Excited to be seeing Paul Simon in concert tonight here in town here with his pal Sting. In honor of Paul in L.A., here's an interview I did with him in 2011 when he was in town, and a birthday tribute:"
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http://bluerailroad.wordpress.com/paul-simon-the-2011-bluerailroad-interview-70th-birthday-tribute/
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The Guide says: go read Paul Zollo’s piece. Seriously. It’s in-depth journalism with plenty of video links and photos. It’s solid, revealing commentary by Simon and interview mastery by Zollo. It's a sterling example of how a web-based format can trump the page-length limitations of a print publication.

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Sat, Feb 15, in Covina:
8 pm  JIM “KIMO” WEST brings his Hawai’ian slack key guitar mastery to the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020.

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Sat, Feb 15, in Culver City:
8 pm  SCOTT TENNANT plays Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.

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Sat, Feb 15, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  DOM LA NENA and PIERS FACCINI play McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405;  HYPERLINK http://www.mccabes.com www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Feb 15, in Pasadena:
8 pm  EMERGING STRING JAZZ TRIO plays Boston Court, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106’ 626-683-6883; www.bostoncourt.org
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An unusual, emerging jazz trio from Pasadena City College, comprised of young musicians playing strings only. Guitar, mandolin and violin are the stimulating combination of instruments featured in this fresh new approach to traditional gypsy music spiced up with their takes on contemporary jazz genres. Strings Attached is a acoustic jazz trio composed of Bryan Dedlow (guitar), Alex Heflin (mandolin) and Francesco Canas (violin). Independently alumni of UC Irvine, & The Colburn School jazz program, currently students of Pasadena City College and with performing experience in such places as the blue whale, hip kitty, and the bootleg theater all are young but seasoned performers. Together they compose and improvise a highly inventive, authentic and engaging blend of gypsy jazz, and original music informed by a wide pool of contemporary and multi genre influences.
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Sat, Feb 15, in Glendale:
8 pm  "SAVE THE MUSIC II" with ARTURO SANDOVAL at the Alex Theatre, 216 N Brand Bl, Glendale 91203.
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Arturo Sandoval brings his "Big Band," consisting of mostly L.A.-based, extremely accomplished musicians. The Big Band accentuates the rich diversity and musical heritage of Arturo Sandoval, who is equally at home in a soulful jazz piece or Afro-Cuban rhythms.
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A portion of the proceeds benefit ASI, Glendale Arts, and the Glendale Educational Foundation.
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Running time with one intermission has yet to be determined, and the event is suitable for all ages.
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Advance tix at www.alextheatre.org or the Box Office at 818-243-2539.
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Reserved seating, orchestra, $85-$67.50; terrace, $67.50-$57.40;  Balcony, $25.
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Or, $150 VIP ticket that includes admission to a 6:30 pm Reception in the Alexander Terrace.

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Sat, Feb 15, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  BETTYE LaVETTE plays the Broad Stage at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica 90401.
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They suggest you do this one big, if you’re going, and treat your sweetie to a delicious prix fixe dinner menu at Seasons 52, followed by a soulful concert at The Broad Stage with Grammy-nominated vocalist Bettye LaVette. The veteran jazz artist has earned superstar accolades for her new album, Thankful and Thoughtful. This soul sensation and 2012 Blues Music Award winner has The New York Times raving,“This is soul singing at its rawest and most persuasive.” Take advantage of this romantic and intimate evening on Saturday February 15th,and celebrate love and the arts on the Westside!
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Dinner at Seasons 52 in Santa Monica is $75 per person and includes a salad, a lobster and steak entree, dessert, a glass of wine, and coffee or tea. Reservations start at 5pm. To reserve your table, call 310-451-1152 or go online at www.seasons52.com
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Feb 15, in Pasadena:
8 pm  “BEETHOVEN’S FIFTH and NINTH” headline a program by the PASADENA SYMPHONY at the Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S St John St, Pasadena 91105.
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Beethoven's Ninth is widely celebrated as the greatest music ever written, Beethoven’s final musical declaration is the ultimate testament to the human spirit through the power of music. The Pasadena Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Beethoven’s piece, joined by a full chorus, is not to be missed! LA-based composer Morten Lauridsen, one of the hottest tickets in choral music, complements the program with two original compositions, his song cycle set to the poems of Robert Graves and Nocturnes.
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“Who’s writing classical music these days that’s accessible enough to satisfy lay listeners, yet serious enough to impress trained musicians? Morten Lauridsen, that’s who.” – The Wall Street Journal
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The program features:
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Kazem Abdullah, Conductor; Tracy Cox, soprano; Laura Harrison, mezzo; Casey Candebat, tenor; Andrew Craig Brown, bass; The Donald Brinegar Singers, chorus.
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Lauridsen Mid-Winter Songs on Poems by Robert Graves (15 minutes); Lauridsen Nocturnes (15 minutes)’ Beethoven Symphony No. 9 (60 minutes).
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Pre-concert discussion begins 1 hour before curtain
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Beethoven's Fifth opens with the most famous 4 notes in all of Classical music – relentless, emotional, triumphant and victorious. Hear it performed in the intimate and exquisite Ambassador Auditorium. Prepare to be filled with pleasure that comes from witnessing the fantastical Bruch Violin Concerto, a work of lyrical beauty and acrobatic fireworks – a true showpiece for the master violinist. Pulitzer Prize-winning Bolcom brings theatrical flair, tunefulness, and a healthy dose of comedy to what will be one of the most widely hailed performances by any L.A. symphony this season.
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Ticket prices start at $35, at:
https://pasadenasymphony-pops.secure.force.com/ticket#details_a0Si0000000lKOrEAM

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Sat, Feb 15, in OC (Anaheim){
8 pm MARIACHI VARGAS DE TECALITLAN plays City National Grove of Anaheim.
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Internationally acclaimed as the best mariachi in the world, the group makes a rare local appearance.
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Originally founded by Don Gaspar Vargas, Manuel Mendoza and two violinists in the town of Tecalitlan, Mexico in 1898, this mariachi group has since starred in more than 200 movies, recorded dozens of albums of pasodobles, valses, bailables, polkas, and danzones, as well as collaborated with various artists including Juan Gabriel and Linda Ronstadt.
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Today the group is composed of three trumpets, one harp, one vihuela, guitar, guitarron, guitara and six violins. With this ensemble, a new sound has been brought to light that crosses all international borders. Their music today now ranges from traditional sones to classical works as well as other styles that continue to enchant their worldwide audience.
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Ticket prices start at $43.25 and are available at www.ticketmaster.com or at 800-745-3000, or at The City National Grove of Anaheim Box Office.

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Sat, Feb 15, in L.A.:
8-9 pm  “CHARLOTTE’S SHORTS” readings by actors at the McCadden Place Theatre, 1157 McCadden Pl, Los Angeles 90038.
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Charlotte's Shorts is six actors reading short works of fiction written by Charlotte Dean. The actors include Laraine Newman, Tim Bagley, Lynne Marie Stewart, Jeremy Rowley, Jordan Black and Bridget Sienna. All are either former or current Groundlings and are known for their original character work. Directed by Charlotte Dean and Tracy Newman.
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Sat, Feb 15, in South Pasadena:
8 pm  KEN O'MALLEY brings his authentic and original Irish music to his residency at Griffins of Kinsale, 1001 Mission St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-799-0926.

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Sat, Feb 15, in San Pedro:
8 pm  “GREAT COMPOSER TRIBUTE: ELMER BERNSTEIN” performed by the GOLDEN STATE POPS ORCHESTRA at the historic Warner Grand Theater, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-833-4813; HYPERLINK "http://www.grandvision.org/"www.grandvision.org.
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The GSPO celebrates ten years at the Warner Grand with Elmer Berstein's son, Peter Bernstein and music from “The Magnificent Seven,” “Far from Heaven,” “Three Amigos,” “The Ten Commandments,” and more.
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Sat, Feb 15, in Arcadia:
8 pm-1 am  ROD PIAZZA & THE MIGHTY FLYERS plus the BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND and special guests, play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006;  HYPERLINK "http://www.arcadiabluesclub.com" www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349.
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Good food is available from 7 pm until midnight. Free parking is available on the street and in the city lot across the street behind Denny’s. Fun place. But bring earplugs. Seriously.
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Advance tix (and even reservations) are discounted, at http://arcadiabluesclub.ticketleap.com

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Sat, Feb 15, in San Pedro:
8 pm  SIR SULTRY QUINTET brings “Jazz Flamenco music and something very special” at Alva's Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro 90732; 800-403-3447 for reservations.
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Ric Fierabracci – bass; Katisse Buckingham - sax, flute, spoken word; Ethan Margolis - guitar, vox, leader; Chris Wabich – drums; Mitch Forman - piano, synths; Manuel Gutierrez - flamenco dancer.
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Complimentary coffee, tea, hot cocoa and "Alvas" bottled water are provided. Bring your own food & drinks.
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Sat, Feb 15, in Agoura Hills:
9 pm  OTTMAR LIEBERT and LUNA NEGRA bring some of the world’s best acoustic guitar performances to the Canyon Club, 28192 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills 91301; 818-879-5016.

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Sat, Feb 15, in Murrieta:
9 pm  BRICK TOP BLAGGERS play the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com

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Sat, Feb 15, in Santa Monica:
8:45 pm  STACY ROBIN plays the UnUrban Café, 3301 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405.
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