Music & Art, between the most welcome of rainstorms ~ Thu, Feb 27, 2014

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Ahh. Rain. Blessed rain. Southern California is suddenly less parched, with more to come. Best yet, snow in the High Sierra -- where the winter snowpack had been a disastrous 15% of normal. We still must conserve water of course. But we can swim in flowing music, and especially celebrate tonight, between the storms.

February 27th in history…

Today is the birthday of musician
♪  PATRICIA LYNN HENRY, based in Nashville and perhaps not well known to Southern Californians. Patricia is an “earth-friendly singer-songwriter” with a Celtic folk sound. And the Guide wishes her a happy birthday.

√  It is also the birthday of HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW (1807). Among this American poet’s countless iconic verses is “Listen my children and you shall hear of the midnight ride of Paul Revere.” His other works include “Evangeline,” “The Song of Hiawatha,” “The Courtship of Miles Standish,” and “The Village Blacksmith.” Check out his works. They’ll become fresh as you read them.


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In this edition…

♪  TICKET ALERT THURSDAY
♪  NEWS FEATURE
.   √  L.A.'s MUSIC TASTES ON RADIO DO NOT MATCH WHAT'S POPULAR AT VENUES
.   √  JESSE McREYNOLDS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS AS A MEMBER OF THE GRAND OLE OPRY ®
♪   ONGOING MUSIC & ART EVENTS
♪  THURSDAY’S LIVE MUSIC & ART EVENTS


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♪  TICKET ALERT THURSDAY

Two were included in yesterday’s “Late Additions,” so in case you missed ’em, we repeat these two now:

√  ÁSGEIR, the Icelandic singer-songwriter, plays the Hollywood Forever concert series in the Masonic Lodge, on Tue, Mar 18, at 9 pm (doors at 8 pm). Tix, $25, go on sale at Noon, TODAY, Feb 26, at: http://hollywoodforever.ticketfly.com/event/508293/

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√   “JAZZ FOR KIDS” is FREE on Sat, Mar 29, at 11 am & 1 pm, presented by the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz in the Edye at the Broad in Santa Monica. Tix available beginning TODAY, Wed, Feb 26, only over the phone at 310-434-3200, or in person at the box office.

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Hopefully, you’re keeping up with the Guide’s TICKET ALERTS in most every edition. If we wait and list them all only on Thursdays, as we had planned to do, you’d be behind. Many venues (especially the biggest venues) announce special one-day deals on short notice, and sometimes, tix will go on sale a day early with special passwords – and we always do our best to find out about those things, and bring them to you. If you’ve missed recent editions with ticket alerts, they’re still available.



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√  L.A.'s MUSIC TASTES ON RADIO DO NOT MATCH WHAT'S POPULAR AT VENUES

Numbers, out this week, prove things do not compute. We've long contended -- or simply observed as fact -- that while L.A. is the most ethnically diverse city in America, with the biggest radio market in the US, it has, by far, the LEAST diverse radio. Fly to Kansas City or Omaha, rent a car, spin around the radio dial, and you'll find vastly more variety on the airwaves there. Or anywhere, for that matter.

We know why. But the numbers still don’t add up. The “why” is because "big entertainment" is headquartered in L.A., and nearly two decades ago, the industry abruptly and unilaterally divested itself of people who understand musical diversity, and oftentimes, those who were schooled in music. Since corporate-mega-giant payola (by any other name) controls what gets played on corporate-mega-giant radio, they'll only allow what they own to get played. What they own is what they sign to their labels, and it’s the latest clone of the same thing, and intentionally disposable, so you’ll get tired of it and rapidly replace it with something else equally disposable.

There's abundant evidence for it. Just turn on the radio in L.A. and spin the dial. If you hear an accordion or a fiddle, it is, of course, a Spanish station. Otherwise...

Now, to those numbers, out this week. The numbers show things have reached the point where they don't even try to hide it anymore. The numbers arrive in the form of a Dell ad for their new music-like-the-radio/without-all-the-commercials service. Dell released it Tuesday at 1 pm. It has numbers that can be quoted and challenged, and it proves how bad things are.

It reads, "LA loves music! What genre are people listening to most throughout their day? Hear it all with the Dell Venue 7: http://del.ly/61855UZD"

But before you click their link, you'd better look at the ad's pictorial to see what you'll be getting:

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Or just read it here. Dell's "station," reflecting L.A. broadcast radio, is:
√  35% hip-hop & r&b
√  30% dance & electronica
√  26% pop & rock
√  9% country

Egads. But no. We must note and challenge several things here.

(1) This does not compute. Those four categories add-up to 100% of “what L.A. is listening to.” That can’t be right, because even in a city with a dearth of diversity, there’s more out there than that.

(2) For starters, L.A. has two full-time classical music stations, and one full-time jazz station (that becomes listenable with a once-a-week blues show), and another station that plays elevator-music jazz. Yet Dell's reckoning of "what L.A. listens to" adds-up to 100% without including a place for any of that?

(3) It's interesting that r&b is now statistically  indistinguishable from hip-hop. Certainly they are not miscategorizing jazz and stuffing it in there?

(4) “Dance” now IS electronica (and far more annoying, since it sounds like an electrocution with "singers" sounding like Stephen Hawking).

(5) “Pop and rock” are now lumped together, INEXCUSABLY to the detriment of real rock.

(6) "Country," since it's the only thing left to make the numbers comprise 100%, is a "catch-all" category that incongruously includes everything else.

They allot NINE PERCENT, as the total, in a forced-fit category of "country" as an amalgamation of everything? Everything from dysfunctional-relationship-Nashville-pop-country with "thet fahke ackscent" -- to the almost-impossible-to-find-on-local-radio / L.A.-endangered species list of trad-country, alt-country, folk-americana, and indeed, ALL of Americana?

Just hold your horses. AMERICANA MUSIC, the genre that is the fastest-growing EVERYWHERE else in America, is but a minority fragment of a 9% market share in L.A., and most of that 9% is pop-country?

Folks, the numbers are provably not right. And if those numbers are driven by the artificially of what makes it to L.A. radio, where the hot-house of Big Entertainment prevails as the wannabe taste-maker, then L.A. is not leading anything. It is in a bubble that has been created by the arrogantly intentional lack of diversity imposed by Big Entertainment. Begging the question, how long before the rest of the country, voting with its wallets, breaks that bubble? (Not soon enough for us.)

The fact that the Great Disconnect is factual is easy to prove, as well. Look at what L.A. region live-music venues book: It is predominantly Folk-Americana, Acoustic Renaissance, Nu-Nolk, and mainstream Americana music that includes honky-tonk and alt- and trad- country. In second place of what's booked in the venues? It's rock. Not rap. Not hip-hop. Not electrocution dance.

The numbers prove themselves. Just count the venues. See who books what. The Guide lists over 600 acoustic and Americana-friendly venues in Southern California; that's orders of magnitude more than the combined numbers of venues that book everything else.

We’re not talking an armchair exercise to make you feel better about what you want to hear. Venue owners are presumably rational business people who need to pay the light bill, the staff, their taxes, and the entertainment. That would strongly suggest that venue operators are the ones who actually KNOW what people want to see -- and hear. And what they book does not bear any resemblance to Dell's claim of “what L.A. is listening to.”

It all brings us back to our long-standing wish that venue owners would get together and buy a radio station in this town.


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√  JESSE McREYNOLDS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS AS MEMBER OF THE GRAND OLE OPRY ®

“Jim & Jesse Radio Shows” album reaches #1 on AirPlay Direct

Just announced this morning (Feb 27, 2014) in Nashville, is celebratory news about bluegrass icon JESSE McREYNOLDS. Inducted as members of the GRAND OLE OPRY in 1964, Bluegrass legends JIM & JESSE are celebrating their 50 year anniversary this year, and on March 1st, the Grand Ole Opry® will honor Jesse McReyonlds.

The success of JIM & JESSE’s ’60s radio shows prompted Martha White Flour to bring them to Nashville to star on their early morning show on WSM. In 1964, a life time dream came true for the duo when they became regular members of the Grand Ole Opry®.

Deep in the mountains of southwest Virginia, there still stands the white aging farmhouse Jim & Jesse first called home. Raised in the small community of Carfax (before that name became a completed unrelated websites), located near Coeburn, VA, the boys grew-up in a family steeped in traditional mountain music. Their harmony was exceptional, a rarity some say only brothers can produce. Jim's enhanced high tenor combined with Jesse's deep lead and unique mandolin style set this duo apart in the world of traditional music, now termed Bluegrass.

Very early in their career, Jesse developed a "McReynolds style" technique on the mandolin, combining his invention of "crosspicking and split-string playing", which distinguished his picking from others. Many have imitated, but few have successfully mastered his unique style of fast execution of intricate melodic patterns.

In 1952, Jim & Jesse debuted on their first major label, Capitol Records. Since that time, they have recorded for various labels including Columbia, Epic, again for Capitol, Opryland, CMH, Rounder, and their own label, Old Dominion. In 1960, their first single for Columbia, "The Flame of Love," backed on its B side by "Gosh I Miss You All The Time," spent weeks climbing the top 100 national charts. "Cotton Mill Man," "Diesel on My Tail," "Are You Missing Me," and "Paradise" are a few songs regarded as Jim & Jesse classics.

The year 2002 was a difficult one for Jim and Jesse. Jim was diagnosed with cancer. He passed away on December 31, 2002. His death ended the longest active professional brother duet in country music history. They had been performing together 55 years.

Jesse has carried on the Jim & Jesse tradition and has since gone on to play throughout the world with the VIRGINIA BOYS.

The beautiful music that originated from the brothers in the mountains of southwest Virginia back in 1947 remains as timeless as ever. The Jim & Jesse tradition continues to grow in 2014 with the release of the album “RADIO SHOWS,” which is currently #1 on both the AirPlay Direct Global Radio Indicator Charts for “Top 50 Albums” and the “Top 50 Bluegrass Albums” for the month of February.

“Jim & Jesse have captured something truly special here. A lifetime of radio fans and professionals giving them input on which songs were best, I LOVE IT…!” –  Robert Weingartz, Chairman & Founder – AirPlay Direct.

Originally released in 1978 as a 2 record set on the Old Dominion label, “RADIO SHOWS” will be available for the first time on CD and digital formats on March 4th. “RADIO SHOWS” has a longer history even than that. It was recorded in 1962, and contained mainly songs never before recorded by JIM & JESSE and THE VIRGINIA BOYS, songs selected because of the heavy requests for them on their radio shows – hence the name applied when the list and recordings eventually became an album.

Produced by Jesse McReynolds and Gordon Reid, “RADIO SHOWS” contains 24 songs on one compact disc, re-mastered from the original master tapes with performances by JIM & JESSE McREYNOLDS, ALLEN SHELTON, JIM BUCHANAN, DON McHAN, and DAVID SOUTHERLAND.

A special, “added-value feature to the album,” notes the label Rural Rhythm Records, is online access to a Jesse McReynolds video interview reminiscing about the “RADIO SHOWS” album and era, as well as exclusive photos from his private collection during the musically most wonderful period in the lives of Jim & Jesse as a duo.

Jim & Jesse recorded and released many albums on the Old Dominion label dating back to the early ’70s including “The Jim & Jesse Show,” “Jim & Jesse Show Live In Japan,” and “Superior Sounds Of Bluegrass.” And what could more traditionally bluegrass than the themes embodied in their albums, “Jesus Is The Key,” “Songs About Our Country,” “Palace Of Song,” “Songs of Inspiration,” and more.

Rural Rhythm will be making these albums available for Jim & Jesse fans to enjoy again, bringing their music to a whole new generation of Bluegrass & Country music fans. More on the current and forthcoming re-releases is at www.ruralrhythm.com



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♪   ONGOING MUSIC & ART EVENTS


ONGOING (through March 16), in Santa Monica:
8 pm  "CIRQUE DU SOLEIL" presents "TOTEM" under the Big Top at the Santa Monica Pier.
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"TOTEM" plays the Santa Monica Pier:
Tue-Fri, 8 pm
Sat, 4:30 & 8 pm
Sun, 1 & 4:30 pm
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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/santa-monica.aspx



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Thu, Feb 27, in Long Beach:
5 pm  KEN O'MALLEY brings a solo show of his authentic and original Irish music to the Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300.

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Thu, Feb 27, in South Pasadena:
5 pm  BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER plays his blues residency at the Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443.

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Thu, Feb 27, in VC (Camarillo):
5:30 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly “CAMARILLO ROUND TABLE PIZZA SONG CIRCLE” at Round Table Pizza in Camarillo 93010; address & info, www.songmakers.org

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Thu, Feb 27, in Torrance:
6-8:30 pm  ANDY & RENEE of HARD RAIN, named the Best Band in the South Bay for 2013, play their residency at the Buffalo Fire Department, 1261 Cabrillo Av, Torrance 90501; 310-320-2332.
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Renee tells us, "The food is delicious and reasonably-priced; the staff is friendly and helpful; all ages are welcome, and it's a great place to hear music."

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Thu, Feb 27, in L.A.:
6 pm  "LE SALON DE MUSIQUES" brings “AN EVENING OF EXQUISITE CHAMBER MUSIC ~ FRANZ SCHUBERT DURING HIS ‘SCHUBERTIADES’” at The Beverly Hills Country Club, 3084 Motor Av, Los Angeles 90064.
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"LE SALON DE MUSIQUES" brings to Los Angeles a totally unique Chamber Music experience never heard before: it is Music with no walls, no stage, it is where the Art meets the Audience and connects as one. The concert is followed by interactive discussions between the artists and the audience, while enjoying Champagne and Delightful Food.
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PROGRAM, introduced by Musicologist Julius Reder-Carlson, is FRANZ SCHUBERT:
♪  "WINTERREISE" op 89, for Baritone & Piano (Excerpts)
♪  Piano Trio No.2 in E flat Major, D.929 Op.100 (2nd Movement)
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DAVID CASTILLO baritone, JESSICA GUIDERI violin, JOHN WALZ cello, FRANCOIS CHOUCHAN piano
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Event organized by The Beverly Hills Country Club. After the performance, a lively discussion of the works will follow. We welcome the audience to mingle around during the delightful buffet, exchange ideas, and meet the artists who will share their extensive knowledge of the pieces.
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"This downtown Chamber Music Series takes listeners closer to the Music and Musicians than any other." -- Rick Schultz, Los Angeles Times
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Tix, $65, including Champagne & Hors D'oeuvres. Tix and more info a 310-558 6461 or online:
www.LeSalondeMusiques.com

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Thu, Feb 27, in SFV (Universal City):
6-9 pm  Piano man MARC BOSSERMAN plays the Hilton Universal in Universal City.
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Marc tells us, “It's a great space. Huge atrium. Kawai Grand piano. And I'm singing and playing--everything from Stephen Foster to Bruno Mars! The food is great. And it's at Universal Studios so you just never know who might be hanging out.”

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Thu, Feb 27, in OC (Fountain Valley):
6-10 pm  Weekly “BLUEGRASS JAM” at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708.

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Thu, Feb 27, in Monrovia:
6:30 pm THE LICATA BROTHERS play Friends Café, 425 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia.
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Tony and Jimmy Licata are teenage musical prodigy guitar phenoms who perform great Americana tunes and Iconic songs from the ’50s, ’60s and more.
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Venue has "some yummy salads, and goodies and lots of drink choices," says a music fan.

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Thu, Feb 27, in Burbank:
6:30-10 pm  Monthly “CLICKERS & FLICKERS DINNER” features renowned photographer & motion picture still photog, DAVE FRIEDMAN, presenting his new book, "Photographing the Beauty and Drama of Ballet," at The Castaway,1250 Harvard Rd, Burbank 91501.
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DAVE FRIEDMAN, a world renowned photographer and motion picture still photographer, returns for another action-packed visual presentation at C&F's photo-network dinner. (In August 2013, Dave presented “Remembering ‘Enter The Dragon’ and Bruce Lee,” in connection with his just-released photographic coffee table book for Warner Bros’ 40th anniversary of the release of “Enter The Dragon.”) Tonight, Dave returns to present "Photographing The Beauty and Drama of Ballet" and to share his passion for photographing the power of classical ballet at C&F's photo-networking dinner. RSVP & payment required in advance.
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Dave Friedman will share what he loves most about shooting the ballet, and that is the challenge of getting it right. He states "Since I have little say in the lighting, I must work with a multitude of extremes from very bright to almost no light as well. These situations are what challenge me to do my best work. The costumes, sets, music, production value, and most of all the beautiful dancers who devote their lives to this art are a big part of it too. When you see the overall production on stage, the beauty of what is being presented takes everyone's breath away but few people know what goes into the making of that production and the sacrifice of the dancers." Following Dave’s photography presentation there will be a Q&A.
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Dave Friedman is known for his pictures of celebrities, cinema, racing and classical ballet. At 23, he became the company photographer for Shelby American from 1962 to 1965, capturing some of the biggest icons in racing. When the Shelby Cobra racing program was terminated, he was hired to work on the Ford Le Mans Program as an outside contractor in 1966 and 1967. Wanting to spread his wings, Friedman was given an opportunity to work in the motion picture industry in July 1965. That’s when he was given his first assignment as an assistant cameraman at 20 th Century Fox. During his brief career as an assistant cameraman, Friedman worked on some of the biggest classics in film history, including The Sound of Music, Doctor Doolittle, The Sand Pebbles, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.
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Friedman achieved still photographer status in June 1969. His first assignment was Little Fauss and Big Halsey, a motorcycle racing film starring Robert Redford and Lauren Hutton. Over the next two decades, his film resume swelled and he shot some of celluloid’s biggest stars including Steve McQueen, Bruce Lee, Robert Redford, Ann-Margret, Jack Nicholson, Warren Beatty, Michael Caine, Diane Keaton, Charles Bronson, Christopher Reeve, John Travolta, and many more. Friedman was also on the set of many modern-day classics., and lent his considerable skills to television, snapping photos for classic shows such as M*A*S*H, Happy Days, The Dukes of Hazzard, Laverne & Shirley, Julia, Room 222, Mork & Mindy, The Ghost & Mrs. Muir and the epic mini-series The Thorn Birds. In 1986, Friedman became the first and only Still Photographer to be voted in to the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences. By the 1990s, he decided to move on to other photographic challenges such as international endurance racing and the beautiful classical ballet, for which his pictures have won numerous awards. Dave has authored or co-authored over 30 books on motor racing and been published in major magazine and newspapers.
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Clickers & Flickers’ photo-networking dinners are open to the public. Amateurs, professionals & non-photographs are welcome. Reservations & payment is discounted if made five days in advance. Dinner / lecture is $65 at the door. Reservations and to confirm space is available, phone 626-794-7447 or e-mail: Photographer@ClickersAndFlickers.com

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Thu, Feb 27, in Echo Park (L.A.):
7 pm  JENNIFER TRESS presents a reading and signing of “You’re Not Pretty Enough,” at Stories Books & Cafe, 1716 W Sunset Bl, Echo Park (Los Angeles) 90026.
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Smart, uproarious and utterly relatable “You’re Not Pretty Enough” is chock full of truths and provides an example of how to be comfortable in your own skin, and ultimately, to live a full life (even if you screw up, royally, along the way). More at www.yourenotprettyenough.com/
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No cover.

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Thu, Feb 27, in San Diego:
7 pm  GREGORY PAGE plays the “Folkey Monkey” concert series at the Visual Center for Spiritual Living, 6154 Mission Gorge Rd, San Diego 92120; 619-871-1653.

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Thu, Feb 27,
FILM EVENT,
throughout America:
(various times)  “INEQUALITY FOR ALL” by former US Labor Secretary ROBERT REICH and director JACOB KORNBLUTH, screens for guests attending in thousands of homes in events organized by “Democracy for America.” Find a location near you at  www.democracyforamerica.com
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What the film is about:
In the wake of the U.S. economic crisis, the widening gap between the rich and the poor has gained unprecedented public awareness. Former US Labor Secretary, UC Berkeley professor, and noted economic policy expert ROBERT REICH brings understanding of how this extreme inequality has roots in economic and policy changes that began over 30 years ago. Through newly shot and archival footage and innovative graphics,we learn how we got here and where we are headed if we don't act soon. Punctuated by moments that allow us to know Reich personally, we also see his unwavering passion to return our society to one in which the American dream is possible for everyone.
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A live online discussion follows with director Jacob Kornbluth and Robert Reich. More at www.democracyforamerica.com

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Thu, Feb 27, in SFV (NoHo):
7:30 pm "KULAK'S 'RENT CLUB' SHOW" with the TALL MEN GROUP and the DAVE MORRISON BAND performing in another benefit to come up with the rent money for Kulak's Woodshed, at 5230 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; info or watch live online at www.kulakswoodshed.com.
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Dave Morrison explains, “Once a month we rally the troops and have a special show to raise the rent money for Kulak's Woodshed. As you know, The Woodshed is an all-volunteer, donation-supported listening room, recording studio, and creative laboratory. It's up to us all to keep this amazing place solvent, so that it will continue to be the valuable community hub that it's been for 14 years. Many of L.A.s most notable musicians and singer-songwriters have performed here and formed musical and personal relationships that have greatly enriched their lives. Our performers for this event are no exception. Each has graced the stage here, either solo, or as part of The Tall Men Group.”
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Dave continues, describing THE TALL MEN GROUP: “Ed Tree is a legendary singer-songwriter, producer, guitarist who has been a key figure on the scene for longer than he would like me to say. Severin Browne is one of our most enduring and beloved artists, and a long-time supporter of Kulak's. John Stowers was a noted and popular singer-songwriter and performer before joining TMG. And Marty Axelrod has been long-respected both for his solo work and as the creator of ‘Songs Of Shiloh,’ the gorgeous song-cycle featuring Nicole Gordon.
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Dave concludes, “We're grateful to these guys for coming out to lend a hand. Here's a chance to hear them doing some songs that they can't get to in a TMG show. Don't miss it. My band will be on hand. We'll open the show with a short set. I have a couple of new songs to debut. As usual, we will have food and refreshments on hand. This show will likely sell out, so it's a good idea to get there by 7 pm if you can. Remember, if you have friends in far-off and frozen locations, send them the web-link, and encourage them to watch online.” More at www.davemorrisonmusic.com
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$15, money goes to the venue.

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Thu, Feb 27, in Santa Monica:
7:30 pm  ATALAYA PERCUSSION & VENEZUELAN BRASS ENSEMBLES play the “Classical and Opera Series” at Broad Stage at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica 90401. Box office, 310-434-3200.
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Music is beauty and joy. Nobody knows this better than the youthful Venezuelan ensembles of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, the crown jewel of youth orchestras. Under the direction of Thomas Clamor, the Venezuelan Brass Ensemble has triumphed in world-class venues with their powerful and passionate mix of classical and South American repertoire—while the young percussionists of the Atalaya Percussion Ensemble blend Latin American and Afro-Venezuelan rhythms.
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Program:
Part One - Atalaya Percussion Ensemble
“The First Circle” (arr. Felix Mendoza) .... Pat Metheny (b. 1954) “Better Days Ahead”
“Rhythm Song” ....Paul Smadbeck (b. 1955) (arr. Atalaya Percussion Group)
“Repuercusiones” ..... Matias Azpurua
Intermission
Part Two - Venezuelan Brass Ensemble
“Toccata” (from Orfeo) ..... Claudio Monteverdi (1567-1643)
“Canzone XX” .... Giovanni Gabrielli (1554-1612) “Omnes Gentes Plaudite Manibus ”
Romance op.5; Nutcracker Suite (Miniature Overture, March, Arab Dance, Chinese Dance, Trepak) .... Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893)
Carinthian Music Academy Fanfare .... A. Stevenson
The Pines of the Appian Way .... O. Respighi (1879-1936)

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Thu, Feb 27, at UCLA:
8 pm  “OSCAR CONCERT” is a first-ever event this year, showcasing the music of the eight nominees for the Oscar for Film Score, in UCLA's Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, Los Angeles 90095.
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The Guide brought you a TICKET ALERT for this weeks ago; more at  www.oscars.org
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Tix at ticketmaster.com, or save the outrageous fees and get ’em from the Royce Hall / UCLA box office.

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Thu, Feb 27, in Silver Lake (L.A.):
8 pm  Weekly "HONK TONK HACIENDA" brings its weekly show to El Cid, 4212 W Sunset Bl, Silver Lake 90029; www.ElCidLA.com; 323-668-0318.
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Tonight, it’s:
♪  BEN REDDELL, plus,
♪  CHRIS SHIFLETT & THE DEAD PEASANTS.
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BEN REDDELL is someone you may recall from his place on the bass behind L.A.’s Leslie Stevens & The Badgers — he’s the tall, mustachioed longhair who seems like he’d have been equally at home playing with Willie Nelson as with Roky Erickson. But Reddell has a guitar and a band of his own and a voice that comes out as weather-beaten and world-weary as any classic Texan troubadour. Hey, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, There's room for one more to share that bottle of the strong stuff.
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CHRIS SHIFLETT & THE DEAD PEASANTS: While touring around Foo Fighters’ album “Wasting Light,” lead guitarist Shiflett was struck with an idea for his other band, The Dead Peasants: to tour as a cover band after learning as many classic honky-tonk songs as they could master. As a musician raised on a steady diet of AC/DC and KISS, and one who’s also a longtime fan of quintessential country and rockabilly artists like Merle Haggard, Buck Owens, and Johnny Burnette, the notion was rooted in a mix of reverence and revelry. Once he arrived home, the band got together and spent months rehearsing a set before performing a slew of shows through spring and summer 2012. Together with Shiflett on vocals and guitar, The Dead Peasants are Jeff Gross (bass) and Luke Tierney (guitar) – three friends who grew up playing in bands together – as well as Mitch Marine (drums), Marty Rifkin (pedal steel), and Derek Silverman (keyboards). Most of them also toured with Shiflett around the group’s 2010 self-titled debut, which introduced his skill in writing understated, infectious good ol’ Americana-laced rock songs. They recorded “All Hat and No Cattle” live and together in one room at Studio 606 in Los Angeles with only vocals overdubbed. That’s indicative of what a lot of practice gets you.
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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. Venue is 21+. Doors at 7 pm, music starts at 8. Ample street parking; valet parking available.

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Thu, Feb 27, in Altadena:
8 pm  THE SHOW PONIES plus JOSEPH return to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena.
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THE SHOW PONIES played here with JOSEPH a couple months back and positively packed the place. Venue impresario Bob Stane called the night, “All around excellence... fresh, new... but with solid experience. Great music and wit.”
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The Show Ponies are a five-piece indie folk band with old-tyme country influences. The band features “Daniel Pearl Memorial Fiddle” winner Phillip Glenn, and award-winning male and female vocalists Clayton Chaney and Andi Schrock. They are backed by Jason Harris on the guitar and banjo and Kevin Brown on the drums. When you see The Show Ponies, you’ll clap your hands, stomp your feet and sing along to their originals you’re learning as you hear them, and to classic folk standards. The Show Ponies love to hoot, holler and have a good time.
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JOSEPH is a band of three sisters from the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and they’re opening the show at 8 pm. They bring songs with honest words, beautiful instrumentation and genetically perfect harmonies. Last time here, the final portion brought everyone from both bands on stage for a rollicking hootenanny that was truly memorable. If you’re out late, JOSEPH scurries-off to play the Hotel Café tonight at 11 pm, too.
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Bring your family, bring your friends and come celebrate the rare occasion of Joseph being in Los Angeles and the festival-favorite Show Ponies playing such an up-close and intimate venue.
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Tix, $15. Reservations at 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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Thu, Feb 27, in Burbank:
8 pm  COW BOP plays 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 venue’s other stage at 10 pm. See listing.
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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, Feb 27, in downtown L.A.:
8-11 pm  DUSTBOWL REVIVAL plays the Edison, 108 W 2nd St #101, Los Angeles 90012;  HYPERLINK "http://www.edisondowntown.com" www.edisondowntown.com; 213-613-0000.

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Thu, Feb 27, in L.A.:
SOLD OUT: 8 pm  KODALINE plus LP play the El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Bl, L.A.
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Okay, so it’s sold-out. As is their other gig, tomorrow night at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. You still need to know about LP, aka Laura Pergolizzi.
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She performs as LP. She’s the one who sings that soaring rapid-fire vocal on the TV commercial with the girl who takes the guy rock climbing on a redrock spire, after using her credit card to “pick up a few things: “nylons” – being climbing runners, and “what girl wouldna need new shoes?” – being climbing shoes. The fragment of lyrics is “Somebody left the gate open…”
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Michele Marotta, a Guide correspondent, reports, “I've seen her a few times. She's 4'10 - maybe, very butch (I've met her girlfriend several times - we went to Stella Adler together), but so incredibly talented. I liked the song so much from the commercial I tracked it down, then got [the credit card it advertises]! That could have been taking it too far but hey, zero interest for 18 months!”

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Thu, Feb 27, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm  CLOSED FOR FILMING; THERE’S NO SHOW TONIGHT at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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This is L.A.’s last real honky tonk. No cover, full bar, lots of fun.

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Thu, Feb 27, in Murrieta:
8 pm  DEVOCEAN plays the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com

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Thu, Feb 27, in Agoura Hills:
9 pm  LUCINDA WILLIAMS plays the Canyon Club 28192 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills 91301; 818-879-5016; www.canyonclub.net
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Her music defined one of the main thrusts of Americana music before anybody was calling it Americana music.
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Doors at 6 pm, show at 9 pm. You need to make a dinner reservation to get a seat; otherwise, just a ticket will get you in to stand.
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Tix are available online, plus applicable fees. Under age 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Call 818- 879-5016 to make dinner reservations, necessary for guaranteed seats.

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Thu, Feb 27, in Culver City:
9 pm  PODUNK POETS play the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230.
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No cover, but contribute to the artists’ tip jar.

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Thu, Feb 27, in SFV (Sherman Oaks):
9 pm  Weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” showcase at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; 818-789-1985.

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Thu, Feb 27, in L.A.:
9 pm  “L.A. HOOTENANNY” happens at Villains Tavern, 1356 Palmetto St, near downtown Los Angeles 90013; 213-613-0766.
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What started as a bunch of friends playing music for food became one of the most fun music parties in L.A. Just reporting their usual personnel the way do will give you some idea:
Guil- Vocals, Guitar, Pugilist
Todd- Vocals, Guitar, Communications
Eric- Vocals, Guitar, Underwater Demolition
Cody- Vocals, Washtub Bass, Edged Weapons
Kevin- Drums, Engineer, Poisons
Nick aka Knuckles- Electric Bass, Tuhon
Gerard- Lead Guitar, Ballistics
Tim- Banjo, Jester, sniper
Mars- Lead Guitar, Pharmacology
Ben- Harmonica, Sax, Interpreter
Miranda- Fiddle, Demolitions
Dustin- Vocals, Hoofer
Jessica- Vocals, Diva
Sally- M.I.A

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Thu, Feb 27, in Burbank:
10 pm  REVEREND MARTINI'S “ROCKABILLY DANCE CLUB PARTY” 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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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, Feb 27, in Hollywood:
11 pm  JOSEPH plays the Hotel Café, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl (a half-block S of Hollywood Bl), Hollywood 90038; 323-461-2040.
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JOSEPH is a marvelously rootsy band of three sisters from the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and they’re playing here late after sharing an earlier show with THE SHOW PONIES at 8 pm at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena. These lovely young ladies bring songs with honest words, beautiful instrumentation and genetically perfect harmonies.



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