“Art Night Pasadena,” Irish Fest, tons o’ concerts, and NEWS: all on this Friday, March 7, 2014

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If you thought you were in for a quiet, relaxing-at-home, vegetating-with-some-schlock-on-TV sorta weekend, forget it. There’s so much happening that Friday and Saturday each get their own separate editions. (Saturday is available right here, at a separate click.) Here’s Friday.

Here's a plan for an exceptional and FREE weekend: Friday night, peruse the world-class galleries of the Norton Simon and other museums during "ART NIGHT PASADENA." Then, Saturday night, attend the homier, folksier, more roots-music-oriented "ARTS CRAWL" in neighboring South Pasadena.

Of course,it'll be ridiculous not to get to the IRISH FEST at Fairplex, when it's only $5, and it runs Friday-Sunday. And there are ALL those concerts, starting tonight. Let's get started!

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March 7th in History…

Birthdays…

√  KATE McDONNELL, award-winning singer-songwriter and “upside down and backwards” guitarist.

√  LUTHER BURBANK, born in 1849. Unlike Monsanto, he increased crop yield and the quality of food by natural means, working with plants.

On this day in 1876, ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL patented the telephone. He made his first phone call three days later, saying, “Come here, Watson, I want you.” Just why he was able to call Sherlock Holmes’ assistant, we don’t know.
 
 
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In this edition…

♪  TICKET ALERTS
♪  NEWS FEATURES
.   √  COLBERT SATIRIZES ROYALTY DEMANDS FOR “HAPPY BIRTHDAY”
.   √  VINCE GILL, EMMYLOU HARRIS, HEART’s ANN & NANCY WILSON, & JASON MRAZ wowed audience at “ALL FOR THE HALL” benefit in Los Angeles, Tuesday Night
.   √  Two year anniversary: THE ELEPHANTS' JOURNEY TO PAY RESPECT
♪  Friday’s (and Saturday morning’s) MUSIC-ON-TV
♪  FRIDAY WORKSHOP
♪  WEEKEND FESTIVALS (starting TONIGHT!)
♪  ONGOING MUSIC & ART EVENTS
♪  FRIDAY’s MUSIC & ART EVENTS
 
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√  JAMES TAYLOR & His All-Star Band play the Santa Barbara Bowl on June 4, at 7 pm.
Tickets go on sale to everyone on Friday, Mar 7 at 10 am. (Before this, you needed a Citibank card, as we reported.)
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Tix at -- http://m.ticketmaster.com/event/09004C4CCF50AF9F?artistid=736262&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1&brand=nederlanderla&camefrom=cfc_ndrcon_ned_Mar5

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√  SARAH McLACHLAN brings her "Shine On" tour to the Santa Barbara Bowl on June 25, at 7 pm. Tix available Mar 5, 10 am-10 pm using American Express card. Tickets on sale to everyone on Sat, Mar 8 at 11 am.
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Tix at -- http://m.ticketmaster.com/event/09004C5CCA289AF2?artistid=741472&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1&brand=nederlanderla&camefrom=cfc_ndrcon_ned_Mar5

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Reminder:
√  YOUNG DUBLINERS, plus special guests THE HUMBLE HOOLIGANS, and BROTHER, play the City National Grove of Anaheim on Mar 14.

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√  Y’know, they’re ticket ALERTS because these things sell-out. We’ve given you alerts for over SEVENTY-FIVE events in the last three weeks – including things for which tickets were about to become available, or with passwords to get your tickets early, or where tickets were about to be gone.  If you haven’t been keeping-up with each edition and you’ve missed any of those, all the info is still available. But don’t dawdle.

To look at the last couple weeks of last month, you’ll need to click “February” in the sidebar at left. Things automatically archive each month. And if you’re reading this on a mobile device, back-up one screen, and scroll a short way down below the current listings to find and click “View Web Edition,” and then you’ll see the sidebar at left.
 
 
 
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√  COLBERT SATIRIZES ROYALTY DEMANDS FOR “HAPPY BIRTHDAY”


Most readers know some tale of the crazy demands by ASCAP or BMI or, in this case, Warner Music Group, for royalties anytime, anywhere, someone sings something, even when the song at issue was written by somebody who’s been dead for more decades than a copyright is supposed to be in force. Nowhere is it more ridiculous than when anybody sings “Happy Birthday” to their kid, or Uncle Izzy, or Aunt Rose. It’s why every chain restaurant now has its own cheesy birthday song sung by the staff when they bring you a cupcake with a candle. It’s part of the reason why, first the Girl Scouts, then the Boy Scouts, banned the singing of anything that isn’t in their respective book of unique songs of recent origin, to which each owns all the rights.

Leave it to STEPHEN COLBERT to mock, in grandly ridiculous style, that particular bit of greed.

He began by noting on his March 6 edition of “The Colbert Report” that the song had turned 90 years old that day. But that you can’t sing “Happy Birthday” to “Happy Birthday” because Warner guards the rights like Fort Knox.

So, he proclaimed it time for a happy birthday song “That belongs to all of us, royalty-free, a national birthday anthem.” And he sang it – to the melody of the “Star Spangled Banner,” with some hilarious lyrics mocking the greed that keeps you from singing the song that’s expected, but walled-off by licensing you can’t afford to pay.

Catch it on-demand on the web, or watch or record one of the two repeats on Comedy Central on Friday, at 9:30 am or 6:59 pm.


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√  VINCE GILL, EMMYLOU HARRIS, HEART’s ANN & NANCY WILSON, & JASON MRAZ wowed audience at “ALL FOR THE HALL” benefit in Los Angeles, Tuesday Night


by Angela Villanueva

LOS ANGELES — An all-star lineup that catapulted across generations and genres entertained an attentive and packed Club Nokia audience with stunning vocals and searingly emotional songs during a stylish “ALL FOR THE HALL” fundraising concert for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on March 4. (We carried notice of the event, in advance, in the Guide.) Each artist focused on intimate acoustic performances that highlighted their voices and the power of well-crafted lyrics while spinning personal stories that swung from heartfelt to amusing.

“This is such a big thrill for us,” said ANN WILSON of HEART, who was joined by her sister NANCY on acoustic guitar and harmonies and by Heart’s bassist, DAN ROTHCHILD. “To come up here and sing with these incredible folks, I’m just a little breathless because of it.” The singer cited VINCE GILL, the evening’s ringleader and a friend the Wilson;s met more than thirty years earlier, when Gill was lead singer in PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE, and the two bands performed shows together. Ann also mentioned their excitement to share the stage with EMMYLOU HARRIS, who, like Gill, is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Filling out the main lineup of stars seated on stools across the stage was relatively younger artist JASON MRAZ, who received praise from the veterans at his side after each of his performances. The evening also included three guest performers—newcomer CAM OCHS, Nashville-based singer-songwriter HOLLY WILLIAMS and actress and singer-songwriter RITA WILSON, who emceed the event.

When Gill introduced HEART, he noted that they were members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Ann Wilson replied that both the rock and country halls of fame were interlinked, saying there wouldn’t be a rock hall of fame were it not for country music, the blues and other early forms of American popular music. ‘It’s all tied together, really,” she said.

JASON MRAZ, for his part, said he jumped at the invitation to perform, mainly so he could sit next to the legends beside him—and listen and learn.

The concert was modeled on the Nashville institution of a “guitar pull,” a casual set-up in which performers take turns presenting songs while the other artists look on or add harmony and instrumentation. The format allows for relaxed interaction between performers, and the “ALL FOR THE HALL” participants freely spoke from the heart about their inspirations and about what moves them about country music and good songwriting. It created a cozy, friendly atmosphere between the performers and audience members — and between the artists themselves, some of whom were meeting for the first time.

The concert didn’t feature a set list. The performers decided what to sing on the spur of the moment, inspired by what someone else had just played or by the mood they were in when their turn came. More than once, an artist took a moment to reflect on what they wanted to play before striking the first note.

“Thank you for joining us for a night that we know will be full of fun, fellowship and music,” said KYLE YOUNG, director of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. He went on to explain the long history of the Nashville guitar pull tradition, including famous ones held in the living room of JOHNNY CASH and JUNE CARTER CASH. “The guitar is passed from one songwriter to the next, there’s no set list and there are no restrictions,” Young said. “The hallmarks of a good guitar pull are spontaneity, camaraderie and high spirits. That’s a long-winded way of saying we don’t have a clue what’s going to happen tonight.”

The proceeds of the concert, Young continued, go to carrying on the preservation of the museum’s unduplicated collection, “considered the finest of its kind in the world.” The ALL FOR THE HALL concert series began in New York in 2007 and repeated there in 2008. The series moved to Los Angeles for three successful years before returning to New York in 2013. The 2014 concert marked the return to the West Coast — at a time when the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum features an exhibit titled “The Bakersfield Sound: BUCK OWENS, MERLE HAGGARD, and California Country.” “We are delighted to be back,” Young said.

DEL BRYANT, outgoing president and CEO of BMI, spoke of the importance of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Noting that his parents, FELICE & BOUDLEAUX BRYANT, are Hall of Fame members, Bryant said, “People love country music because they feel like they are a part of the country music story. The Country Music Hall of Fame does an outstanding job of reminding hundreds of thousands of people each year of the music’s enduring legacy.”

The ALL FOR THE HALL concert series, an idea originated by VINCE GILL, has become such an institution that it has started to attract volunteer performers based on the strength of past shows. RITA WILSON, in her opening comments as host, spoke of attending a 2011 ALL FOR THE HALL Los Angeles concert as a guest of SHERYL CROW, one of the performers that night. “It was such an inspiring night, it was so incredible,” Wilson recalled. “It’s like being in someone’s living room and hearing the incredible process of how songs are written and getting to hear them in the most intimate of settings. “

Gill and Harris guided the proceedings, with Gill introducing each performer. He started the show with a rendition of the fifty-year-old BUCK OWENS’ hit “Together Again,” with Harris joining on harmony. “It’s a testament to what a great song is supposed to do—it’s supposed to be timeless and last forever,” Gill said, mentioning the museum’s Bakersfield Sound exhibit. “I believe the West Coast sound was one of the greatest eras in country music.”

Harris followed with a song inspired by Nashville homeless advocate CHARLES STROBEL — “Home Sweet Home,” from her 2011 album, “Hard Bargain.” That led into ANN & NANCY WILSON of HEART opening with their early classic, “Dog & Butterfly,” about Ann watching her pet (now long deceased) chase butterflies in the front yard. Sensing an emerging tone and theme, JASON MRAZ performed “Frank D. Fixer,” a song about his deceased grandfather, known for his ability to repair machinery, and the lessons Mraz learned from him.

Each performer took three turns, with the surprise guests coming on at the end of each round to perform one song and then leave the stage. RITA WILSON was the first guest to come out. Her yet-to-be-recorded “You’re Still Gone,” co-written with Nashville songwriters JESSI ALEXANDER and JON RANDALL STEWART, was inspired by the death of her father and two friends. Wilson mentioned that she has been writing regularly in Nashville, saying she had fallen in love with the city—so much so that her husband, award-winning actor TOM HANKS, asks her, each time she returns home, if she has bought a house there yet.

“Nashville is this amazing town, with this great songwriting community, and it also has this incredible museum,” Wilson said, noting that she particularly loves the museum’s extensive collection of stage wear designed by NUDIE THE RODEO TAILOR, whose former shop in Los Angeles was visited by Wilson as a youngster. “I hope if you do plan a trip, go there and see the museum.”

VINCE GILL, for his selections, included another Bakersfield song, MERLE HAGGARD’s “I Can’t Be Myself,” and then his own “Whenever You Come Around,” about meeting his wife, AMY GRANT, written long before they married. He closed the show with JAMES TAYLOR’s “Bartender’s Blues,” a country hit for GEORGE JONES, dedicating it to Jones and RAY PRICE, two members of the Country Music Hall of Fame who died in the past year.

EMMYLOU HARRIS performed “Orphan Girl,” a GILLIAN WELCH song she has recorded, enlisting help from ANN & NANCY WILSON, who chimed-in with breathtakingly beautiful harmonies. Her final song was “Tears in Heaven,” the ERIC CLAPTON ballad written by WILL JENNINGS and recorded shortly after the tragic death of Clapton’s infant child. Emmylou, with help from Gill, recently performed the hit at a tribute to music publisher LANCE FREED in New York, and at a songwriters’ banquet in Nashville.

HEART also performed a cover, “Through the Morning, Through the Night,” a GENE CLARK song originally recorded by the duo DILLARD & CLARK — another tie to California country music — and later revived by, among others, ROBERT PLANT & ALISON KRAUSS on their album, “Raising Sand.” VINCE GILL joined in on harmonies, to lovely effect. Their third song was “Sand,” about Ann’s longtime gardener, who had died of AIDS and asked that his ashes be spread in her garden.

JASON MRAZ, after the lesser-known song about his grandfather, followed with two hits, “I Won’t Give Up,” and “I’m Yours,” the latter getting the audience to their feet, clapping and singing along.

VINCE GILL took special care to validate each of the performing guests. He cited RITA WILSON’s dedication to songwriting and her engaging personality, saying she was the kind of person everyone instantly likes. With Williams, he called her “country music royalty,” as the granddaughter of HANK WILLIAMS and the daughter of HANK WILLIAMS Jr., adding, “She is one of my favorite singers and songwriters around these days.” Williams performed “Waiting on June,” about the life and death of her maternal grandparents, Warren & June White.

Gill also explained that CAM OCHS was a last-minute addition – after Harris recommended her, upon seeing her perform at a private function the previous evening. A native of Southern California who grew up working on a horse ranch, Ochs performed “Burning House,” drawing noticeable support from first-time-listeners Gill and the Wilson sisters as she sang. “That was beautiful,” Gill said as Ochs smiled and left the stage. “That’s some good singing, kid.”

Humor countered the heavy themes of the songs, with EMMYLOU HARRIS recalling seeing VINCE GILL, in his early California days, at a bowling alley in nearby Woodlake. During the show, she said, a man with a shaved head in a colorful jump suit danced wildly and, mid-show, opened a big bag to pull out a cantaloupe and commenced eating it in front of the stage. “This is just to say we’ve paid our dues,” Harris said.

But all the performers also praised the power of darker songs and their healing effects. “I love singing sad songs,” said ANN WILSON. “I guess if you sing too many in a row, the audience starts going, ‘Ahhhhh,’” she said, throwing her arms up and making a face of mock horror. EMMYLOU HARRIS countered, saying, “We can’t get enough sad songs,” to which Wilson replied, “You can’t beat a good ol’ dying song,” before introducing one of her own.

At night’s end, the audience showed their appreciation for two hours of mostly stark, sensitive balladry by giving all the performers a standing ovation, calling them back on stage for a bow.

The ALL FOR THE HALL Los Angeles event showed once again how intertwined country music is with other forms of popular music — and that a powerful song, performed well, heeds no boundaries. And it was a most appropriate crossroads. Exposing and exploring those connections, and the power of American music across the generations, is part of the mission of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, and a story it tells every day in its exhibits and educational programs.


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√  Two-year anniversary: THE ELEPHANTS' JOURNEY TO PAY RESPECT


It reads like an urban myth. Snopes rates it “undetermined.” Yet “Psychology Today” magazine carried the story, and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) ran a follow-up that accepts the veracity of the original story. So, on the second anniversary of the quite amazing incident, we share it with you.

Lawrence Anthony was a legend in South Africa and author of three books, including the bestseller, "The Elephant Whisperer." He bravely rescued wildlife all over the globe and rehabilitated elephants from human atrocities, including the courageous rescue of Baghdad Zoo animals during the US invasion in 2003.

On March 7, 2012, Lawrence Anthony died.

He is remembered and missed by his wife, two sons, two grandsons – and numerous elephants.

Two days after his passing, the wild elephants showed-up at his home, led by two large matriarchs. Separate wild herds arrived in droves to say goodbye to their beloved "man-friend." A total of 31 elephants patiently walked more than 12 miles to get to his South African House.

Witnessing this spectacle, humans were obviously in awe, not only because of the supreme intelligence and precise timing that these elephants sensed about Lawrence's passing, but also because of the profound memory and emotion the beloved animals evoked in such an organized way: Walking slowly, for days, making their way in a solemn one-by-one queue from their habitat to his house.

Lawrence's wife, Francoise, was especially touched, knowing that the elephants had not been to his house prior to that day for well over three years. Yet they knew where they were going. The elephants obviously wanted to pay their deep respects, honoring their friend who'd saved their lives – so much respect that they stayed for two days and two nights without eating anything. Then one morning, they left, making their long journey back home.

Something in the universe is greater and deeper than human intelligence has reckoned.

-- Adapted from an original piece by "Humanity's Team."

Some versions of the story create alarm for the safety of the elephants that made the journey. The CBC story, which quotes Lawrence Anthony’s family, indicates that South Africa has taken measures to declare the lands where the elephants live as protected sanctuary. But sanctuaries in Africa are plagued by poachers, unless sufficient resources are available for enough game wardens and park staff. So the take-away here? Elephants are far more intelligent and sensitive than many surmise. And they need protection.
 
 
 
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♪  Friday’s (and Saturday morning’s) MUSIC-ON-TV


Friday is always the BEST night of the week for roots music on the tube…

Fri, Mar 7, on Palladia:
4-7:30 pm  BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN & THE E STREET BAND in a legendary concert film made at Madison Square Garden on June 29 & July 1, 2000. If you’ve never seen this one, record it.

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Fri, Mar 7, on Palladia:
7:30 pm-midnight  “CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL” is a film of the 2004 event with performances by BUDDY GUY, B.B. KING, ROBERT RANDOLPH & THE FAMILY BAND, JOE WALSH, and ZZ TOP.


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Fri, Mar 7, on KLCS:
8-8:30 pm  “SUN STUDIO SESSIONS” is a 2014 edition with JIMBO MATHUS (repeats 3-3:30 am).

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Fri, Mar 7, on KLCS:
8:30-9 pm  “JAMMIN’ AT HIPPIE JACK’S” re-airs a 2013 episode with BRIGITTE DeMEYER (repeats 3:30-4 am).

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Fri, Mar 7, on KOCE (aka PBS SoCal):
9-10 pm  “JOURNEY 2014: DON’T STOP BELIEVIN’” is a 2014 music documentary about Filipino singer ARNEL PINEDA, who was asked to join rock band JOURNEY by guitarist NEAL SCHON after Schon ran across Pineda on YouTube.

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Fri, Mar 7, on KLCS:
10-11 pm  “LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN” airs a new 2014 episode with SHERYL CROW.. (repeats 5-6 am).

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Fri night / Sat AM, Fri, Mar 7/ 8, on KLCS:
3-3:30 am  “SUN STUDIO SESSIONS” is a 2014 edition with JIMBO MATHUS.

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Fri night / Sat AM, Fri, Mar 7 / 8, on KLCS:
3:30-4 am  “JAMMIN’ AT HIPPIE JACK’S” re-airs a 2013 episode with BRIGITTE DeMEYER.

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Fri night / Sat AM, Fri, Mar 7 / 8, on KLCS:
4-4:30 am  “MUSIC VOYAGER” airs a 2014 episode with blues musician JASON FREEMAN, in the Season 5 opener.

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Fri night / Sat AM, Fri, Mar 7 / 8, on KLCS:
4:30-5 am  “SUN STUDIO SESSIONS” airs a new 2014 edition with blues musician JASON FREEMAN, making for a Freeman double-header at a ridiculous hour.

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Sat, Mar 8, on Palladia:
8-10 am  “WARREN HAYNES BAND: LIVE” in a 2012 concert in Austin.

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Sat, Mar 8, on KCET Link (Link TV, elsewhere):
10:30-11 am  “MUSIC VOYAGER” airs its 2011 “Road Trip through Northern Louisiana” with KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD, including an acoustic jam with bluesman BUDDY FLETT at LEAD BELLY’s grave, and an introduction to MAGGIE WARWICK of the “Louisiana Hayride” radio show; plus, guitarist JAMES BURTON shows some licks.

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Sat, Mar 8, on Palladia:
11 am-noon  TRAMPLED BY TURTLES is a 2013 performance by the indie folk band in Minneapolis.
 
 
 
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♪  FRIDAY WORKSHOP


Fri, Mar 7, at USC:
2 pm  “PROCESS, PRODUCT, ART: A WORKSHOP WITH NAO BUSTAMANTE” in the Friends of the USC Libraries Lecture Hall, Doheny Memorial Library 240, on the USC Campus in University Park (L.A.)
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♪  WEEKEND FESTIVALS (starting TONIGHT!)
 
 
Fri, Mar 7,
FREE FESTIVAL,
In Pasadena:
6-10 pm  Twice-annual “ART NIGHT PASADENA” is the night when a broad spectrum of museums and art and cultural institutions open their doors and galleries for FREE, and FREE connecting buses run on special routes to get you to as many as you can experience in four hours. (Even if you go to the Cherish the Ladies concert at Caltech in Pasadena, you'll have an hour to take-in at least one of the venues; things are close enough to make that a reasonable proposition.)
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Gourmet food trucks are booked, and appear on the event maps. You’ll find them right outside most of the participating museums and venues, so you can buy a vast variety of edibles along the way.
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We’re not going to try to list the events and venues and programs at each, because you need to check program and exhibit descriptions and photos, maps to see what’s close to what, where the free shuttle bus routes go, and generally immerse yourself in the possibilities to make it make sense for satiating your desires for entertainment, arts and artifacts. Fortunately, the Art Night website lets you do that.
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Fri-Sun, Mar 7-9,
FESTIVAL,
in Pomona:
NEW Annual “IRISH FEST” at the L.A. County Fairgrounds – Fairplex – in Pomona;  HYPERLINK "http://www.fairplex.com" www.fairplex.com.
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This has the cheapest admission of any good-sized festival in years (only FIVE BUCKS!), and the schedule bears close examination -- in advance -- for who is performing on what days. For example, Friday night will draw a good crowd with THE FENIANS and SLIGO RAGS playing their only sets at the three-day event.
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Quick history: The long-running pre-St. Patrick’s Day “L.A. County Irish Faire” decided to change its schedule to become a midsummer event and go elsewhere, and the experienced professional folks at Fairplex, aware they were about to lose a good event in early March, decided to produce their own “Irish Fest.” Hence, this is it, in its inaugural year, with two music stages.
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Event runs:
√  Fri, Mar 7, 6 pm-midnight.
√  Sat, Mar 8, noon-midnight, with a variety of acts.
√  Sun, Mar 9, noon-6 pm, with a variety of acts.
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FRIDAY on the KILLARNEY STAGE ~
♪  6 & 7 pm California Celts
♪  8:30 & 10:30 pm The Fenians
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FRIDAY on the DUBLIN STAGE ~
♪  6 & 9 pm Staggering Jack
♪  7 & 10 pm Sligo Rags
♪  8 & 11 pm The Fooks
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SATURDAY on the KILLARNEY STAGE ~
♪  12:30-5 pm Dance groups
♪  6:30, 8, 9:30, & 11 pm Joshua Tree
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SATURDAY on the DUBLIN STAGE ~
♪  Noon & 3 pm Craic Haus
♪  1 & 4 pm Staggering Jack
♪  2 & 5 pm Paddy's Pig
♪  6 & 9 pm The Humble Hooligans
♪  7 & 10 pm Hoist the Colors
♪  8 & 11 pm The Fooks
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♪  12:30, 2, 3:30, & 5 pm Joshua Tree
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♪  Noon & 3 pm Dublin Public
♪  1 & 4 pm Green Ashes
♪  2 & 5 pm California Celts
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More at: www.irishfestatfairplex.com/fp/events/irishFestival
and at:
www.fairplex.com/fp/events/view_event.aspx?EventId=3664&EventName=IrishFest_at_Fairplex
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Admission $5; free for ages 6 and younger when accompanied by a paid adult over 21.
$10 for parking. Use Gate 17 on Fairplex Dr.
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Sat, Mar 8,
Pseudo-FESTIVAL,
in Topanga:
1-4 pm  “A CELEBRATION OF PETE SEEGER: HIS SONGS & SPIRIT,” brings a huge and talented lineup to literally sing the praises of the late folk icon, at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290; 310-455-3723.
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♪  THE GEER FAMILY SINGERS (PETER ALSOP, ELLEN GEER, MELORA MARSHALL, THAD GEER, WILLOW GEER, MAT POLIN, IAN FLANDERS, EARNESTINE PHILLIPS)
♪  GERALD RIVERS & FRIENDS
♪  LEN CHANDLER
♪  JAMES LEE STANLEY
♪  LORI LIEBERMAN
♪  ROSS ALTMAN
♪  LISA NEMZO
♪  ERIC SCHWARTZ
♪  SANDY ROSS
♪  STEPHEN MICHAEL SCHWARTZ
♪  LISA TURNER
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The Geer Family says, “Come and sing with us!”
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The event poster has details we could not copy and paste as text. View or download it at:
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Sat, Mar 8,
Pseudo-FESTIVAL,
6-9 pm "SOUTH PASADENA ARTS CRAWL" hosted by the South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC), happens at a dozen or more venues, several with live music, a few with stages, throughout old downtown South Pasadena. Information was still pouring-in at press time.
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♪  ONGOING MUSIC & ART EVENTS
 
 
Ongoing (through Mar 17),
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 through March 16:
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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Fri, Mar 7, in Burbank:
1-3 pm  THE WOODYJAMES 15-piece BIG BAND plays one of the two stages at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444;  HYPERLINK "http://www.vivacantina.com" www.vivacantina.com.
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More shows here, on one or the other of the venue’s two stages, at 5 pm and 8 pm; see listings.
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All shows on both stages are no cover. Venue is known for its Mexican food and full bar. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (free, nearly unlimited parking for Viva patrons).

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Fri, Mar 7, in VC (Port Hueneme):
1 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly “PENNY LANE SING CIRCLE” in Port Hueneme 93041. Info and location at  www.songmakers.org

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Fri, Mar 7, in Burbank:
5-8 pm  THE CODY BRYANT TRIO 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 music here tonight at 8:30 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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Fri, Mar 7, in Monrovia:
6-10 pm  Weekly “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL” is a year-’round street fair with live music in venues and on street corners, plenty of it acoustic, in picturesque old downtown Monrovia.
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It includes the trad-roots-dulcimer-friendly “KATTYWOMPUS CONCERT & JAM” at 7 pm at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; info, 626-357-1091.
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For those too far away to take part, Kattywompus presents  “Year 'Round Live Folk Music Webcast Concert;” info at www.SoKattywompus.com

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Fri, Mar 7, in SFV (Northridge):
7-10 pm  “FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC SHOWCASE” brings a lineup of various musicians, all playing acoustic, at Pho-King Delicious, 9350 Corbin Av, Northridge 91324.
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7-7:45 pm --- Bryan Chan says he is “always trying to achieve the goal of giving blues music the heart, soul and respect it deserves.” He competed at the 2009 International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN. The quotes about the other musicians in tonight’s show are from Bryan, who books this event. There are YouTube videos of Bryan at http://youtu.be/uVewjXwCJr4 and  www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcrIBv1ug4c
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8-8:45 pm --- David Kaufman is currently recording his 7th album. “When not busy being the world’s best kept secret rock star, he entertains solo at nursing homes several times a week, portrays George Harrison in numerous Beatles tribute bands and acts in independent films and musical theater.” He has performed three original one-man spoken-word shows and composed the theme song for “Story Salon.” Says David, “Every song is a unique nugget of energy.” More at  www.david-kaufman.com. Check-out a video by David; "Clouds of Love and Fear," at  http://youtu.be/it5wJBzYc5I
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9-9:45 pm --- Jeff Winter, singer-songwriter has lyrics that “reflect a deep concern for political corruption, moral behavior, and the current state of the American social landscape.”
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No cover. Venue has a variety of noodle dishes, salads, spring rolls, soups, sandwiches, and Vietnamese pho.

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Fri, Mar 7, in Santa Monica:
7 pm  TOM BROSSEAU, plus SHELBY EARL and SUNNY WAR play the concert series at the Sanctuary, aka The Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St, Santa Monica 90405.

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Fri, Mar 7, in San Diego:
7 & 9 pm  SALTY SUITES plus THE LEE KOCH TRIO play the "First Fridays" concert series at 98 Bottles Restaurant, 2400 Kettner Bl Suite #110, San Diego 92101; 619-255-7885.
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Since breaking on the scene with an appearance on NBC’s "The Voice," LEE KOCH has been captivating audiences around the country with his honest and soulful style. 98 Bottles says they are "thrilled to welcome the Lee Koch Trio to The Back Room," performing songs from Lee’s latest album, "Whole Heart."
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Featuring an opening set from SALTY SUITES, the progressive bluegrass power trio with blazing instruments and sweet vocal harmonies.
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$17 online tickets are available at www.leekoch.bpt.me until midnight PST the night before the event.
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$20 at the door for either show. Two separate shows.
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Venue is 21+.

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Fri, Mar 7,
Stage play,
at USC:
7 pm  “PERICLES, PRINCE OF TYRE,” is staged by the USC School of Dramatic Arts in the Bing Theatre, on the USC Campus in University Park (L.A.)
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As one of Shakespeare’s later plays, “Pericles, Prince of Tyre” is a kaleidoscopic adventure rooted in the battle between envy and virtue. The surprises never end and the action unfolds at a breakneck pace in Pericles’ quest for true love, despite obstacles such as famine, incest, shipwreck and attempted murder – all in this hair-raising, funny and deeply touching tale of romance and the struggle for goodness in the face of relentless folly.
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Arrive early for a pre-show lecture.
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Fri, Mar 7,
Film event,
in Topanga:
7:15 pm  "FEAR NOT THE PATH OF TRUTH: A Veteran's Journey After Fallujah," presented by the “Topanga Peace Alliance” (TPA) at the Topanga Library, 122 N Topanga Canyon Bl 90290. Free parking in the library parking lot.
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Event includes the screening and a discussion about the film with the filmmaker, Ross Caputi, via Skype. TPA says, “We will also be set up with an online petition to stop arming the Iraqi government’s current assault on Fallujah.”
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TPA says, “[the film] follows Ross Caputi, veteran of the 2nd siege of Fallujah and Director of the Justice for Fallujah Project, as he investigates the atrocities and the legacy of US foreign policy in Fallujah. The film shows that while the U.S. occupation had a horrible impact on the Iraqi population, the suffering in Fallujah has been exceptional. Some have said that Fallujah is to the occupation of Iraq, what My Lai was to the Vietnam War, and what Hiroshima and Nagasaki were to World War II. For instance, the birth defects in Fallujah are truly horrifying, and the rates of cancers and birth defects are higher in Fallujah than even Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The film features original interviews with ten individuals who are intimately connected with Fallujah, including an original interview with Noam Chomsky.”
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Event includes a vegetarian snack potluck (no alcohol) at 7:15 pm, with the film screening at 7:30 pm. If you can, please bring a non-alcoholic beverage, cheese, dip, fruit or crackers to share.
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The event is ADA compliant with elevator access and headphones for those who need a little extra volume.
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$10 donation is requested, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. Info, contact Debbie at Debbieinla@outlook.com.

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Fri, Mar 7, in Santa Monica:
7:30 pm  “MARILYN HORNE SONG COMPETITION WINNERS” play the Broad Stage at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica 90401.
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The Marilyn Horne Song Competition is a showcase for Academy singers and vocal pianists. Baritone JOHN BRANCY and pianist MARIO ANTONIO MARRA are winners of the 2013 “Music Academy of the West Marilyn Horne Song Competition,” which took place July 20 at the Music Academy’s Hahn Hall. Tonight, these two dynamic performers present a recital of their award-winning talents.
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John Brancy, 25, born in Philadelphia, recently received his bachelor’s degree and graduate diploma at Juilliard under the tutelage of Edith Wiens. He has given recitals throughout Europe and North America,and has appeared frequently in concert with Steven Blier and the New York Festival of Song. Hailed by The New York Times as “a vibrant,resonate presence,” Mr. Brancy made his professional opera debut at the Semperoper in Dresden last season, singing the role of Fiorello in The Barber of Seville. He also performed Handel’s Messiah with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. The recipient of numerous awards,he performed the role of Papageno in the Music Academy’s 2013 production of The Magic Flute.
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Mario Antonio Marra, 22, recently completed his BM degree at New York University where he studied with Marilyn Nonken and Grant Wenaus. Performance highlights include master classes with Marilyn Horne, Warren Jones, Vladimir Chernov,and Antonio Pappano,a tour of Tuscany performing solo and chamber music with renowned new music flutist Roberto Fabbriciani,and the rare privilege of playing a High Mass on the organ of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City. In the summer of 2013 he was chosen as a Vocal Piano Fellow at the Music Academy of the West,where he won the Marilyn Horne Song Competition. Mr. Marra is currently on the coaching staff of the Manhattan School of Music where he is pursuing a Master of Music degree under the tutelage of Warren Jones.
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Fri, Mar 7, in Santa Clarita (Newhall):
7:30 pm THE GRATEFUL DUDES play their weekly bluegrass residency, often with very notable guests, at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall 91350.

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Fri, Mar 7, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  STEVE FORBERT, plus ERIC BRACE & PETER COOPER, at 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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You probably know STEVE FORBERT, but perhaps the names ERIC BRACE & PETER COOPER are new to you. Well, if you hear their names in context with their work, these two singer-songwriters will surely be familiar to you: ERIC BRACE is the leader of LAST TRAIN HOME, a celebrated roots-rock-alt-everything band. PETER COOPER is a sweet-singing songwriter with three solo records to his name, who is also the chief music writer for Nashville's daily newspaper, “The Tennessean.” His newest solo release, “Opening Day,” is a work of a man at the peak of his substantial talents. The boys will be singing a bunch of songs from it, and a bunch of songs from their latest duo record, “The Comeback Album,” a fine collection of thoughtful, whimsical, exquisitely-wrought, and downright excellent tunes.
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Together, Eric and Peter harmonize, tell stories, pick their guitars, and force you to ponder life's bigger mysteries, like: * Why was Phil Rizzuto crying in the broadcast booth? * How many bones are there in the human body? * Why won't Peter take his boy to the circus? * What's so dismal about Dismal Hollow? * Who is Warren Mihachik?
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For the answers to these and other pressing questions, head on out to see them. And if you ask real nice, the boys will play some songs from Eric's latest creation, “Hangtown Dancehall,” a folk-opera about the California Gold Rush.
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Tix, $22.50.

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Fri, Mar 7, in SFV (Northridge):
8 pm  CLAIRE LYNCH BAND, winners of top bluegrass honors and awards, play the “Bluegrass Association of Southern California” (BASC) concert series in the New Mission Theater at Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 9015 Wilbur Av, Northridge 81324.
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CLAIRE LYNCH has been named three times as the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) “FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR” and received two GRAMMY nominations. Her new album, “Dear Sister,” is nominated for IBMA “Album of the Year.” She was recently awarded the “United States Walker Fellowship.”
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Claire Lynch has long been recognized as a creative force in acoustic music and at the forefront of women who have expanded the bluegrass genre. “Dear Sister,” her latest album, released May 28, 2013 and nominated for IBMA’s 2013 “Album of the Year,” showcases Lynch and her razor sharp band of Mark Schatz on bass, Matt Wingate on guitar and mandolin, and Bryan McDowell on fiddle and mandolin. The album has ten rock-solid bluegrassy, folk and Americana tracks.
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Standouts include “Doin’ Time” (with Tim O’Brien on vocals and bouzouki); the title track “Dear Sister” — an anthemic ballad of the Civil War written by Lynch and Louisa Branscomb that is based on recently discovered historic letters written by a relative of Louisa’s; and the Pierce Pettis-penned “That Kind of Love.” The songs constitute what is possibly Claire’s most personal record to date and certainly one of the most broadly accessible albums of her career.
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Lynch was recently awarded one of the 50 USA Fellowships from United States Artists. With only seven awards going to musicians this year, the 2012 USA Fellows represent the most innovative and influential artists in their fields – including cutting-edge thinkers and traditional practitioners from the fields of architecture and design, crafts and traditional arts, dance, literature, media, music, theater arts, and visual arts.
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The Guide’s editor fondly remembers that Clair Lynch did her first live radio with her own band on the show he hosted and produced, “Tied to the Tracks.”
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Prior to having her own band, Clair Lynch was a sought-after upright bass player. For over two decades, Lynch has delighted audiences and enjoyed reverent standing ovations for her shows at prestigious music festivals and theaters around the world. She has crafted one of the most instantly identifiable sounds in acoustic music, encompassing classic bluegrass and thoughtful infusions of contemporary folk, country, rock, and swing. As a songwriter of inventive and evocative Music Row fare, her songs have been recorded by Kathy Mattea, Patty Loveless, and others, and she has performed as a backing / harmony vocalist with Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris and Pam Tillis – and many others.
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Tix, www.socalbluegrass.org

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Fri, Mar 7, in Altadena:
8 pm  SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND return with their “WOODSHED SESSIONS” series, with this month’s guest TRACY NEWMAN, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena.
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Susie Glaze & The Hilonesome Band have been likened to the classic British bands Pentangle and Fairport Convention because for some, they blend classic folk music with rough-edged stories of tragedy and fate, all with orchestral arrangements sounding like chamber music gone folk. Others find them a good, solid, bluegrass / nugrass band. The show’s promo cites “A lush newgrass Americana folk fusion quintet presenting gorgeous eclectic blends of mountain folk and exciting new grassy and Celtic-inspired originals, all with the remarkable voice of Susie Glaze.”
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Winner of the “Just Plain Folks” 2006 Music Award for “Best Roots Album” for their debut CD "Blue Eyed Darlin,'" The Hilonesome Band is Steve Rankin on mandolin, Rob Carlson on guitar and dobro, Fred Sanders on bass and Mark Indictor on fiddle, showcasing the songwriting of lead guitarist Carlson. The band has appeared at many premier venues and festivals on the West Coast, including Berkeley’s Freight & Salvage, McCabe's Guitar Shop, The Broad Stage, the Hollywood Bowl, and CalTech Folk Music Society among others. In 2011 their live album “Live at the Freight & Salvage” was released, this their first recording to include new fiddler Mark Indictor who joined the ensemble in 2010. Their most recent studio CD “White Swan” was released in March of 2013 to critical acclaim from No Depression, FolkWorks, Pop Matters, M Magazine for Musicians, Music News Nashville and FolkWords UK among others. Their latest CD "White Swan" has been Number 1 on the Roots Music Report's Top 50 Internet Folk Chart for 3 months running.
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Check out their two new music videos ~ "The Millionaire" at http://youtu.be/K-dNdnoPx4I ; and "Harlan County Boys" at http://youtu.be/Tm_GBpwmggM ;
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From the Review of “White Swan” on No Depression: “From skilled instrumentation bluegrass jams, Appalachian vocals, sweet high lonesome harmonies and old-time folk influences, White Swan sings with the richness of a tapestry of American music that weaves together each genre through song-craft, clear production and authentic performance in such a seamless way, it feels like we're hearing just one genre; great American music.”
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More at www.susieglaze.com and www.youtube.com/susieglaze
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Tix, $20. 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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Fri, Mar 7, in Pasadena:
8 pm  CHERISH THE LADIES play the “Caltech Presents” series in Beckman Auditorium (the “wedding cake building”) on the Caltech campus in Pasadena.
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Cherish the Ladies is a famed Irish group comprised of founding member Joanie Madden on whistles and flutes, Mary Coogan on guitar, mandolin and banjo, Mirella Murray on piano accordion, Grainnie Murphy on fiddle, and Kathleen Boyle on piano. Together, they create “a whole lot of fine music,” as our Caltech friends say. The New York Times calls their music, "passionate, tender and rambunctious."
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Hear their lively side with “Boat to Bofin,” at:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oCnmablFgE
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Catch the truly beautiful “Far from Home,” at:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQFhRaox6Fc.
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More at www.cherishtheladies.com.
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Free parking for all evening shows at Caltech is in either lot at the S end of Michigan Av, S off Del Mar.
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Tix, $29; $24; & $19. High school age and under $10. Mention the Pasadena Folk Music Society for a $5 discount, per ticket. Seniors call for details. Advance tix, 626-395-4652.

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Fri, Mar 7, in WeHo:
8-11 pm  RAILROAD EARTH plays The Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Bl, West Hollywood 90069.

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Fri, Mar 7, in Arcadia:
8 pm-1 am  COCO MONTOYA, plus BOB MARGOLIN of MUDDY WATERS band, 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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Fri, Mar 7, in SFV (NoHo):
8-10 pm  "FIRST FRIDAYS" with performing host SEVERIN BROWNE and the all-star ensemble FIRST FRIDAY BAND, plus special guest recording artist JOHNNY TOWNSEND, at Kulak’s Woodshed, 5230 ½ Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; www.kulakswoodshed.com for a live webcast.
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Severin Browne calls Johnny Townsend “One of the best rock voices ever! He even sang on the hit ‘Angelyne’.”
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$10 cover.

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Fri, Mar 7, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm  MARY WHITE plays the first of two nights at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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This is L.A.’s last real honky tonk. No cover, full bar, lots of fun. Go early for the nightly free dance lesson.

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Fri, Mar 7, in Glendale:
8-11 pm  Piano man MARC BOSSERMAN plays the Left Coast Wine Bar and Art Gallery, 117 E Harvard, Glendale 91205; 818-507-7011;  HYPERLINK "http://www.leftcoastwinebar.com" www.leftcoastwinebar.com.
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Marc says, “This is just a great space with a Yamaha Upright piano and a nice PA, and if you sing, it's the best place to come and hang and sing with me. Also very up in the air and open as to what I play. Casual -comfortable and cool. Cute menu.”
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More at: www.marcbosserman.com/gigs

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Fri, Mar 7, in L.A.:
8 pm  ZACH LALIBERTE & ELION OLSON play the “MUSIC ON FRIDAY NIGHTS” series at MUSE on 8th, 759 S La Brea Av (at 8th St, just S of Wilshire, Mid-City Los Angeles; www.MUSEon8th.com
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Fri, Mar 7, in OC (Anaheim):
8 pm  Comedian LEWIS BLACK brings his angry man persona, outraged by the stupidity of politics and the hypocrisy of modern life, to the City National Grove of Anaheim.
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"I can't wait to see what our leadership isn't going to accomplish next." - Lewis Black.
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Lewis Black, Grammy Award-winning stand-up comedian, is one of the most prolific and popular performers working today. He executes a brilliant trifecta as stand-up comedian, actor and author. Receiving critical acclaim, he performs over 200 nights a year to sell out audiences throughout Europe, New Zealand, Canada and United States. He is one of a few performers to sell out multiple renowned theatres including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Brooks Atkinson Theatre, New York City Center, the Main Stage at the Mirage in Las Vegas and most recently a sold out Broadway run at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in NYC.
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His live performances provide a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for his audience. He is a passionate performer who is a more pissed-off optimist than mean-spirited curmudgeon. Lewis is the rare comic who can cause an audience to laugh themselves into incontinence while making compelling points about the absurdity of our world.
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Lewis Black came into national prominence with his appearances on The Daily Show in 1996. Those appearances on The Daily Show led to comedy specials on HBO, Comedy Central, Showtime and Epix. In 2001, he won the Best Male Stand-Up at the American Comedy Awards. He has released eight comedy albums, including the 2007 Grammy Award-winning "The Carnegie Hall Performance." Lewis Black won his second Grammy Award for his album "Stark Raving Black." Lewis has published three bestselling books, Nothing's Sacred (Simon & Schuster, 2005), Me of Little Faith (Riverhead Books, 2008) and I'm Dreaming of a Black Christmas (Riverhead Books, 2010).
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Tix, if any remain, are available at:
www.citynationalgroveofanaheim.com/events/event_details.asp?id=2699
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The Guide brought you a Ticket Alert a long time ago.

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Fri, Mar 7, in San Pedro:
8 pm  TAIKO CENTER & KYOKUZEN bring Japanese Traditional music to the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813.
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A night of traditional Japanese folk music with taiko, shamisen and shakuhachi flute, and featuring the TEAM TAIKO of LAUSD’s Wilmington Skills ESL class. Sponsored by The James Irvine Foundation.
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Tix online or by phone.

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Fri, Mar 7, in Long Beach:
8:30-11:30 pm  ANDY & RENEE of Hard Rain, named the “Best Band in the South Bay” in 2013, play the Eldorado Bar & Grille, 3014 N Studebaker Rd, Long Beach 90808; 562-421-4590.

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Fri, Mar 7, in Burbank:
8:30 pm  CARBE-DURAND GUITAR DUO brings “flamenco fusion” 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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Fri, Mar 7, in San Diego:
9 pm  GREENSKY BLUEGRASS plays the Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Av, Solana Beach (San Diego) 92075; 858-481-9022.

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Fri, Mar 7, in Murrieta:
9 pm  MASTER SPLINTER & THE SHREDDERS play the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com

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Fri, Mar 7, in San Diego:
9 pm  SALTY SUITES plus THE LEE KOCH TRIO play the "First Fridays" concert series at 98 Bottles Restaurant, 2400 Kettner Bl Suite #110, San Diego 92101; 619-255-7885.
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Fri, Mar 7, in Culver City:
9:30 pm ANNY CELSI, followed by THE PSYCHEDELIC COWBOYS, at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City.
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Taxim label mates share the bill tonight. Anny will get going around 9:30 pm. The Psychedelic Cowboys at 10:30 pm. Check the link for more info:
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www.songkick.com/concerts/18938119-anny-celsi-at-cinema-bar
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Venue has full bar. It’s the size of a postage stamp, and barstool seating is competitive. But it’s always fun. No cover. Bring $ for the artists' tip jar.
 
 
 
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