Lots of Music on TV, plus action in the venues ~ Mar 10, 2014

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Some good stuff tonight in the venues – including a really unexpected show tonight at the Coffee Gallery Backstage at 8 pm. Even if you’re sure you aren’t going anywhere, you’ve got to read that write-up.

And TV! Converging factors, but goooood stuff all over the dial. Okay, partly because those annoying pedge drives are starting (yet again, and already) on public television – so that means we get all those wonderful music performances that they only trot-out to use as their cash-cows in pledge drives to bring-in money. Surprisingly, in a happy alignment of the cosmos, there are additional good music shows elsewhere on the tube (which, for most folks, is no longer a tube). So the Guide will be on top of the “Music-on-TV” scene all this week.

Oh, and did we say, “Cosmos?” The redux of the late CARL SAGAN’s classic series is airing this week, hosted by NEIL deGRASSE TYSON of the Hayden Planetarium. It’s all over all the Fox-owned channels – which is quite a curious thing, considering the Fox News Channel’s long history of anti-science / science-denial “reporting.”

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March 10th in History…

√  Today is the birthday of music journalist B. NOEL “BOB” BARR, who calls himself the “Music writer dude” for “Random Lengths,” published in the South Bay area of Los Angeles.


√  On this date in 1913, HARRIET TUBMAN died. She had been born into slavery, from which she escaped, and she went on to lead over 300 escaping slaves to freedom.
 
 
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Mon, Mar 10, on KCET TV:
2-3:30 pm "CELTIC THUNDER: HERITAGE" is a 2011 performance by the big cast, taped in New York. (Repeats Wed, 2-3:30 pm; Sat, 11 pm-1 am. Also airs on KLCS, Tue, 8-9:35 pm, & Mar 17, 9-10:30 pm; on KCET LINK, Wed, 12:30-2 am & Fri, 12:30-2 am.)

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Mon, Mar 10, on VHCRW TV:
3-4:30 pm  "ELTON JOHN: IN CONCERT" is a 2013 concert from the BBC Radio Theater in London. Included: "Tiny Dancer," "Your Song," "Rocket Man." (Also airs on Palladia on Mar 20, 5:30-7 pm.)

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Mon, Mar 10, in AXS TV:
5 pm (Pacific) CROSBY, STILLS & NASH sit down for "THE BIG INTERVIEW" with veteran newsman DAN RATHER on AXS tv.
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"More than four decades since Crosby, Stills & Nash played their first-ever concert at the legendary Woodstock festival, its members continue a creative partnership that is one of the most influential and enduring in music. Tonight at 8 ET|5 PT, multiple GRAMMY® winners and Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame alums, David Crosby, Stephen Stills & Graham Nash speak openly with us about their personal lives, enduring friendship, and the music that defined a generation on an all new 'The Big Interview," says DAN RATHER, who adds, "Join me tonight for an exclusive interview with CSN at 8 ET|5 PT, then see the living legends on tour this month."

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Mon, Mar 10, on AXS TV:
6:55 pm “PAUL McCARTNEY: GOOD EVENING, NEW YORK CITY” was recorded as the inaugural musical event at Citi Field, the site of the former Shea Stadium. The series of concerts in July 2009 held special significance, not only for McCartney, but for generations of his fans. The shows were performed on the same hallowed ground where THE BEATLES, in 1965, played the 34-minute show that would set the precedent for the modern day stadium rock show -- and where, in 2008, McCartney joined BILLY JOEL for the final rock show before the original stadium's demolition. (Repeats at 10 pm.)

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Mon, Mar 10, on Smithsonian TV:
7-8 pm  "ROCKING THE OPERA HOUSE: DR. JOHN" is a 2013 concert at West Virginia's Shepherdstown Opera House. (Repeats 2-3 am tonight; 10-11 am Wed; 9-10 pm Thu; midnight-1am Thu night / Fri AM.)

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Mon, Mar 10, on KLCS TV:
7-8 pm "HISTORY DETECTIVES" from 2013 includes a feature story investigating sheet music for the western classic "TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS" with a curious inscription.

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Mon, Mar 10, on KCET LINK:
8-10 on "CELTIC THUNDER: VOYAGE" is a 2011 performance by the big cast, recorded in Kansas City. (Repeats Wed, 2-4 am; Fri, 2-4 am & 8-10 pm.)

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Mon, Mar 10, on AXS TV:
8 pm  WINGS BAND plays "The World's Greatest Tribute Bands" live at the Whisky A Go Go in WeHo and live on AXS TV at 8 pm Pacific / 11 pm Eastern. Tix for the venue are sold-out.
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More in the live events section, 8 pm listings.

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Mon, Mar 10, on KLCS TV:
9-10 pm "LEGENDS & LYRICS" repeats a 2009 show with performing guests SHAWN COLVIN, JOHN HIATT, & JESSI COLTER. Also, ALEX HARVEY, who wrote "Delta Dawn."

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Mon, Mar 10, on PBS SoCal TV:
9-11 pm "ROCK, POP & DOO WOP" is a 2010 production that raids DICK CLARK's vaults for '50s-'60s performance footage. PBS SoCal is aka KOCE. (Repeats Wed, 7-9 and Wed night/Thu AM, 1:30-3:30 am.)

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Mon, Mar 10, on Ovation TV:
9:30 pm-midnight  "LA BAMBA" (1987) is the Hollywood music biopic of RICHIE VALENS, the young music phenom killed in a 1959 plane crash with BUDDY HOLLY and THE BIG BOPPER. Stars Lou Diamond Phillips and Esai Morales. (Repeats 8-9:30 pm Tue; 5-7:30 pm Mar 17; also airs on KDOC on Sat, Mar 15, 9-11 pm

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Mon, Mar 10, on AXS TV:
10 pm “PAUL McCARTNEY: GOOD EVENING, NEW YORK CITY” was recorded as the inaugural musical event at Citi Field, the site of the former Shea Stadium. The series of concerts in July 2009 held special significance, not only for McCartney, but for generations of his fans. The shows were performed on the same hallowed ground where THE BEATLES, in 1965, played the 34-minute show that would set the precedent for the modern day stadium rock show -- and where, in 2008, McCartney joined BILLY JOEL for the final rock show before the original stadium's demolition.

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Mon night/Tue AM, Mar 10/11, on Smithsonian TV:
2-3 am  "ROCKING THE OPERA HOUSE: DR. JOHN" is a 2013 concert at West Virginia's Shepherdstown Opera House. (Repeats 2-3 am tonight; 10-11 am Wed; 9-10 pm Thu; midnight-1am Thu night / Fri AM.)

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Mon night/Tue AM, Mar 10/11, on PBS SoCal TV:
3:30-5:30 am "HEARTBEAT OF HOME" is a 2014 extravaganza of Irish, salsa, and African dance, with 29 dancers and 10 musicians.  PBS SoCal is aka KOCE.

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Tuesday stuff to set-your-recorder before you leave…

Tue, Mar 11, on KCET LINK:
10:30-11 am "NEW ORLEANS: THE PERFECT MUSICAL STORM" is a 2011 edition of "MUSIC VOYAGER."the Good stuff. (Repeats Thu, 10:30-11 am: Sat, 10:30-11 am & 4:30-5 pm.

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Tue, Mar 11, on Palladia TV:
Noon-1 pm  SMOKEY ROBINSON performs on "LIVE FROM DARYL'S HOUSE."

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Tue, Mar 11, on Palladia TV:
1-2 pm  ADELE performs on the Season 5 premiere of "LIVE FROM THE ARTISTS DEN," taped in 2012 in Santa Monica. (Repeats Wed, Mar 12, 5-6 pm.)

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Tue, Mar 11, on Palladia TV:
3-4 pm  THE BEACH BOYS are among the performing guests on a 2012 edition of "LATER... WITH JOOLS HOLLAND."
 
 
 
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Dark Mondays, but 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:
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Mon, Mar 10, in Pasadena:
6-10 pm  Piano man MARC BOSSERMANN plays the Parkway in Pasadena. More at www.marcbosserman.com/gigs

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Mon, Mar 10, in SFV (Pacoima):
6:30-10 pm  monthly “WHITEMAN AIRPORT SONG CIRCLE” at Rocky's Restaurant, 12653 Osborne St, Pacoima 91331, 818-896-8828.

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Mon, Mar 10, in Culver City:
6:30 pm  “NEW WESTSIDE BLUEGRASS JAM” at the Industry Cafe & Jazz, 6039 Washington Bl, Culver City 90232; 310-202-663.

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Mon, Mar 10, in SFV (NoHo):
7 pm Weekly “IRISH CéILí DANCE” and “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” (the latter a structured jam), presented by the Celtic Arts Center at the Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Bl, North Hollywood 91606; 818-760-8322.
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Dance at 7, music session at 8 pm.
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Info on Gaelic language classes and more at www.celticartscenter.com

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Mon, Mar 10, in Burbank:
7:30-10:30 pm  THE BROMBIES play their long-running bluegrass residency on 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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Featuring LA studio star-singer-mandolinist George Doering (who's on the soundtrack of a dozen or more movies) as well as songwriter JoEllen Doering on guitar, the great Bill Bryson (Bluegrass Cardinals, Desert Rose Band, Chris Hillman Band, mucho mas) on bass and bluegrass phenom Patrick Sauber on banjo.
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Another show on the other stage also starts at 7:30; see separate listing.
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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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Mon, Mar 10, in Altadena:
8 pm  SAMI GRISAFE plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena.
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She is a musician and the World Championship MVP Quarterback for Team USA and The Chicago Force.
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Bob Stane says: SAMI GRISAFE is coming to town to wow TV, the sports pages, feature writers, radio personalities and audiences at The Coffee Gallery Backstage. She plays the ukulele, sings The National Anthem @ Top Sporting Events, Plays quarterback (on the men's team in high school) and is now a big deal professional football player. Do not arm wrestle with her. And she is cute. But, you say, "can she tailor her own clothes while standing in a hammock?" O. K. she is fun on stage, gives a great interview and is an over achiever but should I interview her? Let us ask, "when is the next time you will get a chance for a scintillating conversation with a young woman professional football player who sings, plays the uke, writes songs and will be showing her stuff at The Coffee Gallery Backstage? To mix our sporting metaphors ....this is a "slam dunk." "Go long and get in the open."
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The venue’s clever promo reads, “You know The Coffee Gallery Backstage and Bob Stane combine to achieve what could be described as ‘P.T. Barnum comes back to life.’ By the way, P.T. gave the customers a great show. So do we. But seldom do we ‘Feature’ so much Human Interest in one package. This is as obvious as we get.”
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"With a voice like Melissa Etheridge and an arm like Joe Montana, Sami Grisafe is poised to conquer the world." Curve Magazine. Sami Grisafe, is an award winning singer-songwriter and an all-star quarterback. In 2013, Sami earned six Grammy pre-nominations for her album ATLANTIS, the Chicago Music Award for Best Rock entertainer, two world titles with matching gold medals as quarterback for Team USA, and one national football title as quarterback with the Chicago Force. Sami first gained national attention as the first female in the state of California to play in a Division I High School football game. She is the star of the new feature documentary film, The Tackle Girls, which also includes her original music.
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Sami Grisafe gained national media attention for her performance of the Star-Spangled Banner at the 2013 IFAF Women's World Championship moments before taking the field and winning the gold medal. The Huffington Post called the performance, "...one of the most inspiring versions of the Star-Spangled Banner we've ever heard" and Buzzfeed called it "one of the most inspiring combinations of sports and music you'll ever see." As a songwriter, musician and recording artist, Sami earned the Chicago Music Award for Best Rock Entertainer. Sami’s current full-length studio album is a collaboration with former Universal Republic recording artist, Shannon Nicole and Chicago-based piano virtuoso Jaclyn Rada. ATLANTIS is refreshingly diverse, receiving 6 Grammy pre-nominations with a few Grammy Award winning collaborators associated with it such as blues artist Sugar Blue (Rolling Stones) and producer Ricciano Lumpkins (TLC, P.O.D., Mya).: http://www.samigrisafe.com
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She is the World Championship MVP Quarterback for Team USA and The Chicago Force. In 2013, she led the Chicago Force and Team USA to National and World Championship victories and was awarded MVP for both. She will be featured in the documentary, The Tackle Girls, scheduled for release for Super Bowl 2014.
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Tix, $15. Reservations, 626-798-6236, 10 am-10 pm, seven days. There’s more on the venue’s website, at www.coffeegallery.com

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Mon, Mar 10, in WeHo and on AXS TV:
8 pm  WINGS BAND plays "The World's Greatest Tribute Bands" live at the at the Whisky A Go Go, 8901 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood 90069.
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It goes out live on AXS TV at 8 pm Pacific / 11 pm Eastern. Tix for the venue are sold-out.
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WINGS BAND is billed as "the most authentic Paul McCartney & Wings experience you’ll ever see."
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Wings’ drummer Denny Seiwell and guitarist Laurence Juber have both performed with the band. From “My Love” to “Band on the Run” to “Live and Let Die,” Wings Band brings the sound and feel of a ‘70s-era McCartney concert to life; complete with a four-piece horn section.
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"I’m Amazed by tonight’s tribute; there’s no Maybe about it! They play 100% LIVE - no backing tracks here, folks! Tonight, come rock out to all your favorite Macca tunes. Join me in L.A. as part of our studio audience, or tune in and tweet along with me at @KatieDaryl and @AXSTV. Your tweet could show up on TV," says host Katie Daryl.
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NEXT MONDAY:
The series brings BRUCE IN THE USA, a tribute to BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN. You can still get FREE tix to attend the live show / broadcast at the Whisky A Go Go, 8901 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood 90069. Free tix available while they last, at:
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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-worlds-greatest-tribute-bands-on-axs-tv-at-whisky-a-go-go-tickets-5500472060

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Mon, Mar 10, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm  CHAD WATSON BAND plays, followed by the weekly “TALENT CONTEST” with cash prizes, 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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Mon, Mar 10, in SFV (NoHo):
8-10:30 pm  Weekly “OPEN MIC” with worldwide webcast at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607; 818-766-9913; global web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com
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When you go early and sign-up for the play-slots-lottery, you can let them know you want to hire them to do a multi-camera video shoot and produce a music video of your one-song performance. That puts you in a different category for the drawing for available spots, and it gets you a professionally-produced music video MUCH cheaper than you’ll find anywhere else. More on their website.

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Mon, Mar 10, in Silverlake (L.A.):
9 pm  THE EAGLE ROCK GOSPEL SINGERS, plus CHANTAL CLARET, RAINBOW JACKSON, and THE RIO BRAVO play the Satellite, 1717 Silverlake Bl, Silverlake (L.A.)
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The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers began as a collective of friends getting together in the summer of 2010. A choir of up to 15 revived the old gospel spirit with songs like “We Shall Not Be Moved.”
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Doors at 8:30 pm. Free, if you get there to get in before it’s full.
 
 
 
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