Saturday’s Music / Festival / Concert / and Art Scene ~ March 29, 2014

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QUITE a Saturday out there, with FESTIVALS and CONCERTS and a vastly wide variety of, well, “MORE!”

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March 29th in History…

√  Today is the birthday of JOHN TYLER (1790), the tenth President of the United States. He was the first elected Vice President to assume the Presidency, after the death of WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, the “Tippecanoe” of the campaign slogan, “Tippecanoe and Tyler Too.” The Weather Bureau started during his administration – which was characterized by fighting with Congress – even over the annexation of the Republic of Texas as a US state.
 
 
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In this edition…

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.  √  6th Annual “BUCKFEST,” Mar 28 & 29
.  √  10th Annual “BLUE WATER MUSIC FESTIVAL,” Mar 29 & 30
.  √  “TUNE-IN FESTIVAL L.A.,” Mar 27–29
.  √   “FESTIVAL OF BOOKS,” Mar 29
.  √  11th annual “L.A. HARBOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL,” Mar 27-30
.  √  “BALKAN FEST,” Mar 29
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.  √  Annual "MOISTURE FESTIVAL" in Seattle, WA
.  √  7th Annual “SINGER SONGWRITER CAPE MAY FESTIVAL” in NJ
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♪  SATURDAY’s MUSIC & ART EVENTS
 
 
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Fri & Sat, Mar 28 & 29,
FESTIVAL,
in SFV (Chatsworth);
6th Annual “BUCKFEST” celebrating the music of BUCK OWENS and the icons of THE BAKERSFIELD SOUND, at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth.
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Starts both nights at 8 pm. Artists include Ted Russell Kamp, The Far West, The Poedunk Poets, Jackson Tanner, Jason Charles Miller, Theresa Spanke, Michael Ubaldini, The MacAnanys, Sara Petite, and Ben Dukes.
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Friday, it’s hosted by TERRY HANSON & FRIENDS, with performances by THE BUCKFEST HOUSE BAND kicking it off at 8 pm, followed by JASON CHARLES MILLER, JACKSON TANNER, TED RUSSELL KAMP, PODUNK POETS, and THE FAR WEST.
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Saturday, it’s THE BUCKFEST HOUSE BAND at 8 pm, followed by THE McANANY'S, MICHAEL UBALDINI & THE LONESOME PLAYBOYS, SARA PETITE, THERESA SPANKES, and BEN DUKES.
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This is L.A.’s last real honky tonk, and you’ll think you’re in Texas – or Bakersfield, back when. Full bar, lots of fun.


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Sat & Sun, Mar 29 & 30,
FESTIVAL,
in OC (Laguna Beach):
11 am-8 pm (both days)  10th Annual "BLUE WATER MUSIC FESTIVAL" at the Sawdust Art Festival complex, 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach 92651.
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This festival hadn’t released a complete lineup or schedule by the Guide’s presstime.
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THE SALTY SUITES (3:20 to 4:15 pm) and SASHA EVANS BAND are in Saturday’s big lineup.
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DAVID LINDLEY with WALLY INGRAM, and TOULOUSE ENGLEHARDT, and many others, play on Sunday.
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This one bills itself as having “Southern California’s most talented original artists, local legends and international stars,” who “come to Laguna Beach for two days only at the Sawdust Festival Grounds in iconic Laguna Beach.”
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The Festival’s website has more details: http://bluewatermusicfestival.org/
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Advance tix (with a savings), at: http://bluewatermusicfest.inticketing.com/events/375810/?discount=SUITES


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Thu, Mar 27–Sat, Mar 29,
FESTIVAL,
at UCLA:
“TUNE-IN FESTIVAL L.A.” presented by the Center for the Art of Performance (CAP), in Schoenberg and Royce Halls, on the campus at UCLA in Westwood.
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Tune-In Festival L.A. celebrates award-winning ensembles that are changing the landscape of contemporary music one note at a time; features performances by IMANI WINDS and others.
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The festival includes informative talks, festive libations, interactions with impeccable artists, and above all, four distinct virtuosic, creative and buoyant live performances by IMANI WINDS and SIMON SHAHEEN, ETHEL and KAKI KING, yMUSIC, and EIGTH BLACKBIRD.
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FESTIVAL DAY 1 (Mar 27):
√  Tune-In Festival L.A. kicks off with a welcome celebration, toast and conversation between CAP UCLA Artistic and Executive Director Kristy Edmunds and composer Mohammed Fairouz.
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√  The innovative L.A.-based ensemble QUATTRO performs a free pre-concert in the Schoenberg courtyard starting at 6:30 pm.
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√  IMANI WINDS featuring Simon Shaheen, plus the ZAFIR PROJECT perform at 8 pm in Schoenberg Hall.
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√  The talented UCLA students of globally-inspired quartet TAHKT DIRTY performs during intermission. Dig deeper into the sounds and soul of contemporary performers and composers via the festival’s on-site Pop-Up Library.
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FESTIVAL DAY 2 (Mar 28):
√  Two powerful and inventive ensembles performing two riveting programs that span centuries, genres, ideas and emotions and would make famed composer Arnold Schoenberg himself proud. You can attend two concerts plus join attendees for music and drinks and interactions with the performers on the serene Schoenberg patio.
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√  ETHEL featuring “Kaki King: ...And Other Stories,” plays at 6 pm in Schoenberg Hall.
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√  “An evening with yMusic,” in their L.A. debut, is at 8 pm in Schoenberg Hall.
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√  UCLA student group OMG BRASS TRIO performs during the break between the two programs.

FESTIVAL DAY 3 (Mar 29):
√  The Festival closes with a bang, featuring a pre-show artist talk on the Royce Terrace, performance by student group OMG STRING QUARTET and a thrilling on-stage collaboration from the Tune-In Festival L.A. ensembles.
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√  “eighth blackbird: Still in Motion,” at 8 pm in Royce Hall.
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√  The Festival’s Pop-Up Library will be open for you to learn more and share your thoughts. You can stick around afterwards and meet the artists.
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Buy one ticket to any event and get one ticket free with offer code: CONTEMPORARY
Tickets available at: http://cap.ucla.edu/tuneinla/


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Sat, Mar 29,
FESTIVAL,
in downtown Los Angeles:
Noon-5 pm  Annual Los Angeles Times  “FESTIVAL OF BOOKS” includes live music performances, and is FREE, as it takes over Grand Park in downtown L.A., at 200 N Grand Av, but actually terracing down the hill from the L.A. Music Center to Los Angeles City Hall.
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It’s the largest coalition of Los Angeles-based authors and publishers, all gathered in a day for book lovers. The Music Center joins a number of participating organizations by presenting “Music Center on Tour” artist JUDITH HELTON, as she brings literary blasts from the past to life by portraying Laura Ingalls Wilder and Beatrix Potter.
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Add a line of your genius to The World’s Longest Story by drawing-in characters in a monster massive comic book by RYMAN ARTS. Receive your very own poem-on-demand by POESIA PARA LA GENTE. Or just hang out at the stage and be entertained.
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On one of the stages:
√  Noon: BIRDIE’S PLAYHOUSE, music with a Latin twist that gets kids to shake their tail feathers.
√  1 pm: STORY PIRATES, a one-of-a-kind sketch comedy musical based entirely on stories by children, including those written by Grand Park kids.
√  2-3 pm: YOUNGADULT LIT READINGS.
√  3-3:30 pm  READ / BEATS with Steve Abee, Gia Scott-Heron, BillyBurgos, & Jessica Ceballos.
√  3:30-4 pm  UNION STATION’s 75th ANNIVERSARY readings: ”A Station Made of Paper” by David Kipen; “Union Station Today: Making Cultural Connections” by Alissa Walker; “Union Station: Time and Again” by D.J. Waldie; “Train of Thought” by Marisela Norte.
√  4-5 pm  PULP WRITERS OF COLOR: “Lament in the Night” with Naomi Hirahara; Desiree Zamarano; Rachel Howzell Hall; Steph Cha; Gary Phillips; Ruben Rodriguez.
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Ride the METRO RED or PURPLE LINE to CIVIC CENTER/GRAND PARK STATION; or the GOLD LINE to LITTLE TOKYO/ARTS DISTRICT STATION. If you GO METRO you’ll receive a Destination Discount on purchases, by showing your TAP Card, or Metro or County Employee ID to the Grand Park info booth crew (10% book purchase discount) at the Writ Large pop up shop or The Library Store on Wheels. See more Destination Deals on metro.net.
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More at:  http://events.latimes.com/festivalofbooks


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Thu-Sun, Mar 27-30,
FILM FESTIVAL,
in San Pedro:
11th annual “L.A. HARBOR INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL” at the vintage art deco Warner Grand Theatre in historic downtown San Pedro, with plenty of places to eat nearby; Warner Grand Theater, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-833-4813; HYPERLINK "http://www.grandvision.org/"www.grandvision.org.
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A quality offering of film screenings that you are unlikely to find anywhere else (outside the big film festivals) is what this is all about. And the venue is breathtaking.
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The Battleship Iowa, San Pedro’s newest attraction, and a festival sponsor, notes “Veterans and Active Duty Military receive free admission on a first-come, first-seated basis.”
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Full info, schedules & tix:
www.laharborfilmfest.com or call 800-838-3006.


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Sat, Mar 29,
FESTIVAL,
in Claremont:
Noon-11 pm  “BALKAN FEST” is a world music festival with performances by NEVENKA, VESELBA DANCE WORKSHOPS, with a concert and a dance party, at Pendleton Dance Center at Pomona College Claremont, 210 E 2nd St, Claremont 91711. 
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Presented by Pomona College in collaboration with world music venue Café Aman.
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Info and tix by emailing madelyntaylor@hotmail.com or ianpricebey@hotmail.com
 
 
 
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Wed-Sun, Mar 26-30,
FESTIVAL,
in Seattle:
Annual "MOISTURE FESTIVAL" in Seattle, WA, includes the inimitable SOURDOUGH SLIM. Full info at www.moisturefestival.org


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Fri- Sun, Mar 28-30,
FESTIVAL,
in Cape May, NJ:
7th Annual “SINGER SONGWRITER CAPE MAY FESTIVAL” is a multi-venue festival that features award-winning Americana / Alt-country singer-songwriters. One notable show is Fri, Mar 28, at Elaine's Dinner Theater, 513 Lafayette St, Cape May, at 8 pm, that includes Jiggley Jones, the 2013 International Music and Entertainment Association's “Songwriter of the Year.” He performs at 9:15 pm. Also on the bill are Eli The Hawk, Tom Vollman, and Robinson Treacher. Info,  609-884-4358.
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The festival features two afternoons of music business panels, workshops, clinics, mentoring & demo listening sessions and musical keynotes at the historic Congress Hall Hotel & Harrison Conference Center. SS Cape May celebrates new music as showcase acts and artists will shine with night time performances at 16 select local venues. The festival will also feature headline performances from Melissa Ferrick and Rusted Root's Michael Glablicki.
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Full info on the festival at:  www.sscapemay.com
 
 
 
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Ongoing, through Apr 19, in Sierra Madre:
(Times vary, by night)  “CIVIL WAR THEMED LIVE THEATRE,” in three period-music-related productions, at the Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre; 626-355-4318; www.sierramadreplayhouse.com.

Nick Smith, veteran storyteller and co-producer of the Pasadena Folk Music Series (formerly the Caltech Folk Music Series), says, “I’m historical advisor for their current productions. The main one, "Battledrum," (Mar 7-Apr 19) is a short musical drama about drummer boys during the Civil War.”
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There are also two performances of the MUSIC OF THE CIVIL WAR, in a show called "Glory Hallelujah," March 30 & Apr 13. It’s presented in conjunction with the Colbert School of Music, that esteemed L.A. institution across the street from the Disney Concert Hall.
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The theatre’s lobby has a wonderful display of Civil War photographs and descriptive placards, along with a Union uniform and lady’s dress of the time.
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Each performance of "Battledrum" opens with an opening talk by a historian, leading into the play. Nick tells us, “I will be doing [the historian’s opening] for some of the performances. I’m also helping select the readings and music for the other production. It’s been busy.”
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The Guide was there for ""THE PLAYER KING," a one-night-only show in the series on March 28. It’s about the theatrical Booth family, including John Wilkes Booth, the actor who assassinated Abraham Lincoln. Written and performed bt DARIN DAHMS, it is an inspired performance. If it’s indicative of this series, and we believe it is, then catch as much of it as you can.
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Tix and info, at:
http://sierramadreplayhouse.org/playhouse

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Ongoing, through Apr 6,
FILM FESTIVAL,
on Catalina Island:
The Annual “FESTIVAL OF FILM NOIR” at the Avalon Ballroom on Catalina Island. You will need to arrange ferry passage to Catalina Island and back, in addition to choosing tickets for specific films and events. Get event info from the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles: www.adsla.org or 310-659-3326.

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CLOSES TODAY, Mar 29, in Pasadena:
“SPOTLIGHT VISUAL ARTS SEMIFINALISTS EXHIBITION” at the Armory Center for the Arts, 145 N Raymond (across from Memorial Park and the Levitt Pavilion), Old Pasadena.
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The exhibition brings the work of thirty Spotlight visual arts applicants, selected as semifinalists, 15 each in Two-Dimensional Art, and Photography. Their work is being exhibited at the Armory Center for the Arts for three weeks, commencing with an opening reception on March 8. You may also view their work online (search for the new site). Altogether, there are 124 semifinalists in all Spotlight performing arts categories.

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ONGOING at the Getty, through Jun 1, in L.A.:
“JACKSON POLLOCK’S MURAL,” and “HATCHED! CREATING FORM WITH LINE,” are two concurrent temporary exhibitions at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, L.A. 90049; 310-440-7300; parking is $10.

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ONGOING at the Getty, through Jun 8, in L.A.:
“A ROYAL PASSION: QUEEN VICTORIA & PHOTOGRAPHY” and “HIROSHI SUGIMOTO: PAST TENSE” are two concurrent temporary exhibitions at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, L.A. 90049; 310-440-7300; parking is $10.

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ONGOING at the Getty, through Jun 22, in L.A.:
“HEAVEN AND EARTH: BYZANTINE ILLUMINATION AT THE CULTURAL CROSSROADS” is a new temporary exhibition at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, L.A. 90049; 310-440-7300; parking is $10.
 
 
 
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Saturday-only events,
March 29, 2014
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Sat, Mar 29, in OC (Chapman University):
All day  Grand opening of “THAT’S AMAZING! THIRTY YEARS OF HUELL HOWSER AND CALIFORNIA’S GOLD” as the new permanent exhibit opens to the public in the library at Chapman University.
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Today’s open house includes:
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Personal appearances by some of the favorite people showcased on Huell’s shows. Food vendors featured on memorable episodes of the shows will be on site selling tasty treats. The world premiere of a new movie, “A Golden State of Mind: The Storytelling Genius of Huell Howser.” Chapman film professor Jeff Swimmer’s new movie takes you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the amazing world of Huell and his “California’s Gold” series. Enjoy seeing how the series was filmed, with appearances by Huell’s friends, colleagues and the production team that helped him create his offbeat and unforgettable adventures. The release of AAA’s brand-new “California’s Gold” tour map – a wonderful new map of the Golden State that marks the locations where many favorite episodes of Huell’s show were filmed. AAA will be on site to hand out free maps while supplies last. Free tours of the exhibit, which features a replica of Huell’s office, a quote wall, career artifacts, pieces from his eclectic personal art collection, and fan gifts from his travels throughout California.
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The exhibit and personal appearances by the stars of California’s Gold are FREE.
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The movie screenings are ticketed: $12 online in advance and $15 at the door. AAA members will receive a discounted movie price of $10. Screening times are 10 am, noon, 2 pm and 4 pm.
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To purchase movie tickets, call 714-744-2176. Proceeds from movie ticket sales help to support the Huell Howser Archives and Collection and the permanent exhibit.
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Map and more at: https://blogs.chapman.edu/huell-howser-archives/

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Sat, Mar 29, in downtown L.A.:
11 am-4 pm "A TASTE OF DANCE: MOVIE MOVES" invites you to "Get out and celebrate spring at The Music Center" by participating in a full day of dance lessons and learning moves from classic films, including "Singin’ in the Rain," "Dirty Dancing," "Flashdance," "Saturday Night Fever," and more, outdoors on the Music Center Plaza, 135 Grand Av, Los Angeles 90012; www.musiccenter.org
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At just $1 a lesson, "A Taste of Dance: Movie Moves" lets you recreate memorable motion picture moments without breaking the bank. No experience necessary.

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Sat, Mar 29, in L.A.:
2-3 pm  THE HOLLOW TREES play the “SPRING FAMILY CONCERTS” series at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, L.A. 90049; 310-440-4500; HYPERLINK "http://skirball.pmailus.com/pmailweb/ct?d=DYygpwGiAAEAAAE8AAFIjg"www.skirball.org.
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THE HOLLOW TREES are an upbeat acoustic Americana band, and they sing and dance to a mix of old-time chestnuts, obscure gems, and original songs performed in an array of styles such as folk, country, blues, and jazz. The Hollow Trees are sure to get the whole family’s toes tappin’.
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Sunday, Mar 30, 2–3 pm brings LUCKY DIAZ & THE FAMILY JAM BAND, praised by USA Today and CBS as one of the best kids’ bands in Los Angeles. The husband-and-wife duo — comprised of award-winning singer-songwriter Lucky Diaz and Broadway performer / songwriter Alisha Gaddis — serve-up catchy pop and cleverly crafted lyrics amusing to audiences of all ages.
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On the last weekends of the month, from now through the summer, bring the whole family to the Skirball for fun-filled Saturdays and Sundays that feature special last-weekend-only performances and activities that change every month. Take part in related art activities in the Family Art Studio, too.
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Programs included with regular admission.

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Sat, Mar 29, in Pasadena:
2 & 8 pm  PASADENA SYMPHONY presents Beethoven’s “5th Symphony” and Bruch's “Violin Concerto No. 1,” at the Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S St John St, Pasadena 91105.
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Beethoven's Fifth. “Dun Dun Dun Dunnnnnn Dun dun dun dunnnnnnnnnnnn.” You know those notes. Hear them performed live this afternoon or tonight. Tickets are selling fast. The most famous 4 notes in all of Classical music – relentless, emotional, triumphant and victorious – mark Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5. Hear it performed in the intimate and exquisite Ambassador Auditorium.
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Andrew Grams, Conductor Simone Porter, Violin.
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Bolcom Commedia for (Almost) 18th Century Orchestra Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 Beethoven Symphony No. 5.
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Also, “the fantastical” Bruch “Violin Concerto,” a work of lyrical beauty and acrobatic fireworks – a true showpiece for the master violinist. Pulitzer Prize-winning Bolcom brings theatrical flair, tunefulness, and a healthy dose of comedy to what will be one of the most widely hailed performances by any LA symphony this season.
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Go early for the “Pre-classical Concert Discussion” for the Beethoven's Fifth, one hour before curtain, with violinist Simone Porter.
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Ticket prices start at $35, at:
https://pasadenasymphony-pops.secure.force.com/ticket#details_a0Si0000000lKJgEAM

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Sat, Mar 29, in Altadena:
SOLD OUT:  3 pm  DAVE STAMEY plays a matinee at the Coffee Gallery Backstage.
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As soon as his shows here are announced, they sell-out, day or night. Voted Male Performer of the Year by the Western Music Association, winner of the Will Rogers Award for Male Vocalist of the Year from the Academy of Western Artists, and a five-time nominee for Songwriter Of The Year, Dave Stamey is one of the most popular Western entertainers working today. His vast repertoire of classic and original Western folk music represents a link between today's Americana singer-songwriters and the old-time cowboy balladeers. He has delighted audiences in seven states, and has found that he prefers this type of work to being stomped by angry horses. Tix, $25.

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Sat, Mar 29, in SFV (NoHo):
6-10 pm GRACE GRAVITY, UNDER THE SKY, THOMAS MORGAN, & LAURA MEYER play the Republic of Pie, 11118 Magnolia Bl, North Hollywood 91601; http://republicofpie.com; 818-308-7990.
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Grace Gravity opens the night with a promise of new songs. Under The Sky hits the stage at 6:45.
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Free admission, family friendly.

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Sat, Mar 29, in SFV (Studio City):
6-10 pm Weekly "MUSIC AT THE JUMP CUT CAFE" (formerly Lulu’s Beehive), 13203 Ventura Bl, Studio City 91604.
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This is an unlikely music venue. Still, the lineup / schedule in this series has been inclusive of some impressive musicians.
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No cover. Support the venue by buying something to eat and drink.

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Sat, Mar 29, in Echo Park:
6 pm  Author and translator PHILIPPE GARNIER in conversation with author and founder of Tam Tam Books TOSH BERMAN, at Stories, 1716 W Sunset Bl, Echo Park (Los Angeles); 213-413-3733.
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This is the first of two events here tonight. There is music at 7:30, too (see listing).
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Philippe Garnier, born in 1949, is a veteran French journalist. He contributed to the daily newspaper Libération for thirty years and to the legendary television magazine Cinéma-cinémas. He has worked for such French publications as Vogue and GQ. As a scout and a translator he has brought to the attention of French readers many American authors, including Charles Bukowski, John Fante, Harry Crewes, Larry Brown, Donald Ray Pollock and James Salter. He has published seven books in France, including Honni Soit Qui Malibu (1996) about writers in Hollywood in the 1930s and ’40s, Caractères (2006), about classic Hollywood character actors, and Freelance (2009) about magazine writer Grover Lewis. He lives in Los Angeles. About the book: In 1947 David Goodis had the world by the tail — a hit movie starring Bogart and Bacall based on his novel Dark Passage, a screenwriting gig at a major Hollywood studio, and more books and big ideas percolating in his fertile imagination. Before the decade was done, he’d toss it all away. He’d move back into his childhood home in Philadelphia, living with his mother and mentally ill brother, and spend the 1950s churning out near-pornographic pulp for the lowliest paperback publishers in the business. David Goodis might have been utterly forgotten were it not for his “discovery” by the French, who heralded his work—published in the legendary Série Noire—as landmarks of existential desperation, definitive “noir.” Following the lead of François Truffaut (Shoot the Piano Player), European filmmakers plumbed the Goodis oeuvre, turning his books into movies that the author — who died in 1967 — never lived to see.

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Sat, Mar 29, in Altadena:
6:30-8:30 pm  Weekly "DINNER & SONG" brings DUANE THORIN & CAL BESEMER, plus uke maven DONNA BEA, at Amy's Patio Cafe, 900 E Altadena Dr (take Lake Av waaay up the hill from the 210; it's on the corner), Altadena 91001
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Duane says, “Me ‘n Cal Tonight, singing them standards -- you know, Cole Porter, Gershwin, Berlin, Yankovic. And Donna Bea is gonna uke it up as well. Hear Cal's fabulous 76-key piano, my 11-string guitar."
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No cover. Venue has a nice special menu for their once-a-week dinner and one or more offerings that are "ask-about-it" things that don't appear on the menu.

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Sat, Mar 29, in Green Valley Lake:
6:30 pm  GRITS & GRADY, and the traditional music string duo of SANDI HUCKABY & DIANE GRADY on 2 hammered dulcimers, plays the Lake Inn in Green Valley Lake; 909-867-7105.
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Sat, Mar 29, in Lakewood
6:30 pm  “BLUEGRASS CONCERT SERIES” brings various bands to Me ’N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908.

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Sat, Mar 29, in Altadena:
7 pm  JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena.
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“Musical Prospecting Madness with lots of Prohibition Era Naughty Fun,” and “Inspired entertainers giving quality performances of 1920s and ’30s music with merriment and historical illuminations” are two of the phrases used to describe them.
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JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS are led by the enchanting and effervescent chanteuse Janet Klein. Her four-member band, The Parlor Boys, entertains in a lively Speakeasy Jazz Revue style. This dapper, multi-talented troop performs scintillating early hot jazz tunes from the 1920s and ’30s with authentic expert grace. Between songs, the band peppers the entertainment with musical and local historical folklore tidbits. Janet & Her Parlor Boys are all about sharing their loved historical discoveries and not just playing to nostalgia and quaintness. They have treasures to share with their music and discoveries. Today Janet is the most refreshing anachronism to ever materialize from the ether of the Prohibition.
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Klein is a channel to a definitive time in American music when bob hairdos were the rage and batting-eyes meant you had a live one on your hands. Thing is, L.A.-based Janet Klein and Her Parlor Boys are not nostalgic shtick. She doesn't merely perform songs from “lost America”-obscure numbers circa 1900s-1930s such as barrelhouse jazz, foxtrots, chansonettes, Tin Pan Alley, ragtime ditties and vaudeville from the Great Depression-she actually lives them, and transports her audiences along the way. Janet considers herself an “archeologist” for digging up buried treasures by the likes of Wilton Crawley and A.P. Randolf, Robert Cloud, Ruth Etting, Lil Armstrong, Mae West, Annette Hanshaw, Fannie Brice, Josephine Baker and so forth.
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The show will feature a dapper all-star line-up: John Reynolds on banjo and guitar, Corey Gemme on cornet, trombone, saxophone, clarinet & percussion, Randy Woltz on Vibraphone, Grammy-winner Ian Whitcomb on vocal & accordion and Marquis Howell on standup bass.
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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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Sat, Mar 29, in Palmdale:
7 pm  GOH KUROSAWA & SHARP THREE play Butler’s Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530.
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Kevin Burton Smith, Butler’s “Coffee Music Guy,” says, “SHARP THREE. Goh Kurosawa, Kai Kurosawa, and Chuck Van Haecke. If you've ever caught composer / performer and arranger GOH KUROSAWA here before, you know what a treat it is to catch a musician of his calibre in such a hushed and intimate setting as Butler's Coffee. And if you're lucky enough to recall his brother KAI KUROSAWA's stint here several years ago, you know the talent didn't stop at just one of the Kurosawa boys.
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“But did you know that these two world class guitarists (along with their buddy, the ever-inventive percusionist CHUCK VAN HAECKE) are also members of the absolutely cool global fusion band SHARP THREE?
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“To say these cats play world music is sorta like saying Salvador Dali painted clocks. What they offer is a gleeful, shape-shifting blend of classical, flamenco, bossa nova, jazz, folk, rock, Latin, Balkan, classical and some stuff that hasn't even been classified yet, which they bend and stretch into something both traditional and eerily otherworldly, with an approach to guitar that involves not just picking and strumming but punching, slapping and scratching; a full-contact physical approach that would land them in the penalty box if they were hockey players.
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“It's a fresh and exciting blend of the Oriental and the Western that they call ‘Global Fusion’ and you'll just call awesome.
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“So head on down for the triumph return of those Kurosawa boys and the first-ever appearance at Butler's of SHARP THREE. Bring your brain. Alterations are free.”
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Cover is a one-purchase minimum (food or drink).

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Sat, Mar 29, in SFV (Studio City):
7 pm  SONGMAKERS “TAKE THE FIFTH HOOT” happens in Studio City 91604, in any month with a fifth Saturday. Location and info, www.songmakers.org

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Sat, Mar 29, in L.A.:
7:30 pm  MICHAEL-ANN, accompanied by FIDDLE & PINE, performs a FREE show at the "Ranch Party" series outside EB's Beer and Wine Bar at the L.A. Farmers Market, 6333 W 3rd St (at Fairfax), behind Johnny Rockets (park at The Grove).
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Opening acoustic set by the talented BILLY MANZIK at 7:30 pm.
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MICHAEL-ANN performs at 8:30, with FIDDLE & PINE closing the night with their bluegrass-inspired tunes, starting at 9:30.
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MICHAEL-ANN just opened for KENNY ROGERS. She tells us, "I will be doing an hour set accompanied by Fiddle & Pine, followed by a half-hour set of their own tunes. I will [sing] most of the songs off the new record, as well as some new ones. Great fish & chips, $3 Dixie beers, and plenty of places to eat & drink."
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and check out her performing at:
www.youtube.com/channel/UCmw087-uK0KJ6fWoHUlmdrQ?feature=watch
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Sat, Mar 29, in San Diego Co (Encinitas):
7:30 pm  YOUNG IRELAND plays the San Diego Folk Heritage Series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas 92024.
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Young Ireland is a father-son, Irish-American folk duo formed in 2010.The duo is occasionally supported by other members and special guest musicians. Their music is inspired by Irish folk tradition relying as much on the storytelling as their instruments. As singer-songwriters, their ballads reflect the spirit of the Irish struggles, triumphs and traditions from the 1600s to modern day.
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They also play the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena on Sunday. More at: www.youngirelandmusic.com/
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Tix, $18 (members $15); advance tix at: www.TicketWeb.com

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Sat, Mar 29, in Echo Park:
7:30 pm  CRAIG EXTINE, BARRET AVNER, YLAN HALEY, HANNA DRYLAND, & IAN SPENCER play the “Music on the Patio” series at Stories, 1716 W Sunset Bl, Echo Park (Los Angeles); 213-413-3733.
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More at www.craigextine.bandcamp.com
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No cover. Venue offers lots of tasty eats and non-alcoholic beverages.

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Sat, Mar 29, in VC (Ojai):
7:30 pm  SOULD STREET DANCE in “BREAKING BACKWARDS” presented by “Performances to Grow On” at Matilija Auditorium, Matilija Jr High School, 703 El Paseo Rd, Ojai. (“Performances to Grow On” venue;  HYPERLINK "http://www.ptgo.org" www.ptgo.org; 805-646-8907.)
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"BREAKIN' BACKWARDS," where bustin' moves take on decades past. Four male street dancers perform their special contemporary mix of choreography to the most popular music of the decades. “Music selections include Count Basie, Elvis Presley, The Temptations, Aerosmith to Michael Jackson, and more.”
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Advance tix, $20 adults ($25 at the door), $18 seniors (age 65+) and students ($23 at the door). 805-646-8907 or online at www.ptgo.org and click on Fresh Roasted.

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Sat, Mar 29, in Pasadena:
8 pm  APRIL VERCH BAND (TRIO) plays the Pasadena Folk Music Society, in “Little Beckman” on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652; folkmusic@caltech.edu
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The Guide wrote Thursday morning, “three evenings of Appalachian Bluegrass – by way of Canada – with the fiddling magic of the amazing APRIL VERCH BAND – commence tonight [that was Thursday] at the Ojai Concert Series at 7 pm, and continue Friday night at 8 pm at McCabe’s in Santa Monica [see listing], and Saturday at 8 pm at Caltech in a show presented by the Pasadena Folk Music Society. Pick one, because she is not to be missed.”
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So, if you missed the other two dates, this is your last chance to see athis outstanding performer this time around.
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“Energetic, virtuosic, tradition-celebrating fiddling and dazzling step dancing” is the short description. Seeing them, you’ll have much more to say.
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April Verch has never sounded more comfortable in her skin than she does now, in the second decade of her career as an internationally touring Canadian fiddler, step dancer and singer-songwriter. Her ninth album, Bright Like Gold, captures a woman who’s fleshed out her identity and is in full command of her gifts, a woman who’s grown from a prodigy into an enduring artist—one of music’s most unforgiving public transitions — with grace and grit to spare.
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April is backed at this show by bassist and clawhammer banjo player CODY WALTERS and guitarist HAYES GRIFFIN, and this trio is tremendous. Sample their medley, “Dusty Miller / Fiddle Fingers / Grizzly Bear,” in which, a couple of minutes into the piece, you'll get a good look at her dancing, and a bit later, she fiddles and dances at the same time. It’s at:
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She’s of a generation far more likely to have spent its formative years taking in MTV than taking part in any sort of traditional music scene, and yet practically from birth she was immersed in folk music and dance from her native Ottawa Valley, a melting pot of Franco-Celtic flavors brought by the hard-working loggers who settled the area. The April Verch Band — rounded out by bassist and clawhammer banjo player Cody Walters and guitarist Hayes Griffin, who has a Masters in jazz improv from the New England Conservatory—is an energetic, virtuosic, tradition-celebrating outfit, not to mention one that’s not soon forgotten when they depart the stage.
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April sings, too, as you'll hear on her original song, “Broken,” at:
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The Pasadena Folk Music Society’s bookers tell us, “We can't hear enough of her tune, ‘Riverboat's Gone,’ a tribute to the late JOHN HARTFORD, along with ‘Bumblebee in a Jug’.” See that medley at:
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It doesn’t hurt that the show’s thrilling grand finale involves Verch fiddling and step dancing — and often executing two entirely different intricate rhythmic patterns — at once.
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Check her out online at: http://aprilverch.com
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Tix, $15 at the door ($5 for Caltech students and children). Doors at 7:30. Get there early, as it’ll be a sell-out. Check their upcoming events at http://folkmusic.caltech.edu.

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Sat, Mar 29, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  DIRK HAMILTON, plus opener WALDO BLISS, plays 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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McCabe’s booker Lincoln Myerson tells us, “On Saturday we present the great Dirk Hamilton, along with Waldo Bliss for a night of great song. With a style that drew comparisons to Van Morrison, Leonard Cohen and John Prine, Hamilton released a slew of critically acclaimed records in the mid-'70s (Meet Me At The Crux is considered a minor masterpiece) before leaving the business behind to council troubled teens. He never stopped making music, though, quietly releasing 10 albums since 1991, and becoming something of a superstar in Italy. He returns to McCabe's for a night of rock and roll passion, razor sharp wit, and the poetic musings of someone who has seen it all. This guy is the real deal. As an added bonus, L.A.'s own Waldo Bliss, a band that features exquisite three-part harmonies, will open the show.”
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Tix, $15.

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Sat, Mar 29, in Culver City:
8 pm  RICHARD SMITH, fingerstyle guitar virtuoso, plays Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Sat, Mar 29, in SFV (Northridge):
8 pm  JOHN ANDERSON and TRACY LAWRENCE, two hugely successful country music singer-songwriters, play the Valley Performing Arts Center, on the CSUN campus, 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge 91330; 818-677-3000.

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Sat, Mar 29, in San Pedro:
8 pm  DFQ – DALE FIELDER QUARTET plays a live recording session at Alva's Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro 90732; 800-403-3447 for reservations.
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Tonight’s performance at Alvas Showroom is a live recording session for Clarion Jazz. Dale Fielder says, “We are laying down material for the first two volumes of a planned 4 volume CD recording entitled, ‘Saxophone Standards.’
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“We'll be playing some rare and obscure jazz compositions from many great jazz composers. Performing will be the DFQ ~ Dale Fielder Quartet with myself, Jane Getz, Bill Markus and Thomas White. The finished project will coincide with our 20th Anniversary in 2015! We hope you can come out and be a part of our project.”
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Tix, $20. Complimentary coffee, tea, hot cocoa and "Alvas" bottled water are provided. Bring your own food & drinks.

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Sat, Mar 29, in Arcadia:
8 pm  COREY STEVENS plays the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349.
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The blues happens Fridays and Saturdays here, and good food is available from 7 pm until midnight. Free parking available on the street and in the city lot across the street behind Denny’s. Fun place. But bring earplugs. Seriously.
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Advance tix (and even reservations) are discounted, at http://arcadiabluesclub.ticketleap.com

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Sat, Mar 29, in Pasadena:
8 pm  PASADENA SYMPHONY presents Beethoven’s “5th Symphony” and Bruch's “Violin Concerto No. 1,” at the Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S St John St, Pasadena 91105.
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Beethoven's Fifth. “Dun Dun Dun Dunnnnnn Dun dun dun dunnnnnnnnnnnn.” You know those notes. Hear them performed live tonight. Tickets are selling fast. The most famous 4 notes in all of Classical music – relentless, emotional, triumphant and victorious – mark Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5. Hear it performed in the intimate and exquisite Ambassador Auditorium.
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Andrew Grams, Conductor Simone Porter, Violin.
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Bolcom Commedia for (Almost) 18th Century Orchestra Bruch Violin Concerto No. 1 Beethoven Symphony No. 5.
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Also, “the fantastical” Bruch “Violin Concerto,” a work of lyrical beauty and acrobatic fireworks – a true showpiece for the master violinist. Pulitzer Prize-winning Bolcom brings theatrical flair, tunefulness, and a healthy dose of comedy to what will be one of the most widely hailed performances by any LA symphony this season.
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Go early for the “Pre-classical Concert Discussion” for the Beethoven's Fifth, one hour before curtain, with violinist Simone Porter.
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Ticket prices start at $35, at:
https://pasadenasymphony-pops.secure.force.com/ticket#details_a0Si0000000lKJgEAM

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Sat, Mar 29; Thu-Sat, Mar 27-29, in OC (Costa Mesa):
8 pm  PACIFIC SYMPHONY performs Chopin's “Piano Concerto No. 1” and Strauss’ "Ein Heldenleben," for three nights in Segerstrom Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787; www.ocpac.org
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Dominated by a brilliant piano part that the composer wrote to showcase his extraordinary virtuosity, Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 is a perfect vehicle for the remarkable Yulianna Avdeeva. Followed by "Ein Heldenleben," Strauss' monumental tone poem depicting confidence, unrest, the battle of life, love and serenity.
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Go early for the Concert Preview at 7 pm with host Alan Chapman.
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Tix at 714-755-5799 or www.PacificSymphony.org

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Sat, Mar 29, in SFV (Chatsworth);
8 pm  6th Annual “BUCKFEST” continues, with headliner SARA PETITE and a whole lot of other talented musicians celebrating the music of BUCK OWENS and the icons of THE BAKERSFIELD SOUND, at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth.
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Saturday, it’s THE BUCKFEST HOUSE BAND at 8 pm, followed by THE McANANY'S, MICHAEL UBALDINI & THE LONESOME PLAYBOYS, SARA PETITE, THERESA SPANKES, and BEN DUKES.
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This is L.A.’s last real honky tonk, and you’ll think you’re in Texas – or Bakersfield, back when. Full bar, lots of fun.

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Sat, Mar 29, in Burbank:
8 pm  JUDE CICCOLELLA 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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Also, there’s more on the other stage at 10 pm; see listings.
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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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Sat, Mar 29, in Glendale:
9 pm-1 am  WUMBLOOZO blues band plays Dave's, 708 E Broadway, Glendale 93225; 818-956-9123.
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Sat, Mar 29, in San Diego Co (Escondido):
9 pm-12:30 am  HUMBLE HOOLIGANS, a big hit at the 2014 "Irish Fest," play O'Sullivan's Irish Pub in Escondido.

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Sat, Mar 29, in Hollywood:
SOLD OUT: 9 pm  DANIEL ROSSEN and WILLIAM TYLER play the “Hollywood Forever Concert Series” in the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; 323-469-1181.

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Sat, Mar 29, in Murrieta:
9 pm  An UNDISCLOSED IRISH BAND plays the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com

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Sat, Mar 29, in Long Beach:
10 pm ’til late  PADDY’S PIG plays the Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300.
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The traditional Irish band of Missy, Mike, Damon, Marty & Jon are just back from playing a Nevada casino. More on Paddy’s Pig at: www.paddyspig.com

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Sat, Mar 29, in Burbank:
10 pm  REV. MARTINI presents THYE MOONLIGHT TRIO, “cumbiabilly,” and THE BUZZ JUMPERS, 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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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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