FESTIVALS! Ticket Alerts! and Arts & Music News & Events - April 24 edition, 2014

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TICKET ALERTS with passwords for pre-sale purchase on FRIDAY are here!
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News of all SEVEN music festivals happening this weekend in Southern California (including what’s ALREADY STARTED) awaits you within.

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In this edition…

♪  FESTIVALS & MUSIC CONFERENCES
there are SEVEN of ’em, happening now or this weekend in Southern California:
.  √  21st Annual ‘SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL,” Apr 24-27.
.  √  9th Annual ASCAP "I CREATE MUSIC" EXPO, Apr 24-26.
.  √  9th Annual "VENTURA COUNTY BLUES FESTIVAL," Apr 26.
.  √  “HILLGRASS BLUBILLY SOCAL COUNTRY & WESTERN MINIFEST,” Apr 26.
.  √  8th Annual “STAGECOACH MUSIC FESTIVAL,” Apr 25-27.
.  √  “ADAMS AVENUE UNPLUGGED,” Apr 26 & 27.
.  √   “AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC FEST”

♪  FESTIVALS happening ELSEWHERE:
√  6th Annual “RENO UKULELE FESTIVAL” April 24-27, in Sparks, Nevada
.  √  Annual Tribeca Film Festival, April 16-27, in NYC

♪  NEWS FEATURES:
.  √  Several of the latest features from the April 22 edition are STILL IN EFFECT; they are:
.  2)  LOCAL ACOUSTIC FOLK DUO HITS “PAGE-ONE” ON INDIEGOGO MUSIC
.  3)  ANNUAL SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL, THIS WEEKEND, IS NATION’S BEST
.  4)  ON-DEMAND RADIO TO GET YOU READY FOR THE COWBOY FESTIVAL (& BEYOND)
.  6)  D. WHITNEY QUINN ~ MUSICAL REMEMBRANCES PLANNED
. . . those News Features can be found and read in the April 22 edition, at a separate click.

♪  NEW CD RELEASES:
.  √  There’s one in the April 22 edition.

♪  THIS DAY IN HISTORY:
.  √  The first American newspaper…

♪  TICKET ALERTS:
.  √  KENNY LOGGINS, plus special guest BLUE SKY RANGERS (Just announced!); CHICAGO and REO SPEEDWAGON; LOS LONELY BOYS plus KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD; Annual FOLKWORKS BENEFIT CONCERT; Shawn Colvin and Steve Earle; "A Prairie Home Companion" with Garrison Keillor; Rodriguez; Los Lobos, plus guests Ozomatli, Mariachi El Bronx, and more; Under the Streetlamp, plus special guest Gentleman's Rule.

♪  THURSDAY’s MUSIC & ART EVENTS

♪  ONGOING MUSIC & ART EVENTS
 
 
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Thu-Sun, Apr 24-27,
FESTIVAL,
in Santa Clarita:
21st Annual ‘SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL” with most events at Melody Ranch Motion Picture Studios, in Old Newhall (Santa Clarita), and other events throughout the area, beginning Thursday.
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This is an excellent event. The Guide ran a Ticket Alert back in December, when tix first became available for all events. Some peripheral events are now sold-out. The Guide’s latest News Feature on the event, including how to get tickets, is reprinted in full, below.
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ANNUAL SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL, THIS WEEKEND, IS NATION’S BEST
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Hey, pard, when it comes to the hottest and best western musicians on the circuit, and ’purt near anything to do with the full spectrum of cowboy culture old, new, and on TV and on the silver screen then and now, nothing beats the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival at Melody Ranch™ Motion Picture Studio. Celebrating its 21st anniversary, the 2014 event promises to be reprise festival fan favorites and a series of authentic on- and off-site events guaranteed to delight visitors of all ages. The Festival actually includes more than a week that is chockfull of events. (The Guide brought you a Ticket Alert months ago, before most of those peripheral events sold-out). The MAIN two-day Festival still has tickets available, and takes place this weekend, Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April 27, 2014 at Melody Ranch™ Motion Picture Studio, and this year promises to bring the top traditional cowboy, contemporary western, and western swing bands and artists, plus the top cowboy poets in the nation. 
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Named the “Best Cowboy Music Gathering” by True West magazine, the 21st Annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival will also feature the best in authentic Western gear, lots of tasty food, activities for all ages (including an exceptionally good kids program), living history exhibits, and show-stopping live music, cowboy poetry, and western storytelling performances.
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Outstanding performers return, including Texas-based Don Edwards, and L.A.’s own Cow Bop. Playing the Main Stage are many festival favorites, including Sons of the San Joaquin, Dave Stamey, Jon Chandler, and Belinda Gail. This year, the Festival welcomes several outstanding acts to the Main Stage for the first time including, Mary Kaye, The Lucky Stars, Allegretto and Espinosa, Dave Bourne, and Southern Cal faves the Tom Corbett Band. Poets Waddie Mitchell and Paul Zarzyski will spin tales of the West and the Battalion Band of California returns with their authentic 19th century Civil War music.
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The California Music Hall stage and the Cowboy Corner Stage will feature many of the Main Stage acts for more intimate shows, and they’re continuing their established tradition with the Festival’s Heritage Stage featuring both traditional Western and Native American entertainment. Melody Ranch is an ENTIRE old west movie-set TOWN where trhe buildings have interiors that are occupied by Festival vendors. Just outside all the doors are wooden boardwalks and dirt streets. Main Street will feature performers like world champion gun spinner Joey Dillon, magician Pop Haydn, fiddler David Rainwater, and roper Dave Thornbury.
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If you’re in pursuit of even more nostalgia-steeped Western experiences, more events happen around Santa Clarita during the Festival weekend. Tickets are on sale now for:
.  √  “Western Film Tour – Part 1,” Thu, Apr 24.
.  √  “Walking Tour of Newhall’s Walk of Western Stars,” William S. Hart Park & Hart Mansion Museum, Fri, Apr 25.
.  √  “Californio Fiesta de Rancho Camulos” with Dave Stamey, Fri, Apr 25.
.  √  “Cowboy Cabaret with Cow Bop and The Lucky Stars” at the Repertory East Playhouse, Sat, Apr 26.
.  √  “An Evening with Jon Chandler and Belinda Gail” at Hart Mansion , Sat, Apr 26.
.  √  “Behind the Scenes Tour of Melody Ranch,” Sun, Apr 27.
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Ticket prices are thoughtfully established for different budgets. A one-day Festival pass is $20 for adults, $10 for kids age 12 and under (kids under age 3 are FREE). A two-day Festival pass is $30 for adults, $15 for kids age 12 and under (and kids under 3 are still FREE, both days). You can enjoy VIP perqs with a “Friends of the Festival” pass for $150.
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Avoid standing in line by getting your tix for the main festival online in advance. Those, and tix for all other events that are not sold-out, plus more info, are available at:
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www.cowboyfestival.org
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call 661-250-3735.

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Thu-Sat, Apr 24-26,
MUSIC CONFERENCE,
in L.A.:
9th Annual ASCAP "I CREATE MUSIC" EXPO at the Loews Hollywood Hotel in Hollywood.
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The ASCAP EXPO calls itself "the premier conference for songwriters, composers and producers in all genres of music." Music creators, publishers and executives can benefit from this creative event which is designed around personal interaction, education and networking.
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The event brings together “a diverse group of music creators and industry professionals to participate in a broad range of panels designed to support music creators at every stage of their career.”
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The ASCAP EXPO is open to anyone, not just ASCAP members. It is pricey. Info at: www.ascap.com/expo


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Sat, Apr 26,
FESTIVAL,
in VC (Moorpark):
10 am-7:30 pm  9th Annual "VENTURA COUNTY BLUES FESTIVAL" at Moorpark College, 7075 Campus Rd, Moorpark 93021.
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New this year is a “Private VIP area” for those who want to spend more.
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Here’s the basic lineup with info you should find helpful about the artists.
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♪  Kim Wilson’s Blues All-Stars, 5:45-7:15 pm. Kim Wilson is an American blues singer and harmonica player. He is best known as the lead vocalist and frontman for The Fabulous Thunderbirds…
♪  Delta Groove All Star Blues Revue, featuring Sugaray Rayford with Kid Ramos & Friends, 4:15-5:25 pm.
♪  Sugaray Rayford; Texas born Caron “Sugaray” Rayford began his musical career at the age of 7 singing & playing drums in church, and his gospel influence can be heard and felt in his music.
♪  Kid Ramos; if David “Kid” Ramos had gone into the family business with his mother and step-father,he might be a professional opera singer today.
♪  Randy Chortkoff; CEO/Producer Randy Chortkoff’s passion for music began at a very young age –his father was a jazz fan who used to bring Louis Armstrong and members of his band home for dinner.
♪  Sista Monica Parker, 2:45-3:55 pm. She’s blues, she’s soul, she’s gospel, and she rocks. Sista Monica Parker, ‘the blues lioness,” is an award winning singer/songwriter and performer.
♪  Jimmy Thackery & The Drivers, 1:15-2:25 pm. Whether Jimmy Thackery headlines a festival in South Dakota or jams for hours in one of numerous blues bars that dot the musical landscape, he’ll always unleash an intense volley of rockin’ blues guitar guaranteed to leave crowds emotionally spent.
♪  Michael John & The Bottom Line, featuring Mikey Mo, Karen Lovely and very special guests, Noon-1 pm. Michael John, founder and President of the Ventura County Blues Society, is also the founder of the Ventura County Blues Festival, and he leads his band The Bottom Line.
♪  Lightnin’ Willie, winner of the VCBS Band Challenge, 11-11:45 am. Emerging from the clubs and bars of the U.S Blues scene, Lightnin’ Willie is an accomplished and hard-working guitarist, vocalist and songwriter…
♪  Celebrity emcee is Mickey Jones, current co-star on the hit TV series “Justified.” Born in Houston, Texas, Mickey began his career as a drummer working with such artists as Trini Lopez and Johnny Rivers.
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Tix, in advance, $20; $30 at gate. Kids age 12 and under are FREE with paid adult (excludes VIP Area). VIP Tickets are $100, all ages, available online only.
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Tickets at: http://venturacountyblues.com


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Sat, Apr 26,
Pseudo-FESTIVAL,
in Long Beach:
5 pm  “HILLGRASS BLUBILLY SOCAL COUNTRY & WESTERN MINIFEST” at Alex's Bar, 2913 E Anaheim St, Long Beach
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Vancouver, Canada’s hot band, THE SUMNER BROTHERS, plus SPINDRIFT, THE GOOD LUCK THRIFT STORE OUTFIT, RESTAVRANT, RT N THE 44s, SAM OUTLET, CAL KING: COUNTRY MUSIC BAND make for plenty of tunefulness, plus, food trucks, Sailor Jerry specials, beer and whiskey specials and more, TBA.
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THE SUMNER BROTHERS, Vancouver's critically acclaimed Alt-Country-Folk outfit, are on part of a tour with their old friends, The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit. The tour takes the boys all the way down to Arizona and will see them sharing the stage with Legendary Chris Hillman (The Byrds/Flying Burrito Brothers) & Willie Watson (Old Crow Medicine Show).
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The Sumner Brothers most recent release, 'I'll Be There Tomorrow,' has been one of the most critically acclaimed Alt-Country records in recent memory. It reached #17 on the Euro Americana Charts, and Americanrootsuk.com (former Maverick writer) wrote "in a class of its own," and "five stars" and "I wouldn't at all be surprised if this 5 star album ends up in my top 20 of all time." The Georgia Straight called it "a Triumph." After being invited to perform material from the record for a taped, live in studio session for KEXP, they are set for their first tour of Ontario, Quebec and the Eastern Seaboard. They will be showcasing at NXNE and performing a live session for Daytrotter.com (Forbes magazine #1 most influential music site)
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More on the Sumner Brothers at:
www.thesumnerbrothers.com
www.facebook.com/thesumnerbrothers
www.thesumnerbrothers.bandcamp.com
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More on the other bands at:
www.thegoodluckthriftstoreoutfit.com
www.willyteataylor.com
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Tix, $10 adv. $12 at door. Doors at 5 pm, music starts at 6 pm.

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Fri-Sun, Apr 25-27,
FESTIVAL,
in Indio:
SOLD OUT – 8th Annual “STAGECOACH MUSIC FESTIVAL” happens on a big scale at the sprawling Empire Polo Club, 81-800 Avenue 51, Indio 92201; 760-342-2762.
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AXS TV has broadcast rights and will do 20 hours from Stagecoach, beginning Friday.
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For Roots-Americana fans, the festival again brings wonderful lineups on the "B" and "C" stages that they call the "Mustang" and "Palomino" Stages, where music starts each day at 1 pm & 1:30 pm, respectively.
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The festival's "Mane" Stage features Nashville pop-country acts and apocalyptic sound.
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If you have tickets, plan to get to the parking entrances a couple hours early each day. It will take you that much time to get parked, get into the grounds, and set-up your bag chair at one of the roots music stages. (Yes, indeedy, the Guide DID bring you a "Ticket Alert" for this, many months ago.)
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There are lots of great acts, including, but not limited to: Asleep at the Wheel, Calico, Crystal Gayle, Don McLean, Earthworm Ensemble, Eric Church, John Prine, Florida Georgia Line, Hunter Hayes, Jason Isbell, Michael Nesmith, Nacona, Luke Bryan, Nitty Gritty Dirt band, Nicki Bluhm, Sarah Jarosz, Shelby Lynne, Shovels and Rope, The Howlin' Bros, The Wailin' Jennys, Trampled by Turtles, The Seldom Scene, Wanda Jackson, and I See Hawks in L.A. featuring guest appearances by Rick Shea, Victoria Jacobs, and Phoebe Bridgers. The Hawks & co play twice on Sunday, at 1 pm on the "Palomino Stage," and at 7 pm on the "Honky Tonk Stage."
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Among the “Mane Stage” headliners are ERIC CHURCH, JASON ALDEAN, LUKE BRYAN, LORETTA LYNN, HUNTER HAYES, BRANTLEY GILBERT, and FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE. It’s likely that those are the ones you’ll see on AXS TV coverage. The Stagecoach website has the complete lineup for all stages (see below).
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Of course, Folk-Americana music fans could care less about the Nashville pop-country "stars," and instead look forward with strong enthusiasm to the top bluegrass, Americana, folk and western music acts booked on the "B" and "C" stages. Those "sideshows" at Stagecoach are often inclusive of the best bookings at top folk festivals –  despite the challenge of apocalyptic over-amplification from the Nashville "Mane" Stage, half a mile away. There’s also the “HONKYTONK DANCE HALL,” new this year, and with a good roots music lineup.
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Whichever stage(s) you intend to frequent, tickets / passes are for the entire event, and it sold-out well in advance. The Guide brought you a TICKET ALERT back in October, when tix went on sale.
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All the details are at:
www.stagecoachfestival.com


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Sat & Sun, Apr 26 & 27,
FREE FESTIVAL,
in San Diego:
11 am-10 pm “ADAMS AVENUE UNPLUGGED” brings acoustic performances by Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen, Peter Case, Willie Watson, Jonny Fritz, Tom Brosseau, The Good Luck Thrift Store Outfit, The Shaggy Manes, The Sumner Brothers, and many more, on the Unplugged Stage at the Adams Avenue Street Fesitval, on a lengthy stretch of Adams Avenue in San Diego 92116. The entire area is closed to vehicles for the festival, and there’s food, many information and vendor booths, restaurant specials, and plenty to make this an excellent FREE event.


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Sun, Apr 27,
FESTIVAL, in Calabasas:
11:30 am-6 pm  “AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC FEST” brings a fine lineup, with performances by MIKE STEIN & THE ROLLING STEINS, DUSTBOWL REVIVAL, THE SHOW PONIES, THE TRUE WILLIE BAND, SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND, THE POTCHEEN RAMBLERS, and the MODAL TEASE STRING BAND, is sponsored by Jennifer Diamond Cancer Foundation, at Leonis Adobe, 23538 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas 91302.
 
 
 
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♪  FESTIVALS
HAPPENING NOW,
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√  6th Annual “RENO UKULELE FESTIVAL” April 24-27, at John Ascuaga’s Nugget, 1100 Nugget Av, Sparks, Nevada 89431; 800-648-1177.

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√  Annual TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL, April 16-27, in NYC. See the topmost “Ongoing Events” listing for one of the films you can see in L.A. – but it CLOSES TONIGHT.
 
 
 
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♪  NEWS FEATURES
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√  The latest that are STILL IN EFFECT are in the April 22 edition.
 
 
 
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♪  THIS DAY IN HISTORY…
a notable April 24th event
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√  On this day in 1704, the first American newspaper, the BOSTON NEWS-LETTER, was published by John Campbell, a postmaster.
 
 
 
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♪  TICKET ALERTS
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Just announced:
√  KENNY LOGGINS, plus special guest BLUE SKY RANGERS, at Vina Robles Amphitheatre, Paso Robles, perform July 12. Presale tix available Fri, Apr 25, 10 am-10 pm using password: DANGERZONE
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To access presale tickets:
Go to the link at  www.nederlanderconcerts.com.
Click the "Get Tickets" button during the specified presale window and enter the password in the "special offer" box. To reserve VIP & Box Suite seating, click the green "VIP Seating" button. Or, call 323-644-5055.

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√  CHICAGO and REO SPEEDWAGON play a double bill on Fri, Aug 1, 2014, at the Greek Theatre. Presale tix available Fri, Apr 25, 10 am-10 pm using password: INSPIRATION
Public sale begins Sat, Apr 26 at 10 am.
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To access presale tickets:
Go to the link at  www.nederlanderconcerts.com.
Click the "Get Tickets" button during the specified presale window and enter the password in the "special offer" box. To reserve VIP & Box Suite seating, click the green "VIP Seating" button. Or, call 323-644-5055.

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√  LOS LONELY BOYS plus KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD perform Sat, Aug 2, 2014, at the Greek Theatre. Presale tix available Fri, Apr 25, 10 am-10 pm using password: LLBKWS
Public sale begins Sat, Apr 26 at 10 am.
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To access presale tickets:
Go to the link at  www.nederlanderconcerts.com.
Click the "Get Tickets" button during the specified presale window and enter the password in the "special offer" box. To reserve VIP & Box Suite seating, click the green "VIP Seating" button. Or, call 323-644-5055.

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√  Annual “FOLKWORKS BENEFIT CONCERT” is April 26…

Sat, Apr 26, in Santa Monica:
8 pm "FOLKWORKS ANNUAL BENEFIT CONCERT" at the Santa Monica Woman's Club, 1210 4th St (just S of Wilshire), Santa Monica 90401.
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We’ve brought you this Ticket Alert before, but it bears repeating. The lineup reflects FolkWorks' focus on world music as well as American folk music:
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SAUSAGE GRINDER - Los Angeles’ "all-natural hillbilly and country blues band" combines the traditional sounds of fiddle and banjo breakdowns with the low-down sound of country blues, topped off with a touch of ragtime and hillbilly jazz. This versatile acoustic group features fiddle, bank, guitar, mandolin, washboard, bagpipes and a few odds and ends.
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SWING RIOTS QUIRKTETTE - perform an irreverent gumbo of Gypsy & Creole Jazz, Klezmer & Romanian Horas, Parisian Musette & the occasional wild card thrown in for good measure. Six core members have played for decades in everything from Balkan dance bands to traditional Swing groups.
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NEVENKA - popular Los Angeles-based women’s chorus brings to life vocal folk/roots traditions from around the world. Their songs range from Bulgaria, Georgia, Russia, Bosnia to Rom and Sephardic songs - as well as recently added American and Irish music. Their spellbinding harmonies are at the core of their eclectic repertoire. While mostly singing a cappella, they are occasionally accompanied by percussion, mandolin, guitar, citern or panduri.
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TUNACIOUS - a Celtic genre-bending band with songs and dance tunes for a blowout contra dance to wind-up the evening.
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Go early for the reception at 7 pm. More info at 818-785-3839.
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Advance tix, $20 general admission, $25 VIP reserved (limited), available at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/576923

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PLUS:
We’ve alerted you to presale ticket opportunities for all the following shows. Some remaining tix are still available:

√  Shawn Colvin and Steve Earle play the City National Grove of Anaheim on May 24.

√  "A Prairie Home Companion" with Garrison Keillor on Fri, Jun 6, at 7:30 pm, at the Greek Theatre.

√  Rodriguez plays Fri, May 30, at 7:30 pm, at the Greek Theatre.

√  Los Lobos, plus guests Ozomatli, Mariachi El Bronx, and more, on Sat, May 3, at 6:30 pm, at the Greek Theatre.

√  Under the Streetlamp, plus special guest Gentleman's Rule, on Fri, May 2, at 7:30 pm, at the Greek Theatre.
 
 
 
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Thu, Apr 24, in San Pedro:
Times vary  Annual “MARYMOUNT FILM & ANIMATION FEST” brings Media Studies Senior projects to screen at the Warner Grand Theatre in San Pedro.

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Thu, Apr 24, in Long Beach:
5 pm  KEN O'MALLEY brings a solo show of his authentic and original Irish music to the Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300.

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Thu, Apr 24, in South Pasadena:
5 pm  BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER plays his blues residency at the Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443.

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Thu, Apr 24, in VC (Camarillo):
5:30 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly “ROUND TABLE PIZZA SONG CIRCLE” at Round Table Pizza in Camarillo 93010; info and directions on Songmakers website, at www.songmakers.org

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Thu, Apr 24, in OC (Fountain Valley):
6-10 pm  Weekly “BLUEGRASS JAM” at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708.

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Thu, Apr 24, in SFV (Universal City):
6-9 pm  Piano man MARC BOSSERMAN plays the Hilton Universal in Universal City.
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Marc tells us, “It's a great space. Huge atrium. Kawai Grand piano. And I'm singing and playing – everything from Stephen Foster to Bruno Mars! The food is great. And it's at Universal Studios so you just never know who might be hanging out.”

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Thu, Apr 24, in San Diego Co (Santee):
6:30-9:30 pm  “WOOD 'N' LIPS OPEN MIC” at Kaffee Meister Coffeehouse, 9225 Carlton Hills Bl, #30, Santee.

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Thu, Apr 24, in VC (Ojai):
7 pm  SOURDOUGH SLIM accompanied by ROBERT ARMSTRONG, plays the “Ojai Concert Series” at the Women's Club, downtown Ojai.
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SOURDOUGH SLIM  is just back from his 4th engagement at Lincoln Center. Mostly, he plays big festivals, plus Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center and radio’s “A Prairie Home Companion.” Robert Armstrong, an instrumental virtuoso, joins him for a happy night.
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The Guide is a huge fan. How long has it been since we had a good saw player, accordion player, and yodeler on stage all at one time? Too long I think, so here comes Vaudeville cowboy Sourdough Slim, this time bringing along his good friend, Robert Armstrong.
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A marvel of musical ingenuity, yodeling cowboy Sourdough Slim and string instrument wizard Robert Armstrong joyously rekindle the country blues, cowboy classics and string band repertoire of pre-WWII America. A fast-paced performance of music and comedy that showcases their seasoned gift for connecting with audiences.
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Whether capturing the haunting refrain of a Jimmie Rodgers blue yodel or swinging out a hot novelty number, everyone gets caught up in the fun these two cut-ups have on stage. Longtime fans will remember them as founding members of two of California's favorite acoustic combos, 8th Avenue String Band and R. Crumb s Cheap Suit Serenaders. Between them they share a provocative array of period instruments including: flat-top guitar, national steel, baritone and soprano ukulele, musical saw, accordion, six-string banjo and harmonica.
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Well-traveled veterans of stages ranging from Carnegie Hall and The Lincoln Center to The National Cowboy Gathering, Strawberry Music Festival and Prairie Home Companion, these modern day vaudevillians capture a sound and moment in time that consistently delights fun loving music fans everywhere they perform.
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"First rate entertainment. A delightfully splendid show. . . full of good time music and laughs galore." - Diane Brinkman, Seattle Times
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"You won't find better authentic Country or Western music being played anywhere." - David Barnes, British Archive of Country Music.
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"Much more invigorating than 9/10ths of the stuff you hear from the current cadre of Western revivalists." - Ronald Lankford, Jr., Sing Out! Magazine.
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"Good stuff!" - Dallas Dobro, Master of Ceremonies, Strawberry Music Festival.
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Tix at the door if any remain; check www.ojaiconcertseries.com

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Thu, Apr 24, in San Diego:
7-11 pm  CAJUN ZYDECO LIVE MUSIC at Humphrey’s Backstage Lounge, 2241 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego 92101; 619-224-3577. Happy Hour is 5- 7pm, $5 cover after 7 pm.

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Thu, Apr 24, in in Burbank:
7:30 pm  TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, getting ready to head-up the annual “Los Angeles Old Time Social” next month, plays the Story Tavern, 150 S San Fernando Bl, Burbank 91502.

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Thu, Apr 24, at USC:
7:30 pm  “LEADERSHIP IN THE ARTS: WHAT DOES IT MEAN?” is a FREE program featuring the KRONOS QUARTET presented as part of the “Visions and Voices” series in Bovard Auditorium at USC. Reservations are required, and it will fill-up. The Guide brought you a Ticket Alert. Check for availability and details, at www.visionsandvoices.usc.edu
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For 40 years, San Francisco’s Kronos Quartet has continually reimagined the string-quartet experience. One of the world’s most celebrated and influential ensembles, they have performed thousands of concerts and released more than 50 recordings. The nonprofit Kronos Performing Arts Association (KPAA) manages all aspects of the quartet’s work. Together, the Kronos Quartet and KPAA have set a striking example of arts leadership, creating extraordinary change in the field of classical music through their vision, innovation and commitment to a lifetime of growth and change. In so doing, they have redefined what is possible for hundreds of young musicians. Kronos exemplifies arts leadership at its most transformative. Join Kenneth Foster, director of the newly launched graduate Arts Leadership Program in the USC Thornton School of Music, for an interactive discussion/performance with these remarkable musicians about their history, what inspires them and how they sustain a creative vision of the future for themselves and for their field. Organized by the USC Thornton School of Music. Co-sponsored by Classical KUSC 91.5.

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Thu, Apr 24, in SFV (NoHo):
7:30 pm  CHAUNCEY BOWERS headlines, plus YORI SWART, and the DAVE MORRISON BAND, playing the monthly "RENT CLUB" show at and for Kulak's Woodshed, 5230 1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607.
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Chauncey advises, “Getting there by 7 is recommended. Lisa Turner and I start playing around 9. DAVE MORRISON’s band, and YORI SWART, a talented woman from Amsterdam are also playing.”
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DAVE MORRISON explains, “Rent Club is a monthly show that we do to help with the rent on the two commercial properties that comprise our funky little listening room. This month we have Chauncey Bowers as our headliner. I met Chauncey when he drifted into Kulak's six or seven years ago. He got to be a favorite there pretty quick, and is now one of L.A.'s most popular singer-songwriter-guitarists. He is capable of great poignancy, wild hilarity, and an occasional song so dark that it feels almost perilous. And he plays the crap out his Martin guitar. This is no effete folk-singer. Watch the video posted for an example of a performance from 2008 - I think -when Chauncey was in the process of taking Kulak's by storm. He's even better now.”
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Dave continues, “Kulak's has always been the place to spot fine new talent dropping in from all over the country and the world. this month we proudly present, Yori Swart from The Netherlands. She is only 24, but already a seasoned and popular performer in her home country. She's been writing with Freebo on her visits here, and I've had the chance to see her perform twice. Please don't miss the opportunity to see her live. You will thank me for bringing her to you.”
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Dave adds, “On a sad note, another Kulak's favorite, D. Whitney Quinn, has passed away. You may have seen him playing piano in my band from 2008-2010. Like Chauncey, I met him right there at The Woodshed, and we carpooled every Monday for the longest time, Whitney always playing some lost gem on the stereo, and showing off his encyclopedic knowledge or American Music. These relationships form because we have places like Kulak's where we can all meet up, and run into each other. Help us keep the doors open.”
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He concludes, “The show starts at 7:30 with me doing a short set of songs solo, and then we'll let Yori take over. The Pizza will arrive around 8:30 (yes it is included with your $15 donation), and then we'll let Mr. Bowers have his way with us.”
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You can watch live online at www.kulakswoodshed.com and send a few bucks via Paypal.
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Here is Chauncey doing his classic about the perils of dating spiders.
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And here is Yori doing her 'Come On Over' live in Holland.
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$15 cover includes pizza and refreshments.

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Thu, Apr 24, in Burbank:
7:30 pm  WHITEY O’KANE BAND plays Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com.
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Moree here tonight at 8 and 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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Thu, Apr 24, in L.A. and online:
CLOSES TONIGHT, exclusive movie theatre and ONLINE screening,
through April 24:
(Check venue for times)  “GO WITH LE FLO,” the new feature film by the BRIGHT BLUE GORILLA band members MICHAEL GLOVER and ROBYN ROSENKRANTZ who won the Mumbai Film Festival with a previous film, opens at the Downtown Independent Cinema, 251 S Main St, Los Angeles 90012.
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See the complete feature story in the Guide’s Apr 11 edition’s “events” listings.
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Advance tix, $10 ($11.34 w/service fee) at:
www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/537914
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For the shut-ins or those not in L.A., the film is accessible on your computer:
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ONLINE: watch “Go with Le Flo” (the full movie) in the USA at: www.eurocinema.com
If you're outside of the USA, you can watch “Go with Le Flo” on Vimeo On Demand - available ONLY from April 11 thru 24.

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Thu, Apr 24, at UCLA:
8 pm  CHICK COREA AND BELA FLECK play the “Center for the Art of Performance” (CAP) concert series in Royce Hall on the UCLA campus in Westwood (L.A.)
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Thu, Apr 24, in Altadena:
8 pm  ANNALIVIA plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena.
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Annalivia is American 'roots and branches' at it's finest– drawing from tradition and today to create their own brand of new acoustic folk music. Annalivia – Liz Simmons and Flynn Cohen– are masterful players and singers, and have long histories with traditional music ranging from bluegrass to Irish, Scottish, and Old Time Appalachian music. This background, combined with their stellar compositional skills and cutting edge arranging chops, makes for music which sounds rooted yet contemporary. Folk and string-band enthusiasts alike will be drawn in by the expert vocals and songwriting, excellent musicianship, and innovative approach. Flynn and Liz are seasoned musicians and have toured and performed with the likes of Ruth Moody, Cathie Ryan, John Whelan, Aoife Clancy and Adrienne Young, among others.
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"Sweet harmonies... tight arrangements... divine."Fatea (UK)
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"An energy that can only be described as contagious. In a word: charming."The Noise (Boston)
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"Richly textured... Annalivia come across equally as slick as Alison Krauss and Union Station."Northern Sky Radio (UK)
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"Beautiful vocal tones and masterful stringwork..."Cover Lay Down
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Annalivia's latest release, “The Same Way Down,” captures the band's innate connection with American roots music. The album features traditional songs and fiddle tunes alongside stunning original pieces, presented with the Annalivia's unique style and inspired arranging sensibilities. This album debuted at #7 on the international folk DJ charts, with False Sir John reaching the #1 played song on folk radio worldwide, and the band #1 played artist in the Massachusetts RMR.
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Flynn Cohen: mandolin, guitar, vocals "A versatile string virtuoso." –Dirty Linen Magazine Acoustic Guitarist Flynn Cohen has performed all over the world with many notable acts in traditional and contemporary acoustic music. In addition to performing with Annalivia, he can be seen on concert and festival stages with legendary Irish Accordion player John Whelan, modern bluegrass band Tony Watt & Southeast Expressway, and his own group of acoustic string wizards, The Deadstring Ensemble. Flynn has also performed with Halali, The Sevens, Ruth Moody, Aoife Clancy, Cathie Ryan, Lawrence Nugent, Skip Healy, Joe Derrane and Frank Farrell, John McGann, Matt Glaser, Adrienne Young, Jake & Taylor Armerding, Gail Davies, Jilly Martin, Malibu Storm, Bruce MacGregor, Lissa Schneckenburger, Laura Cortese, Mark Simos, Women of Ireland, The Vancouver Symphony, Revels, Christmas Celtic Sojourn, and Footworks Percussive Dance Ensemble, among others. He studied Music at Dartington College of Arts in Devon, England and at Mills College in Oakland, California and when he is not touring, he manages a large roster of students in his private studio in the Boston area.
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Liz Simmons: vocals, guitar "A honey-voiced singer. Simmons sings with winsome ease and genuine feeling." –Dirty Linen Magazine Liz grew up listening to her mother sing traditional songs from Ireland, Scotland, England and America, as well as the New Orleans brass music her father plays. Since then, she has developed a unique vocal and guitar style that incorporates the sounds of traditional and contemporary music from the Celtic and North American musical worlds. She is a graduate of Goddard College (2005), where she studied American vernacular music of the 1920s and 30s. She also performs with Long Time Courting and the John Whelan Band, and has guested with North Cregg, The Sevens, and Southeast Expressway. Her singing is featured in "Time and Charges", a film written and directed by Grammy and Emmy award winner Ernest Thompson.
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More at www.annaliviamusic.com
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Tix, $15. All-ages. 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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Thu, Apr 24, in Burbank:
8 pm  COW BOP works-out tonight for their performances at the big cowboy festival this weekend by playing long sets tonight at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com.
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Thu, Apr 24, in L.A.:
SOLD OUT -- 8 pm  DAVE ALVIN and PHIL ALVIN do a performance-interview for “COMMON GROUND” in the Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Theater, 800 W Olympic Bl (enter on Figueroa), Los Angeles 90015; 213-765-6800.

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Thu, Apr 24, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  The late D. WHITNEY QUINN was scheduled to perform tonight with BUNNYNOSE (country), JOHN SCHREFFLER, JR., and THE PICKERS, at TRiP, 2101 Lincoln Bl, Santa Monica.
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We presume the rest of trhe lineup will go forward. We do not know if anyone will perform any of the late DWQ’s songs in his memory. Before he died, he was looking forward to tonight’s show. He told the Guide, “You can find D. WHITNEY QUINN’s music, lyrics, songs, and videos by the band,” at www.reverbnation.com/dwhitneyquinn
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No cover. Venue is 21+.

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Thu, Apr 24, in L.A.:
8 pm  “L.A. HOOTENANNY” happens at Villains Tavern, 1356 Palmetto St, near downtown Los Angeles 90013; 213-613-0766.
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What started as a bunch of friends playing music for food became one of the most fun music parties in L.A. Just reporting their usual personnel the way do will give you some idea:
Guil- Vocals, Guitar, Pugilist
Todd- Vocals, Guitar, Communications
Eric- Vocals, Guitar, Underwater Demolition
Cody- Vocals, Washtub Bass, Edged Weapons
Kevin- Drums, Engineer, Poisons
Nick aka Knuckles- Electric Bass, Tuhon
Gerard- Lead Guitar, Ballistics
Tim- Banjo, Jester, sniper
Mars- Lead Guitar, Pharmacology
Ben- Harmonica, Sax, Interpreter
Miranda- Fiddle, Demolitions
Dustin- Vocals, Hoofer
Jessica- Vocals, Diva
Sally- M.I.A

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Thu, Apr 24, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm  J.D. CRAWFORD plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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Thu, Apr 24, in Murrieta:
8 pm  An UNDISCLOSED (AND PROBABLY IRISH) BAND plays the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com

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Thu, Apr 24, in Valencia:
8:30 pm-12:30 am  HUMBLE HOOLIGANS, a big hit at the recent Irish Fest, play the Tilted Kilt in Valencia.
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Thu, Apr 24, in Silver Lake (L.A.):
9 pm "HONKY TONK HACIENDA" celebrates its six month anniversary with headliners BOB WOODRUFF and TREVOR McSPADDEN at El Cid, 4212 W Sunset Bl, Los Angeles 90029; 323-668-0318.
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More than a few top critics say Bob Woodruff's albums are among the finest country-rock records ever released. Joining Bob tonight will be Jeff LeGore, Nelson Bragg, Rich McCulley & Marty Rifkin. Bob's latest album, "The Year We Tried To Kill The Pain," was recorded and released in Europe in September 2013 where it debuted at #1 on the EuroAmericana Chart -- "an inspired work of purity and depth." His songs -- which meld R&B, Country and Rock -- have attracted some of the most talented players in the world including many Rock ‘n’ Roll and Country Music Hall of Famers: Emmylou Harris, Benmont Tench (Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers), Gary Tallent (Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band), Bernie Leadon (The Eagles), James Burton (Elvis), Glen D Hardin (Elvis), Marc Ford (Black Crowes), Lucinda Williams, Sam Bush (New Grass Revival) and Pig Robbins to name only a few.
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Trevor McSpadden is a handsome young crooner whose deep mellow voice sounds made for the old tunes. Trevor has shared stages across the country with The Derailers, Dale Watson, The Reverend Horton Heat, Webb Wilder, Robbie Fulks, the Hoyle Brothers, Two Tons of Steel, the Texas Tornadoes, Joel Paterson and The Modern Sounds, Commander Cody, and the Gin Palace Jesters. Trevor has enticed couples to the dance floor at venues nationwide, including Austin's Continental Club, Central Texas's Gruene Hall, and Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music.
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Every Thursday, El Cid turns into “Honky Tonk Hacienda” with bands, songwriters and musical instigators tearing it up with Outlaw Country, Roots, Old Time and Americana.
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No cover before 8:30 pm, $5 thereafter. Venue is 21+. Doors at 7 pm, music starts at 8. Ample street parking; valet parking available.

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Thu, Apr 24, in SFV (Sherman Oaks):
9 pm  Weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” showcase at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; 818-789-1985.

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Thu, Apr 24, in Burbank:
10 pm  REVEREND MARTINI'S PSYCHO THURSDAY at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com.
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CLOSES TONIGHT, exclusive movie theatre
and ONLINE screening,
through April 24:
“GO WITH LE FLO,” the new feature film by the BRIGHT BLUE GORILLA band members MICHAEL GLOVER and ROBYN ROSENKRANTZ who won the Mumbai Film Festival with a previous film, opens at the Downtown Independent Cinema, 251 S Main St, Los Angeles 90012.
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See the complete feature story in the Guide’s Apr 11 edition’s “events” listings.
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Advance tix, $10 ($11.34 w/service fee) at:
www.brownpapertickets.com/producerevent/537914
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For the shut-ins or those not in L.A., the film is accessible on your computer:
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ONLINE: watch “Go with Le Flo” (the full movie) in the USA at: www.eurocinema.com
If you're outside of the USA, you can watch “Go with Le Flo” on Vimeo On Demand - available ONLY from April 11 thru 24.

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ONGOING, through Jun 1, in L.A.:
“THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS,” presented by Center Theatre Group, opens tonight, runs Apr 22-Jun 1, at the Ahmanson Theatre at the L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles 90012; www.musiccenter.org
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Winner of the 2012 Tony Award® for “Best Musical Revival,” The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess arrives at the Ahmanson Theatre with award-winning members of the Broadway cast in this stunning and stirring new staging. This re-envisioned Broadway production includes such legendary songs as “Summertime” and “I Got Plenty of Nothing.”

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ONGOING, through May 25, in L.A.:
“THE TALLEST TREE IN THE FOREST,” presented by Center Theatre Group, runs Apr 12-May 25 at the Mark Taper Forum at the L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles 90012; www.musiccenter.org
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Obie Award-winner DANIEL BEATY chronicles PAUL ROBESON’s remarkable life in an extraordinary theatrical biography. Beaty fills the theatre with the dreams, words and songs – American classics like “Ol’ Man River” – of a man who sacrificed everything in the name of liberty. This play, with live music, is directed by Moisés Kaufman.

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ONGOING, through May 4, in L.A.:
8 pm  “ALMOST WHITE” a new solo series by Rick Najera, alternating with “SCARRED FOR LIFE” by David Valdez, are comedic stage play productions at Casa 0101 Theatre, 2102 E 1st St, Los Angeles 90033.
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There is a full feature write-up in the Apr 11 edition’s “events” listing.
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On opening night, both plays are presented; after that, the two shows alternate. Limited engagement runs Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 5 pm, through May 4.
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Najera, one of Hollywood’s most prolific playwright-performers, sets the stage for his new play based on his latest memoir, “Almost White: Forced Confessions of a Latino in Hollywood.” Runs April 11, 12, 13, 25, 26 and 27.
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Alternating with it is:
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“Scarred for Life: Tale of A Mexican-American Trying to Get Out of East L.A.,” by David Valdez, runs April 11, 18, 19, 20 and May 2, 3 and 4.
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Tix, $15-$30, at www.casa0101.org. More info at www.ricknajera.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AlmostWhite.

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ONGOING at the Getty Villa, through Aug 25, in Malibu:
“Heaven and Earth: Art of Byzantium from Greek Collections” at the Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu; 310-440-7300; parking, $15.
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Marked by glittering mosaics, luminous icons, and opulent churches, the Byzantine Empire (A.D. 330–1453) flourished for more than one thousand years. Over 170 national treasures from Greece illustrate the development of a mighty empire, from its pagan origins to a deeply spiritual Christian society. This exhibition is presented in conjunction with “Heaven and Earth: Byzantine Illumination at the Cultural Crossroads” at the Getty Center.
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The exhibition was organized by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports, Athens, with the collaboration of the Benaki Museum, Athens, in association with the J. Paul Getty Museum and the National Gallery of Art, Washington. The exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.

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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 $15.

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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 $15.

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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 $15.
 
 
 
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