Thursday – Music, News, Festivals, Arts – June 5 edition, 2014

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♪ Plenty of ticket alerts here, and heads-up for festivals and concerts THIS WEEKEND. Plus TONIGHT’s music and arts scene, some “act-now-or-miss-out” news, and more, all awaiting you within.

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In this edition…

♪ NEWS FEATURES:
. √ BRITISH BLUES LEGEND JOHN MAYALL HAS NEW CD, PLAYS GRAMMY MUSEUM TONIGHT
. √ “ARTPRIZE” ARTIST REGISTRATION CLOSES TONIGHT

♪ THIS DAY IN HISTORY:
. √ Today is “The Festival of Popular Delusions Day” – officially proclaimed!

♪ TICKET ALERTS:
. √ Egads, PLENTY of ’em here!

♪ FESTIVALS coming Saturday in Southern California:
. √ Annual “MAKE MUSIC PASADENA,” is a free, all-day-and-evening musical smorgasbord.
. √ Annual “SAM HINTON FOLK HERITAGE FESTIVAL” in San Diego Co (Poway).

♪ FESTIVALS happening now, ELSEWHERE:
. √ STRAWBERRY PARK CAJUN ZYDECO FESTIVAL runs June 5-8, near Preston, CT.
. √ Annual “KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL” nears the end of its 18 day run, Thu, May 22-Sun, Jun 8, at Quiet Valley Ranch in the Texas Hill Country.

♪ FESTIVALS coming SOON in Southern California:
. √ 38th Annual “HUCK FINN JUBILEE” is a solid Bluegrass Music Festival, June 13-15.
. √ 26th Annual “LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL,” Fri-Sun, Jun 13-15.
. √ 28th Annual “LONG BEACH BAYOU FESTIVAL” a “zydeco, blues, creole & Cajun festival,” Sat & Sun, Jun 21 & 22.

♪ THURSDAY’s MUSIC & ART EVENTS

♪ ONGOING MUSIC & ART EVENTS


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√ BRITISH BLUES LEGEND JOHN MAYALL HAS NEW CD, PLAYS GRAMMY MUSEUM TONIGHT

“AN EVENING WITH JOHN MAYALL” is a post-CD-release live performance-interview event tonight at 8 pm in the Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Theatre, 800 W Olympic Bl, L.A. 90015; 213-765-6803; www.grammymuseum.org.

Recently signed by Forty Below Records, the legendary "Godfather of British Blues," John Mayall, just released his first studio album in five years. “A Special Life” hit the streets and cyber-order parlors on May 13. John Mayall's place in music history has been assured ever since he put together the first of his bands, the BLUESBREAKERS, in 1963. Besides his own work, John also backed blues greats JOHN LEE HOOKER, T-BONE WALKER and SONNY BOY WILLIAMSON on their first English club tours. When ERIC CLAPTON quit the YARDBIRDS, John quickly offered him the job as his new guitarist, whereupon John and the band recorded an all-time best-selling classic album.

Now, “A Special Life” serves as further testament to John Mayall's boundless talent, vitality, and ever-dynamic personality. Recorded at Entourage Studios in North Hollywood, Mayall produced the album himself as well as creating the original cover art and design, with co-production, engineering, and mixing by Eric Corne. Backing Mayall on the new album are his five-year veteran band members – Texas guitarist ROCKY ATHAS and a Chicago-based rhythm section of GREG RZAB on bass guitar and JAY DAVENPORT on drums.

“A Special Life” includes three new songs penned by John and a reworked Mayall classic to go with his covers of JIMMY ROGERS ("That's All Right"), ALBERT KING ("Floodin' in California"), SONNY LANDRETH ("Speak of the Devil"), JIMMY McCRACKLIN ("I Just Got to Know") and EDDIE TAYLOR ("Big Town Playboy"), plus a new song written by Greg and Rocky. Accordion legend C.J. CHENIER makes a powerhouse guest appearance on a couple of tracks, including the opener, "Why Did You Go Last Night," written and previously recorded by his father, Zydeco icon CLIFTON CHENIER.

John Mayall and his band embarked on a major two-month tour of Europe and have now returned to the U.S. to begin touring around the country with the album's release, headlining major concert venues as well as performing at festivals throughout the spring and summer. It’s an in-depth discussion moderated by GRAMMY Museum Executive Director Bob Santelli, and a special, stripped-down performance.

All proceeds benefit The GRAMMY Museum. Tix, $20, at the Museum Box Office at 213-765-6803 or online at www.grammymuseum.org


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√ “ARTPRIZE” ARTIST REGISTRATION CLOSES TONIGHT

ARTPRIZE 2014 runs Sep 24 -Oct 12, and it’s a long ways away – in Grand Rapids, Michigan. But it has attracted West Coast artists and it is quite unlike anything else. The event literally takes over the entire city, with music performances, impromptu sculpture gardens, multimedia exhibitions on scales grand and small, paintings, drawings, etchings, landscapings, and surprising varieties and types of “more.” It’s all free, and the prizes in ArtPrize are appreciable cash awards.
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Venues are of every conceivable kind, from sports arenas and vacant lots to clubs with stages to the lobby and lawn of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. Artist Registration runs April 21-June 5, and “Artist + Venue Connections” run April 28-June 19.
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Anyone over 18, working in any medium, from any place in the world, can enter ArtPrize as an Artist to compete. All venues are eligible to win the $20,000 Juried Award for Outstanding Venue. At ArtPrize 2014, there will be eight category awards and two grand prizes totaling $560,000.
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√ Today is “The Festival of Popular Delusions Day” – officially proclaimed! And, in the words of Forrest Gump, “That’s all we have to say about that.” Except that tomorrow is the birthday of Congressman Eric Cantor, so it sorta figures.



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√ “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION” with GARRISON KEILLOR and his huge cast, plus guest GREG BROWN, at the Greek Theater, Fri, Jun 6. We’ve had many ticket alerts for you. You MAY still be able to get reduced prices on some tickets at Goldstar, www.goldstar.com or regular prices from the Greek at www.greektheatrela.com

√ JAMES TAYLOR plays two nights at the Hollywood Bowl, Sat, Jun 7, 8 pm, and Sun, Jun 8, 7:30 pm; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232.

√ KARLA BONOFF and JIMMY WEBB play the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara, Sat, Jun 7, 8 pm; 805-963-0761.

√ GREG BROWN plays the Hotel Café in Hollywood, Sat, Jun 7, 6:45 pm; 323-461-2040.

√ CAROLINE AIKEN plays the Palm Loft Gallery in Carpinteria, Sat, Jun 7, 7 pm; 805-684-9700.

√ ERIC ANDERSEN plays McCabe’s in Santa Monica, Sat, Jun 7, 7:30 pm; 310-828-4497.

√ Jug Band legend JIM KWESKIN plus THE CROCKETT SISTERS play Boulevard Music in Culver City, Sat, Jun 7, 8 pm; 310-398-2583.

√ HAY DUDES play the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena, Sat, Jun 7, 7 pm; 626-798-6236

√ All-banjo extravaganza with DONNA LYNN CASKEY plus 50 STICKS OF DYNAMITE at Bombay Bar & Grill in Ventura, Sat, Jun 7, 7 pm; 805-643-4404.

√ JOHN KRAUS & THE GOERS play the Grand Annex in San Pedro, Sat, Jun 7, 8 pm; 310-833-6362.

√ AOIFE O'DONOVAN plays Lestats Coffee in Normal Heights (San Diego), Sat, Jun 7, 8 pm; 619-282-0437.

√ CARLENE CARTER plays McCabe’s in Santa Monica, Sun, Jun 8, 8 pm; 310-828-4497.

√ FRANK VIGNOLA & VINNY RANIOLA play Boulevard Music in Culver City, Sun, Jun 8, 8 pm; 310-398-2583.

√ CAROLINE AIKEN plays a matinee in San Diego at Chateau Sinnet Winery of Carmel Valley, 3811 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego, Sun, Jun 8, 2 pm; 831-659-2244.

√ TUMBLEWEED ROB & THE SOUTHWEST JUNCTION play a matinee at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena, Sun, Jun 8, 3 pm; 626-798-6236.

√ OZOMATLI plays the Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles, Sun, Jun 8, 6:30 pm; free, this is a “heads-up” if you like their genre-defying music; info, 213-384-5701.

√ Plus, check YESTERDAY’s edition, LOADED with other TICKET ALERTS. It’s still available at a separate click.



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√ Sat, Jun 7,
FREE FESTIVAL,
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Annual “MAKE MUSIC PASADENA,” derived from the French “FETE DE LA MUSIQUE,” present an all-day-and-evening musical smorgasbord with an astonishingly variety of music at venues and impromptu performance spaces throughout Pasadena. Free, but they are asking for a $5 donation for the day to help enable it to happen again next year. Be sure to check-out the daytime lineup of folky performers in the Central Library’s fine (and air-conditioned) performance hall. See the massive list of performers, venues, and more, at:
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√ Sat, Jun 7,
FESTIVAL,
in San Diego Co (Poway):
11 am-5 pm Annual “SAM HINTON FOLK HERITAGE FESTIVAL” is a music and storytelling event presented by San Diego Folk Heritage, bringing performances by NECK & NECK, BRIAN CALDWELL, GREGORY PAGE, DANE TERRY & BAND, TRAILS & RAILS, and LACEMAKERS STORYTELLING with MARILYN McPHIE, CHARLES JOHNSON, JESSICA BARIS, PATTI CHRISTENSEN, JAMES NELSON-LUCAS, JIM DIEKMANN, & FRED LASKOWSKI, at Templars Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd, Poway 92064; 858-566-4040.



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√ STRAWBERRY PARK CAJUN ZYDECO FESTIVAL runs June 5-8, near Preston, CT. Bands scheduled to play include JEFFREY BROUSSARD, STEVE RILEY, PINE LEAF BOYS, BONSOIR, THE REVELERS, DENNIS STROUGHMATT, LIL’WAYNE & SAME OL’2-STEP, plus several regional Cajun & zydeco bands. Details at www.strawberrypark.net/2014-cajun-zydeco-festival,or www.strawberryparkcajunzydecofestival.com


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√ 43rd Annual “KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL” nears the end of its 18 straight days, Thu, May 22-Sun, Jun 8, at Quiet Valley Ranch in the Texas Hill Country.
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A post arrived a couple days ago from Southern Cal-based musician / bestselling author Paul Zollo: “In Kerrville with my brother-in-song Darryl Purpose. Had a beautiful time hearing the beautiful Judy Collins last night - with a wonderful tribute to the great Pete Seeger – and seeing and hearing new friends and old, like Freebo F. Freebo who is here and so many others – and all the new friends.”
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Celebrating songwriters for 43 years, the Kerrville Folk Festival is the longest continuously running festival of its kind in North America. It was created by Rod Kennedy, affectionately known as “The RodFather,” who died in April. In addition to concerts each evening, Kerrville features “Ballad Tree” song-sharing sessions, campfire jam sessions, concerts and activities for children, organized canoe trips on the Guadelupe River and Hill Country bike rides, a professional development program for teachers, as well as a three-day songwriters school and instrumental workshops. All the info and schedules are at: www.kerrville-music.com.
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For more, see feature story #2 in the May 22nd edition’s NEWS section.



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√ 38th Annual “HUCK FINN JUBILEE” is a solid Bluegrass Music Festival, June 13-15, moved last year to Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park in the Ontario/Rancho Cucamonga area. It features RALPH STANLEY, DEL McCOURY, RHONDA VINCENT, DOYLE LAWSON & QUICKSILVER, THE GIBSON BROTHERS, and many more. This may well SELL-OUT in advance! DISCOUNT TICKET DEAL is available at: http://touch.groupon.com/deals/gl-huck-finn-jubilee-1
Full info, including camping and local hotels, http://huckfinn.com.


√ 26th Annual “LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL,” Fri-Sun, Jun 13-15, is a delightfully eclectic festival that benefits folk-friendly KCBX public radio, at the Lions Live Oak Camp, 4600 Hwy 154, Santa Barbara 93105. The huge lineup includes BLIND BOY PAXTON, THE EAGLE ROCK GOSPEL SINGERS, LILY AND MADELEINE, THE BOOGALOO ASSASSINS, THE DUSTBOWL REVIVAL, THE LIONS, ZONGO ALL STARS, SHADOWLANDS, and many more. This one SELLS-OUT in advance! Full info at: www.liveoakfest.org


√ 28th Annual “LONG BEACH BAYOU FESTIVAL” a “ZYDECO, BLUES, CREOLE & CAJUN FESTIVAL,” is Sat & Sun, Jun 21 & 22, at Rainbow Lagoon Events Park, 400-403 Shoreline Village Dr, Long Beach. Headliners are JEFFREY BROUSSARD & THE CREOLE COWBOYS, THE OTIS TAYLOR BAND, SUNPIE & THE LOUISIANA SUNSPOTS, MARK ST. MARY, T-LOU, THE CREOLE BELLES, BARBARA MORRISON, and plenty more. Info, 562-495-5959, http://longbeachfestival.com/201053110/HTML/LBBMF_New_Home.html



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Thu, Jun 5, in Long Beach:
5 pm KEN O'MALLEY plays his solo residency of authentic and original Irish music at the Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300.

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

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Thu, Jun 5, in SFV (Canoga Park):
6-9 pm “WEST VALLEY OLD-TIME JAM” at Jerry's Pizzeria, 22035 Sherman Way, Canoga Park 91303; 818-346-3033.

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Thu, Jun 5, in OC (Fountain Valley):
6-10 pm Weekly “FOUNTAIN VALLEY BLUEGRASS JAM” at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708.

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Thu, Jun 5, in San Diego Co (Santee):
6:30-9:30 pm “WOOD 'N' LIPS OPEN MIC” at Kaffee Meister Santee Coffeehouse, 9225 Carlton Hills Boulevard #30, Santee.

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Thu, Jun 5, in OC (Newport Beach):
7:15 pm BETH FITCHET WOOD AND FRIENDS play acoustic at the Rusty Pelican, 2735 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach.

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Thu, Jun 5, in Burbank:
7:30 pm SWING WEST, the San Diego-based band, plays the “2014 WESTERN MUSIC SHOWCASE SERIES” presented by the Western Music Association’s California Chapter and Cody’s Viva Cantina, 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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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, Jun 5, in Malibu:
7:30 pm The Getty’s “LECTURES & CONVERSATIONS” series presents "LUCRETIUS AND THE TOLERATION OF INTOLERABLE IDEAS" at the Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu; 310-440-7300; parking, $10.
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Pulitzer Prize–winning author Stephen Greenblatt considers why and how Lucretius' great poem On the Nature of Things—the core ideas of which were utterly repugnant to the Christian culture of Renaissance Europe —eluded the period's tight web of censorship and repression, playing a crucial role in an age in love with beauty.
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Free; a ticket is required online or by calling above phone number.

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Thu-Sat, Jun 5-7, in OC (Costa Mesa):
8 pm PACIFIC SYMPHONY performs ORFF’s “CARMINA BURANA” for three nights at Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787; www.ocpac.org
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As one of the most dramatic and powerful pieces of music ever written, it's no wonder that “Carmina Burana” pops up so often in movie soundtracks, TV commercials and video games. Orff's massive choral work caps a musical search for life's meanings, including John Williams' celebratory theme from "Empire of the Sun" and Kathy Bowen's emotive echoes of the Holocaust.
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Go early for the “Concert Preview” at 7 pm with host Alan Chapman. Music Unwound enhancements thanks to a generous grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
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Tix at 714-755-5799 or www.PacificSymphony.org

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Thu, Jun 5, in L.A.:
8 pm “AN EVENING WITH JOHN MAYALL” is a post-CD-release live performance-interview event at the Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Theatre, 800 W Olympic Bl, L.A. 90015; 213-765-6803; www.grammymuseum.org.
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Recently signed by Forty Below Records, the legendary "Godfather of British Blues," John Mayall, just released his first studio album in five years. “A Special Life” hit the streets and cyber-order parlors on May 13. John Mayall's place in music history has been assured ever since he put together the first of his bands, the BLUESBREAKERS, in 1963. Besides his own work, John also backed blues greats JOHN LEE HOOKER, T-BONE WALKER and SONNY BOY WILLIAMSON on their first English club tours. When ERIC CLAPTON quit the YARDBIRDS, John quickly offered him the job as his new guitarist, whereupon John and the band recorded an all-time best-selling classic album.
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Now, “A Special Life” serves as further testament to John Mayall's boundless talent, vitality, and ever-dynamic personality. Recorded at Entourage Studios in North Hollywood, Mayall produced the album himself as well as creating the original cover art and design, with co-production, engineering, and mixing by Eric Corne. Backing Mayall on the new album are his five-year veteran band members – Texas guitarist ROCKY ATHAS and a Chicago-based rhythm section of GREG RZAB on bass guitar and JAY DAVENPORT on drums.
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“A Special Life” includes three new songs penned by John and a reworked Mayall classic to go with his covers of JIMMY ROGERS ("That's All Right"), ALBERT KING ("Floodin' in California"), SONNY LANDRETH ("Speak of the Devil"), JIMMY McCRACKLIN ("I Just Got to Know") and EDDIE TAYLOR ("Big Town Playboy"), plus a new song written by Greg and Rocky. Accordion legend C.J. CHENIER makes a powerhouse guest appearance on a couple of tracks, including the opener, "Why Did You Go Last Night," written and previously recorded by his father, Zydeco icon CLIFTON CHENIER.
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John Mayall and his band embarked on a major two-month tour of Europe and have now returned to the U.S. to begin touring around the country with the album's release, headlining major concert venues as well as performing at festivals throughout the spring and summer. It’s an in-depth discussion moderated by GRAMMY Museum Executive Director Bob Santelli, and a special, stripped-down performance.

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Tix, $20, at the Museum Box Office at 213-765-6803 or online at www.grammymuseum.org

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Thu, Jun 5, in Altadena:
8 pm Jazz star beauty GRACE KELLY & HER TRIO play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena.
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It’s Grace Kelly and her band, Jonathan Richards-bass and Josh Nelson- keys. Grace Kelly was “the” featured artist at the recent 10th Anniversary of The Producers Guild Of America in Hollywood. She followed that with a special apprearance at The Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. She is worth 3 times the $25 charged at The Coffee Gallery Backstage. Last times here she got standing ovations. This is a jazz super star. You will love her. Well proven at The Coffee Gallery Backstage . The Playboy Jazz Festival, Birdland, Carnegie Hall and then multiple appearances at The Coffee Gallery Backstage. “Sounds right to me says Bob Stane,” who is always a happy camper when he books her.
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From Birdland in New York to Carnegie Hall, she has appeared at the Kennedy Center, Symphony Hall in Boston, and over 500 jazz clubs and festivals worldwide, including the 2010 Newport Jazz Festival – where she opened – and the 2010 Montreal Jazz Festival. This is her third time at The Coffee Gallery Backstage.
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Ms. Kelly has become recognized as a saxophonist, singer, composer, arranger, songwriter, and recording artist with talent like no other at her age. She has performed and recorded with the likes of Lee Konitz, Wynton Marsalis, Phil Woods, Hank Jones, The Boston Pops, Harry Connick Jr. among many others. Grace Kelly....Bob Stane says...A most famous saxophone player. This is one of those acts that will prompt you to say to me after the show, “how did you get her?” and, “You didn't charge enough.”
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WYNTON MARSALIS agrees with Bob Stane, saying, “Grace Kelly plays with intelligence, wit and feeling. She has a great amount of natural ability and the ability to adapt. That is the hallmark of a first-class jazz musician.”
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GRACE KELLY is starting a kickstarter campaign for her new CD, at:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gracekellymusic/grace-kellys-working-for-the-dreamers-ep
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More at: www.gracekellymusic.com
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Tix, $25. Reservations, 626-798-6236, 10 am-10 pm, seven days. All-ages. There’s more on the venue’s website, at www.coffeegallery.com

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Thu, Jun 5, in L.A.:
8 pm Weekly “L.A. HOOTENANNY” at Villains Tavern, 1356 Palmetto St, Los Angeles 90013; 213-613-0766.

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Thu, Jun 5, in L.A.:
8-11 pm Monthly “OLD TIME MUSIC JAM” hosted by that delightfully raucous old-time band, TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, at 1642 Beer & Wine Bar 1642 W Temple St, Los Angeles 90026; 213-483-5571.

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Thu, Jun 5, 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, Jun 5, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm MARY WHITE plays the first of two nights at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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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 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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