James Garner Memorial Tribute -- special feature -- Mon, July 28 2014

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REMEMBERING JAMES GARNER, everybody's favorite nice-guy actor...

Turner Classic Movies (tcm.com) is doing an all-day "James Garner Tribute" today, Monday, July 28. TCM remembers the enormously likable and well-respected star in a 12-film salute that includes "Mister Buddwing," "The Americanization of Emily," "Victor/Victoria," and "Marlowe."

The cable companies schedules are wrong. Here's what's screening, Pacific time:

"Grand Prix" (1966) at 6:30 am.

"Cash McCall" (1960) at 9:30 am.

"The Wheeler Dealers," (1963) at 11:15 am.

"Darby's Rangers" (1958) at 1 pm.

"Mister Buddwing" (1966) at 3:15 pm.

"The Thrill Of It All," (1963) at 5 pm.

"The Americanization of Emily," (1964) at 7 pm.
"The Children's Hour," (1961) at 9 pm.

"Victor Victoria," (1982) at 11 pm.

"Marlowe," (1969) at 1 am.

Set your recording device before you depart today.

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Oh, and today's photo, with James holding the Purple Heart? That's not a film promo shot. James Garner was a twice-wounded combat veteran.

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More later, with news of the music scene.

Festivals, Concerts, and More, Saturday, July 26, 2014

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In this edition ...

♪  NEWS FEATURE: A folk-rock icon calls it quits.
♪  FESTIVALS today in Southern California.
♪  CONCERTS, club gigs, the coffee house scene, outdoor shows, and more.

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BARRY McGUIRE, LEAD ACTOR IN "HAIR" ON BROADWAY, FAMOUS FOR "EVE OF DESTRUCTION," & EARLY LEAD SINGER OF THE NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS, CALLS IT QUITS

Barry McGuire had a health scare on stage Wednesday night, during the sound check for a performance of his popular musical storytelling show, "Trippin' the 60s." And, it seems, one was enough.

McGuire has been touring the show with John York, former member of the legendary '60s band the Byrds. Barry's announcement brings a sudden end to a uniquely influential and colorful career, during which he was repeatedly at the center of rock's most creative years.

He was there with his six-string in the Greenwich Village folk revival scene, alternating on little coffeehouse stages with the then-unknown "Bobby" Dylan, Joanie Mitchell, and many others who would become stars.

He came to public acclaim singing "Green, Green" as a member of Randy Sparks' group, the New Christy Minstrels. Soon after, the musicians he assembled to be his own backup band became The Mamas & The Papas.

His name is even featured in famous rock lyrics:

"McGuinn and McGuire / Just a-gettin' higher / In L.A. you know where that's at / And nobody's gettin' fat except Mama Cass."

In fact, Barry McGuire was living in a VW Microbus in Cass Elliott's driveway when the call came for him to get to New York. They wanted him for the lead in the debut of "Hair," the shockingly revolutionary Broadway musical in which conventions and sensibilities were defied, including when cast members got naked and crawled atop the backs of audience seats while singing.

In more recent years, Barry McGuire turned quite religious and took to heart the words and message of that '60s song he made famous, "Eve of Destruction."

His cachet increased when the song was banned from radio by the FCC, which feared sedition -- making Barry McGuire the only folksinger with that particular distinction in his biography.

But it's all arrived at an abrupt end. Barry has confirmed his sudden retirement. He wrote:

"Well, it's finally happened. For years I've been saying that this year is my last year for public appearances, and then that year goes by, and I say, 'Well next year's my last year.'

"But last night at Bob Stane's Coffee Gallery [Backstage] when John York and I got into our sound check, I started feeling a heavy burning sensation in my upper esophagus and down into my respiratory system. Some dear friends drove us straight to the hospital where I spent the night being poked and prodded, squeezed and tweezed, stabbed and jabbed until they finally ruled out the possibility of a heart attack. My blood pressure is perfect 120/80, my blood sugar level is perfect, my oxygen blood level is perfect and there were no heart attack enzymes in my blood.

"BUT, my body is telling me it's time to stop, so stopping I am.

"My last public appearance was at the Acoustic Music San Diego sponsored by Carey Driscoll. I didn't know it at the time, but I know it now. So if you've never seen me live on stage… hahaha, you've missed your chance."

The Guide's editor hosted Barry McGuire and his then sideman Terry Talbot back in the mid double-oughts on "Tied to the Tracks," the now-gone L.A. broadcast acoustic Americana radio show. They did a two-hour live performance-interview that featured much of "Trippin' the 60s" as it was when Barry began touring it.

"The phones rang off the wall," recalls Larry Wines, the Guide's editor and the radio show's host, programmer, and booker.

Larry adds, "Throughout the years, we have always encouraged the Guide's readers to see Barry perform live. I was very fortunate to have seen him do his '60s retrospective show many times, several with Terry, and even more with John York."

Recalling more, Larry says, "Barry was so good at wrapping you up in music history and whisking you away for a magical mystery trip of a ride. By the end of the night, the only remaining mystery was how in the world one talented guy could have been part of so much iconic music that spoke for a generation in turbulent times. I really pity those who never caught that show, including all who were too young to have known that music before. Still, I wish Barry and his charming wife Mari many years of happy retirement. Of course, if you ever want to make a comeback, Barry, even for one night, call us, y'hear?"



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There are TWO different L.A. fests for today's annual "National Day of the Cowboy," and they're listed first.

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Sat, Jul 26,
FESTIVAL,
in Griffith Park (L.A.):
10 am-5 pm  Annual "DAY OF THE COWBOY & COWGIRL" is the Autry Museum's event for the "10th Annual National Day of the Cowboy," a fun, family-friendly festival with live music and more, at the Autry National Center in Griffith Park, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles  90027; 323-667-2000.
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Get in touch with your inner cowboy or cowgirl. Enjoy delicious BBQ and a root beer saloon, see live performers, explore the museum galleries, and partake of the special activities.
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Participate in a variety of Western-themed activities, including:
√ A world-record attempt for the Most Trick Ropers, led by The Oklahoma Kid.
√ Leatherwork crafts with Standing Bear’s Trading Post.
√ Square-dance workshops with Triple Chicken Foot and dance caller Susan Michaels.
√ Drop-in roping with The Lewis Family, multigenerational Rose Parade regulars.
√ Sketching with live horses at the corral.
√ Scavenger hunts.
√ Hands-on stations with cowboy tools.
√ Screenings of "The Gene Autry Show."
√ Storytelling.
√ More.
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Admission: Free for Autry Members / $10 Nonmembers / $6 Students and Seniors (age 60+) / $4 Children ages 3–12; tickets include museum admission.
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RSVP/Reservations: tickets available at the door or online. Space is limited, so reservations recommended.

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Sat, Jul 26,
FESTIVAL,
in SFV (Chatsworth):
11 am-4 pm  10th Annual "NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY" at the Valley Relics Museum, 21630 Marilla St, Chatsworth, California 91311. Chatsworth.
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Live performances by award-winning singer-songwriter STEVE HILL, plus the ROB STALEY BAND.
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Valley Relics Museum Presents THE NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY with a big celebration featuring live western music, western tv and film celebrities, authors, food trucks, celebrity speakers, a dance contest, a ‘sneak peek’ of the new Nudies Rodeo Tailors clothing line, and more.
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Organizers say, "This is a cowboy event hosted by real cowboys and cowgirls. Accept no imitations."
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All proceeds support the San Fernando Valley Relics Museum and The National Day of The Cowboy.
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Meet, greet, shake hands and share stories with some of your favorite Western stars, including Dan Haggerty, TV's "Grizzly Adams,"  and Dawn Moore, daughter of TV's "Lone Ranger" Clayton Moore. Dawn will speak about her father's career.
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Also appearing will be Steve Stevens Sr., sharing his career in shows such as the Roy Rogers Show, Zorro, and Gunsmoke. Steve will head up a seminar, sharing stories on his time spent as an Agent for many Cowboy / Western authors and writers. Plus, Ben Costello, Julie Ann Ream, and Bethany Braley, who serves as Executive director of the National Day of the Cowboy. Bethany could have chosen to attend any of dozens of commemorative events today, and she picked this one. She will share her vision of the future of the NDOC.
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The event includes presentation of the Western Legends Award to a special guest, to be revealed.
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The "Charityville Jail" and living history team present a true step back in time with their historical re-enactment featuring cowboy western shoot-out and bank robbery scenarios.
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A western style BBQ food truck will be on hand, as will favorite ice cream truck "Scream."
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Other features are Face Painting for the kids, and craft vendors.
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Tickets are $20 for adults. Children age 12 and under are free. Tickets available at:
http://valleyrelics.org/events/the-national-day-of-the-cowboy/

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Sat, Jul 26,
Pseudo-FESTIVAL,
in OC (Huntington Beach):
8 am  Annual "U.S. OPEN OF SURFING" is America’s largest pro surfing competition, attracting the world’s elite of the sport, who compete for big money while wowing 200,000 beach boys and girls with their skill, grace and innovative board designs.
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Features live bands, a sports expo, and after-parties with the friendly locals. Centered on Main Street, Huntington Beach 92648. Info, www.usopenofsurfing.com

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Sat, Jul 26,
Pseudo-FESTIVAL,
in Long Beach:
11 am-3 pm  3rd Annual "EMPOWER THE YOUTH FAIR" in Martin Luther King Jr Park, 1950 Lemon Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806.
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Join GURL Society as they "provide youth and their families with resources for empowerment, inspiration, and uplifting." Info, http://gurlsociety.webs.com/apps/calendar/showEvent?calID=4559325&eventID=240583700

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Sat & Sun, Jul 26 & 27,
Pseudo-FESTIVAL,
in L.A.:
11 am-6 pm  FREE "RENEGADE CRAFT FAIR LOS ANGELES" in downtown’s new Grand Park, 200 N Grand Av, L.A.
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It's "a vibrant outdoor gathering place"  featuring "over 200 indie makers, food trucks, coffee, art installations, workshops and more." Info, www.renegadecraft.com/losangeles-july-market-details



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Sat, Jul 26, in Hollywood:
10 am  GRANDEZA MEXICANA FOLK BALLET COMPANY performs for this week's "BIG! WORLD! FUN! FAMILY SERIES" at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-461-3673.

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Sat, Jul 26, in Highland Park (L.A.):
1 pm  Monthly "OLD TIME MUSIC / TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN FIDDLE & BANJO JAM at the Audubon Nature Center in Debs Park, 4700 N Griffin Av, Highland Park 90031; 323-221-2255.

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Sat, Jul 26, in Santa Monica:
2 pm  MARK HUMPHREY plays "ROOTS MUSIC ON THE LAWN" at the Santa Monica Public Library's Ocean Park Branch, 2601 Main St, Santa Monica 90405; 310-458-8683.

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Sat, Jul 26, in Altadena:
3 pm  AARON LARGET-CAPLAN plays a matinee at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.

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Sat, Jul 26, in SFV (Canoga Park):
5 pm  JOHN ZIPPERER & FRIENDS play Julie’s Joint House Concert Series in Canoga Park. Reservations get directions at 818-261-0682 or  juliesjoint@johnzipperer.com

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Sat, Jul 26, in L.A.:
5 pm  GRUPO FALSO BAIANO plus KATIA MORAES play the outdoor summer series at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Bl, Los Angeles 90036; 323 857-6000.

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Sat, Jul 26, in L.A.:
6:30 pm  "SUE TRUMAN: FIDDLER, STEPDANCER AND 'CRANKIE' ARTIST FROM SEATTLE" at the Velaslavasay Panorama, 1122 West 24th St, Los Angeles 90007.

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Sat, Jul 26, in Lakewood:
6:30 pm  Weekly BLUEGRASS CONCERT brings various bands to the long running series at Me N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908.

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Sat, Jul 26, in Culver City:
7 pm  MOUNTAIN DULCIMER PIONEERS OF THE WEST play Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.

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Sat, Jul 26, in Altadena:
7 pm  DAVID LANDIA BAND plays the evening show at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations  626-798-6236.

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Sat, Jul 26, in SFV (Woodland Hills):
7-11 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly "WEST VALLEY HOOT" in Woodland Hills 91367. Location and info at www.songmakers.org 

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Sat, Jul 26, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
7:30 pm  GRATEFUL DUDES play their weekky bluegrass residency, sometimes with very notable musical guests, at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall 91350. (Just off I-5, Lyons exit.)

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Sat, Jul 26, in Santa Monica:
8 pm  ROSS ALTMAN & JILL FENIMORE play the art opening for an exhibition of the paintings of the late "CHANGE-LINKS" newspaper editor JOHN JOHNSON, at the Unurban Coffeehouse, 3301 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90401; 310-315-0056.

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Sat, Jul 26, in Pasadena:
8 pm TY FANCE does a STORYTELLING CONCERT at Porticos Art Space, 2033 Washington Bl, Pasadena.
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Online advance, $12, at:
http://bit.ly/tyfancestorytime
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At the door, $15, cash or credit card.

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Sat, Jul 26, in Hollywood:
8:30 pm  GRANDEZA MEXICANA FOLK BALLET COMPANY plays the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068;  323-461-3673.

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Sat, Jul 26, in L.A.:
9:45 pm  KAREN NASH and her talented band play the "IPO (International Pop Overthrow)" night, which presents a big lineup of artists at Molly Malone's, 575 S Fairfax Av, Los Angeles 90036; 323-935-1577.
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Karen's band is Paul Marshall (I See Hawks in L.A.), Harry Orlove, & David Raven.
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Friday's Music Scene, July 25 2014

Here are notable musical events happening today and tonight throughout Southern California.

Note the FREE show in Pasadena with multi-instrumentalist DAVID  LINDLEY. It includes an opening set in honor of the late folk musician TERRY VREELAND. See 7 pm listing for details.

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Fri, Jul 25, WORLD MUSIC, in Hollywood:
11 am  BABÁ KEN OKULOLO & THE NIGERIAN BROTHERS bring their WEST AFRICAN MUSIC at the Hollywood Bowl Summer Sounds series, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood 90068; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232.

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Fri, Jul 25, in Monrovia:
6-10 pm  Weekly "MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL" street fair includes the acoustic/traditional KATTYWOMPUS CONCERT & JAM at 8 pm at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-357-1091.

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Fri, Jul 25, in Riverside:
6:30 pm  DON McLEAN and JUDY COLLINS play the FOX Performing Arts Center, 3801 Mission Inn Av, Riverside 92501; 951-779-9800.

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Fri, Jul 25, in Pasadena:
7 pm Multi-instrumentalist master DAVID LINDLEY headlines the FREE show, which includes an ensemble tribute to TERRY VREELAND, at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, 85 E Holly St, Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230.
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Fri, Jul 25, in Ventura:
7-10 pm  SONGMAKERS monthly "BELL ARTS SONG CIRCLE" at Bell Arts Factory, 432 N Ventura Av, Ventura 93001.

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Fri, Jul 25, in Altadena:
8 pm  SISTER MOON plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675: reservations, 626-798-6236.

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Fri, Jul 25, in L.A.:
9 pm  BLACK TONGUED BELLES play the Escondite (formerly the Hideout), 410 Boyd St, Los Angeles 90013; 213-626-1800.
 
 
 
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REST IN PEACE, MUSICIAN TERRY VREELAND. July 21, 2014 edition

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It's been a tough few days in the arts and music community, with quick successive losses of blues guitarist Johnny Winter, Broadway great Elaine Stritch, and yesterday, favorite nice-guy actor James Garner. Now, the Los Angeles folk music community is mourning the death of multi-instrumentalist / singer-songwriter / vocalist Terry Vreeland.

Terry was well known and his music was celebrated by all who knew him.

Bestselling author Paul Zollo shared the sad news as soon as he received today from Mark Humphreys, head of the Trough Record label on which Terry recorded. We'll share words from both Paul Zollo and Mark Humphries in a moment.

Thus, this is three parts, plus a short comment from another musician friend. First, here's ours.

♪  The Guide's editor remembers Terry Vreeland

Since its earliest days, the Guide has carried listings, notices and reviews that favorably contained Terry Vreeland's name.

When "Tied to the Tracks" was on broadcast radio in Los Angeles, we happily included the music of Tedrow & Vreeland -- recorded and played live in-studio.

Tedrow & Vreeland were the acoustic string and vocal duo of Tim Tedrow & Terry Vreeland. We first heard them play live about 15 years ago. We remember enthusiastically debuting one of their albums on the radio, two tracks at a time over several weeks, and sharing their thrill when the radio airwaves and web simulcast brought them new fans.

We have many fine memories of the annual musician gatherings during the Christmas season in the home of Terry and Kris Vreeland, with their daughter Tess and later, daughter Joey, joining-in for fine vocal harmonies, and Terry's proud mom in attendance. There were some notable house concerts there, as well, featuring traveling folk performers from far and wide and distant places.

We especially enjoyed it when attractive young Joey signed-on as a regular, expanding the duo along with bass player "Reverend" Mark, for a bigger sound. The group, for a time called "TVVT," played gigs at places that were often smaller than where they deserved to be playing.

We liked the fresh surprises as the multi-instrumental prowess of both Tim and Terry kept growing, and they often had "new toys" to share with their audience.

And we just liked hanging-out with the lot of them. When we learned that Tim and Terry would not be performing together very much anymore, we knew there were factors -- serious factors -- of Terry's health. But we always expected somehow, like the sunny themes of much of their music, that things would get better and they'd share the stage again.

Now, we must rerun our mental images of happier times with them together as twosome and foursome, and we can enjoy their recordings with notable and talented musical friends on the Trough label.

Musically, we know that Tim Tedrow will carry on -- as, or without, the wayward son of fondly remembered partner Terry Vreeland.

And Terry? He helped many in his other profession as a psychologist and counselor.

If there is some big jam in some other dimension of existence, we expect they've already given Terry a chair and asked him to call a song on which he'd like them to back him.

We'll miss you, Terry. Here's our standing ovation and applause as the curtain closes.

-- Larry Wines, editor, Acoustic Americana Music Guide.
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♪  Part 2:

Here's what bestselling author and musician Paul Zollo wrote, sharing the news:

"So very very sad to share this sorrow, the loss of another friend, another great musician. Our old pal and fellow Trough Records artist - with longtime partner Tim Tedrow - died today. Diabetes and its complications. He was a gentle soul, a great musician and a good man. Another great one gone.

"Mark Humphreys posted this saddest news. We don't have any choice, of course, but to carry on - without him. But it isn't the same. We will miss you Terry. Thanks for all the great songs and singing." -- Paul Zollo.
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The first news came today from the chairman of the Trough Records label, singer-songwriter Mark Humphreys. Here it is, as it appeared:

"It is with great sadness - and deep gratitude for the gift of knowing him - that I pass on the news that our beloved friend Terry Vreeland passed away today from complications arising from his long battle with diabetes.

"Like so many of us, Terry battled inner wars very few could comprehend. He struggled to find peace, and where he found it, he shared it with a purity and grace that could light up an entire auditorium. He loved music beyond words, and one hopes that wherever he is now, he is surrounded by it - all of it - in one magnificent chorus.

"To Terry's wife Kris, his daughters Joey and Tess, his longtime partners Tim Tedrow and John-Michael Kaye - and to everyone Terry's life and beautiful songmaking touched -blessings.

"As of this afternoon, it has not been decided whether a public service will be held. For now, I recommend posting your remembrances of Terry on his Facebook wall. And of course, prayer." -- Mark Humphreys.
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♪  Finally, Chad Watson, a bass player to the stars, commented simply, "Truly a gentle giant... gonna miss him."
 
 
 
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ANNUAL ARC FESTIVAL, WORLD TAIKO FESTIVAL, BOTH DRAW MAJOR TALENT; plus PLENTY of concerts in Southern Cal, some free. Saturday, July 19, 2014

In this edition…

♪ Musician’s Birthdays
♪ SATURDAY’S MUSIC FESTIVALS
♪ SATURDAY’s Today/Tonight-Only MUSIC EVENTS


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MUSICIAN’S BIRTHDAYS

The Guide sends Happee Burfdee wishes

Today

Dafni Amirsakis, Saturday, July 19th

Tomorrow

Sabrina Schneppat, Sunday, July 20th

…and recently… birthday wishes to

Claudia Russell, Monday, July 7th

Andy Gates, Tuesday, July 8th

Cheryl Wheeler, Thursday, July 10th

Kandace Barnes, Britta Lee Shain, and Maria Moss, all born Wednesday, July 16th

Melinda Gibson and Stewart Moser, both born Thursday, July 17th

Lisa Johnson, Friday, July 18th



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Sat, Jul 19,
FESTIVAL,
in SFV (NoHo):
5:45-11 pm 19th Annual “NoHo MIDSUMMER NIGHT COFFEEHOUSE & MUSIC FESTIVAL” for the benefit of ARC (Activities, Recreation & Care for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities), at At the ARC Center, 6456 Whitsett, North Hollywood 91606. (One block north of Victory between Laurel Canyon Bl & Coldwater Canyon Bl, corner of Whitsett and Hamlin.)
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The event brings traditional, original, and acoustic music performed under the stars by some of the area’s finest musicians and friends of the ARC, featuring:
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♪ LAURENCE JUBER
♪ SHELBY & TIEG
♪ SIERRA HIGHWAY
♪ JOHN BATFORF
♪ THE CANYON COUNTRY COWBOYS REUNION with MARIE WISE HAWKINS
♪ THE FONEY MALONEYS
♪ MURPHY'S FLAW
♪ THE ALASKANS
♪ THE McMAMMALS
♪ JOE CANDIDO
♪ FRED MOSE
♪ JOHN KELLAR
♪ STEPHEN MENDEL
♪ JOEL BLOOM
♪ DOUG DENNIS
♪ MONICA & LORA
♪ TOM GRAHAM & FRIENDS
♪ ROB YURIK
♪ ARC BELL CHOIR
and more....
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Doors open at 5 pm. Cash bar serving from 5-10 pm. Bring your checkbook for the raffle and ARC coffee mugs for sale.
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Admission includes:
Dinner, served 5:30-8:30 pm
Refreshments: treats, & coffee, served 5-10 pm
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ADMISSION by “Suggested donation” Adults, $20; ARC Young Adult Club Members $15; Kids ages 5-18, $15; Kids under age 5 are admitted free.
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Info, 818-762-4365 (ARC office); 661-714-2549 (Larry Schallert).


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Sat, Jul 19,
FESTIVAL,
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“WORLD TAIKO GATHERING” brings several concerts and events this week, including two today:
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Noon “WORLD TAIKO GATHERING NOONER JAM” at the Japanese American Community and Cultural Center, on the JACCC Plaza, 244 S San Pedro St (also accessible from 100 N Central Av), Los Angeles 90012; 213-680-3700.
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8 pm “WORLD TAIKO GATHERING” main concert, with TAIKOPROJECT (Los Angeles), CHIEKO KOJIMA & EIICHI SAITO (Kodo) , KAORU WATANABE (Sado, Japan), M TAIKOZ (Sydney, Australia), KAGEMUSHA TAIKO (Exeter, U.K.), GRAND MASTER SEIICHI TANAKA (San Francisco), TARO KOBAYASHI (Tokyo, Japan), SEN-RAI (Sendai, Japan), at the Aratani / Japan America Theatre in the Japanese American Community & Cultural Center, 244 S San Pedro St, Los Angeles 90012; 213-680-3700



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Sat, Jul 19, in Santa Monica:
2 pm ROSS ALTMAN performs traditional folk music, in a FREE concert presented by the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest organization, at the Santa Monica Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Bl, Santa Monica 90401.

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Sat, Jul 19, in Altadena:
3 pm SODA PANTS plus NOLAN BENNETT play the first of two shows today at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.

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Sat, Jul 19, in the San Bernardino Mtns:
5:30 pm GRITS & GRADY, the duo of Diane Grady & Sandi Huckaby on Hammered Dulcimers, play the “FREE OUTDOOR GARDEN CONCERT SERIES” in downtown Green Valley Lake in the San Bernardino Mountains. Info, call Sandi Huckaby at 909-867-7105 or check out: http://wakethebard.com

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Sat, Jul 19, in Malibu; not music, but cool:
5:30 pm “DINNER AT THE BYZANTINE TABLE: GREEK TRADITIONS, ROMAN TASTES” is a lecture and DINNER event at the Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu; 310-440-7300; parking, $10.
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A special program at the Getty Villa explores the culinary world of the Byzantine Empire (A.D. 330–1453) with a lecture by historian Andrew Dalby on the distinctive flavors, aromas, and textures of this distant empire and a four-course dinner inspired by the cuisine of Byzantium. Tickets $175 per person (includes wine). Tickets became available beginning Tuesday, July 1, so jump right on it if you want to go.

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Sat, Jul 19, in Lakewood:
6:30 pm Weekly BLUEGRASS CONCERT at Me N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908.

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Sat, Jul 19, in San Diego Co (Carlsbad):
7 pm DAVID LINDLEY plays “THE BANJO SERIES” at the Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Dr, Carlsbad 92008; tix, 760-438-5996.

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Sat, Jul 19, in OC (Anaheim):
7 pm ERNEST TROOST and SHAUN CROMWELL play the monthly “The Living Traditon” concert series at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim 92805; 714-955-3807.

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Sat, Jul 19, in Hollywood:
7 pm The monthly “GRASSROOTS ACOUSTICA” charity benefit series presents the “AMERICANA MUSIC CIRCLE” musically hosted by LAUREN ADAMS, at the Steve Allen Theatre, 4773 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90027; 323-666-4268.

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Sat, Jul 19, in Altadena:
7 pm THE DUO TONES, with their surf guitar and vocal classics, play the second of two shows today at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.

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Sat, Jul 19, in La Mirada:
7 pm “PORCH THERAPY” MUSIC & POETRY CIRCLE at “the home of Stella in La Mirada;” reservations get directions at 323-353-0156 or email stellacruz707@hotmail.com

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Sat, Jul 19, in Claremont:
7:30 pm I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. plus fabulous young singer-songwriter PHOEBE BRIDGERS play the Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-624-2928.

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Sat, Jul 19, in Santa Clarita (Newhall):
7:30 pm THE GRATEFUL DUDES play their weekly bluegrass residency at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall 91350. Just off I-5 at Lyons Av.

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Sat, Jul 19, in SFV (Granada Hills):
7:30-11 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “ONION BAGEL OPEN STAGE & JAM” at Temple Beth Torah, 16651 Rinaldi St, Granada Hills 91344.

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Sat, Jul 19, in Pasadena:
8 pm JIMMY LaFAVE, a nu-folk favorite, plays the FREE summer concert series at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts (aka Levitt Pasadena), 85 East Holly St, Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230.

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Sat, Jul 19, in SFV (Sherman Oaks):
8 pm ROY ZIMMERMAN, today’s best politically satirical singer-songwriter, plays the Whitefire Theatre, 13500 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423.

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Sat, Jul 19, in Culver City:
8 pm THE MURPHY FAMILY BAND plus KYLE MURPHY plays Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.

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Sat, Jul 19, in Oak Park (Agoura area):
8 pm THE JILL KNIGHT TRIO plays Russ & Julie’s House Concerts series in Oak Park (Agoura Hills / Westlake Village area). Reservations get directions at 818-707-2179 or rsvp@houseconcerts.us

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Sat, Jul 19, in downtown L.A.:
8 pm QUETZAL plays its “20th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION” concert, as a FREE offering in the “Grand Performances” summer schedule, at California Plaza, 350 S Grand Av, Los Angeles 90071; 213-687-2020.

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Sat, Jul 19, in Silverlake:
8 pm Weekly summer “SONGWRITER'S SQUARE” at the Lyric-Hyperion Theatre and Café, 2106 Hyperion Av, Silverlake (Los Angeles).

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Sat, Jul 19, in San Diego:
8-10 pm MICHELE LEWIS plays a benefit concert for the AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION at Villa Jenkins House Concerts series, 14813 Old Creek Rd, San Diego 92131.
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Advance tickets required through Paypal.com; full info at:
www.dropbox.com/s/c0phplyuf6fhri1/Michelle%20Lewis%20House%20Concert%20Flyer.pdf
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Sponsors tell us, “Michelle’s music is caring, vivacious and completely authentic. Watch her perform and you will understand. Her fingers articulate every note; her voice picks out every word. But you don’t hear notes and you don’t hear words. When Michelle plays, all you hear is music, and it all makes sense.”
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Requires prepayment by PayPal. This concert will sell out and will be closed at 200 paid reservations. No "walk ups" allowed. No children under age 14 admitted. Taco buffet provided to all attendees provided by ADA and "I Love Tacos".
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Gate at 6:30 pm for the buffet.

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Sat, Jul 19, in OC (Newport Beach):
8-10:30 pm DULCIMANIA, the traditional string band of Norm Jacobson (hammered dulcimer), Barbara Gershman (hammered dulcimer & accordion), Brad Moore (octave mandolin, baritone violin), plays their “3rd Saturday every other month” gig at Alta Coffee House & Restaurant, 506 31st St, Newport Beach.
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Info, contact Norm Jacobson at dulcimaniaband@gmail.com
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No cover. Mostly Celtic music, mostly on hammered dulcimer. And Norm says “The coffee and food are great!”

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Sat, Jul 19, in Pasadena:
8 pm “MUSIC @ BOSTON COURT” series presents “WILD UP SHAKING UP THE WORLD” with conductor CHRISTOPHER ROUNTREE bringing the exciting modern music collective WILD UP to Boston Court “for a thought provoking concert of new music designed as the catalyst for shared community experiences,” at Boston Court Performing Arts Center, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106; www.bostoncourt.org; 626-683-6883.
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There is a a preshow discussion with Christopher Rountree beginning at 7:15 pm so go early.
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Tickets $25, $20 for seniors.

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Sat, Jul 19, in Palmdale:
8 pm FIFTH HARMONY plays the Palmdale Amphitheater, west of the 14 Fwy off Rancho Vista Bl, Palmdale.
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This summer, the Palmdale Amphitheater welcomes Phil Vassar, Fifth Harmony, The Whispers and Banda Machos to its summer concert series. Celebrating its 10th year, the Palmdale Amphitheater offers food, beer and wine options.
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Tickets are $10 General Admission, $20 VIP, both options include free parking. Get yours at www.cityofpalmdale.org/TheAmp before they’re gone.

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Sat, Jul 19, in Redondo Beach:
8 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “SOUTH BAY HOOT” in Redondo Beach 90277. Info, www.songmakers.org

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Sat, Jul 19, in Pasadena:
8:30 pm-12:30 am NOCONA, plus GREG FELDEN, and THE HEARTACHE SISTERS, play “THE CALIFORNIA ROOTS UNION” series at T. Boyle's Tavern, 37 N Catalina Av, Pasadena 91106
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From Bonnaroo to SXSW to The California Roots Union, NOCONA unpack their musical suitcase and shake out their bluesy psychedelic country rock outfits, trimmed with with a bit of punk 'n' twang.
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GREG FELDEN's songwriting is rooted in the tradition of folk poets, Americana and country music. Powerful and impactful music from a talented, handsome and genuinely nice guy. David Serby says, “We're not fawning, either - you will leave a fan.”
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Laura Benitez and Michelle Kappel-Stone are THE HEARTACHE SISTERS, singing beautiful close harmonies accompanied by a variety of stringed instruments, a tiny drum kit, resonating lyrics and shining melodies.
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$5 “dues” at the door.


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CATCH HARRY CHAPIN CONCERT BOOTLEGS ON WEB RADIO THROUGH SUNDAY, July 20, 2014

In recent days, through Sunday night, Harry Chapin Radio is playing full-length "bootleg style" concert recordings of Harry, solo, with brother Tom Chapin, and with the band. Plus, there are radio interviews, demo recordings of the "Heads &Tales" album, fan recollections, and more.

Many of these live recordings have not been heard in years, or at all.

It's free!

Tune in on your computer at www.HarryChapinRadio.com

Or on your smart phone at http://mobile.shoutcaststreaming.us/harrychapin

At the latter url, you can stream via Bluetooth to your car stereo speakers.

You might want to bookmark the station on your device so you can listen to Harry’s music anytime.

It’s a great way to remember a truly remarkable songwriter, performer, and fine human being. So tune in, celebrate Harry's life, and find a way to "do something" to make a difference for someone in need, as Harry was fond of encouraging, through his campaigns to fight hunger, and more.

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"Bound for Glory," Woody Guthrie's story and songs, on TV, Saturday, July 12, 2014

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"BOUND FOR GLORY," chronicling the early life of WOODY GUTHRIE, won two Oscars and was a 1976 Best Picture Oscar nominee (as "the quiet film" in a year which included "Rocky," "Network," "All the President's Men," and "Taxi Driver.")

It's on TCM (Turner Classic Movies) today, 2:15-5 pm Pacific, 5:15-8 pm Eastern.

It stars David Carradine, Ronny Cox, Melinda Dillon, Randy Quaid, and lots of Woody's songs in the context of the Dustbowl, the Depression, ridin' the rails as a hobo, and the struggles for workers' rights.

Here's the scene with the performance of "Union Maid" ~

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Remembering Amelia Earhart in folksong and legend, July 2, 2014

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On the Anniversary of her Disappearance, Amelia Earhart Still Inspires Us

She upended archaic gender roles, captivated pop culture, dominated the news, and much more. A song about her is still played today (song links and lyrics below).

By Larry Wines

So much about her life and how she vanished resonates today. Malaysian Airlines flight 370 is gone without a trace. The news media and popular culture develop an obsession. Economic times are hard, people are struggling, and in their imaginations, they project themselves halfway around the world to find the plane and solve the mystery. Television plays a riveting role in the aftermath.

We've been there before. In 1937, starting on this very day, July 2nd. It was then that Amelia Earhart disappeared forever. The nation became preoccupied with finding her. Once it was clear that wouldn't happen, a song proclaimed, "Farewell, First Lady of the Air." (Music video links are below.) And, yes, even television came into play, that early.

Amelia Earhart vanished on a long ago July 2nd while attempting to become the first woman to fly around the world. In so many ways, she still speaks to us, a compelling feminine presence from long before the feminist movement, a determined woman who made up her mind to achieve bold things, and set about doing them.

Amelia Earhart already held numerous altitude and speed records and aviation "firsts" before beginning the adventure that would be her last.

In the depths of the Depression, her smiling optimistic sense of adventure -- and looks that would have made her a supermodel today -- inspired millions. And that was an age when women "just didn't do those things!" Except for Amelia and her temperamentally opposite anything-but-femine female rival, Pancho Barnes.

And so Amilia was out there, an airborne Magellan over the vast ocean, circumnavigating the globe.

The last known position of Amelia's state-of-the-art Lockheed Electra twin-engine airplane was near remote Howland Island in the South Pacific. That became the center of the largest sea and air search in history. No trace of the plane, of Earhart, or of her non-pilot navigator Fred Noonan, was ever found.

That vaccuous absence of information gave rise to one of America's earliest flurries of enduring conspiracy theories. It included one that Amelia was "a secret spy on a mission for the government," though that speculation was vague as to why. The predicate -- presumably to survey an expanding Japanese naval presence -- would come four-and-a-half years later, after Pearl Harbor was attacked.

As with Flight 370, rampant speculation has never stopped. There have been expeditions to search for wreckage of her plane, bones, pieces of leather shoes. Anything.

Another, and the most improbable of today's connections is literally happening right now.  Another young woman pilot, whose name also happens to be (wait for it) Amelia Earhart, is attempting to retrace -- and this time, to complete -- the first Amelia Earhart's route around the world. She is scheduled to be in the sky over the South Pacific today, flying a modern, GPS-tracked twin-engine propeller-driven airplane. Watch for sparse news coverage amidst the gang shootings, dumb car chases, intransigent obstructionist politicians and passing fad of soccermania, or check-out her progress with your browser.

Will today's Amelia "go viral"-? Popular culture works differently today, with page views counted and hits logged as measures of relevance.

In 1937, it was quite straighforward. The economic side was about selling newspapers, and for radio, luring listeners to the new media of mass one-way communication. Radio was already an omnibus as varied and inclusive as a newspaper, plus it had music.

Flight 370 in pop culture is re-flown on home computers. The disappearance of Amelia Earhart was all over the front page and airwaves, and commemorated in popular song.

That song has been played ever since and recorded by numerous musicians, especially bluegrass bands. You still hear it performed today at folk festivals.

Written by "Red River" Dale McEnery, it seems certain to have been the first song ever performed on a television broadcast.

That was in 1939, from the New York World's Fair. Thus, Amelia's final "first" was more than two years after her death.

The song was notably recorded by the Country Gentlemen. Much more recently, there was a fun jazzy honky tonk version by Kinky Friedman that you can watch (with great sound quality) at:

www.lyrics.net/lyric/10686941

Numerous other YouTube performances of the song are available in various arrangements by many people.

One that feels very old-timey is this, by Jim Kweskin of jug band fame. But it's a rather slow rendition, at:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=9CIogWl6VlY

Here are the lyrics:

"Amelia Earhart"

(sometimes listed as
"Amelia Earhart's Last Flight")

by D. McEnery

Oh a ship out on the ocean just a speck against the sky
Amelia Earhart's flight was set that day
With her partner Captain Noonan on the second of July
Her plane fell in the ocean far away

There's a beautiful beautiful field
Far away in a land that is fair
Happy landings to you Amelia Earhart
Farewell first lady of the air

A half an hour later an s.o.s. was heard
The signal weak but still her voice was brave
In shark-infested waters her plane went down that night
In the blue Pacific to a watery grave.

Now you have heard my story of that awful tragedy
And prayed that she might fly on safe again
In years to come when others blaze a trail across the sky
We'll never forget Amelia and her plane.

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Indeed, we have not forgotten you, "First Lady of the Air" of so long ago. You continue to inspire women to be bold, to challenge society's repressions and reject enforced gender roles. You remain as thoroughly modern as you were in the age of art deco. And you inspire all of us to reach higher than the tops of the far flung clouds to achieve our dreams.
 
 
 
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