CINCO DE MAYO through May 7th (and beyond): there’s music & festivities out there!

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This edition covers things TONIGHT, with an extended look at the 6th and 7th and even beyond, emphasizing TICKET ALERTS for upcoming events that’ll sell-out (we add to that all the time, so check back every day or so).

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Guide to this edition…

1) TONIGHT’S MUSIC & EVENTS

2) TICKET ALERTS…
• This coming weekend’s festivals, so you can plan.
• TOPANGA BANJO•FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL (May 17).
• Concerts & festivals coming up, some with advance discounts, others that’ll just sell-out.

Viva la musica!


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1) TONIGHT’S MUSIC & EVENTS

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Tue, May 5, in SFV (Studio City):
6-10 pm Weekly “CELTIC ARTS CENTER IRISH CéILí DANCE & IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at the Mayflower Club, 4843 Laurel Canyon Bl, Studio City; 818-760-8322.

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Tue, May 5, in Burbank:
7 pm THE BROMBIES play their weekly bluegrass residency at Cody’s Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444.

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Tue, May 5, in Claremont:
7 pm ANDY OFFUTT IRWIN & DARCI TUCKER play “OLD FOLK TALES AND TALES OF OLD FOLKS: AN EVENING OF ROMANCE AND COMEDY" at 676 W 9th St, Claremont 91711; info, darci@americanlives.net

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Tue, May 5, in Signal Hill:
7 pm-to-late Weekly “BLUEGRASS SOUP JAM” at Convert-A-Tape, 2420 Gundry Av, Signal Hill 90755.

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Tue, May 5, in SGV (Arcadia):
7-9:30 pm Weekly “SONGWRITERS SERENADE” showcase at Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant & Bar, 145 E. Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006. No cover. Venue has full bar and full menu.

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Tue, May 5, in San Diego Co (Escondido):
7 pm Monthly “NORTH COUNTY BLUEGRASS & FOLK CLUB” at Round Table Pizza, 1161 E Washington Av (at Ash), Escondido 92025.

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“EVENT OF THE WEEK” for

Tue, May 5, in downtown L.A.
7:30 pm LOS LOBOS, plus DAVE & PHIL ALVIN & THE GUILTY ONES, and THE MIGHTY ECHOES, play the first-ever "BENEFIT CONCERT FOR KLCS," L.A.’s roots-folk-americana-friendly PBS TV affiliate, at the Regent Theatre, 448 S Main St, L.A. 90013.
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The artists – among Los Angeles' most revered talent – will perform at the newly reopened historic theater on Main Street. Tix are $45, general admission, $70 VIP. VIP ticket includes early entry, mezzanine viewing, complimentary appetizers, and a commemorative poster.
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The show is 21 and over. Doors at 7 pm.
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Tix & more info:
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www.klcs.org/klcs-events/
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Or, more at:
www.ticketfly.com/purchase/mobile/index/787691?utm_source=backstage

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Tue, May 5, in Long Beach:
7:30-10:30 pm "OPEN MIC FOR CINCO DE MAYO" at the Red Barrel, 1940 Ximeno Av, Long Beach 90803.
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with wine, food, and local musicians. Arrive early to sign up to perform.

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Tue, May 5, in SFV (NoHo):
7:30 pm Weekly “OPEN MIC” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607; 818-766-9913. This one offers an option that lets you buy (in advance) a video of your song, professionally produced in a multi-camera shoot.

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Tue, May 5, in WeHo:
8 pm LEWIS KANE, a "Scottish newcomer," plays the House of Blues Voodoo Lounge, Sunset Bl, West Hollywood. Tix, $12.

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Tue, May 5, in SFV (Toluca Lake):
8-11 pm Weekly “TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION” is a structured jam at Timmy Nolan's Tavern & Grill, 10111 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake 91602; 818-985-3359.

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Tue, May 5, in L.A.:
8:30-11:30 pm Monthly “BREWGRASS JAM” presented by “THE BLUEGRASS SITUATION” at Chloe's, inside Golden Road Brewing, 5410 San Fernando Rd West, Los Angeles 90039; 213-373-4677.

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Tue, May 5, in L.A.:
9 pm I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. plus JOHN ISAAC WATTERS & FRIENDS at the Hyperion Tavern, 1941 Hyperion Av, Los Angeles.
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Hawks at 9, John Isaac Watters & Friends at 10 pm.
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Hawks bassist PAUL MARSHALL calls this “A laid back scene in Silverlake. With our friend John Isaac Watters (www.johnisaacwatters.com)”

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Tue, May 5, in VC (Camarillo):
11 pm-2 am Monthly “IRISH SESSION” is a structured jam at Brendan’s Irish Pub & Restaurant, 1755 E Daily Dr, Camarillo 93010; 888-811-5818.


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2) TICKET ALERTS…
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• FESTIVALS this coming weekend

• TOPANGA BANJO•FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL (May 17)

• FESTIVALS coming up, some with advance discounts, others that’ll just sell-out

• CONCERTS, etc., coming up, some with advance discounts, others that’ll just sell-out


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Thu-Sun, May 7-10,
FESTIVAL,
in Parkfield:
Annual “Parkfield Blugrass Festival” in Central California, returning as always for Mother's Day Weekend with a bunch of amazing musicians. Parkfield is east of Paso Robles and about 3 hours north of Santa Barbara. The HONEYSUCKLE POSSUMS will be playing music on the main stage and doing various workshops for the kids, ukulele, harmony, and strumsticks.
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Parkfield is east of Paso Robles and about 3 hours north of Santa Barbara.
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Info, with lineups and schedules: www.parkfieldbluegrass.org
Tix, www.parkfieldbluegrass.org/online-ticketing/

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Thu-Sun, May 7-10,
FESTIVAL,
in San Diego:
14th Annual “GATOR BY THE BAY,” Southern California’s largest Cajun-blues-zydeco and crawfish festival, is a big deal with 85+ performances and 10,000 pounds of crawfish, with headliners BEAUSOLEIL AVEC MICHAEL DOUCET, BRIAN JACK, THE PINE LEAF BOYS, CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS, and many more, at Spanish Landing Park, North Harbor Dr, San Diego 92101.
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Thursday, 6-10 pm, the opening night headliner is BeauSoleil avec Micheal Doucet.
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Friday, 3:30-10:30 pm, includes “Gator By Night - Bourbon Street Supper Club" with zydeco, blues & swing on three stages.
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Saturday, 10:30 am-8:30 pm, and Sunday, 10:30 am-7:30 pm, is the full festival, “A zesty gumbo of music, food, and joie de vivre with 85+ performances, dance lessons, activities for kids, Cajun cooking demos and Southern culinary delights, including 10,000 pounds of fresh, live crawfish straight from Louisiana.”
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Ticket options include single day tix, 3 & 4 day festival passes, and Saturday Night Dance tickets. Schedules, tix, and full info, at:
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www.gatorbythebay.com


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TOPANGA BANJO•FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL, May 17
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Sun, May 17,
FESTIVAL,
in Agoura Hills:
9 am-6 pm 55th annual “TOPANGA BANJO•FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL” at Paramount Ranch, the historic old western town movie set run by the National Park Service, at 2903 Cornell Rd, Agoura Hills 91301; info, 818-382-4819; www.topangabanjofiddle.org.
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This year brings a very special honor...
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LAWRENCE WINES, the Guide's founding editor, will receive the "MUSIC LEGEND" award in a Main Stage ceremony. Info on the award and the honoree, at:
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http://www.topangabanjofiddle.org/legend_award.html
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The Festival’s performances, contests, food, etc...
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There are multiple stages that all vie for your attention. This year brings performances by T-SISTERS, MOLLY’S REVENGE, DUSTBOWL REVIVAL, BLUEGRASS HOPPERS, HOLLOW TREES, SCOTTISH FIDDLERS, REBECCA LOMNICKY & DAVID BREWER, ROSS ALTMAN, MIKE MAHANEY’S COWBOY CORRAL, ROCKY NECK BLUEGRASS, and many more, plus the instrument, band, and vocal contests, AND the “Music Legend” award presentation(!)
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THE MAIN STAGE: Over 100 instrumental and singing contestants, plus performances by The T Sisters, Molly’s Revenge, Dustbowl Revival and the Bluegrass Hoppers.
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DANCE BARN: Band Playoffs, Clogging, Ceilidh, Square and Contra Dancing - with all live music by Bees Knees, and others.
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PAVILION STAGE: Beginning Instrument Competitions, Best of the L.A. Old-Time Social, Rockyneck Bluegrass and Mike Mahaney’s Cowboy Music & Poetry.
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RAILROAD STAGE: Traditional Singing Playoffs, Fiddle Playoffs and other artists TBA.
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EUCALYPTUS GROVE: this year brings new, expanded programs in the grove. Besides the long-running Kid’s Programs and youth-oriented music, there will be organized jams and sing-alongs, beginning at 11 am with The Hollow Trees, the Scottish Fiddlers of L.A., and more.
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Also returning: the ever-popular Arts & Crafts for young children.
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This year brings a new Clogging Workshop.
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JAM WITH YOUR FRIENDS: On Western movie sets and mountain locations - banjos, fiddles, guitars, basses, mandolins, whatever - bring your instruments and play along with other jamming musicians.
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FOLK ART BOOTHS AND VENDOR WARES: Weaving, ceramics, metal craft, leather craft, jewelry, needlework, painting, instruments, straw hats, and more.
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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ACTIVITIES: Environmental and public service booths provide information and displays of national, state, and local parks, hiking trails, volunteer organizations, environmental groups and native plants. Come see ”L.A.’s National Park!“
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TICKETS: Advanced tickets available on the TBFC site at a DISCOUNT. Tickets also available at the gate on the day of the event. Online ticket prices are deeply discounted, $15 for ages 18-64, $10 for ages 10-17 or over age 65. No charge for children under 10. At the gate, tix are $20 adults, $15 kids and seniors.
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FOOD: you can bring your own picnic, or buy from vendors on site (there's always good food at this festival).
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PARKING: FREE parking for everyone, plus a HANDICAPPED parking lot for those who need it, and shuttle bus service from the parking lots to the main gate. (If you drive your motor home, note that no generators are allowed in the parking area.)
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DIRECTIONS: Take the (101) Ventura Freeway to Kanan Road offramp in Agoura Hills, California. Head south towards the ocean 1/4 mile to Cornell Rd. Turn left on Cornell Rd and continue 2 1/2 miles to the entrance of Paramount Ranch. Signs are posted along the way. There's a "Maps and Directions" page on the TBFC website with more information.
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CAMPING: Paramount Ranch has no camping facilities. However, Malibu Creek State Park has overnight camping in Malibu Canyon. Reserve sites at 818-880-0365.
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Sponsored by the non-profit Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival, Inc. in cooperation with the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area, a unit of the National Park Service.
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Discount tix and full info at:
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www.topangabanjofiddle.org

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All coming up, some SOON, many with advance discounts, others that’ll sell-out quickly.

Thu-Sat, May 14-16,
FESTIVAL,
in L.A.:
"10th Ever LOS ANGELES OLD TIME SOCIAL" is Southern California's trademark event for old-time music (essentially, that's pre-bluegrass stringband and vocal music, and it tends to be raucous, danceable, and a whole lot of fun). The event brings evening concerts and dances and a full day on Saturday with workshops and other events.
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Thursday, May 14, at 8 pm, the OLD TIME SOCIAL has a night of music and dancing with Tom Sauber and Tom Carter, Sausage Grinder, and Mr. Joe Fontenot, for the weekly “Honky Tonk Hacienda” series at El Cid Restaurant, 4212 W Sunset Bl, Los Angeles 90029; 323-668-0318.
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Friday, May 15, at 8 pm, the OLD TIME SOCIAL moves for its concert, bringing the Happy Neighbor Club, The Gallus Brothers, Beverly Smith & John Grimm, and Riley Baugus, Sabra Guzman & The Stuart Brothers, for the big show at the Velaslavasay Panorama, 1122 W 24th St, Los Angeles 90007.
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Saturday, beginning at 11 am, events move to the American Legion Hall Post #206, 227 N Avenue 55, Highland Park 90042. Workshops include: Fiddle/Banjo Duets with Travis and Trevor Stuart, OldTime Guitar with Beverly Smith, Early Italian Mandolin/Guitar with Paul Rangell, OldTime Fiddle and Bowing with David Bragger, Buck Dancing with Ruth Alpert and Rebecca Stout, Appalachian Flatfoot Dancing with Charmaine Slaven, Square Dance Calling with Susan Michaels and Charmaine Slaven, Banjo and Fiddle—Lucas Hicks & Devin Champlin, Harmony Singing with Sabra Guzman and Kelly Marie Martin.
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The OLD TIME SOCIAL has become THE KICKOFF event for the annual TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL on Sunday (May 17), giving you two nights and two full days of delightful music in Southern California.

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Sat & Sun, May 16 & 17,
FESTIVAL, in OC (Dana Point):
Annual “DOHENY BLUES FESTIVAL” with performances by Bonnie Raitt, Paul Rodgers, Boz Scaggs, Beth Hart, The Mavericks, Dave & Phil Alvin with the Guilty Ones, and many more, at Doheny State Beach, 25300 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point 92629.

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Sat & Sun, May 23-24,
FESTIVAL,
in VC (Simi Valley):
26th annual “SIMI VALLEY CAJUN, BLUES MUSIC FESTIVAL” in Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 E Los Angeles Av, Simi Valley 93063; www.simicajun.org
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There are two stages, each with a full arena sound package, each with a portable wood dance floor, plus great food vendors and plenty of Louisiana bayou culture. This well-run festival benefits a long list of local charities.
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The Guide will bring you a feature story on the Simi event in the next few days.

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Sep 18-21,
FESTIVAL,
in Coloma (Northern Cal):
9th annual "AMERICAN RIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL" announced its lineup and began offering discounted early bird tickets on May 1. Full info, www.americanrivermusic.org/festival.php


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All coming up, some SOON, many with advance discounts, others that’ll sell-out quickly.


Wed, May 6, in Torrance:
6-8:30 pm ANDY & RENEE, fresh from their triumphant production of the 25th annual DYLANFEST last Sunday, play their weekly residency at the Buffalo Fire Department, 1261 Cabrillo Av,. Torrance 90501; 310-320-2332.

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Wed, May 6, in San Diego Co (Cardiff):
7-8 pm WHEN PIGS FLY! performs at the Cardiff-by-the-Sea Library, 2081 Newcastle Av, Cardiff 92007; 760-753-4027.
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The band is Bea Romano on hammered dulcimer & autoharp; Marianne Scanlon on hammered & fretted dulcimers and guitar; Jim (Jed) Cope on fiddle, bouzouki, bodhran, & guitar; Jim Romano on fretted dulcimer, guitar, & bodhran.
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It’s “A free family-friendly event featuring Irish and Old Time Music.”
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Info, www.friendscardifflibrary.org

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Wed, May 6, in Santa Barbara:
8 pm JOAN ARMATRADING plays the “Lobero Live” concert series at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-963-0761.

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Wed, May 6, FREE COMEDY TICKETS:
8:30 pm “FULL THROTTLE COMEDY” has 50 giveaway tix for the world-famous Ice House in Pasadena.
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Full Throttle comedy, one of the highest reviewed standup shows, is back at the Pasadena Ice House and featuring comics from Comedy Central, Chelsea Lately and Showtime, plus a special guest headliner from a well-known NBC show who they can't promote, but you know him.
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You can RSVP up to 10 free tickets. Go to comedymadnessshow.com.
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They will email you confirmation. Tix are held under your name on the guest list. Check your spam box as well. They promise to get back to everybody.

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Thu, May 7, in OC (Laguna Woods):
Noon-3 pm Monthly “HAMMERED DULCIMER JAM” open to all level hammered dulcimer player.s Led by virtuoso of the instrument, Patti Amelotte. Patti says, “You need to have your name on the list at the guard gate, so please email or call if you want to come.” patti@pattiamelotte.com or 310-995-7171. Donations accepted. Bring a snack to share.

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Thu, May 7, in San Diego Co (Fallbrook):
1-3 pm “SAN DIEGO'S NORTH COUNTY MOUNTAIN DULCIMER PRACTICE GROUP” holds their monthly session at the San Diego County Library’s Community Room, 124 S Mission Rd, Fallbrook. Free. Beginners through advanced welcome. Information: ncmountaindulcimers@gmail.com or call Ellen at 760-749-3013.

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Thu, May 7, in Glendale:
2-7 pm LIVE MUSIC at the new weekly "Downtown Glendale Farmers Market" which opens toay on Brand Bl, across from the Alex Theatre.
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Organizers tell us, "We'll have music and food and produce and flowers. And we will be open until 7 pm. New operator. New time. New location."

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Thu, May 7, in San Diego Co (La Mesa):
7-10 pm HIGHLAND WAY, that wonderful Celtic band, plays their FREE monthly residency at Hooley's Grossmont Center, 5500 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa 91942.
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Map/directions: http://tinyurl.com/ov9dahe
More at: http://www.hooleys.com

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Thu, May 7, in Altadena:
8 pm THE LITTLEST BIRDS play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av., Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236.

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Thu, May 7, in San Pedro:
8 pm KLEZMER JUICE, a wonderfully fun band, plays the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-833-4813. Co-sponsored by Temple Beth El.
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Saxophonist Gustavo Buglach and his band are breathing new life into Klezmer, which he defines as “Jewish soul music.”

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Thu, May 7, in L.A.:
8:30 pm KIP BOARDMAN plays his "'BOARDMAN' ALBUM RELEASE show with mighty impressive guest musicians, at this week's "Honky Tonk Hacienda" at El Cid.
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Thu, May 7, in Malibu:
8:30-11:55 pm Weekly "AMERICANA MUSIC SONGWRITER SERIES hosted by MIchael ONeill at Casa Escobar, Malibu Beach.
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Fri, May 8, in Altadena:
3 pm National Fiddle Champion AARUN CARTER and American roots artist JONATHAN TRAWICK play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com/showsat.htm; reservations (only available by phone), 626-798-6236.
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Just last year, National Fiddle Champion Aarun Carter and roots artist Jonathan Trawick recorded “Deep End Sessions, Vol. 1,” highlighting their early American fiddle and guitar sound. The album was voted #5 in “Top Ten Albums of 2014” by Northwest Music Scene. Now they return, bringing sounds of early American culture, western swing, Ozark square dance music, hot Texas fiddling, folk music in overdrive, and tales from the road, to the delightfully intimate Coffee Gallery Backstage.
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Check-out this video from their appearance on the nationally syndicated radio program, “The Spud Goodman Show” ~ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dBube6qPFg
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Tix, $15. And despite the time of day on a Friday, don’t dawdle calling for a reservation.

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Fri, May 8,
FILM SCREENING,
in San Pedro:
7:30 pm “BOB DYLAN: DON’T LOOK BACK” (1967) screens in the “Reel Rock Films” series at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-833-4813.
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The film is an intimate glimpse of Dylan's 1965 tour of the UK. There’s an after-Film reception at Post-Future Art, featuring iconic rock images by John Van Hamersveld.

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Sat, May 9, in Pasadena:
8 pm RUNA, the great Celtic band, plays the Pasadena Folk Music Society series in “Little Beckman” on the Caltech campus in Pasadena. Park at the end of Michigan Av, S off Del Mar, and walk, following the signs.
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RUNA is a quintet of very fine musicians from Ireland, the United States, and Canada. Their main singer, Shannon Lambert-Ryan, plays bodhrán and is a very engaging performer with an outstanding voice. Her husband, Fionán de Barra, is an excellent guitarist from Dublin who comes from a musical family. His brother, Cormac, performed at Caltech with Moya Brennan a few years ago. David Curley is a talented multi-instrumentalist (guitar, banjo, mandolin, and bodhrán, among other instruments) from Galway, Ireland, who also sings and step dances along with Shannon. Cheryl Prashker is a versitile percussionist from Montreal who has toured the world and is fun to watch as she tastefully punctuates their music. Their newest member, fiddler Maggie Estes White, is from Kentucky, and though she was steeped in the world of bluegrass, she shows her great flexibilty playing Celtic music.
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Hear RUNA's beautiful version of Gerry O'Beirne's “Holy Ground” at
www.youtube.com/watch? v=GVvxR43hcWQ&list=RDGVvxR43hcWQ
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Get an idea of their many sides in two minutes at
www.youtube.com/watch?v=okSk9HRNMwY.
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You might also try their version of Claudine Langille's “Jealousy” at
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B5cNh1GCkg.
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Tickets for the show are $20 for adults and $5 for Caltech students and children. Order them at the Caltech Ticket Office, 9 am-4 pm, Monday through Friday at 626-395-4652 or in person (no service charge) at Winnett Student Center on campus.
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You can buy tickets online for this show, as well as their upcoming shows, including the Saturday, May 30 concert with BRYAN BOWERS, great autoharp player and storyteller ($15/$5), and the Saturday, June 13 bluegrass and mountain folk music of SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND ($15/$5), all at:
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http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase? orgid=43949&schedule=list
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Plenty of info on the series at http://folkmusic.caltech.edu and http://pasadenafolkmusicsociety.org.

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Sat, May 9, in Santa Monica:
8 pm PERLA BATALLA plays The Broad Stage at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica 90401; www.thebroadstage.com
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Grammy-nominated Perla "Sings for Everybody and their Mother," performing with The Dave Palmer Trio. Direct from her recent European concert tour, Santa Monica native Perla Batalla returns to The Edye for an intimate evening of "Cohen, Classics, and Canciones Romanticas." The Grammy-nominated singer, described by Songtalk Magazine as "an astonishingly rich contralto capable of stratospheric arches of un-adulterated emotion", will wrap her soulful voice around songs that celebrate the redemptive powers of the loving heart, in honor of mothers everywhere.

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May 21, in L.A.:
7:30 pm IBRAHIM MAALOUF plays Theatre Raymond Kabbaz in L.A.
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From Sting, via Disiz la Peste, Mathieu Chedid, Amadou & Mariam and Vanessa Paradis, trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf has long been one of the most sought-after musicians to accompany famous artists in a wide variety of styles, not only in the studios but also on stage.
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“To mark the 40th anniversary of the loss of Arabic diva Umm Kulthum (Oum Kalthoum), I had a strong desire to cover one of her most successful songs, ‘Alf Leila wa Leila’ (One Thousand and One Nights), undoubtedly her greatest hit, is far more popular and richer in folklore. This piece is [an] all-time classic that is celebrated across the Arab world, and yet it remains virtually unknown in the rest of the world. So this was an opportunity for me to present this symphonic masterpiece which celebrate the voice of the Arab world’s most popular singer.” - IBRAHIM MAALOUF.
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Performing with Frank Woeste (piano), Mark Turner (saxophone), Ira Coleman (bass) and Clarence Penn (drums).
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Tix sales began Fri, May 1, at 10 am, at:
https://www.vendini.com/ticketLine/ITL/?m=241d6077b39728479d58e072170e1c6f&t=tix&theme=mobile

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Jun 18, in L.A.:
STEVE EARLE & THE DUKES play the El Rey Theatre in L.A.; doors at 7 pm. Tix, $45, went on sale Fri, May 1, at 10 am at the usual places.

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The ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC GUIDE endeavors to bring you NEWS and views of interest to artists everywhere, more specifically to musicians and the creative community, and music makers and fans of acoustic and Folk-Americana music, both traditional and innovative. We provide a wealth of resources, including a HUGE catalog of acoustic-friendly venues, and schedules of performances in Southern California venues large and small. We cover workshops and other events for artists and folks in the music industry, and all kids o’ things in the world of acoustic and Americana and accessible classical music. From washtub bass to musical spoons to oboe to viola to banjo to squeezebox, from Djangostyle to new-fangled-old-time string band music, from sweet Cajun fiddle to pre-bluegrass Appalachian mountain music to proto blues.
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The Acoustic Americana Music Guide. Thanks for sittin' a spell.
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