Wednesday’s midweek music; FESTIVAL previews (this weekend & beyond); & ticket alerts

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Imminent. Anticipated, with excitement. This WEEKEND’S FESTIVALS – and the weekend following – are simply more fun and top-flight musicality than any of us deserve.

Of course, updated TICKET ALERTS are here, to help you plan.

Oh, and yes indeedy, we DO have Wednesday’s midweek music in this edition, too. So jump right in.

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Guide to this edition…

1) TODAY IN HISTORY…
• June 17th is a date you should know, for two reasons…

2) WEDNESDAY’s MIDWEEK MUSIC ~ live music ’n arts events around town tonight

3) FESTIVALS this coming weekend ~
• So, so, SO much happening, Friday-Sunday, June 19-21

4) TICKET ALERTS…
• More festivals after this coming weekend.
• Concerts, theatre, and all those things that are NOT festivals from “comin’ soon” through a long-time-comin’.


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1) TODAY IN HISTORY…
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June 17th is a date you should know, for two reasons…

First,

June 17 marks the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ final live concert in 1966.

To commemorate it, tonight, in OC (Costa Mesa), at 8 pm, PACIFIC SYMPHONY presents “CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR” at the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa. See the 8 pm listings.

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Second, and more recently…

In the predawn hours of June 17, 1972, a security guard discovered that duct tape had been applied to tape-open a locked door leading from a parking garage level to a stairwell. He called the police, who responded with the nearest unit, which was a pair of plain clothes detectives.

Together, they climbed the staircases until encountering another taped-open door. That led them onto a floor of offices in the Watergate Hotel and Office Building in Washington, D.C.

There, they caught burglars planting electronic bugging devices inside the offices of the Democratic National Committee. The burglars had, in their pockets, money and contact information that came from CREEP, the Republican’s Committee to ReElect the President. CREEP was the campaign organization of sitting President Richard Milhaus Nixon.

It was a sad, tragic, and prolonged affair as one revelation followed another, of dirty tricks, criminal acts, cover-ups, money laundering, other break-ins, and more. Eventually, Nixon became the only president ever to resign, something he had to do to avoid conviction in an impeachment. Nearly "All the President's Men" went to federal prison. Nixon avoided that fate because his hand-picked successor, President Gerald Ford, pardoned him for all that he did with no need to reveal anything.

The enduring joke was, "Every Milhaus has its water gate." And it all started with a little piece of duct tape, on this day, 43 years ago.



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2) WEDNESDAY’s MIDWEEK MUSIC
~ live music ’n arts events around town tonight
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Wed, Jun 17, in Torrance:
6-8:30 pm ANDY & RENEE, leaders of the award-winning band HARD RAIN, play their weekly residency at the Buffalo Fire Department, 1261 Cabrillo Av, Torrance 90501; 310-320-2332.

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Wed, Jun 17, in Pasadena:
7 pm “WINE & SONG” acoustic series at the Old Oak Cellars, 2620 E Foothill Bl, Pasadena.
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Tonight, RUPERT WATES & THE BETTER HALVES join performing host BRAD COLERICK.
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Brad cautions, “Don't be confused by the massage parlor with the same address, it's just around the right side.”

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Wed, Jun 17, in Burbank:
7 pm LIVE MUSIC TONIGHT, Americana / roots / alt or trad country or honky tonk, at Cody’s Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444. Venue has full menu and full bar, and is known for its Mexican food.

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Wed, Jun 17, in T.O.:
7-10 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “UKULELE SONG CIRCLE” at Instrumental Music, 1501 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks. Info at www.songmakers.org

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Wed, Jun 17, in downtown L.A.:
2015 “LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL” is an evening concert in Walt Disney Concert Hall, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles 90012.
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The Los Angeles International Music Festival presented by World Projects Corporation, affords top ensembles from around the world an opportunity to perform at this world class venue. This year’s concert Features ensembles from Serbia, Saipan and the United States.
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Info & tix, www.musiccenter.org

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Wed, Jun 17,
OPENING NIGHT,
in Hollywood:
Andrew Lloyd Webber's “THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA” is a new production by Cameron Mackintosh at the Hollywood Pantages, 6233 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood; www.HollywoodPantages.com
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In L.A. for a limited 8-week run June 17 through August 2 at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, with newly reinvented staging and stunning scenic design. This new version of “PHANTOM OF THE OPERA” is performed by a stunning cast and orchestra comprised of 52 superbly talented actors, singers and musicians. It’s being billed as “the MUST SEE production of 2015.”
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Tix start at $29. Box office opens daily at 10 am except holidays for in-person or phone orders at 800-982-2787. Info on the production, a video sneak peek, and online tix at: www.ThePhantomOfTheOpera.com/ustour

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Wed, Jun 17, in Altadena:
8 pm BROOKE RAMEL with guest star HARRIET SCHOCK at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena.
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BROOKE RAMEL is one of the most successful independent artists of the last 10 years. She has sold over 50,000 CDs, placed 50+ songs in tv/film, performed thousands of live shows and produced six original albums. In addition to performing solo and headlining with her own band, Brooke has opened for many legendary artists and some of her greatest inspirations – Shawn Colvin, Marc Cohn, Raul Malo, Colin Hay, David Wilcox, Melissa Manchester, Lisa Loeb, Nancy Griffith, David Gates, and Bill Medley, to name a few. In 2006, Brooke sang background vocals for Ziggy Marley's album, "Love Is My Religion". That year, she was also a featured performer on an episode of the PBS series, "Branson Jubilee", which aired nationwide.
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Reemerging after a hiatus to be a wife and mother, Brooke teamed up with Grammy Award-winning producer and Windham Hill Records founder Will Ackerman and world class musicians to record her first album since 2004. Joining Brooke on the album are bassist Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel, James Taylor, John Lennon), guitarist Jeff Pevar (Crosby Stills & Nash, Marc Cohn, Ray Charles), drummer Aaron Sterling (John Mayer), 3-time Grammy Award winning cellist Eugene Friesen, and The Webb Sisters on background vocals (Leonard Cohen, Sting). Newly gained perspectives are reflected in Brooke’s strongest, most honest and acoustic recording to date.
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Opening with her big band is Brooke’s friend, HARRIET SCHOCK, well-known L.A. songwriter (Grammy-nominated "Ain’t No Way To Treat A Lady"), a recording artist with five solo albums, a performer, a songwriting consultant, teacher and lecturer as well as an author. Schock’s songs have been recorded by such diverse artists as Smokey Robinson, Roberta Flack, Helen Reddy, Lee Greenwood, Johnny Mathis, Nancy Wilson, Manfred Mann, Carl Anderson, Vesica Pisces, and the Little Mermaid. Her feature film and TV song credits include "The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking," "Delta Force II," ABC’s "The Secret Garden," Motown’s "The Last Dragon" and "The Real Life Adventures of Santa Claus," Her live concert is full of humor, warmth and emotionally impactful songs. Accompanying herself on keyboard, Schock is joined by Joe Lamanno on bass, and singers Corwyn Travers and Gary Floyd.
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Tix, $15.

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Wed, Jun 17, in OC (Costa Mesa):
8 pm PACIFIC SYMPHONY presents “CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR” at the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center in Costa Mesa.
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Return to a time when four lads from Liverpool ruled the world of music. The four musicians of Classical Mystery Tour perform music from The Beatles’ songbook, all backed by the lush sounds of Pacific Symphony.
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This high-energy concert celebrates the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’ final live concert in 1966.
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More, and online tix, at:
https://www.pacificsymphony.org/tickets/

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Wed, Jun 17, in South Pasadena:
8:30-11:30 pm Weekly “IRISH SESSION” is a structured jam at Griffins of Kinsale, 1007 Mission St, South Pasadena; 626-799-0926.

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Wed, Jun 17, in Agoura Hills:
9 pm STEVE EARLE & THE DUKES play the Canyon Club, 28192 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills 91301; 818-879-5016.

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Wed, Jun 17, in Hollywood:
9 pm BUTCH WALKER plus JONATHAN TYLER play the summer concert series at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood.
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Tix, $25, at 323-469-1181.

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The weekend of Friday through Sunday, June 19-21, is abundantly overflowing with first-rate festivals that people talk about all year. Maybe attend one each day? Hmmm. Can we afford the tickets? It’ll sure make for a memorable start to summer! (If you’re travel-challenged, two festivals are in Long Beach, simultaneously!)


Sat, Jun 20,
FESTIVAL,
in OC (Fullerton):
Noon-4 pm Annual “SUMMER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL” at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av, Fullerton 92833; 714-738-6706.
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Performances by
THE SALTY SUITES
GONZALO BERGARA
TRIO ELLAS
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Sat & Sun, Jun 20 & 21,
FESTIVAL,
in Long Beach:
11 am-9 pm Annual “LONG BEACH BAYOU FESTIVAL” brings Cajun-Zydeco on one stage, and blues on the other, each with a portable wood dance floor, and performances by acts from Louisiana and elsewhere, on the local bayou at Rainbow Lagoon Events Park, on East Shoreline Village Dr, Long Beach 90802. Take your low back folding chair, blankets, and warm duds for chilly evenings.
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Performances include:
CHUBBY CARRIER & THE BAYOU SWAMP BAND
STEVE RILEY & THE MAMOU PLAYBOYS
DAVID SOUSA & THE ZYDECO MUDBUGS
BERNIE PEARL
STONEY B BLUES BAND
T-LOU & HIS SUPER HOT ZYDECO BAND
CHARLIE JENE
JOEL SAVOY
JESSE LÉGE & THE CAJUN COUNTRY REVIVAL
CORNEY MIMS & THE KNOW-IT-ALLZ
SEVILLE
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The event is celebrated for its Cajun & Creole cuisine, dance instruction – and continuous dancing, daily participatory “Mardi Gras Parade” through the festival grounds, Eating Contests for watermelon & crawfish, wall-to-wall activities for kids and teens, and especially welcoming ambiance.
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Tix by phone, 562-912-4451, or online info and tix at: www.longbeachbayou.com
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Tix: adults, $25 / day-advance, $30 / day-gate.
Seniors (age 60+) and Students (age 18+) $20/advance, $30 at the gate.
Children age 12 & under are free.


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Fri-Sun, Jun 19-21,
FESTIVAL,
inland N of Santa Barbara:
Annual “LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL” is a delightful event in a picturesque setting and supports folk-friendly public radio on the Central Coast, at Live Oak Camp, 4600 Highway 154, Santa Barbara 93105.
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Performances by:
CACHE VALLEY DRIFTERS
GLEN DAVID ANDREWS
LIL’ED & THE BLUES IMPERIALS
JUNGLE FIRE
RIYZZ QAWWALI
NIKKI HILL
MAMAJOWALI
NIKKI HILL
DEREK SENN
EMY REYNOLDS BAND
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Perhaps our favorite quote about Live Oak comes from a musician who has played there and who asked us not to reveal his name. He says, “People should realize this isn’t all folk music. It’s all highly proficient, highly creative and a joy to hear, and it’s really very eclectic, just like what the station plays on the air. Ha! It’s what somebody needs to tell KCRW is GOOD eclectic music, since L.A. radio listeners have no clue except for all the music lovers who come up here every year for this happy festival!”
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Finally, the schedules work, and there is no conflict with the “Huck Finn Jubilee,” which was the weekend before this.
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Things get underway Friday with the first main stage performance at 2 pm, and go right through Sunday evening at 8:30 pm. Fri & Sat night shows run late on one or the other of the stages with lights, plus there’s a workshop stage in the oak forest that’s active during daylight hours. The stages have reliably good sound. There are workshops, there’s good food from vendors, interesting merch vendors, lots of hippie heaven dancing under the giant oak trees, plus jamming in the campgrounds, and a fine, friendly ambiance. Take your wide-brimmed hat, sunscreen, low back folding chair, blankets, and warm duds for chilly evenings.


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Fri-Sun, Jun 19-21,
FESTIVAL,
In the San Bernardino Co desert (Victorville):
Annual “ROUTE 66 BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL” at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, 14800 7th St, Victorville 92395; info, 760-218-8752 or email route66bluegrass@gmail.com
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Performances by:
ERIC UGLUM & BUD BIERHAUS & THE VINTAGE MARTINS
SILVERADO BLUEGRASS BAND
THE GET DOWN BOYS
GRASSLANDS
BURNING HEART
MOJAVISOUL
THIS JUST IN
WINDY RIDGE
BACK PORCH BLUEGRASS
SWEET TIDINGS
SWBA BLUEGRASS KIDS
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Since Don Tucker, the founder of the “Huck Finn Jubilee,” died suddenly three years ago, the family sold that festival to the Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau (it was held the weekend of June 13-15). Before that, it had been a longtime annual event at Mojave Narrows Regional Park in Victorville. Obviously, Victorville misses its annual bluegrass fix (and the economic benefits it brought to the community). Hence, we have this new bluegrass festival, held a week after “Huck Finn,” so hardcore pickers ‘n grinners can now catch TWO Southern Cal bluegrass fests on consecutive weekends. Take UV-blocking sunglasseses, sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, your low back folding chair, a blanket, and warm duds for chilly evenings.
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Things get underway Friday with the first performance at 3 pm, and conclude about 3 pm Sunday so you’ll have plenty of time to drive home. (Note that Amtrak is an option from L.A. Union Station or Fullerton to Victorville, but it’s the Chicago train, once per day, each way.)


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Sat & Sun, Jun 20 & 21,
FESTIVAL,
in Long Beach:
10 am-7 pm Annual “BIG IRISH FAIR & MUSIC FESTIVAL” has moved around the calendar, in recent years, and now it returns with performances by bigtime groups, in El Dorado Regional Park III, 7550 E Wardlow Dr, Long Beach 90815.
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Performances by:
THE DUBLIN 4
YOUNG DUBLINERS
THE FENIANS
THE HUMBLE HOOLIGANS
and more


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Sat & Sun, Jun 20 & 21,
FESTIVAL,
in San Diego Co (Poway):
10:30 am-5 pm Annual “SAM HINTON FOLK HERITAGE FESTIVAL” presented by San Diego Folk Heritage, at Templars Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd, Poway 92064; 858-566-4040.
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Performances by:
THE MARK JACKSON BAND
PATTY HALL & GREGORY MARTIN CAMPBELL
MARI BLACK
POWAY FOLK CIRCLE CHORUS
LEVI DEAN & THE AMERICATS
THE LACEMAKERS
THE STORYTELLERS OF SAN DIEGO
Plus an open mic, Bluegrass and Old Time Jams, a contra dance, and more.


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Festival elsewhere…

Thu-Sun, Jun 18-21,
FESTIVAL, in Colorado:
42nd annual "TELLURIDE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL" has a main stage like no other: the view to the left of the stage is a six-hundred foot waterfall.
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The annual festival coincides with the Summer Solstice -- the longest day of the year which begins the Colorado summer. It's a magical time of sun and light, when the the high country of Colorado puts away its skis and grabs hiking boots, guitars, and a low-back festival chair to take in "Bluegrass."
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This event coined the term, "Festivarians" to describe the attendees — most of them devotees — who make the annual solstice trek to Telluride for the superb music and all that goes with it. And it has its own culture.
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They'll tell you, "The 42nd Annual festival promises a magical four days of only-in-Telluride performances," and they are not exaggerating.
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Foremost among those is the always-anticipated opening-night Thursday set by the Telluride House Band. That being the annual session by Sam Bush, Béla Fleck, Jerry Douglas, Edgar Meyer, Bryan Bowers, & Stuart Duncan. Wowwww.
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And there ARE still some single-day Thursday tickets.
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This is the music fest that rightfully boasts bringing "Beloved Festival veterans and inspiring new talent. The Telluride royalty of virtuosic bluegrass superpickers, soulful songwriters, and some of the biggest stars in the rootsy Americana landscape and well beyond."
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The festival is built around the many artists that have defined the Telluride Bluegrass sound, as the weekend is sprinkled with inspired sets from Peter Rowan, Béla Fleck, Jerry Douglas, Chris Thile, Tim O'Brien, and of course the "King of Telluride," Sam Bush. These artists come together for the festival's epic set from the Telluride House Band.
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Nestled in the rugged San Juan Mountains and surrounded on three sides by the natural architecture of the Telluride Box Canyon, Telluride is arguably the most spectacular town in the American West.
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Founded in 1875, the Victorian charm of the town is protected as a National Historic Landmark District. The town of Telluride (elevation 8,750') is connected to the modern resort community of Mountain Village (elevation 9,450') via a free commuter gondola.
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The San Juan Mountains are the highest concentration of 14,000-foot peaks in the US. Activities in and around Telluride include mountain biking, hiking, horseback riding, numerous hot springs, historic ghost towns, and whatever else your sense of adventure shows you. Popular hikes from town are the Bridal Veil Falls - the highest cascade in Colorado - and the 2-mile hike up to Bear Creek Falls, beginning right behind the festival stage.
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The 2015 Main Stage Schedule will convince you to put this festival on your list for next year, whether or not you're going to experience it now.
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Thursday, June 18, 2015
10 am —Gates Open
10:45 - 11:45am —Noam Pikelny & Stuart Duncan
12:15 - 1:30 pm —Jerry Douglas Band
2:00 - 3:15pm —Robert Earl Keen
3:45 - 5 pm —Rhiannon Giddens
5:30 - 7 pm —Hot Rize
7:30 - 9 pm —John Butler Trio
9:30 - 11 pm —Telluride House Band featuring Sam, Béla, Jerry, Edgar, Bryan & Stuart
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Friday, June 19, 2015
9 am —Gates Open 9:45 - 10:45am —Mustered Courage
11:00 - Noon —Johnnyswim
12:30 - 1:45pm —Lau
2:15 - 3:30 pm —Peter Rowan's Twang an' Groove
4:00 - 5:15pm —Béla Fleck & Abigail Washburn
5:45 - 7:15pm —Punch Brothers
8:00 - 9:30 pm —Janelle Monáe
10:00 - 11:30 pm —Trampled By Turtles
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Saturday, June 20, 2015
9 am —Gates Open
9:45 - 10:45am —Telluride Band Contest
11:00 - Noon —Trout Steak Revival
12:30 - 1:45pm —Robert Ellis
2:15 - 3:30 pm —Steep Canyon Rangers
4:00 - 5:30 pm —Yonder Mountain String Band
5:45 - 6 pm —Telluride Troubadour
6:15 - 7:30 pm —Lake Street Dive
8:00 - 10 pm —Sam Bush Band
10:30 - Midnight —Leftover Salmon
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Sunday, June 21, 2015
10 am —Gates Open
10:45 - Noon —Rock My Soul featuring The Fairfield Four & The McCrary Sisters
12:30 - 1:45pm —Rhonda Vincent & The Rage
2:15 - 3:30 pm —Brett Dennen
4:00 - 5:15pm —Chris Thile & Edgar Meyer
5:45 - 7 pm —Greensky Bluegrass
7:30 - 8:45pm —Kacey Musgraves
9:15 - 10:45pm —Ry Cooder, Sharon White & Ricky Skaggs
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A few additional Thursday single-day tickets, as well as camping, may still be available at shop.bluegrass.com or 800-624-2422.
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Full info at:
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https://www.bluegrass.com/telluride/



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UPCOMING FESTIVALS are listed first, followed by an ever-growing section for UPCOMING CONCERTS and arts events…

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Sat & Sun, Jun 27 & 28,
FESTIVAL,
in Ventura:
10:30 am 7th annual “ROADSHOW REVIVAL, A Tribute to the Music of Johnny Cash,” brings two days of music, fun, and plenty of other planned activities in its new location, Mission Park in old downtown Ventura (across from Mission San Buenaventura), at 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura.
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This year’s lineup includes:
REVEREND HORTON HEAT - rockabilly virtuosos
BILLY JOE SHAVER - outlaw country legend
THE BLASTERS - roots rockers
BIG SANDY AND HIS FLY RITE BOYS
JOHN DOE from seminal L.A. punk band X
SLIM JIM PHANTOM from THE STRAY CATS
ROBERT GORDON - rockabilly revivalist
GAMBLERS MARK
THE FREIGHTSHAKERS
PETUNIA & THE VIPERS
BIG TWEED
THE VONETTES
MATT ARMOR
MEDICINE HAT
JUST DAVE BAND
HIGHWAY STARR
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This 7th annual event, presented (as always) by Ross Emery Entertainment, features different themes each day. Sunday brings popular outlaw country, rockabilly, and bluegrass bands. Saturday centers around MANY Johnny Cash tribute bands.
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Along the way, there’s a pin-up girl pageant, hot rods, custom cars and motorcycles, Johnny Cash memorabilia, a guided tour of Johnny Cash’s legacy in Ventura, food & beverage vendors, a kid’s corral, and scores of vendors with unique offerings and collectibles.
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Tix and info, www.roadshowrevival.com
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Tix are $32 (advance) for a 2-Day “Get Rhythm” Main Stage Pit ticket ($65 value) with access to all of the Roadshow Revival festivities as well as entry into the Pit area of the Main Stage.
$20 (advance) gets you a 2-Day general admission ticket ($40 value).


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Sat, Jun 27,
FESTIVAL,
in OC (Irvine):
Annual “BANDS & BELLIES FESTIVAL” at the Temple Of Light OC, 11 Goddard, Irvine 92618.
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This one features a 7 pm full concert set by the wonderful MARINA V, plus belly-dancing, yoga, arts & crafts, and food vendors. Marina tells us, “I played at this festival two years ago and everybody was so nice and we had a GREAT time! And all proceeds benefit an animal rescue in Irvine, so your ticket money will go to a great cause.
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More info: www.bandsandbellies.com/current-show.php
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Admission (suggested donation): $12 for admission and concert, or $20 for show and the 5:30 pm Yoga class (cost for age 16 and up), Free for children under age 5.


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Out-of-Town Festivals…

Thu-Sun, Jul 2-5,
FESTIVAL,
in Oregon:
Annual “WATERFRONT BLUES FEST” in Portland, OR. Their 2015 schedule is not yet posted, nor are prices and discount accommodations at nearby PSU.
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BUDDY GUY is the festival headliner on Sunday, July 5.
Over 80 local & national blues bands will perform on three main stages.
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Zydeco bands include:
CHUBBY CARRIER
ROSIE LEDET
DOG HILL STOMPERS
COREY LEDET ZYDECO BAND
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Plus local Cajun-zydeco bands and a large zydeco dance floor.
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Sat, Aug 8, in downtown L.A.:
3-7 pm “BURGERS & BEER FESTIVAL” at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Features Los Angeles’ best burger restaurants serving their signature sliders and the state’s best craft breweries sampling the brews that have made them famous. Confirmed restaurants include Animal, Bouchon Bistro, Grill 'Em All, Ledlow, Pono Burger and many more to come. Confirmed breweries include Angel City Brewery, Bottle Logic Brewing, Ninkasi Brewing, Strand Brewing Company and many more to come.


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Fri-Sun, Sep 4-5-6,
FESTIVAL,
in Rhode Island:
Annual “RHYTHM & ROOTS FEST” in Ninigret State Park, RI. If you go, make it a day early to catch STEVE RILEY & THE MAMOU PLAYBOYS on Sep 3 at the Towers.
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Full info at www.rhythmandroots.com


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Fri-Sun, 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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Fri-Sun, Oct 9-11,
FESTIVAL,
in Louisiana:
Annual “FESTIVALS ACADIENS” in Lafayette, LA. Info at www.festivalsacadiens.com includes discount room rates at Ramada Inn, Lafayette, if you book early.


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

Jun 17-Aug 2, in Hollywood:
Andrew Lloyd Webber's “THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA” is a new production by Cameron Mackintosh at the Hollywood Pantages, 6233 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood; www.HollywoodPantages.com
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In L.A. for a limited 8-week run through August 2 at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, with newly reinvented staging and stunning scenic design. This new version of “PHANTOM OF THE OPERA” is performed by a stunning cast and orchestra comprised of 52 superbly talented actors, singers and musicians. It’s being billed as “the MUST SEE production of 2015.”
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Tix start at $29. Box office opens daily at 10 am except holidays for in-person or phone orders at 800-982-2787. Info on the production, a video sneak peek, and online tix at: www.ThePhantomOfTheOpera.com/ustour



… through Jun 27 (see sched. below), in Hollywood:
“THE LOAD-IN,” a world premiere comedy and “HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL” selection, starts June 7 at Three Clubs Cocktail Lounge, 1123 N Vine St, Hollywood 90038. World Premiere engagement of a new comedy, written and directed by David Svengalis. Produced by Mahoobla Productions. Original music by Nicole Marcus. 21+ show. Runs Sun, June 7, at 8 pm; Fri, June 12 at 4 pm; Sun, June 14 at 10 pm; Tue, June 16 at 8 pm; Fri, June 19 at 6 pm; & Sat, June 27 at 6 pm. Tix, $13. Reservations, 323- 455-4585. Online tix, www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/2490

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Wed, Jun 17, in downtown L.A.:
2015 “LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL” is in Walt Disney Concert Hall, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles 90012. Info & tix, www.musiccenter.org.
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The festival, presented by World Projects Corporation, affords top ensembles from around the world an opportunity to perform at this world class venue. This year’s concert features ensembles from Serbia, Saipan and the United States.

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Thu, Jun 18, in L.A.:
Time tba STEVE EARLE & THE DUKES plus THE MASTERSONS, at the El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Bl, L.A.
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Tix $45, at 323-936-6400.

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Thu Jun 18, in Hollywood:
8 pm ALLEN STONE plays the summer concert series at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood.
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Tix, $30, at 323-469-1181.

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Fri, Jun 19, in downtown L.A.:
“CLASSICAL SIDE OF CUBAN MUSIC” happens in the Mark Taper Forum, at the L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles 90012. Info & tix, www.musiccenter.org. Cuban pianist Daniel Amat, accompanied by some of Los Angeles sought-after studio musicians, pays a tribute to some of Cuba’s most prolific composers featuring music from Ignacio Cervantes (1847-1905), Ernesto Lecuona (1895-1963) and Israel Lopez “Cachao” (1918-2008).

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Sat, Jun 20, in Culver City:
9:30 pm-1:30 am "SUMMER'S EVE" of all-acoustic music with MICHAEL ANN AZOULAI performing with MERLE JAGGER, the GROOVY REDNECKS (acoustic), and TALKIN' TREASON, at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230.
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10 pm - TALKIN' TREASON
11 pm - GROOVY REDNECKS (acoustic)
12 am - MICHAEL ANN with MERLE JAGGER (that great band with MARK CHRISTIAN)
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No cover. Venue has full bar and is always fun. Barstool seating is competitive, so arrive early (the show publicity says it's a 9:30 start, so act accordingly).

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Jun 21 & 22, in Hollywood:
7:30 pm THE KINGSTON TRIO plus original founding member BOB SHANE, and special guests TIMOTHY B. SCHMIT of the Eagles, AL JARDINE of the Beach Boys, TRINI LOPEZ, BARRY McGUIRE, THE LIMELITERS, and other surprise guests, at the Avalon, 1735 Vine St, Hollywood.
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The 21st is the "taped dress rehearsal" for the show being taped for PBS broadcast on the 22nd.
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Tix at www.flavorus.com/kingstontrioavalon

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Sat & Sun, Jun 27 & 28, atop SFV:
Noon & 2 pm “A MUSICAL ROAD TRIP THROUGH AMERICA” summer series debuts this weekend with performances by THE OOKS OF HAZZARD and EVERLY SNODGRASS at Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90049; www.skirball.org; 310-440-4500.
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This summer’s Skirball “Family Amphitheater Performances” take family visitors on “a ramblin’ musical road trip, inspired by Bill Graham and the Rock & Roll Revolution.” Series runs Saturdays and Sundays, Jun 27–Sep 6, with performances at noon and 2 pm.
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All performances are included with Museum admission. Free on-site parking; street parking strictly prohibited.

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Sun, Jun 28, in L.A.:
Time tba “SONGWRITERS ON SONGWRITING LIVE” with the bestselling author of the book of that title, PAUL ZOLLO. Paul is hosting legendary Chicago blues phenomenon CORKY SIEGEL, whom he calls, “one of the stars of my youth.” The event is at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles.
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The public can attend; we’ll have details soon, here in our “Ticket Alerts” section.
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Corky Siegel, says Paul, “emerged from the Siegel-Schwall Blues Band to become a solo act back when I was in high school and would thrill at any chance to hear him. Amazing pianist, remarkable harmonica player and great songwriter. A night with Corky will be amazing. Thanks to his friend and mine James Lee Stanley for making this happen.”

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Sat, Jul 15, in Hollywood:
JOHN FOGERTY's "1969" TOUR plays its only L.A. (and Southern Cal) date at the Hollywood Bowl, with trad-New Orleans keyboard wizard BOB MALONE.

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Aug 22, in Bev Hills:
LEON RUSSELL plays the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills.
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Tix at www.canyonclub.net or 888-645-5006.

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Sep 10, in Bev Hills:
JOHN HIATT & THE COMBO plus TAJ MAHAL TRIO play the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills.
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Tix at www.canyonclub.net or 888-645-5006.

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Sat, Sep 19, in Hollywood:
LILA DOWNS plays the Hollywood Pantages.

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Oct 2, in BevHills:
GORDON LIGHTFOOT plays the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills.
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Tix at www.canyonclub.net or 888-645-5006.

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Dec 12, in BevHills:
""FRANK SINATRA'S 100th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION" featuring FRANK SINATRA JR. "Sinatra Sings Sinatra" at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills.
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