Here’s your whoooole WEEKEND: FESTIVALS! CONCERTS! n’ ALL KIND o’ THINGS! – Sat & Sun, Aug 22 & 23 2015 (& beyond)

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♪ First up, an outstanding new documentary on TV. Set your recording device before you head-out for the live music scene. Details in the first section below...

NOTE: THERE ARE THREE "HOT TICKET ALERTS" added at the beginning of Section 7...

♪ Next, we want to let you know about Sunday afternoon’s “CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF KIM FRIEDMAN” hosted by ROSS ALTMAN and APRIL HALPRIN WAYLAND at the Friends Meeting House, 1440 Harvard St, Santa Monica 91404. It’s 2:30-5:30 pm, and there is a full feature write-up in the chronology of Sunday events.

♪ FESTIVALS! Three this weekend. Two are exceptional in the FOLK-AMERICANA genres and should tempt you out this weekend. The other one is quite eclectic but features some fine acoustic renaissance and americanish acts. All three are in the L.A. area, and the two you’re most likely to attend are both OUT of all this HEAT, one high in the mountains, the other down at the beach. And there are alllllll those CONCERTS, which are inside where it’s air conditioned or in the evenings outdoors, when it’s cooled-off.

♪ Of course, the entire hugeness (’ugeness?) of “everything” happening this weekend is in here. Plus, as always, we’ve added considerably to what’s coming farther ahead, and that’s in the Guide’s big ol’ TICKET ALERTS section.

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Guide to this edition…

1) ON TV THIS WEEKEND, and not to be missed...
♪ First up, an outstanding new documentary on TV. Set yourrecording device before you head-out for the live music scene...
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2) FESTIVALS this Weekend...
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THREE FESTIVALS, all local, two with wonderful FOLK-AMERICANA MUSIC offerings, the other inclusive of eclectic acoustic. All the details are within. Just to name ’em here, they are the...
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♪ 4th Annual "BIGHORN MUSIC FESTIVAL" with 25 bands on 3 stages, up on Mt. Baldy, Fri-Sun, Aug 21-23.
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♪ Annual “LONG BEACH BBQ FESTIVAL” at Rainbow Lagoon Events Park, Long Beach, Fri-Sun, Aug 21-23.
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♪ “FYF FEST” in Los Angeles, Sat, Aug 22.
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♪ “TASTE OF BREWS” in Long Beach, Sat, Aug 22.
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♪ “2015 LA TACO FESTIVAL” is a benefit to help end youth homelessness, in downtown L.A., Sat, Aug 22.
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Full details on all of ’em follow!
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Plus, we list the best Out-of-Town festivals.
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3) WORKSHOPS THIS WEEKEND
♪ "Chris Fletcher Presents the Cool School: 'Picking Your Music Business Team'"
♪ “Hammered Dulcimer Workshop” with National Champ BRENDA HUNTER
♪ “Whiskey River Jitterbug Workshop”
♪ “Zydeco Accordion Workshop”
♪ “Intro to L.A. Mountain / Urban Dulcimer Club”
♪ “L.A. Mountain / Urban Dulcimer Club”
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4) FRIDAY’s CONCERTS / Music & Arts Scene
...is in a SEPARATE EDITION, and not repeated here.
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5) SATURDAY’s CONCERTS / Music & Arts Scene (fully UPDATED!)
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6) SUNDAY’s CONCERTS / Music & Arts Scene (fully UPDATED!)

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7) TICKET ALERTS…
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Separate categories for
a) ONGOING EVENTS, including stage musicals & plays in production are in this subsection.
b) FESTIVALS AHEAD (after this coming weekend) are listed in their own subsection.
and then, our ever-growing catalog of...
c) UPCOMING CONCERTS and arts events, single-event screenings, etc., are in an ’uge and ever-growing subsection.


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1) ON TV THIS WEEKEND, and not to be missed...
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♪ An outstanding new documentary on TV. Set your recording device before you head-out for the live music scene...

On tv this weekend:
"BY THE RIVER OF BABYLON: AN ELEGY FOR SOUTH LOUISIANA" is a 2015 documentary shown on the PBS series "AMERICA REFRAMED," and it tells the story of the homogenization of bayou culture through the demise of fading South Louisiana dance halls. The region, home to Cajun and Creole music, food, and culture, is undergoing seismic changes due to environmental changes, not limited to out-migration following Katrina and the BP oil volcano that destroyed fisheries.
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It's filled with wonderful Cajun and zydeco music that informs visual images and gives you a taste of the delights of a rich culture being exterminated by oil, chemicals, the destructive pressure of environmental collapse driven by outside greed, federal regulators' complacency in all of that, and the increasingly tough struggles for the just-barely-drylands, the unique freshwater-marsh wetlands, and the culture to survive.
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Some telling quotes from the show: "It took 9,000 years for nature to make the bayous. It took people 70 years to destroy it." And this: "Imagine losing an area of land the size of a football field. Now imagine losing that, every hour, for seventy years." [As oil extraction and pipelines proliferated] the canals were dredged and the land sank, ultimately the settlements went underwater and there was nothing to protect from hurricanes and ordinary storm surges." And finally, this: "Soon there may be nothing left here but open water."
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Highly recommended. The context of the music — Beau Jocques, Clifton Chenier, many others, and time in-studio with the region's top deejays doing lively radio interviews — becomes powerful and poignant. Beau Jocques' death to a sudden heart attack, after overcoming a partially paralyzing accident to become the music's biggest star, becomes a metaphor for much more. The documentary is filled with stories, images, great fiddle and accordion, "rub board" percussion vests, marvelous vocals, and an opportunity to understand what has produced so much iconic music.
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It airs on PBS World* four times this weekend:
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√ 8:01-9 pm Sat, Aug 22.
√ 12:01-1 am Sat night / Sun am, Aug 22/23.
√ 6-7 am Sun, Aug 23.
√ 2-3 pm Sun, Aug 23.
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* - PBS World is on cable, satellite, and broadcast as a digital side-channel to principal PBS stations, including KOCE "PBS SoCal" in OC / Los Angeles.



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2) FESTIVALS this coming Weekend...
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FESTIVAL,
on Mt. Baldy:
4th Annual "BIGHORN MUSIC FESTIVAL" with 25 bands on 3 stages is the best local festival in terms of both a wild alpine experience and superbly talented young Folk-Americana / Nu-Folk bands and artists. It’s high atop the San Gabriel Mountains in Baldy Notch, at the top of the Mt. Baldy Ski Lifts. (Address for parking at the bottom of the lifts is 8401 Mt Baldy Rd, Mt Baldy 91759). Phone is 909-982-0800.
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Fans of trad and alt country, bluegrass, blues, Americana, and nearly every other form of American roots music will love this mountain-top musical event. You start with a 20-minute scenic ride up the canyon on a chair lift; it’s not every festival where the fun begins en-route.
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Once up there, this is a music festival with all the amenities you expect, and it’s at an elevation of nearly 8,000 ft. above sea level, high atop the ridge that leads up to 10,064-ft. Mt. Baldy. The Guide has attended two of the first three annual editions of the “Big Horn Music Festival,” including the inaugural festival, and we rate it highly. Patrons of the 4th annual event will get music on three stages over the course of the weekend.
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There are 25 acts in the lineup, the majority of them young Nu-Folk / Folk-Americana acts, with some truly accomplished artists, as well. Artists include PRESTON SMITH, BECKY KESSLER, TAWNY ELLIS, NIGEL WALSH, OTHER WORDS, JESSE CROSS, LEVI DEAN & THE AMERICATS, BLIND HORSE CANYON, and THE BATTLEFIELD.
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Let’s take just a couple of the acts. THE BATTLEFIELD is an Americana band formed in 2013 by singer-songwriters Ducey of Sherman Oaks, Jenny Weaver of West Hollywood, and James Addison of Los Feliz. Their sound reaches across the spectrum of the genre the world has come to call Americana, including country and folk and bluegrass, and it also draws from rock and gospel.
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Then there’s PRESTON SMITH, an elite and well-traveled musician with some uniquely legendary gigs to his credit, including being THE musician chosen as performing bandleader to play BARBARA STREISAND’s wedding.
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Here’s the full lineup, at press time:
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Festival starting and ending times:
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Festival's daily start / end times...
Friday: 6 pm- 11 pm
Saturday: 11 am- 11 pm (first performance starts at 11 am, so allow time to ride the lift).
Sunday: 11 am- 7 pm (first performance starts at 11 am, so allow time to ride the lift).
Each evening, be sure to catch the ski lift down the mountain before it stops running.
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FRIDAY SCHEDULE...
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FRIDAY SCHEDULE...
√ The Notch Stage:
♪ 6 pm – Coming Soon
♪ 7 pm – Joonbug & Friends
♪ 8 pm – The Other Words
♪ 9 pm – The Freedom Ledges
♪ 10 pm – Nigel Walsh
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SATURDAY SCHEDULE...
√ Terrace Stage:
♪ 11 am – Preston Smith
♪ 1 pm – Arthur Autumn
♪ 3 pm – Jhey and The Whee
♪ 5 pm – Becky Kessler
√ Main Stage:
Noon – Sie Sie Benhoff
♪ 2 pm – The Other Words
♪ 4 pm – Bryan Titus & The Copper Coast
♪ 6 pm – Tawny Ellis
√ The Notch Stage:
♪ 7 pm – Devastating Karate
♪ 8 pm – Molly Hanmer
♪ 9 pm – The Battlefield
♪ 10 pm – Jesse Cross
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SUNDAY SCHEDULE...
√ Terrace Stage:
♪ 11 am - Abby Hankins
♪ Noon - Whispers In Reverse
♪ 1 pm - Meghan Andrews
♪ 2 pm - Dulaney & Co
♪ 3 pm - Blind Horse Canyon
♪ 4 pm - Steven Casper & Cowboy Angst
♪ 5 pm - Robbie Davis
♪ 6 pm - Levi Dean & The Americats
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Only about an hour from nearly anywhere in Southern California, this mountain festival is a treat and retreat for all who attend, a genuinely unique festival for Southern California, more like the famous events that lure festivarians to the high Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Festival goers get access to the live music, good food cooked in a real restaurant kitchen, and a wide variety of fun and informative booths and vendors located adjacent to the top of the ski lift.
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Festival goers are encouraged to stay for the entire weekend.
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Camping...
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Folks are free to pitch a tent and set up camp within eye and earshot of the live music and festivities; bands perform as late as 11 pm each evening. Tent cabin rentals are also available.
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Take everything together, and the “Big Horn Music Festival” is far more than just live music. It’s an nicely affordable weekend getaway, up out of the stifling heat, up into the fresh mountain ai, with breathtaking views, world class hiking, and fine adventure. Sponsors cleverly say, “Escape the sounds of the car horns and leaf blowers of the city for some of the finest homegrown American Roots music in one place anywhere in Southern California.” Indeed, they’ve delivered that each of the past three years.
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Food is available at the festival site at the Top of the Notch, a full restaurant and bar, and at additional food vendors on-hand for the festival.
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Single-day tix: reduced from $25 to $20.
Full weekend pass: reduced from $75 to $50.
Tent cabin available from $109.
Parking at the bottom of the ski lift is $5.
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Tix & info:
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www.bighornmusicfest.com


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♪ Fri-Sun, Aug 21-23,
FESTIVAL,
in Long Beach:
Annual “LONG BEACH BBQ FESTIVAL” at Rainbow Lagoon Events Park, 400-403 Shoreline Village Dr, Long Beach 90802; 562-495-5959.
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Don’t think it’s only about food – the kind that mesmerizes you with that sweet aroma of barbecue sauce. It’s very much about music and dancing, too. Here’s the list of music performances:
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Friday (runs 5-11 pm):
♪ GRAND JUNCTION
♪ A.J. GIBBS
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Saturday (runs Noon-11 pm):
♪ RUMBLE KING
♪ TEXAS HOUSE PARTY
♪ BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO
♪ BENNIE & THE SWAMP GATORS
♪ A.J. GIBBS
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Sunday (runs Noon-7 pm):
♪ THE BILL MAGEE BLUES BAND
♪ LAZY BRAD LEWIS
♪ GRAND JUNCTION
♪ A.J. GIBBS
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One ticket option includes ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT BBQ at the Rib Village.
Available eats include pork ribs, beef ribs, tri-tip, pulled pork, chicken, sausages, and more.
Kids age 12 and under get in FREE (admission, not food).
Ticket packages are quite variable, so check the festival site.
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Advance tix and more info at:
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www.longbeachbbqfestival.com


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♪ Sat, Aug 22,
FESTIVAL,
in Los Angeles:
2 pm ’til late “FYF FEST” happens at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in Exposition Park, L.A. MORRISSEY headlines on Saturday night. And there’s FRANK OCEAN, THE JESUS & MARY CHAIN, BLOC PARTY, RUN THE JEWELS, DINASUAR JR., COLD CAVE, and more. Like we said in the intro to this edition, it’s quite eclectic, but it features some acoustic renaissance acts, nu-folk-ish / Americana-ish sorta acts, and many of these performers are quite good within their genres.


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Sat, Aug 22,
FESTIVAL,
in Long Beach:
“TASTE OF BREWS” is all about beer, and we do not know if it features live music. Check it out if you like. It’s at 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach 90802.
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That puts this “Brews” fest around the corner (of a very big block) from the “Long Beach BBQ Festival,” which has a LOT of good music, and is described above.
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Tix to “Brews,” $43-$54.


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Sat, Aug 22,
FESTIVAL,
in downtown L.A.:
“2015 LA TACO FESTIVAL” produced by Jovenes, Inc. says it “brings the best in tacos” to Grand Park, that rambling new urban park that careens down the hill from the Music Center to City Hall, in downtown L.A. It is purposeful, beyond food and fun: it’s a benefit to help end youth homelessness. We do not know if it features live music.


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OUT-OF-TOWN FESTIVALS...

Fri-Sun, Aug 21-23,
FESTIVAL,
in NY state:
3rd Annual "SUMMER HOOT" at the Ashokan Center in Olivebridge, NY
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NOTABLE because this year the tickets are “Pay What You Want” (Suggested Donation $75 weekend or $30-40 per day). The Hoot supports The Ashokan Center's outdoor education programs by creating a Hoot Scholarship Fund. It helps more kids get out of their classrooms and out into the wonder of nature. Tickets, camping passes and on-site lodging are all available. Sponsors say, “Buy in advance to guarantee your admission and parking. We've never filled the lot but this could be the year.”
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Watch the video on the “Summer Hoot,” at:
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https://youtube.com/watch?v=tPX2JOL57aQ


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3) WORKSHOPS THIS WEEKEND
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Sat, Aug 22,
WORKSHOP,
in SFV (NoHo):
4-6 pm "CHRIS FLETCHER PRESENTS THE COOL SCHOOL: 'PICKING YOUR MUSIC BUSINESS TEAM'" at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info, www.kulakswoodshed.com.
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$20 fee.

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Sun, Aug 23,
WORKSHOP,
in Pomona:
9:30 am-1:30 pm “HAMMERED DULCIMER WORKSHOP” with National Champ BRENDA HUNTER (of Banshee in the Kitchen) is presented by “The KINGSLEY SESSIONS Concerts, Sessions & Artistic Gatherings,” as a workshop, potluck brunch and jam. It’s in a lovely 1906 Craftsman home in Pomona. From 9:30-11 am is the workshop, 11-noon is brunch, and noon-1:30 pm is a jam. Learn some of the techniques Brenda uses to come up with her beautiful arrangements. She will be using “The Southwind” to demonstrate. Intermediate level. Please have the basic tune learned before coming. Email Patti for a PDF of the melody if you don’t have it, and that’s the same email to Patti for a reservation and directions. The class is limited to 12. Contact: patti@pattiamelotte.com or call her at 310-995-7171.
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Sun, Aug 23,
TWO VERY DIFFERENT WORKSHOPS,
in Long Beach:
First,
1:45-2:45 pm “WHISKEY RIVER JITTERBUG WORKSHOP” with special guest instructor Greg Benusa.
Then,
2:50 - 4 pm “ZYDECO ACCORDION WORKSHOP” with instructor Greg Benusa. Single row accordions only (there are a couple of loaners available).
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Reservations due by 10 pm Friday, Aug 21, by phone at 562-708-8946 or via email to: karinovations@verizon.net
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Organizer Karen Redding says, “We need 30 people for these events to happen. Those who RSVP will receive an email with a link so they can practice in advance. If we have not hit our number of RSVP's by 10 pm on Friday, August 21, the workshop will be cancelled.”
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About “THE WHISKEY RIVER JITTERBUG” Workshop, she says, “This is a super special event with special guest instructor Greg Benusa teaching this very fun Louisiana dance, which is not taught here in California. So take advantage of this opportunity, as it doesn't come along often. Greg will teach a Whiskey River session, followed by roughly an hour of intermediate Zydeco moves (mostly slides).”
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Whiskey River Jitterbug & Intermediate Zydeco Moves (focus on slides) Dance Workshop With Greg Benusa! Sunday, August 23, 2015
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Location of both Workshops is: Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club, 6285 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach 90803. Doors open for registration at 1:30 pm.
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$20 for all or part of the DANCE workshop. Bribf sacks, water, towel, shoes that will slide easily (the floor is often very sticky from the night before), and “bring your friends and family.”!
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$20 for ACCORDION workshop OR $30 for accordion workshop and DVD of songs covered. Includes a tablature to take home with you. You’ll learn a couple of Zydeco or Cajun songs. Workshop includes slow breakdown of video clips to practice before the workshop. Bring your own accordion if you have one. A couple of loaners will be available if you don't. Several types of accordions will be available to test: Very cheap Iolite, Medium price Gabinelli King or $1000+ Bon Cajun, and possibly others.

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Sun, Aug 23,
WORKSHOPS,
in SaMo:
This is a pair that belongs together...
12:30-1:30 pm “INTRO TO L.A. MOUNTAIN / URBAN DULCIMER CLUB” is a hour-long session designed to prepare beginners to participate more fully in the club meeting that immediately follows (from 1:30-3 pm). Joellen Lapidus teaches mountain dulcimer basics: how to tune, two basic strums, a fingerpicking pattern, how to read tablature, and a song. Held at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497.
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One session, and it’s $25.
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Then...
1:30-3 pm “L.A. MOUNTAIN / URBAN DULCIMER CLUB” session, where you can meet other dulcimer players, learn new tunes, share new techniques, tunings, and recordings. All levels welcome. Their goal is to increase their own enjoyment of the mountain dulcimer and meet other players with similar interests. Facilitated by Joellen Lapidus. Info, call Joellen at 310-474-1123.
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One session, $30.



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Friday is in a SEPARATE EDITION, and not repeated here.



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Updated edition...
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√ A “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick...
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Sat & Sun, Aug 22 & 23, atop SFV:
Noon & 2 pm “A MUSICAL ROAD TRIP THROUGH AMERICA” summer series continues this weekend with Americana music performances Saturday by ALLEGRETTO & ESPINOZA and Sunday by COW BOP at Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90049; www.skirball.org; 310-440-4500.
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We’re recommending BOTH the Saturday and Sunday performances as “Picks.” Both are wonderful. Allegretto & Espinoza bring marvelous acoustic blues and harmonica-based western music, and Cow Bop is a delightful tradition-based western swing band.
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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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Sat, Aug 22, in Griffith Park:
1-3 pm “THE MUSIC OF THE CIVIL WAR & HOW IT MOVED THE WEST” is an afternoon of music from WALT RICHARDS & PAULA STRONG of TRAILS & RAILS, in a special event at the Autry National Center (Autry Museum) in the Mary Pickford Education Center, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park (Los Angeles) 90027; 323-667-2000; www.theautry.org
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This two-hour program is presented by the Western Music Association’s California Chapter, in conjunction with a special Civil War exhibit, “Empire and Liberty – the Civil War & the West,” now being presented at the Autry. The musicians will perform songs from the Civil War era, noting that many of them changed to become music identified with those who moved West. Walt and Paula tell us, “We still sing many of the songs that were written and/or sung during the Civil War. You may be surprised at how many you know! Visiting the elegant Autry is a treat any day. For the concert, follow the signs to the Museum’s meeting room. Suggested donation: $20.”
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Tix, $20; ages 14 and under are admitted free, but reservations for all are advised as SPACE IS LIMITED. Reserve tix at 661-492-8930 or www.westernmusiccalifornia.org
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Note: concert admission does not include admission to the adjacent museum.

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Sat, Aug 22, in Highland Park (L.A.):
1 pm Monthly “OLD TIME / TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN FIDDLE & BANJO MUSIC JAM” outdoors under the big trees at the Audubon Nature Center in Debs Park, 4700 N Griffin Av, Highland Park (off the 110 Fwy), Highland Park 90031; 323-221-2255.

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Sat & Sun, Aug 22 & 23, atop SFV:
2 pm “A MUSICAL ROAD TRIP THROUGH AMERICA” summer series continues this weekend with Americana music performances Saturday by ALLEGRETTO & ESPINOZA and Sunday by COW BOP at Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90049; www.skirball.org; 310-440-4500.
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Noon & 2 pm, both days.
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We’re recommending BOTH the Saturday and Sunday performances as “Picks.” Both are wonderful. Allegretto & Espinoza bring marvelous acoustic blues and harmonica-based western music, and Cow Bop is a delightful tradition-based western swing band.
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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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Sat; Aug 22, in SaMo:
3 & 8 pm “EMPIRE BURLESQUE” is a new musical, performed as “An exclusive staged reading of a work-in-progress” at the Edye Second Space at the Broad, Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica 90401; 310-434-3200; www.thebroadstage.org; www.events.smc.edu
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With book & lyrics by DAN CASTELLANETA & DEB LACUSTA (“The Simpsons,” “Second City”), and music by Laura Hall (“Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and “Second City”), this is a highly anticipated new production. Director is David H. Bell; Musical Director is David O; Casting by Michael Donovan, CSA.
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EMPIRE BURLESQUE is a satirical Vaudeville romp, “hosted by MARK TWAIN,” chronicling America's bumbling first foray into empire – The Spanish-American War. The revue features the red-hot vocal stylings of EMMA GOLDMAN, William McKinley's patriotic sleight-of-hand, Teddy Roosevelt's tap dance up San Juan Hill, and a bevy of all-American showgirls.
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EMPIRE BURLESQUE was selected as part of the “Disney / ASCAP Musical Workshop” hosted by STEPHEN SCHWARTZ. Before his passing, historian and author HOWARD ZINN (“A People’s History of the United States”) called Empire Burlesque “hilarious and powerful,” and “certainly relevant to what is happening today.”
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Runs Wed-Fri, Aug 19-21, at 8 pm; Sat, Aug 22 at 3 & 8 pm; Sun, Aug 23, at 3 pm.

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√ A “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick...
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Sat, Aug 22; ongoing on a variable sched., through Sep 26, in Topanga:
3:30 pm “AS YOU LIKE IT” resets Shakespeare to the American Civil War, at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga, midway between Malibu and the San Fernando Valley.
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Note, “the rebel camp is alive with music — banjo, guitar, ukulele, mandolin and more.”
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In this production of “As You Like It, ” director ELLEN GEER moves the tale of two sets of brothers — one alienated by ambition, the other estranged by envy — to the divided South of the post-Civil War era, adding traditional American folk music and dance from the period. Rosalind is forced to flee camp when her uncle Frederick, usurper of his brother’s position as a general in the Union army, threatens to have her killed. Accompanied by her cousin Celia, Rosalind disguises herself as a man for safety's sake. The disguise comes in handy when she tests the devotion of her noble admirer, Orlando, on the run from his hostile older brother. Meanwhile, the rebel camp is alive with music — banjo, guitar, ukulele, mandolin and more. With Rosalind's wit leading the way, the forces of true love, justice and song eventually triumph.
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This production runs June 7 through Sep 26, ALTERNATING WITH OTHER PRODUCTIONS. Production dates / times: Sunday, June 7 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, June 14 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, June 20 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, June 28 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, July 12 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, July 18 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, Aug 1 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, Aug 9 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, Aug 15 at 3:30 pm * • Saturday, Aug 22 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, Aug 29 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, Sep 6 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, Sep 13 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, Sep 19 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, Sep 20 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, Sep 26 at 3:30 p.m .
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A special Prologue (pre-show discussion) happens Saturday, Aug 15 at 2:30 pm. (included in ticket price).
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Tickets range from $10-$39.50; children 6 and under are free. Info, complete schedule of all performances this summer, and advance tix, at 310-455-3723 or www.theatricum.com

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Sat, Aug 22, in SaMo:
3:30 pm “THE HEBREW HILLBILLY” is, well, fifty shades of oy vey, in its last show before it goes on a national tour, today at the Santa Monica Playhouse.
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DISCOUNT TIX! See below.
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"Memphis-native singer/songwriter, Shelley Fisher, rips the roof of Santa Monica Playhouse with her bluesy, ballsy, autobiographical woman-one show,'The Hebrew Hillbilly', while ripping at the heartstrings of her packed houses." ~ Xaqua Gruber - (Huffington Post)
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"Thanks to the talented lady of Memphis, - who is a dash of Mae West, and a pinch of Dolly Pardon - the stage vibrates with her songs and anecdotes... and charms" - Pam Price, San Diego TheaterReview.com
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More at: www.hebrewhillbilly.com
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Full price tix are $35, but $10 off gets $25 tix for you by contacting Jeannine, producer of the “Parlor Performances” series. Sign-up for the "Parlor Performances" free e-newsletter; tell Jeannine the Acoustic Americana Music Guide sent you; and send her your request for the special discount tix for this show. Email: Jeannine@FrankEntertainment.com

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Sat, Aug 22, in Topanga:
3:30 pm “AS YOU LIKE IT” resets Shakespeare to the American Civil War, at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga, midway between Malibu and the San Fernando Valley.
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Note, “the rebel camp is alive with music — banjo, guitar, ukulele, mandolin and more.”
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In this production of “As You Like It, ” director ELLEN GEER moves the tale of two sets of brothers — one alienated by ambition, the other estranged by envy — to the divided South of the post-Civil War era, adding traditional American folk music and dance from the period. Rosalind is forced to flee camp when her uncle Frederick, usurper of his brother’s position as a general in the Union army, threatens to have her killed. Accompanied by her cousin Celia, Rosalind disguises herself as a man for safety's sake. The disguise comes in handy when she tests the devotion of her noble admirer, Orlando, on the run from his hostile older brother. Meanwhile, the rebel camp is alive with music — banjo, guitar, ukulele, mandolin and more. With Rosalind's wit leading the way, the forces of true love, justice and song eventually triumph.
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This production runs June 7 through Sep 26, ALTERNATING WITH OTHER PRODUCTIONS. Remaining production dates / times: Saturday, Aug 22 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, Aug 29 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, Sep 6 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, Sep 13 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, Sep 19 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, Sep 20 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, Sep 26 at 3:30 p.m .
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Tickets range from $10-$39.50; children 6 and under are free. Info, complete schedule of all performances this summer, and advance tix, at 310-455-3723 or www.theatricum.com

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Sat, Aug 22, in OC (Anaheim):
5-6:45 pm Monthly “LIVING TRADITION FOLK MUSIC JAM” at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim.

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Sat, Aug 22, in VC (Moorpark):
6-9 pm ZYDECO MUDBUGS play the "Tierra Rejada Summer Concert Series" at Tierra Rejada Golf Club, 15187 Tierra Rejada Rd, Moorpark 93021; 805-531-9300 x 04.
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It's an evening of "The Best Zydeco Music West Of Louisiana." The Zydeco Mudbugs have, since 1998, been bringing the heat of Louisiana Zydeco music to festivals, dance halls, clubs, concert halls, and parties all over the western United States. Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy the great vibes of Louisiana Zydeco music. Full bar and festival-style options available.
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Tix, $12 per person.

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Sat, Aug 22, in Big Bear:
6:30 pm MARC COHN & PHIL CODY play the Cave, 40789 Village Dr, Big Bear Lake 92315; 909-878-0204; http://thecavebigbear.com
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More on MARC COHN at: http://marccohn.net/
More on PHIL CODY at: www.philipcody.com

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Sat, Aug 22, in Hollywood:
6:30 pm-midnight ELENI MANDELL’s “RECORD RELEASE SHOW” headlines a FULL LINEUP tonight at the Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
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The full night has performances by Dave Yaden, Keaton Simons, Eleni Mandell, Pony, Courtney, and more. This is the schedule they’ve published:
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♪ Eleni Mandell’s Record Release Show at 7 pm.
♪ Keaton Simons at 9:30 pm.
♪ Dave Yaden at 10:30 pm.
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Tickets purchased on the venue’s web ticket page are counted for the mentioned artist only; other acts receive no compensation from that ticket sale, so their site says, “Please purchase accordingly.” (Shows that are being presold are not listed on their site’s ticket page.) One ticket is often good for the entire night, but it does not guarantee admission to another sold-out show the same evening. They do not accept credit cards at the door; they do have an ATM. Seating at The Hotel Café is very limited; tables are first come first serve and generally available only for those who order food, unless reserved by a band.
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Venue is 21+ for all patrons.
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Advance tix, more info, at:
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www.hotelcafe.com

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Sat, Aug 22, in the San Bernardino Mtns:
6:30-9 pm GRITS & GRADY, an old-timey band featuring DIANE GRADY & SANDI HUCKABY on hammered dulcimers, plays the Lake Inn in Green Valley Lake, San Bernardino Mountains. Info, Sandi Huckaby, 909-867-7105.

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Sat, Aug 22, in Lancaster:
6:30 pm Monthly “A.V. CONTRA DANCE” with DANANCE and caller WAYNE THOMPSON at Lutheran Church of the Master, 725 E Ave J, Lancaster.
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DANANCE contra dance band is Marsha Trochim, Paul Schwerdt, Emily Amado, Mark McAndrew and Dan McMahon.
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Bring a snack or dessert to share at Intermission. More info, ma.trochim@roadrunner.com (Marsha). Producer is Kevin Reilly, 661-256-0563, buffpilot1@att.net
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It’s a California Dance Cooperative Affiliate: www.caldancecoop.org
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Dancing instruction at 6:30 pm is free. Dance, 7-10 pm, is $6 per person, $5 student, $2 for children age 14 and under (children are welcome). Maximum of $20 per family.

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Sat, Aug 22, in Lakewood:
6:30 pm Weekly “BLUEGRASS CONCERTS” series at Me ‘N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908.

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Sat, Aug 22, in Altadena:
7 pm SLIGO RAGS takes a break from playing their residency at Disneyland to play the intimate cool (but perfectly lighted) darkness of the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com
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If by some miracle you don’t know this wonderfully entertaining Celtic-Irish band with bluegrass influences, check ’em out at: www.sligorags.com

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Sat, Aug 22, in Long Beach:
7 pm Blues wizard BERNIE PEARL plays acoustic blues at the Willmore Wine Bar, 3848 Atlantic Av, Long Beach 90807; 562-492-5951.
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There’s plenty about BERNIE PEARL, including music samples, at: www.berniepearl.com

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Sat, Aug 22, in SFV (North Hills):
7 pm SOUTH OF ZIGGY and DALE LADUKE & FRIENDS play the “Stardust Concerts” series in North Hills 91343. Reservations get directions by email to: stardustconcerts@gmail.com
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SOUTH OF ZIGGY is described as “a powerful vocal-driven country soul / Southern soul band that rocks the clubs and concert halls.” All songs are original. SOZ's material has been described as memorable with radio-hot melodies. Pedal steel augments many songs where electric guitar, keyboards & accordion lead others. SOZ is known for passionate lead vocals backed by strong harmony background vocals. SOUTH OF ZIGGY is JAMES RUSSELL on lead vocal, acoustic guitar & piano; DALE LA DUKE on keyboards, accordion & vocals; GREG KRUEGER on guitar & mandolin; FRANK SPANO on bass & vocals; BRIAN ALAN PATTERSON on pedal steel; JASON SILER on drums. The band was conceived as “a vibrant musical vehicle assembled to express James’ prodigious output of original material. Each and every member of South Of Ziggy is thrilled to be a part of James’ engine of creativity,” says the band’s promo.
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DALE LADUKE & FRIENDS. Leader DALE LADUKE was born in Grosse Pointe Michigan where he began singing in church choirs when he was 8 years old and went on to be principle solist and president of his high school choir, trumpet player in the high school band, and in college, to sing with the Michigan State Honors Choir and the Michigan State Fair Choir. He was a founder of the popular Southern California country band FIVE WHEEL DRIVE that was one of five finalists (and the only country band) in Yahoo's "Best Unsigned Band" contest in 2000 and the only group to have their songs in 6 of the top 10 slots in the “Country” division of MP3.com that same year. Dale was flown to the red carpet awards show at Studio 54 in Manhattan that featured performances by David Bowie, Issac Hayes, Allanis Morriset and many others. LaDuke was also a founding member of the Americana / Celtic group KAEDMON, whose CD, "My Love," was a 2009 "top pick" by Music Conection Magazine. As a solo artist, he was a finalist at the 2010 Hollywood Music in Media Awards, 2009 Independent Singer-Songwriter Awards, 2008 Los Angeles Music Awards and 4th place winner 2006 Unisong Song Contest. We’re not sure who his “friends” are. At least not the ones he’s bringing to perform this show. There’s more at: www.daleladuke.com
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Doors at 6:30 pm to enjoy potluck sides, snacks, drinks; bringing goodies is welcome and encouraged.
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$20 donation at the gate. Proceeds go to the musicians.

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Sat, Aug 22, in Palmdale:
7 pm PAUL INMAN'S DELIVERY and KEEFTOWNE BLEND play a double-bill at Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530.
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Kevin Burton Smith, “Butler’s Coffee Music Guy,” says, “Paul, of PAUL INMAN'S DELIVERY, may talk about noir-tinged Glamicana, but his influences cover a whole lot more of the waterfront than that. Listen closely as he sings and accompanies himself on keys, harmonica and guitar, & you can hear traces of everything from Van Morrison, Nick Cave & Bob Dylan to Doo-wop, Lou Reed, Kerouac and Edgar Allan Poe. It's smart and unapologetically literate songwriting swirling with passion and poetry; an evocative and stirring mix of Celtic mojo and Rimbaud a-Go-Go -- you don't got to fear it, you just got to hear it; a journey to the musical Heart of Darkness, but don't worry – Paul will light a candle. And rock your Gypsy soul.”
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THE KEEFTOWNE BLEND.
Oh, boy. This is an odd intro. Kevin Burton Smith says, “And speaking of lighting up… Then it'll be time for those reality-challenged musicologists known collectively as THE KEEFTOWNE BLEND. Much has been written about these high-flying hep cats (some of it even true), but hearing is believing. Or something. Rumors are that Bill, John, and Stacey are the result of a series of unsanctioned and top secret genetic and biological experiments conducted sometime during the Nixon administration that involved improperly labelled genetic samples, copious quantities of organic substances, lots of of movies on the late show, and a big box of scratchy old vinyl records found in a cardboard box in the back room of a Lancaster Blvd. head shop owned by some dude called Rex back in the day.”
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Kevin adds, “But whatever... The result is an affable, half-baked train wreck of influences that includes the Sons of the Pioneers, Cheech & Chong, the Monkees, Stonewall Jackson, Pink Floyd, Cab Calloway and early Willie -- and that's before they start gettin' really rolling...”
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Cover is one purchase, food or drink (coffeehouse fare, includes tasty items suitable to call dinner).

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Sat, Aug 22, FREE, in L.A.:
7 pm Weekly “RANCH PARTY” brings performances by AMERICANA / ALT or TRAD COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK recording artists or bands at the Original Farmers Market Los Angeles, 6333 W 3rd St, Los Angeles 90036.
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Free except for parking, which is expensive in the area.

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Sat, Aug 22, FREE, in SGV (Monrovia):
7-9 pm Monthly “MONROVIA TRADITIONAL MUSIC GATHERING” at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia.

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Sat, Aug 22, in SFV (Woodland Hills):
7-11 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “WEST VALLEY HOOT” in Woodland Hills 91367. Info and location at www.songmakers.org

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Sat, Aug 22, in the near IE (Claremont):
7:30 pm GEOFF MULDAUR plays the Folk Music Center, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-624-2928; www.folkmusiccenter.com
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Remember Geoff & Maria Muldaur? That was then. This is now. But his music and prowess as an entertainer are still just fine. More at: www.geoffmuldaur.com

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Sat, Aug 22, in South Pas:
7:30-11 pm Monthly “CONTRA-DANCING IN SOUTH PASADENA” at the Woman’s Club of South Pasadena, 1424 Fremont Av, South Pasadena 91030.
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SOUTHERN COMFORT, the band of FRANK HOPPE, LAURA OSBORN, & STEVE LEWIS is making the music, with JEREMY KORR calling the dance moves.
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Event is affiliated with the dance co-op. Info, www.caldancecoop.org
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Instruction for new dancers at 7:30; Contradance is 8-11.
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Adults: $12. Students with ID $8. Age 12 and under are free. CDSS members get $1 off.

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Sat, Aug 22, in Burbank:
7:30 pm LIVE AMERICANA / TRAD OR ALT COUNTRY in a full lineup on two stages in separate rooms at Cody's Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506.
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All ages. A one-menu-item cover applies. Venue has a full menu & full bar. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (affiliated owners).

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Sat, Aug 22, in L.A.:
7:30 pm "POSTCARDS FROM ABROAD" performed by CAL PHIL, the California Philharmonic, under the evening sky at lovely Santa Anita Park (the infield of the famous horseracing track) in Arcadia.
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The Following afternoon, the same program is performed indoors in the Walt Disney Concert Hall at the L.A. Music Center.
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Tix & more info by phone, 626-304-0333 (10 am-6 pm, M-F), or info online at: www.calphil.com/home

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Sat, Aug 22, in Encinitas (San Diego):
7:30 pm BANSHEE IN THE KITCHEN plays the “San Diego Folk Heritage” concert series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas 92024.
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More on the concert and the series at: www.sdfolkheritage.org
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Plenty on this delightful female trio and their awards at: www.bansheeinthekitchen.com

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Sat, Aug 22, FREE, in Hollywood:
7:30 pm JEANNIE WILLETS plays "The Urban Social House" Singer-Songwriter Showcase, 5220 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood.
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Jeannie tells us, "Jed Blackburn will be joining me on bass and Bill Willets on percussion, and I will be doing a full set of my original tunes,including 'Longing,' the title track from my new upcoming CD, 'Souls Of Love,' and a brand new song I recently wrote called 'Beautiful World.' Oh yeah, there's no cover charge and they have air conditioning."

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Sat, Aug 22, in Newhall (Santa Clarita):
7:30 pm GRATEFUL DUDES play their weekly BLUEGRASS residency, sometimes with very impressive musical guests, at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall 91350.

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Sat, Aug 22; through Sep 26, in Topanga:
7:30 pm “GREEN GROW THE LILACS, ” the Pulitzer Prize-nominated play that inspired “Oklahoma!”, at Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Bl, in the heart of Topanga Canyon, midway between Malibu and the San Fernando Valley. The production opens Sat, Jul 11 and runs through Sep 26. See the feature story in the “News” section of the Guide’s Jun 22 edition.
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Tix range from $10-$39.50, with discounts available for students, seniors, the military and AEA members.
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The season’s offerings here alternate. For a complete schedule of the summer season’s performances and to purchase tickets, call 310-455-3723 or go to www.theatricum.com

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Sat, Aug 22, FREE, in Pasadena:
(Time tba) ROSE’S PAWN SHOP plays the outdoor summer concerts series on the plaza stage at One Colorado in Old Town Pasadena.

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Sat, Aug 22
(Time tba) GERONIMO GETTY plays the Escondite (aka The Hideout), 410 Boyd St, Los Angeles 90013.

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Sat, Aug 22; also Aug 21, 24, 25, 26, in L.A.:
(Time tba) TAYLOR SWIFT plays the Staples Center in downtown L.A.
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For fans of the young former pop-country singer-songwriter whose trademark was looking perpetually surprised, and who is now changing to become a sh-thump-thud pop performer, you should arrive in the area in time to see "The Taylor Swift Experience," the current major temporary exhibition at the GRAMMY Museum.

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Sat, Aug 22, in Griffith Park (L.A.):
(Time tba) RAMON AYALA performs with RAMON AYALA JR at the Greek Theatre in L.A.

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Sat, Aug 22, in Hollywood:
8 pm HEART, the ANN-and-NANCY-WILSON sister act that put Seattle on the music map way back in the '70s, and, as much as anybody, brought all-acoustic tracks back to rock — and became Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends in the process — plays the second of two nights at the Hollywood Bowl featuring an ORCHESTRA. We've seen 'em do this, and-? This is one for the ages, folks.

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Sat, Aug 22, in SaMo:
8 pm LITTLE WILLIE G., The Voice of Thee Midniters, plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497.
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Lincoln Myerson, McCabe’s booker, tells us, “We present a highly anticipated performance with the Godfather of Brown Eyed Soul, Little Willie G. Best known as the voice of East L.A.'s Thee Midniters, whose horn-heavy salsafied soul and Chicano rock has influenced generations of musicians, and earned them god-like status on Whittier Boulevard and beyond. A bona-fide LA treasure, Little Willie G. takes a place alongside Jim Morrison and Arthur Lee as seminal figures in the history of LA rock and roll, and whose voice has not lost a step in over 50 years of performance. Tonight Willie brings the east side to the west side for an all-too-rare performance, and we couldn't bear more thrilled.. Seriously folks - this one is a show for the ages. We hope to see you here!”
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Check-out: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thee_Midniters
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Tix, $24.50.

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Sat, Aug 22, in Pasadena:
8 pm “THE PASADENA FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY” presents a fine double-bill with MARINA V & NICK BAKER, plus AIREENE ESPIRITU with ED TREE, in Beckman Auditorium (aka “Little Beckman”), 400 S Wilson, Pasadena 91106; 626-395-4652.
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MARINA V is an outstanding keyboard player, originally trained as a classical pianist in her native Russia, back in the final years of the Soviet Union. If we're lucky, she may explain how a KGB agent once helped her with her music homework. While in Russia, she began to hear western music in the form of smuggled cassette tapes from the 1960s. She came to the U.S. at age 15, and fell in love with the music that she heard while attending college in Illinois. She emigrated to the U.S. for the purpose of becoming a musician and songwriter. Her songs still include the classical influences of her youth, and she also performs traditional Russian songs, bending those influences with the styles she loved from American and British music. She once described herself this way: “If the Beatles and Tori Amos had a child raised in Russia by Tchaikovsky, that would be me." Marina is not only intriguing musically, she's also very, very talented. GRAHAM NASH loaned her his personal studio, and one of his guitars for one of her recording projects. She has translated a Neil Diamond song into Russian so well that it sounds like it started out that way. When her fans challenged her to do more of her unusual cover tunes, she came up with some amazing results, creating her own distinctive versions of songs ranging from Bob Marley to Willy Nelson. Her husband, NICK BAKER, started out as a rock drummer and guitarist, and now the pair have played hundreds of shows around the world together, featuring Nick on guitar.
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AIREENE ESPIRITU can play the most amazing range of music on the ukulele, and have it come out mesmerizing. Her own compositions, including a "revisionist history" version of the traditional blues number “Stagolee” have earned her a following up and down the Pacific coast. She also plays guitar when the music demands it. She shares with Marina V an international origin. Born in the Philippines, she moved to the U.S. at the age of 10 and was immersed in a blend of American traditional and roots music, combined with the musical heritage of her own family. These all influenced her music, ranging from the Lomax field recordings to her uncle’s finger-picking songs on guitar. As a result, she may blend world music rhythms into a love song or a blues song influenced by gospel, or any other unusual combination that just sounds good. She describes her music as "stompin', swayin' Americana." On her website, you can listen to her sing her composition, “Down at the Old Folks Home,” accompanied by ED TREE, as will be the case at this show.
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Info on the artists..
www.marinav.com
www.aireeneespiritu.com
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All ages.
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Tickets for the show are $15 for adults and $5 for Caltech students and children. All cash only at the door.

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Sat, Aug 22, in Culver City:
8 pm INCENDIO, that exceptionally noteworthy trio of fiery acoustic string wizards, plays Boulevard Music in Culver City.
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Details at: www.incendioband.com

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Sat, Aug 22, in OC (Irvine):
8 pm “STAR TREK” AT THE SYMPHONY, wherein PACIFIC SYMPHONY plays the score as the film screens “STAR TREK,” the 2009 feature film, at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre, Irvine.
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It’s a symphonic night at the movies perfect for the whole family. On the big screen: J.J. Abrams’ 2009 blockbuster featuring Chris Pine and Zachary Quinto boldly going where no one has gone before. On stage: PACIFIC SYMPHONY performing Academy Award-winner MICHAEL GIACCHINO’s score, live. Giacchino's other films include Pixar’s “Up,” "Ratatouille," “The Incredibles,” and this summer's trifecta of "Tomorrowland," "Inside Out," and "Jurassic World."
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Gates open at 6 pm for picnicking. Prefer not to cook? Enjoy the new Wine Bar or add on a gourmet Bristol Farms picnic box, ready for convenient pickup just inside the gates to the amphitheatre. Use the web link below to order.
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Tix at: www.pacificsymphony.org/tickets/concert_calendar

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Sat, Aug 22, in SGV (Arcadia):
8-11:30 pm DEB RYDER BAND FROM THE BOARD ROOM, plus BOBBY BLUEHOUSE, at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr (just E of Santa Anita Av), Arcadia; www.arcadiabluesclub.com
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Tix for tonight are only $5 advance online, $10 at the door.
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Doors at 7 pm. Venue has good food (generous portions), full bar, pool tables. Substantial discount for tix bought online. Fun place, but bring earplugs. Seriously.

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Sat, Aug 22; Wed-Sun, Aug 19-23, in SaMo:
8 pm “EMPIRE BURLESQUE” at the Edye Second Space at the Broad, Santa Monica 90401.
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See write-up in 3 pm listing for all the details.

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Sat, Aug 22; Fri-Sun, Aug 21-23, in Hollywood:
8 pm "FISHERS OF MEN" is a stage play at the Hudson Mainstage Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038. Venue has valet parking, wheelchair access.
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Play runs Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm; Sundays at 3 pm, through Aug 30.
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Reservations & info: www.plays411.net
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Tix, $20

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Sat, Aug 22, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm LIVE AMERICANA / TRAD & ALT COUNTRY at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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Go early for the free dance lessons at 7:30 pm.
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Every night, they present LIVE AMERICANA / ALT OR TRAD COUNTRY / HONKY TONK music for listening and dancing – unless they’re closed when Hollywood rents the place to shoot a movie or tv show, and the place has been in hundreds of film and tv shoots over the years.
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This is L.A.’s last real honky-tonk, no cover, full bar, and friendly people who, howdy pardner, all like to dance. Go early for the free dance lessons. There’s live music EVERY night, seven nights a week; sometimes acoustic, sometimes heavy on the pedal steel or the twang, but never that annoying fahke ackscent pop-“countree” Nashvulle scene.

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Sat, Aug 22,
in SFV (NoHo):
8-10 pm JC & LANEY play Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info, www.kulakswoodshed.com. There is often a live webcast at Concert Window; check their site, at https://www.concertwindow.com/4937-kulak-s-woodshed-in-north-hollywood-ca-presents-a-v)
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More at: www.jcandlaney.com
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$10 at the door. All of the money goes to the artists.

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Sat, Aug 22, FREE, in L.A.:
8 pm LA MISA NEGRA plays the free summer concert series at Levitt Pavilion MacArthur Park, 2230 W 6th St, Los Angeles 90057; 213-384-5701.
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We’re told you can “get a blast from the past with La Misa Negra as they play '50s and '60s style cumbia dance music.” Info on this act and their music at: www.lamisanegra.com
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Pre-concert activities begin at 6:30 pm with the KidZone and more. Main stage concert begins at 8 pm. “Taste of Levitt Pavilion Los Angeles” brings food vendors Tomski Sausage and Mama’s Tamales. Or bring your own picnic dinner. (But no alcohol in the park.)
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Ride the Metro Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station and you’re right there.
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Bring lawn chairs or a blanket, and a picnic (no alcohol allowed in the park, and that’s enforced with expensive citations) or grab a bite to eat from the “Taste of Levitt Pavilion Pasadena” (rotating food trucks). Arrive early to enjoy a pre-show performances on the little “Grassy Hill Side Stage,” and check out the local “Community Partners” while the little ones enjoy the KidZone.
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Free, except what you buy to eat. More at: www.levittpasadena.org

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Sat, Aug 22, in Santa Barbara
8 pm “ARTISTS IN THE ROUND” series plays the Trinity Backstage Coffee House, 1500 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-962-2970.

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Sat, Aug 22, FREE, in Pasadena:
8 pm VIEUX FARKA TOURE, the acclaimed guitar master from Africa, plays the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts in Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230.
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more on this artist at: www.vieuxfarkatoure.com
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Arrive early enough to catch the “Sidestage Performance” at 7 pm.
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Also, the KidZone starts at 6:30, and more. Main stage concert begins at 8 pm. “Taste of Levitt Pavilion Pasadena” brings food vendors Lil’ Tim’s Big Burgers and YogurtLand. Or bring your own picnic dinner. (But no alcohol in the park.)
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Ride the Metro Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station and you’re right there.
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Bring lawn chairs or a blanket, and a picnic (no alcohol allowed in the park, and that’s enforced with expensive citations) or grab a bite to eat from the “Taste of Levitt Pavilion Pasadena” (rotating food trucks). Arrive early to enjoy a pre-show performances on the little “Grassy Hill Side Stage,” and check out the local “Community Partners” while the little ones enjoy the KidZone.
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Free, except what you buy to eat. More at: www.levittpasadena.org

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Sat, Aug 22, in Bev Hills:
9 pm LEON RUSSELL plays the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills.
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There’s plenty to learn about this amazing artist and his long career at: www.leonrussellrecords.com
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Tix at www.canyonclub.net or 888-645-5006.

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Sat, Aug 22, FREE, in Riverside Co (Murrieta):
9 pm TIM FOLEY & THE RANDOM FOLK play the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd, Ste 145 Murrieta 92592; 951-696-5252; www.getshamrocked.com; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com
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The venue features this San Diego-based major Irish talent and welcomes them for the first time tonight to the Shamrock Stage. THE RANDOM FOLK have built quite a good reputation as a fine band with incredible musicianship and a great live set. Get their instrumentation: they’re led by Irishman TIM FOLEY on vo

cals, guitar, pipes, and sax, and accompanied by fiddle, keys, accordion, drums, bass and mandolin.
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No cover, reservations recommended: 951-696-5252.

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Sat, Aug 22, FREE, in Culver City:
9 pm AMERICANA / ALT or TRAD COUNTRY / HONKY TONK MUSIC is a distinct possibility tonight at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bld, Culver City 90230.
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Sun, Aug 23, FREE, in Hollywood:
8 am-1 pm FAIR MARKET BAND plays their weekly free gig at the Hollywood Farmers Market, at Ivar Av & Selma Av, Hollywood 90028.

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Sun, Aug 23, in San Diego:
10 am-2 pm Weekly “BLUEGRASS BRUNCH” on the patio at Urban Solace restaurant, 3823 30th St, San Diego; 619-295-6464; check online for menus and more at: www.urbansolace.net

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Sun, Aug 23, atop SFV:
Noon & 2 pm “A MUSICAL ROAD TRIP THROUGH AMERICA” summer series continues this weekend with Americana music performances Saturday by ALLEGRETTO & ESPINOZA and Sunday by COW BOP at Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90049; www.skirball.org; 310-440-4500.
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Noon & 2 pm, both days.
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We’re recommending BOTH the Saturday and Sunday performances as “Picks.” Both are wonderful. Allegretto & Espinoza bring marvelous acoustic blues and harmonica-based western music, and Cow Bop is a delightful tradition-based western swing band.
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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, Aug 23, in SFV (West Hills):
1-5 pm Monthly “BASC BLUEGRASS JAM” at West Valley Music Center, 24424 Vanowen St, West Hills 91307; 818-992-4142.

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Sun, Aug 23, LIVE WEBCAST from Paso Robles:
1 pm “SONGWRITERS AT PLAY” showcase series brings CONNIE LIM, plus JOHN SANDOVAL, MUIR IMAGE, JUSTIN SWANSON, and performing host STEVE KEY, from Sculpterra Winery, 5015 Linne Rd, Paso Robles; 805-226-8881. No cover charge, all ages OK, if you’re there.
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The show streams FREE and live on the web, at:
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http://centralcoastlive.com/watch-our-live-streams-concerts-here/
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This is quite a webcast, with multiple cameras and truly superior sound. They even have provisions for you to watch it through your big flatscreen tv! Their site explains all that. But it is a little confusing because there’s no “click here to watch” button. Just be online and the show starts when it starts.
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More on this prolific multi-venue Central Coast concert series and upcoming live (and some archived) webcasts, at:
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www.songwritersatplay.com

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Sun, Aug 23, in San Diego:
1:30-4:30 pm Monthly “SAN DIEGO FOLK SONG SOCIETY” music session at Serra Mesa-Kearny Mesa Branch Library, 9005 Aero Dr, San Diego.

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Sun, Aug 23, in Santa Barbara Co (Carpinteria):
(Time tbd) MARY KAYE plays the Whitney Ranch, 401 Lambert Rd, Carpinteria 93013. Reservations required by email to: Rachel rachel@whitneyranch.com
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There’s plenty of info on this acclaimed Western artist at: www.mary-kaye.com

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Sun, Aug 23, in SGV (Covina):
2-5 pm Monthly “BLUEGRASS JAM” at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com
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The venue says, “This is a group of beginner and intermediate Bluegrass Jammers who have been playing at the Fret House Music Shop since about 2010, with support from Bluegrass Jammers from Long Beach and West Los Angeles. This meetup is formed to develop Bluegrass Jamming skills in the San Gabriel Valley area. To promote and develop Bluegrass music and jamming for the beginner to intermediate player, but all skill levels are welcome. We follow the precepts and jamming etiquette as established by Pete Wernick aka Dr. Banjo and his Bluegrass Jamming School. This will allow participants to be able to play in jams at Bluegrass Festivals.” Organizer is Rene Baquet, phone, 626-339-7020.
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Check out the video at:
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More info at: www.meetup.com/The-Fret-House-Bluegrass-Jam/

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Sun, Aug 23, atop SFV:
2 pm “A MUSICAL ROAD TRIP THROUGH AMERICA” summer series continues with Americana music performances today by COW BOP at Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90049; www.skirball.org; 310-440-4500.
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See noon listing for details. Series runs Sat & Sun, noon & 2 pm, both days.

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Sun, Aug 23, in OC (Newport Beach):
2 pm "SUNDAY BRUNCH & TUNES" series brings IRISH or AMERICANA music to Muldoon's Irish Pub, 202 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach 92660; www.muldoonspub.com
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There’s more music at 6 pm.

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Sun, Aug 23, in SaMo:
2:30-5:30 pm “CELEBRATION OF THE LIFE OF KIM FRIEDMAN” hosted by ROSS ALTMAN and APRIL HALPRIN WAYLAND at the Friends Meeting House, 1440 Harvard St, Santa Monica 91404.
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Debby Koken writes, “Kim Friedman passed away last June 22 and there will be a Celebration of Her Life at the Friends Meeting House in Santa Monica on August 23rd. Kim was a wonderful musician and we who knew her feel the loss deeply. There will be eulogies and singing; bring a snack, bring a friend, bring (in honor of Kim) a traditional song to share. Free and open to the public.”
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Contact Debby Koken at 949-375-0302 if you need a ride from Orange County. Because of this event, the “Costa Mesa jam and song circle” will be held on August 30th.
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Kim was a blind musician. She was a regular caller when the “Tied to the Tracks” radio show was on the air in Los Angeles, hosted by the Guide’s editor. Kim always had the ear of a musicologist and had requests, suggestions for crafting songs into sets, comments on the instrumentation of the particular recordings the show’s programmer-host chose, and plenty more. She never seemed demanding, but rather was always interested in the music and the artists and the performance – as well as the most effective way to communicate the appeal and the message of the music to others. We used to look forward to her calls.
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Those who had met Kim or performed with her will appreciate the feature story, “The Dark World of Kim Friedman.” It’s available online at:
http://folkworks.org/features/passings/45729-the-dark-world-of-kim-friedman
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The event today will include live music performed in memory of Kim, and the public is welcome.

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Sun, Aug 23 (through Sep 12), in SGV (Sierra Madre):
2:30 pm “ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE” is a big time music-filled show at the charming little Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre; 626-355-4318; www.sierramadreplayhouse.com
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This is the fastest ticket-seller in the Playhouse’s history. To accommodate the extraordinary demand, additional matinee performances have been added. Don’t dawdle getting tickets to this one. (The Guide” News Feature that announced the production’s opening night is re-run here.)
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It’s a real, live stage MUSICAL, a theatrical production focusing on the vocal magic of PATSY CLINE, you’ll experience how she evoked the heartbreak and longing that have made her songs country and pop classics. Written by Ted Swindley, directed by Robert Marra, with musical director Sean Paxton, it’s a Sierra Madre Playhouse production starring CORI CABLE KIDDER and NIKKI D’AMICO.
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“Always….Patsy Cline” depicts the legendary singer backed by a live band performing twenty-seven of her greatest hits in this jukebox musical. Patsy Cline (1932-1963) was one of the most popular and influential vocalists of the 20th Century.
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Although most associated with country music, she was the first female crossover artist, also singing traditional pop, torch songs, rockabilly, honky-tonk, country swing, and gospel. The first female solo artist admitted to the Country Music Hall of Fame, Patsy was also included among “The 100 Greatest Women in Rock and Roll” by VH1, “The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time” by Rolling Stone, and “The 40 Greatest Women of Country Music” by CMT.
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She first appeared on radio in Winchester, VA in 1947. In 1954, country star Jimmy Dean brought her aboard as a regular on the radio show “Town and Country Jamboree” in Arlington, VA. In 1955, she began appearing on television, on the TV version of “Grand Ole Opry” and on “Ozark Jubilee.”
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But it was her sensational success on “Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts” in 1957 that truly launched her as a national figure. Godfrey’s show, a precursor of competitions like “Star Search” and “American Idol,” also launched Ann-Margret and Pat Boone, among others.
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“Always…Patsy Cline” is based on a real incident that occurred in 1961. Super-fan Louise Seger befriends Cline before a concert in Houston. After the show, Louise takes her home, cooks her breakfast and appears with her on a local radio broadcast. The two maintain a correspondence, writing each other letters until Cline’s untimely death in a Tennessee plane crash in 1963. The star closed each of her letters to Seger, “Always…Patsy Cline.”
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CORI CABLE KIDDER portrays PATSY CLINE. A graduate of Ouachita Baptist University, she toured with IN THE MOOD and sang at Tokyo Disney for a year. Coming to L.A., she appeared in+ “The Producers” and with SWING DAMES, performing the music of the Andrews Sisters.
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NIKKI D’AMICO plays Louise. Her extensive musical theater credits include National Tours of “Evita,” “Cats,” “A Chorus Line,” “The Fantasticks,” “Chaplin,” “West Side Story,” and more. Most recently, she appeared with Pacific Resident Theatre in its Ovation-nominated production of “A View from the Bridge.”
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ROBERT MARRA directs. In addition to numerous New York credits, his local shows include “The World Goes Round,” “Once on this Island,” “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” “Into the Woods,” “Chess in Concert,” “The Devil and Daisy Jane,” “A Chorus Line,” and many more. He is also a choreographer.
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TED SWINDLEY is the playwright. He was the Founding Artistic Director of Stages Repertory Theatre in Houston. He also wrote “Stories My Grandmother Told Me.” Fans of Patsy Cline’s music will be in musical heaven as they’ll hear, performed live, twenty-seven of her greatest hits, including “Walkin’ After Midnight” (the Godfrey show hit), “Sweet Dreams” (a signature tune for Cline, although originally a hit ten years earlier by Faron Young), “Crazy” (written for her by WILLIE NELSON), “I Fall to Pieces,” “She’s Got You,” “Your Cheating Heart,” and many more.
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“Always…Patsy Cline” debuted in 1988. It is one of only two stage productions about the singer licensed and authorized by The Estate of Patsy Cline. In addition to affording a revue of great songs, “Always…Patsy Cline” is a heartwarming story of an enduring friendship.
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“Always… Patsy Cline” runs July 31-Sep 12, 2015, on this schedule: Fri’s & Sat’s at 8 pm, Sun’s at 2:30 pm. Additional matinees have been added at 2:30 pm on Thu, Aug 27; Sat, Aug 29; Sat, Sep 5; Sat, Sep 12, and Sun, Sep 13.
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Tix: $30 gen’l. Seniors (age 65+) $27. Students (ages 13-21) $20. Children age 12 and under, $17. Call for tix. Ample free parking behind theatre.

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Sun, Aug 23, in Santa Barbara Co (Goleta):
3 pm PHIL SALAZAR & THE KIN FOLK, with TOM CORBETT, play the concert series at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 380 N Fairview Av, Goleta 93117.
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The Kin Folk features PHIL SALAZAR, BILL KNOPF, MIKE MULLINS, RICK BORELLA, and CHARL ANN GASTINEAU. Truly a top outfit.

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Sun, Aug 23, FREE, in Echo Park (L.A.):
3-8 pm Weekly "GRAND OLE ECHO" presents a show sponsored today by the “CALIFORNIA ROOTS UNION PRESENTS,” with performances by I SEE HAWKS IN L.A., RICK SHEA, and BRAWLEY with NENA ANDERSON on the main stage, and GRANT LANGSTON & THE SUPERMODELS on the porch, in the usual full lineup of AMERICANA / ALT or TRAD COUNTRY / HONKY TONK recording artist / band acts, at the Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl (near the Glendale Bl underpass), Echo Park 90026; 213-413-8200.
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ONLY 2 MORE GRAND OLE ECHOS ARE LEFT FOR THE 2015 SEASON.
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Here’s the schedule...
♪ 5 pm - Brawley with Nena Anderson
♪ 6 pm - Rick Shea & The Losin End
♪ 7 pm - I See Hawks In LA
♪ Grant Langston & The Supermodels on the porch
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This is always a good time, and it draws a cadre of weekly devotees. Don’t worry, it’s not “cliquish,” and it’s always a fun scene with high quality live music. In addition to the live acts, DJ "The Roamer" spins records on "The Porch" out back. A G.O.E. producer tells us, "Each week while you're hanging on the porch enjoying the sun and sipping on a delicious ice cold beer, you hear the [recorded] tunes from JOCELYN ROMO (aka 'The Roamer'). She'll be spinning the real deal on Sunday, bringing her record collection and a far out and groovy attitude for your listening pleasure."
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You can listen to her playlist whenever you'd like, at:
www.thegrandoleecho.com/playlist-1/
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No cover before 6 pm, $5 thereafter. All ages. Venue has full bar and sometimes food. And it’s always “a real good time.”

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Sun, Aug 23, in Altadena:
3 pm TOM PRASADA RAO & SUSAN MARIE REEVES play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com
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TOM PRASADA & SUSAN MARIE REEVES are two exceptional award winning songwriters. Tom has won numerous awards -Kerrville New Folk Winner, Falcon Ridge Most Wanted, WAMA Songwriter of the Year, Kerrville Indie Album of the Year to name a few. Susan has won both the Silverton Jubilee & the Kauai Music Festival songwriter contests, & runner up in the Durango Songwriters Expo contest. They are touring together for August of 2015 to Utah, Colorado & California making sweet melodious music.
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TOM PRASADA RAO has performed with JANIS IAN, PETER YARROW, MICHAEL HEDGES, ANI DiFRANCO, ODETTA, DAVID WILCOX, & RITCHIE HAVENS, he tours the US throughout the year playing festivals & music venues - Visually and musically, Tom is the most compelling presence to emerge in the singer-songwriter genre as I've seen in a long time. —Jim Bessman, Billboard A virtual world music ensemble rolled into one guy. His voice weaves incantations, and the guitar is a magic wand in the hands of this extraordinary musician. —The Takoma Park Folk Festival Susan Marie Reevesis a musical gypsy, a multi-instrumentalist, playing all over the country. Her beautifully melodic and lyrical songs come from a bluegrass background with Wild Sage, and her current band The Honeysuckle Possums, her music is a dusty mix of Alison Krauss & Sarah McLachlin. She has 2 new projects coming out soon, her 3rd solo CD and a premier CD with a new band - THE SHOELESS SUZIES.
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Info on these artists at:
www.tomprasadarao.com
www.facebook.com/susanmariereeves
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Tix, $20.

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Sun, Aug 23, in SaMo:
3 pm CLOSING PERFORMANCE of “EMPIRE BURLESQUE,” a new musical, performed as “An exclusive staged reading of a work-in-progress” at the Edye Second Space at the Broad, Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica 90401; 310-434-3200; www.thebroadstage.org; www.events.smc.edu
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With book & lyrics by DAN CASTELLANETA & DEB LACUSTA (“The Simpsons,” “Second City”), and music by Laura Hall (“Whose Line Is It Anyway?” and “Second City”), this is a highly anticipated new production. Director is David H. Bell; Musical Director is David O; Casting by Michael Donovan, CSA.
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EMPIRE BURLESQUE is a satirical Vaudeville romp, “hosted by MARK TWAIN,” chronicling America's bumbling first foray into empire – The Spanish-American War. The revue features the red-hot vocal stylings of EMMA GOLDMAN, William McKinley's patriotic sleight-of-hand, Teddy Roosevelt's tap dance up San Juan Hill, and a bevy of all-American showgirls.
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EMPIRE BURLESQUE was selected as part of the “Disney / ASCAP Musical Workshop” hosted by STEPHEN SCHWARTZ. Before his passing, historian and author HOWARD ZINN (“A People’s History of the United States”) called Empire Burlesque “hilarious and powerful,” and “certainly relevant to what is happening today.”
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Runs Wed-Fri, Aug 19-21, at 8 pm; Sat, Aug 22 at 3 & 8 pm; Sun, Aug 23, at 3 pm.

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Sun, Aug 23, in Culver City:
3-5 pm THE HONEY WHISKEY TRIO opens the 2015-2016 "Musical Explorers" series at Room & Board Home Furnishings, in the historic old Helms Bakery, 8707 Washington Bl, Culver City 90232
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Honey Whiskey Trio are three lovely young ladies who have won vocal music championships as an L.A.-based group that explores folk and bluegrass. They are featured in this family program where you can enjoy a summer day with live music, light bites, and drinks.
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Make a reservation to guarantee your spot; note that a "sold-out" message will appear on the host's RSVP page once the store reaches maximum capacity. Yet, they add, "Guests will not be turned away if you are unable to RSVP online." Reservations at:
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Sun, Aug 23; through Aug 30, in Hollywood:
3 pm "FISHERS OF MEN" is a stage play at the Hudson Mainstage Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038. Venue has valet parking, wheelchair access.
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Play runs Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm; Sundays at 3 pm, through Aug 30.
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Reservations & info: www.plays411.net
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Sun, Aug 22, in L.A.:
3-5:30 pm Weekly “IRISH SESSION” is a structured jam at the Wilde Thistle, 3456 Motor Av, Los Angeles; 310-730-6208; www.thewildethistle.com
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Venue is also an art gallery, so allow time to gawk, gander, and peruse. Now through Mid September, the Celtic Art Show features the works of acclaimed Irish-American artist Steve O'Loughlin. He says, "My artwork combines Celtic designs and other decorative motifs with contemporary imagery. I often draw upon my local community for inspiration. Therefore, freeways, Latin culture, jet airliners and social themes interlace together in a swirling celebration of color and rhythm."
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Sun, Aug 23, FREE, in Riverside Co (Murrieta):
4 pm THE DROPKICK MICKEYS play the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd, Ste 145 Murrieta 92592; 951-696-5252; www.getshamrocked.com; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com
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Fiddler MICHAEL KELLY from SLIGO RAGS and good friend PADRAIC go by the name of THE DROPKICK MICKEYS (in case you didn’t know). This’ll be a fun late afternoon of traditional Irish music, as the pair is joined by other musicians to immerse you in a real Irish flavor.
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No cover, reservations recommended: 951-696-5252.

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Sun, Aug 23, in Long Beach:
4-7 pm Weekly “TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION” is a structured jam at the Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300.

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Sun, Aug 23, in West L.A.:
5-9 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “WEST L.A. HOOT & POTLUCK” in West L.A. 90025; location and info at www.songmakers.org or email WestLAHoot@Songmakers.org

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Sun, Aug 23, in Highland Park (L.A.):
6-10 pm FRANK FAIRFIELD, plus FOUNTAINSON, plus GUY BLAKESLEE, plus CALVIN LEBARON, play the inaugural edition of the brand-new “SUNDAY SERVICE” Americana music series hosted by SYLVIE LAKE at American Legion Hall Post 206, 227 W Ave 55, Highland Park.
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Sun, Aug 23, in OC (Newport Beach):
6 pm BLEU DEUX, the House Irish Duo, plays Muldoon's Irish Pub, 202 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach 92660; www.muldoonspub.com
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Muldoon's Irish Pub just won another prestigious award. If you go, they’ll tell you allll about it.

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Sun, Aug 23, in SFV (Chatsworth):
6 pm LIVE AMERICANA / TRAD & ALT COUNTRY at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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Go early for the free dance lessons at 7:30 pm.
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Every night, they present LIVE AMERICANA / ALT OR TRAD COUNTRY / HONKY TONK music for listening and dancing – unless they’re closed when Hollywood rents the place to shoot a movie or tv show, and the place has been in hundreds of film and tv shoots over the years.
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This is L.A.’s last real honky-tonk, no cover, full bar, and friendly people who, howdy pardner, all like to dance. Go early for the free dance lessons. There’s live music EVERY night, seven nights a week; sometimes acoustic, sometimes heavy on the pedal steel or the twang, but never that annoying fahke ackscent pop-“countree” Nashvulle scene.

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Sun, Aug 23, in Hollywood:
6 pm FULL LINEUP starts early, before JANET ROBIN, fabulous guitar woman who plays the world and doesn’t get home to perform nearly often enough in Southern Cal, plays at the Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
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Here’s as much of the night’s lineup as the venue published:
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♪ Michelle Mandico at 6 pm
♪ Christie Lenee at 7 pm
♪ Janet Robin at 8 pm
♪ Rotana Tarabzouni at 9 pm
♪ Kate Brown Band at 10 pm
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See the full write-up in the 8 pm listing.

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Sun, Aug 23, in San Diego:
6:30-8:30 pm GONE TOMORROW brings their fine bluegrass to the AMERICANA, BLUEGRASS, CAJUN, OR CELTIC LIVE MUSIC series at Bistro Sixty, 5987 El Cajon Bl (60th & El Cajon Bl), San Diego 92115; bistrosixtysd.com
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GONE TOMORROW is Richard Burkett, Steve Dame, Don Hickox and this time around, guest bassist Tad van Allen.
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Call 619-287-8186 to make a reservation.

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Sun, Aug 23, in L.A.:
(Time tba) "POSTCARDS FROM ABROAD" performed by CAL PHIL, the California Philharmonic, in the Walt Disney Concert Hall at the L.A. Music Center.
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The previous evening, the same program is performed under the evening sky at Santa Anita Park (the infield of the famous horseracing track) in Arcadia.
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Tix & more info by phone, 626-304-0333 (10 am-6 pm, M-F), or info online at: www.calphil.com/home

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Sun, Aug 23, in Altadena:
7 pm BURNING HEART BLUEGRASS BAND plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com
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There is nothing like the sound of guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and doghouse bass when they get into that special Bluegrass groove. Add to that high-powered vocals and soaring harmonies and you have Burning Heart Bluegrass.

With nearly 100 years of musical experience between them, the members of Burning Heart Bluegrass provide these essentials with all the energy, drive, passion, and precision that prompted Ralph Rinzler to call Bluegrass music "folk music on overdrive." Drawing it's repertoire from old and new Bluegrass classics, BHB provides a genuine Bluegrass experience.

The members of Burning Heart Bluegrass are:

Jeff Fleck was originally drawn to Bluegrass because it reminded him of the folk music he used to play way back when; he stuck with it because he loves the energy and precision that Bill Monroe brought to the traditional forms of mountain music. Dan Sankey is an accomplished banjo, mandolin, fiddle and guitar player and has performed extensively throughout the United States and internationally. Born in Louisiana, Keith Chagnon By the time he was In his teens he was entering and winning banjo contests. Keith has played in numerous Bluegrass bands in Ohio and Kentucky, and, since the mid 80s, in California. Steve Rosenstein entered the music scene when he joined Sweet Smoke, the psychedelic jazz-rock band based in Germany on the Dutch border. Returning to the USA, he performed Irish music in Boston, and, after a move to California, in Santa Cruz. Since moving to Los Angeles in Steve has performed with many musicians in the country/Bluegrass scene, including Richard Greene, Nicky Hopkins, Pete Anderson, and Herb Pederson. Born and raised in rural Oregon along the Columbia River, Ron Vance didn't discover Bluegrass until he settled in Santa Monica. Innumerable festivals, fiddle contests, jams and bands later, Ron finds himself in Burning Heart Bluegrass, still enjoying the ride.
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Tix, $15.

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Sun, Aug 23, FREE, in Pasadena:
7 pm GONZALO BERGARA brings masterful Djangostyle acoustic string trad/Gypsy jazz-and-beyond to the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts in Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230.
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Critically acclaimed and widely celebrated Gypsy Jazz sounds of Gonzalo Bergara on Sunday evening in a concert under the stars at Levitt Pavilion Pasadena. Plenty of info and dazzling music samples at: www.gonzalobergara.com
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Activities begin at 6:30...
• KidZone 
• an additional artist does a "Sidestage Performance" at 7 pm.
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Ride the Metro Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station and you’re right there.
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Bring lawn chairs or a blanket, and a picnic (no alcohol allowed in the park, and that’s enforced with expensive citations) or grab a bite to eat from the “Taste of Levitt Pavilion Pasadena” (rotating food trucks). Arrive early to enjoy a pre-show performances on the little “Grassy Hill Side Stage,” and check out the local “Community Partners” while the little ones enjoy the KidZone.
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Sun, Aug 23, in Burbank:
7 pm LIVE AMERICANA / TRAD OR ALT COUNTRY in a full lineup on two stages in separate rooms at Cody's Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506.
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All ages. A one-menu-item cover applies. Venue has a full menu & full bar. Park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (affiliated owners).

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Sun, Aug 23, FREE, in L.A.:
7 pm FORTUNATE YOUTH, a reggae band, plays the free summer concert series at Levitt Pavilion MacArthur Park, 2230 W 6th St, Los Angeles 90057; 213-384-5701.
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Free, except what you buy to eat. More at: www.levittpasadena.org

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Sun, Aug 23, in Claremont:
7 pm Monthly “FOLK MUSIC CENTER OPEN MIC” at Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-624- 2928. Signups at 6 pm.

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Sun, Aug 22, in L.A.:
7:30 pm THE PRATIES return to the Wilde Thistle, 3456 Motor Av, Los Angeles; 310-730-6208; www.thewildethistle.com
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Venue is also an art gallery, so allow time to gawk, gander, and peruse. Now through Mid September, the Celtic Art Show features the works of acclaimed Irish-American artist Steve O'Loughlin. He says, "My artwork combines Celtic designs and other decorative motifs with contemporary imagery. I often draw upon my local community for inspiration. Therefore, freeways, Latin culture, jet airliners and social themes interlace together in a swirling celebration of color and rhythm."

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Sun, Aug 23, in SaMo:
7:30-11 pm Weekly “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” is a structured jam at O'Brien's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 2226 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica 90403; 310-829-5303. (Note: there are TWO O’Brien’s locations, and both have music tonight; see both listings.)

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Sun, Aug 23, in OC (Capistrano):
(Time tba) LEON RUSSELL plays the Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano; 949-496-8927; www.thecoachhouse.com
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There’s plenty to learn about this amazing artist and his long career at: www.leonrussellrecords.com

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Sun, Aug 23, in SaMo:
8 pm KATY MOFFATT and MARY FLOWER, musical road partners of yesteryear, reunite to play McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497.
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“Sunday brings another double bill - this time with celebrated country singer-songwriter KATY MOFFATT, and acclaimed finger style guitarist MARY FLOWER, who reunite after 40 years of solo successes. In 1973, then-Denver-based acoustic duo Mary Flower and Katy Moffatt toured across the U.S. on the legendary College Coffeehouse Circuit. At home they were known as "the reigning queens of Colorado folk." Mary's astonishing instrumental and composing expertise leaned into blues and old-time music. Katy's singer/songwriter artistry emerged from Texas folk-blues and country-rock. After 40 years of solo successes, Katy and Mary will share a stage again for the first time since those formative days, in a co-billed performance encompassing their unique artistic paths and the roots which drew them together as artists and lifelong friends. Expect anything, but especially, the best of blues, country, folk and great playing and vocalizing. A perfect Sunday show!” – Lincoln Myerson, McCabe’s booker.
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More at: www.katymoffatt.com
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Sun, Aug 23, in Huntington Beach:
8 pm RAY BONNEVILLE plays the Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main St, Huntington Beach 92648; 714-960-4102.
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Check-out this fine veteran artist at: http://raybonneville.com

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Sun, Aug 23, in Hollywood:
8 pm JANET ROBIN, fabulous guitar woman who plays the world and doesn’t get home to perform nearly often enough in Southern Cal, plays at the Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040.
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Here’s as much of the night’s lineup as the venue published:
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♪ Michelle Mandico at 6 pm
♪ Christie Lenee at 7 pm
♪ Janet Robin at 8 pm
♪ Rotana Tarabzouni at 9 pm
♪ Kate Brown Band at 10 pm
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Tickets purchased on the venue’s web ticket page are counted for the mentioned artist only; other acts receive no compensation from that ticket sale, so their site says, “Please purchase accordingly.” (Shows that are being presold are not listed on their site’s ticket page.) One ticket is often good for the entire night, but it does not guarantee admission to another sold-out show the same evening. They do not accept credit cards at the door; they do have an ATM. Seating at The Hotel Café is very limited; tables are first come first serve and generally available only for those who order food, unless reserved by a band.
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Sun, Aug 23, in L.A.:
8 pm KEVIN BURKE plus THE MERCURY WHEELS plus Irish fiddle masters THE FONTAINE CLASSICS play quite a lineup at the Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90035; 323-954-9630; www.themintla.com
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Info on the musicians at:
www.kevinburke.com
www.facebook.com/pages/The-Mercury-Wheel/240573522804146
www.thefontaineclassic.com

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Sun, Aug 23, FREE, in SFV (NoHo):
8-9 pm BRYAN CHAN and PAUL McCARTY return to play the Republic of Pie, 11118 Magnolia Bl, North Hollywood 91601; http://republicofpie.com; 818-308-7990.
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Bryan Chan is a slide blues guitarist. Paul McCarty leads the band THE WICKED SAINTS. Bryan suggests, "Come on out and have some pie while you see and hear us go at it."
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Free admission, family friendly.

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Sun, Aug 23, in SaMo:
9 pm KEN O'MALLEY plays his weekly Irish music residency at O'Brien's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 2941 Main St, Santa Monica 90405.

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Sun, Aug 23, FREE, in Riverside Co (Murrieta):
9 pm LIVE IRISH / CELTIC MUSIC or CELTIC ROCK at the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd, Ste 145 Murrieta 92592; 951-696-5252; www.getshamrocked.com; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com
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Sun, Aug 23, FREE, in Culver City:
9 pm AMERICANA / ALT or TRAD COUNTRY / HONKY TONK MUSIC is a distinct possibility tonight at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bld, Culver City 90230.
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Sun, Aug 23, in Long Beach:
10 pm LIVE IRISH / CELTIC MUSIC or CELTIC ROCK at the Auld Dubliner Irish Pub, 71 S Pine St, Long Beach; 562 437-8300.

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1st HOT ALERT...

√ A “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick...
(And WORD JUST RECEIVED FROM SCOTLAND, SAT. MORNING, AUG 22)
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Mon, Oct 12, in Altadena:
8 pm Scotland’s TANNAHILL WEAVERS play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake, Altadena. Reservations by phone only (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) at 626-798-6236.
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Bob Stane hasn’t yet announced this show. Jump on it before it sells-out.
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The TANNAHILL WEAVERS are one of Scotland's premier traditional bands. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, original ballads and lullabies, and humorous tales of life in Scotland. Their music demonstrates to old and young alike the rich and varied musical heritage of the Celtic people. These versatile musicians have received worldwide accolades consistently over the years for their exuberant performances and outstanding recording efforts that seemingly can't get better...yet continue to do just that.
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Born of a session in Paisley, Scotland and named for the town's historic weaving industry and local poet laureate ROBERT TANNAHILL, the group has made an international name for its special brand of Scottish music, blending the beauty of traditional melodies with the power of modern rhythms. Over the years “The Tannies” have been trailblazers for Scottish music, and their tight harmonies and powerful, inventive arrangements have won them fans from beyond the folk and Celtic music scenes – their versatile piper LORNE MacDOUGALL arranged and performed for for the 2012 Disney Pixar movie "Brave" under the leadership of PATRICK DOYLE, and for Dreamworks’ “How to Train Your Dragon 2." They are firmly established as one of the premier groups on the concert stage; from reflective ballads to footstomping reels and jigs,the variety and range of the material they perform is matched only by their enthusiasm and lively Celtic spirits.
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"An especially eloquent mixture of the old and the new." -New York Times.
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“These guys are a bunch of heroes every time they go on tour in the states.” - Garrison Keillor,A Prairie Home Companion.
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“…their great humour and superb musicianship make them one of the finest bands on the circuit.” - Rogue Folk Review.
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“The music may be pure old time Celtic,but the drive and enthusiasm are akin to straight ahead rock and roll.” -Winnipeg Free Press.
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2nd HOT ALERT...

HOT TICKET ALERT... Saturday morning, Aug 22; FREE tix, but act immediately!

Wed, Aug 26, in L.A.:
8 pm “FULL THROTTLE COMEDY” has 50 TICKETS TO GIVE AWAY FREE to see a big lineup of comics at the fmous Improv, 7969 Melrose Av, L.A. 90069.
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This month, their show features STEVE BYRNE from TBS's “Sullivan and Son,” plus numerous comedy specials. If you jump right on this (Saturday morning, Aug 22) you can invite all your friends and co workers to this show that will be packed with talented comedians. This show brings surprises: last month Jeff Ross took the stage unannounced.
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There are complimentary 50 tickets to give away. Go to the site below with your name, cell phone number, and number of guests. Register at:
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www.comedymadnessshow.com
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Invitations come from Steve Byrne, who works or has worked with Comedy Central, Sullivan and Son, the Tonight Show, and more. Past guest comics at this series include Jay Leno, David Spade, Jud Apatow, Dane Cook, Chris D'elia, Drew Carey, Sarah Silverman, Bill Burr, and Anthony Jeselnik.


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3rd HOT ALERT...

NEIL YOUNG, plus Promise of the Real, plays the Santa Barbara Bowl on Oct 10 at 6:30 pm.
Tix go on sale TODAY, Fri, Aug 21, at 10 am, at:
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http://m.ticketmaster.com/event/09004F11FE8C6A1C?brand=nederlanderla&camefrom=cfc_ndrcon_ned_Aug19


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NOW, BACK TO THE REGULAR FORMAT...

There are separate sections within.
a) ONGOING EVENTS, like plays in production, are listed in the first section, followed by...
b) FESTIVALS AHEAD, listed in their own section; and then, our ever-growing catalog of...
c) UPCOMING CONCERTS and arts events, single-event screenings, etc.

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Fridays-Sundays, through Aug 30, in Hollywood:
8 pm "FISHERS OF MEN" is a stage play at the Hudson Mainstage Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038. Venue has valet parking, wheelchair access.
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Play runs Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm; Sundays at 3 pm, through Aug 30.
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Reservations & info: www.plays411.net
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Tix, $20.

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√ A “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick...
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Thursdays-Sundays, through Sep 13, in SGV (Sierra Madre):
(Time varies; usually 8 pm, some 2:30 pm matinees)
“ALWAYS… PATSY CLINE” is a big time music-filled show at the charming little Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre; 626-355-4318; www.sierramadreplayhouse.com
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This is the fastest ticket-seller in the Playhouse’s history. To accommodate the extraordinary demand, additional matinee performances have been added. Don’t dawdle getting tickets to this one. (The Guide” News Feature that announced the production’s opening night is re-run here.)
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It’s a real, live stage MUSICAL, a theatrical production focusing on the vocal magic of PATSY CLINE, you’ll experience how she evoked the heartbreak and longing that have made her songs country and pop classics. Written by Ted Swindley, directed by Robert Marra, with musical director Sean Paxton, it’s a Sierra Madre Playhouse production starring CORI CABLE KIDDER and NIKKI D’AMICO.
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“Always….Patsy Cline” depicts the legendary singer backed by a live band performing twenty-seven of her greatest hits in this jukebox musical. Patsy Cline (1932-1963) was one of the most popular and influential vocalists of the 20th Century.
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Although most associated with country music, she was the first female crossover artist, also singing traditional pop, torch songs, rockabilly, honky-tonk, country swing, and gospel. The first female solo artist admitted to the Country Music Hall of Fame, Patsy was also included among “The 100 Greatest Women in Rock and Roll” by VH1, “The 100 Greatest Singers of All Time” by Rolling Stone, and “The 40 Greatest Women of Country Music” by CMT.
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She first appeared on radio in Winchester, VA in 1947. In 1954, country star Jimmy Dean brought her aboard as a regular on the radio show “Town and Country Jamboree” in Arlington, VA. In 1955, she began appearing on television, on the TV version of “Grand Ole Opry” and on “Ozark Jubilee.”
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But it was her sensational success on “Arthur Godfrey’s Talent Scouts” in 1957 that truly launched her as a national figure. Godfrey’s show, a precursor of competitions like “Star Search” and “American Idol,” also launched Ann-Margret and Pat Boone, among others.
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“Always…Patsy Cline” is based on a real incident that occurred in 1961. Super-fan Louise Seger befriends Cline before a concert in Houston. After the show, Louise takes her home, cooks her breakfast and appears with her on a local radio broadcast. The two maintain a correspondence, writing each other letters until Cline’s untimely death in a Tennessee plane crash in 1963. The star closed each of her letters to Seger, “Always…Patsy Cline.”
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CORI CABLE KIDDER portrays PATSY CLINE. A graduate of Ouachita Baptist University, she toured with IN THE MOOD and sang at Tokyo Disney for a year. Coming to L.A., she appeared in+ “The Producers” and with SWING DAMES, performing the music of the Andrews Sisters.
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NIKKI D’AMICO plays Louise. Her extensive musical theater credits include National Tours of “Evita,” “Cats,” “A Chorus Line,” “The Fantasticks,” “Chaplin,” “West Side Story,” and more. Most recently, she appeared with Pacific Resident Theatre in its Ovation-nominated production of “A View from the Bridge.”
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ROBERT MARRA directs. In addition to numerous New York credits, his local shows include “The World Goes Round,” “Once on this Island,” “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers,” “Into the Woods,” “Chess in Concert,” “The Devil and Daisy Jane,” “A Chorus Line,” and many more. He is also a choreographer.
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TED SWINDLEY is the playwright. He was the Founding Artistic Director of Stages Repertory Theatre in Houston. He also wrote “Stories My Grandmother Told Me.” Fans of Patsy Cline’s music will be in musical heaven as they’ll hear, performed live, twenty-seven of her greatest hits, including “Walkin’ After Midnight” (the Godfrey show hit), “Sweet Dreams” (a signature tune for Cline, although originally a hit ten years earlier by Faron Young), “Crazy” (written for her by WILLIE NELSON), “I Fall to Pieces,” “She’s Got You,” “Your Cheating Heart,” and many more.
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“Always…Patsy Cline” debuted in 1988. It is one of only two stage productions about the singer licensed and authorized by The Estate of Patsy Cline. In addition to affording a revue of great songs, “Always…Patsy Cline” is a heartwarming story of an enduring friendship.
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“Always… Patsy Cline” runs July 31-Sep 13, 2015, on this schedule: Fri’s & Sat’s at 8 pm, Sun’s at 2:30 pm. Additional matinees have been added at 2:30 pm on Thu, Aug 27; Sat, Aug 29; Sat, Sep 5; Sat, Sep 12, and Sun, Sep 13.
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Tix: $30 gen’l. Seniors (age 65+) $27. Students (ages 13-21) $20. Children age 12 and under, $17. Call for tix. Ample free parking behind theatre.

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...through Nov 13, in L.A.:
"CORAZÓN DE LA COMUNIDAD: A STORY OF MARIACHI IN LOS ANGELES," runs May 15-Nov 13, 2015, at La Plaza de Cultura y Artes, 501 N Main St, Los Angeles 90012; 888 488-8083; http://lapca.org
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Mariachi music — and musicians — have become symbols of Mexican and Mexican American identity. From rancheras sung at weekend parties to the recent "Dolls of the World Barbie" dressed in a mariachi traje, this musical form is one of the most recognized icons of Mexican and Mexican American culture. "Corazón de la Comunidad: A Story of Mariachi in Los Angeles" explores the changing identity and history of the genre in L.A.
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Regular visitor hours are M, W & Th, noon–5 pm, and Fri through Sun, noon-6 pm; info@lapca.org
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Go on the right days and you'll a get live music performance along with the exhibition; keep reading.
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Go when there’s LIVE MUSIC &/or RELATED PROGRAMMING...
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• "Metalachi: Mariachi Fusion" is a special music program on Sat, Sep 26, at 7 pm.
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• "Platicas at LA Plaza: Is Mariachi Music all the Same?" happens Thu, Oct 8 , at 6:30 pm.

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Ongoing, on a variable sched., through Sep 26, in Topanga:
“AS YOU LIKE IT” resets Shakespeare to the American Civil War, at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga, midway between Malibu and the San Fernando Valley.
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Note, “the rebel camp is alive with music — banjo, guitar, ukulele, mandolin and more.”
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In this production of “As You Like It, ” director ELLEN GEER moves the tale of two sets of brothers — one alienated by ambition, the other estranged by envy — to the divided South of the post-Civil War era, adding traditional American folk music and dance from the period. Rosalind is forced to flee camp when her uncle Frederick, usurper of his brother’s position as a general in the Union army, threatens to have her killed. Accompanied by her cousin Celia, Rosalind disguises herself as a man for safety's sake. The disguise comes in handy when she tests the devotion of her noble admirer, Orlando, on the run from his hostile older brother. Meanwhile, the rebel camp is alive with music — banjo, guitar, ukulele, mandolin and more. With Rosalind's wit leading the way, the forces of true love, justice and song eventually triumph.
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This production runs June 7 through Sep 26, ALTERNATING WITH OTHER PRODUCTIONS. Production dates / times: Sunday, June 7 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, June 14 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, June 20 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, June 28 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, July 12 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, July 18 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, Aug 1 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, Aug 9 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, Aug 15 at 3:30 pm * • Saturday, Aug 22 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, Aug 29 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, Sep 6 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, Sep 13 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, Sep 19 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, Sep 20 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, Sep 26 at 3:30 p.m .
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A special Prologue (pre-show discussion) happens Saturday, Aug 15 at 2:30 pm. (included in ticket price).
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Tickets range from $10-$39.50; children 6 and under are free. Info, complete schedule of all performances this summer, and advance tix, at 310-455-3723 or www.theatricum.com

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...through Sep 26, in Topanga:
7:30 pm “GREEN GROW THE LILACS, ” the Pulitzer Prize-nominated play that inspired “Oklahoma!”, at Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Bl, in the heart of Topanga Canyon, midway between Malibu and the San Fernando Valley. The production opens Sat, Jul 11 and runs through Sep 26. See the feature story in the “News” section of the Guide’s Jun 22 edition.
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Tix range from $10-$39.50, with discounts available for students, seniors, the military and AEA members.
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The season’s offerings here alternate. For a complete schedule of the summer season’s performances and to purchase tickets, call 310-455-3723 or go to www.theatricum.com
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Remaining performances: July 11–Sep 26: Saturday, Aug 22 at 7:30 pm • Friday, Aug 28 at 7:30 pm** • Saturday, Aug 29 at 7:30 pm • Friday, Sep 4 at 7:30 pm • Saturday, Sep 5 at 7:30 pm • Friday, Sep 11 at 7:30 pm • Sunday, Sep 13 at 7:30 pm • Sunday, Sep 20 at 7:30 pm • Saturday, Sep 26 at 7:30 pm
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Sat & Sun, Aug 22 & 23,
FESTIVAL,
in Long Beach:
Annual “LONG BEACH BBQ FESTIVAL” includes plenty of live music performances, in Rainbow Lagoon Park,Long Beach,CA
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The excellent BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO plays Creole-centered Cajun-Creole-Zydeco – featuring the squeezebox and rub-board – for listening and dancing, 2-2:30 pm. More on the band at www.BonneMusiqueZydeco.com ; Google the event for details and the full lineup.


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Fri-Sun, Sep 4-6,
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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Fri-Sun, Sep 11-13,
FESTIVAL,
in OC (Dana Point):
31st Annual "TOSHIBA TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL" at the Ocean Institute, 24200 Dana Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point 92629; 949-496-2274; www.ocean-institute.org
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This is a festival with lots of action. You can take ship tours and set sail for cannon battles at sea, catch musicians performing sea chanteys, nautical storytellers, Polynesian dancers, live sea creatures in the Ocean Institute, re-eanctors portraying pirates, saefarers from the age of sail, Civil War sailors and soldiers, cannoneers, and more.
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Friday is the “Sunset Parade Sail” The full Festival happens Sat & Sun, 10 am-5 pm, with ship tours ending at 3:30 pm, to prepare to go to sea for the “battles.”
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This is a wonderful time and place to explore the majesty and wonder of life at sea through the sights and sounds of working tall ships. Ashore, the interactive living-history encampments include blacksmiths, scrimshaw artists, knot tiers, and the infamous “Port Royal Privateers” entertain and amaze guests of all ages.
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Cannon Battle and Sunset Sail ticket sales are now open. REGISTER EARLY, because the ships fill quickly. Tix and complete info, at:
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Sat, Sep 12,
FESTIVAL,
in Long Beach:
Annual “LONG BEACH LOBSTER FESTIVAL” in Rainbow Lagoon Park, Long Beach.
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Sat, Sep 12,
FESTIVAL,
in Downey:
Annual “INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL” in Downey includes live music performances.
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Recommendation: Playing at 4 pm is INCENDIO, that exceptionally noteworthy trio of fiery acoustic string wizards.
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Fri-Sun, Sep 18-20,
FESTIVAL,
in Riverside Co (Murrieta):
Annual "GET SHAMROCKED IRISH MUSIC FESTIVAL" in Town Square Park, 24701 Jefferson Av, Murrieta.
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This is a big-deal Irish / Celtic music event.
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GET SHAMROCKED IRISH MUSIC FESTIVAL, only founded in 2013, is a fresh new event is set to double in capacity again in 2015, with 12,000 Celtic music revelers expected over three days. They’ll hear sixteen bands gathered from across the planet. The venue is Town Square Park in Murrieta, California, for three days – Friday-through-Sunday, September 18-20.
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“Town Square Park is the perfect venue with free parking and a flat, grassed area with huge stage and natural amphitheater. Festival goers are welcomed to bring their own chairs, blankets and small umbrellas to enjoy the festivities. Get Shamrocked will have a vendor village with all kinds of merchandise and goods with food trucks to satisfy all appetites. Guinness and Jameson Irish whiskey are the headline sponsors and a full range of beverages will be readily available,” says the producer.
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Indeed, the music is set to run non-stop, and the 16 band lineup has four major headliners over the three days. Here’s a day-by-day sample.
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Friday at 9:15 pm, there’s FLATFOOT 56, Chicago-based outfit founded by siblings Tobin, Justin, and Kyle Bawinkel. And they’ll be picking-up the gauntlet thrown down by FLOGGING MOLLY and DROPKICK MURPHYS with their punk-laced “Oi!” rock.
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Saturday at 5 pm, GAELIC STORM hits the stage. They’re the Celtic band that helped bring the “steerage party” scene to life (and “Jack” and “Rose” closer together) in the blockbuster movie, “Titanic.” The band blends folk, world music, and traditional Irish sounds into chart-topping albums and electrifying live sets.
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At 8:15 pm Saturday, prepare for THE MAHONES. They’re the Irish band led by FINNY McCONNELL that’s been a major force in the Irish punk scene over the past 25 years. In the wake of their successful albums, including “The Black Irish,” the group tours the globe headlining major festivals. Another of the Saturday bands, THE RAMSHACKLE ARMY, are making the journey from Melbourne, Australia as a prequel to their US tour.
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Sunday at 5 pm, THE YOUNG DUBLINERS take over. Fans of The Pogues and Thin Lizzy love this rollicking outfit, whose sound, according to the Spokane Inlander, is “like a pint of honest rock music with a shot of Irish flair dropped in for extra kick.”
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Get Shamrocked is one of the fastest growing festivals in California and the prophetic words of YOUNG DUBLINERS’ lead singer, that “it could be the ‘Celtic Coachella’ of this genre,” might just be coming to fruition.
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WHO CAN GO, WHEN...
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Friday and Saturday are strictly 21+plus audience while Sunday is the “all ages” day where the entertainment is geared to all generations with kids 16 and under free of charge. Sunday will have a more traditional Irish feel and there will be lots of activities for the kids to enjoy whist experiencing some great music with the Sunday headliner the Young Dubliners finishing the festival off late Sunday afternoon.
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Festival producers tell us, “After two great festivals that have included the likes of THE TOSSERS, THE DUBLIN CITY RAMBLERS, DEREK WARFIELD, & THE YOUNG WOLFE TONES, Get Shamrocked is set to deliver another Celtic experience that will continue to grow and attract festival goers from California and beyond.”
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Save money with online advance tix, at
www.GetShamrocked.com
3 Day Full Weekend Pass $35
Friday-only $10
Saturday-only $20 ($30 at the gate)
Sunday-only $15 (kids 16 & under free)
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Fri-Sun, Sep 18-20,
FESTIVAL,
in Ontario, Cal.:
Annual "ROUTE 66 CRUISIN’ REUNION" brings three days of food, live music, entertainment and more than 2,000 classic cars from throughout the US and around the world.
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Downtown Ontario’s historic block of Euclid Avenue is the center of things for immersion in vintage automobiles and motorcycles and a wide range of events, including the music stages.
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Info, 800-867-8366. The festival’s website was not yet completed as of Aug 8. But it may be when you check it:
https://route66cruisinreunion.com/


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Fri-Sun, Sep 18-20,
FESTIVAL,
near Bishop (East of the High Sierra):
Annual “MILLPOND MUSIC FESTIVAL” always brings fine music performances, this year with headliners TONY FURTADO, DAVID MYLES, RICHARD SMITH, NEW ORLEANS SUSPECTS, INCENDIO, MARCH FOURTH!, DAN CONNOR, THE MILLPOND ALL-STAR JAM, plus the BANANA SLUGS doing a kids performance and multiple NEA-sponsored workshops, and plenty of other acts, all at Millpond Park (Inyo Co. Park) and Campground, NE of Bishop, Cal.
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Presented by the Inyo Council for the Arts, whose staff attends bunches of other festivals and concerts to choose the best acts, this is a very fun festival that somehow feels intimate in the vast expanse of the great outdoors, in a fine place with the right ambiance and exceptionally good sound, all operating with the spectacular backdrop of the High Sierra. Though not specifically billed as a “folk fest” or an “all-acoustic” affair, essentially it is both, with first-rate acts each day. In addition to the main stage outdoors and with large trees for shade at the top of the slope (which is a bit of a natural grass lawn amphitheater), there is a smaller workshop stage in a large tent. They have a permanent snack bar that cooks good food, including breakfast each morning. Tent camping is available along the lake (the old sawmill’s mill pond, hence the name) and RV camping is available is the developed campground where the showers are located. This one is the autumn counterpart to the annual spring “Live Oak Music Festival” (held a few hundred miles away).
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Playing a Saturday set at 6:30 pm is INCENDIO, that exceptionally noteworthy trio of fiery acoustic string wizards. They are perennially so popular they are booked back among a lot of “first-time here” acts. If you don’t know INCENDIO, you should check them out at: www.incendioband.com
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Here’s the schedule for the MAIN STAGE and the festival’s two other venues (one venue is newly added this year)...
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MAIN STAGE Schedule
Friday Night...
6:30 pm: Bodie 601
7:40 pm: Cafe Musique
9 pm: AJ Ghent Band
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Saturday Main Stage...
Noon: Mohavisoul
1:15 pm: Dave Gunning
2:35 pm: Paul Barrere and Fred Tackett
4 pm: March Fourth!
Dinner Break
6:30 pm: Incendio
8:30 pm: New Orleans Suspects
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Sunday Main Stage...
9:30 am: Banana Slugs (Kids Performance)
10:25 am: Dan Connor
11:40 am: UNLV Marimba/Steel Drum Ensembles
1 pm: Richard Smith
2:15 pm: Tony Furtado
3:50 pm: David Myles
5:40 pm: Millpond All-Star Jam
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WORKSHOP TENT Schedule
Saturday...
9-10 am: Open Mic
10:15-11:15 am: Cafe Musique
11:30 am-12:15 pm: tba
12:30-1:15 pm: tba
1:30-2:15 pm: tba
2:30-3:15 pm: MohaviSoul – Songwriting workshop
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Sunday Workshop Tent...
9-9:45 am: Open Mic
10-10:50 am: tba
11:05 am-Noon: Joe Craven
12:15-1 pm: tba
1:15-2:15 pm: tba
2:15-3 pm: tba
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NEW for 2015: NEA EDUCATION TENT Schedule
Saturday...
9-9:45 am: AJ Ghent – Slide Guitar
10-10:45 am: Banana Slugs – Kids workshop, ages 5-7
11-11:45 am: Banana Slugs – Kids workshop, ages 8-10
Noon-12:45 pm: Banana Slugs – Kids workshop, ages 11-13
1:30-2:30 pm: tba
3-4 pm: tba
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Sunday NEA Tent...
9:15-10:15 am: Jim Stubblefield (Incendio) – Exotic Guitar
10:45-11:45 am: Richard Smith – Fingerstyle Guitar
Noon-1 pm: Tony Furtado – Banjo
1:15-2:15 pm: tba
2:30-3:30 pm: Sage Romero – Native American dance
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All the info, including advance tix (discounted in advance) and campground reservations (absolutely necessary in advance for RVs) is available by phone at 760-873-8014, or online, at: www.inyo.org/music/millpond-festival


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Fri-Sun, Sep 18-20,
FESTIVAL,
in Coloma (Northern Cal):
9th annual "AMERICAN RIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL" announced its lineup and began offering discounted early bird tickets on May 1, and that offer closes SOON.
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The festival recently announced its line-up:
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Main Stage:
NICKI BLUHM & THE GRAMBLERS, THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS, DANGERMUFFIN, NORA JANE STRUTHERS & THE PARTY LINE, SHOOK TWINS, DAVID LUNING BAND, SONGS OF THE FALL, DAVID MYLES TRIO, SPARK AND WHISPER, DENNIS JOHNSON & THE MISSISSIPPI RAMBLERS.
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Other Stages ~ Campgrounds and Hot Spots:
DANGERMUFFIN, SHOOK TWINS, DAVID LUNING BAND, SONGS OF THE FALL, DAVID MYLES TRIO, SPARK AND WHISPER, DENNIS JOHNSON AND THE MISSISSIPPI RAMBLERS, A THOUSAND YEARS AT SEA, PROXIMA PARADA, ACHILLES WHEEL DUO, MCNEVIN & THE SPOKES, ISLAND OF BLACK AND WHITE, THE KELLER SISTERS, STRINGTOWN AMBASSADORS, THE LOVE CHOIR, MOON SHINER, THE PAINTED HORSES, LUMADAE, TAMRA GODEY.
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Friday Night Showcase hosted by Michael Gaither:
Ten more performances tba.
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Sponsors say, "The South Fork wants you to hear music on its banks! Limited Time left to get ‘Early Bird’ discounts at the festival website.”
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The festival was named "Best of" choice for fun things to do in the Sacramento Bee newspaper, and called, "Friendly, Unforgettable" in the Mountain Democrat. "...what a great vibe at the festival" wrote the Auburn Journal. "Music and Moving Water in Perfect Harmony" says Submerge Magazine.
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Sat, Sep 19,
FESTIVAL,
in San Diego Co (Julian):
1-8 pm Annual “JULIAN MUSIC FESTIVAL” happens again this year at the Menghini Winery, near Julian, at 1150 Julian Orchards Rd, Julian; www.julianca.com/music-festival.html


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Sun, Sep 20,
FESTIVAL,
in San Pedro:
Annual “TRI ART FESTIVAL” at Ports O’ Call Village in San Pedro; http://triartsp.com
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We do not yet know what the other two of the three arts are that this festival celebrates, but one is certainly live music performance, so we’re on-board.
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Playing at 4:30 pm and celebrating the 20th anniversary as a globetrotting band, Grammy-noms LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS are the only Americans ever to play the Folk Festival in Palau, among their many accomplishments. Check ’em out, in action, at:
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OUT-OF-TOWN...
Wed-Sat, Sep 23-26
FESTIVAL,
in NC:
Annual "OUTER BANKS BLUEGRASS ISLAND FESTIVAL" on Roanoake Island, North Carolina, has one of the most dazzling lineups of the year.
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Full info at: www.BluegrassIsland.com


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Sat, Sep 26,
FESTIVAL,
in Riverside Co (Murrieta):
4-5:30 pm Annual “MURRIETA LOBSTER FESTIVAL” in Town Square Park, Jefferson Av & Kalmia St, downtown Murrieta.
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This one is new to us. We know that the excellent BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO plays Creole-centered Cajun-Creole-Zydeco – featuring the squeezebox and rub-board – for listening and dancing, 4-5:30 pm. More on the band at www.BonneMusiqueZydeco.com ; Google the event for details and the full lineup.


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Sat, Sep 26,
FESTIVAL,
in OC (Irvine):
Annual “IRVINE GLOBAL VILLAGE FESTIVAL” at Col. Bill Barber Marine Corps Memorial Park, 4 Civic Center Plaza, Irvine 92606; www.cityofirvine.org/globalvillage
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We know that it isn’t totally all “world-mus-icky.” Grammy-noms LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS are perforning.
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Celebrating the 20th anniversary as a globetrotting band, Grammy-noms LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS are the only Americans ever to play the Folk Festival in Palau, among their many accomplishments. Check ’em out, in action, at:
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=llHKUzjggg4 plus, Lisa’s “Chicken Fiddler” video has reached the new Nickelodeon TV show, “React To That!” at: www.nick.com/react-to-that


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Sun, Sep 27,
FESTIVAL,
at the OC Fairgrounds:
Annual “BIG SQUEEZE FESTIVAL,” Southern Cal’s accordion-lovers fest across all folk genres that center tunes on the squeezebox, from concertina to button- to piano- accordion, happens all day at the Orange County Fairgrounds (OC Fair & Events Center), 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa 92626.
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We know that this festival is VERY dancer-friendly, and we know the excellent BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO plays Creole-centered Cajun-Creole-Zydeco – featuring the squeezebox and rub-board – for listening and dancing, Noon-12:45 pm. More on the band at www.BonneMusiqueZydeco.com ; Google the event for details and the full lineup.


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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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Mon, Aug 24, in Altadena:
8 pm RAY BONNEVLLE plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com
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“RAY BONNEVLLE is like gunpowder and opium.” – Ray Wylie Hubbard. Ray Bonneville, has created and mastered a fusion of traditional American Roots and Blues music all his own and deeply influenced by his upbringing in French Canada and the years he spent writing and playing music in New Orleans. He is known as the master of the slow burn, the groove and one of the best harmonica players alive today. Ray plays more than 150 shows a year in US, Canada and Europe. His performances are riveting and deep, yet full of humor and joy. In 1999 he won the Juno award (Canada’s Grammy) and was nominated twice more. Ray's song “I am the Big Easy” was the most played song by American folk DJs, and won “Song of the Year” in 2009. Ray won the International Blues Challenge in 2012 in Memphis. His 2014 release, “Easy Gone”, has topped the blues, roots and Americana charts since April, 2014. Ray Bonneville is a hard driving, blues dipped, song and groove man writing about the people on the fringe of society. Ray’s vibe is loose and soulful, with a greasy guitar style, horn-like harmonica, smoky vocals and pulsing foot percussion. In 1999 he won the Juno award (Canada’s Grammy) and was nominated twice more. Ray's song “I am the Big Easy” was the most played song by American folk DJs, and won “Song of the Year” in 2009. Ray won the International Blues Challenge in 2012 in Memphis.
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Mon, Aug 24; also Aug 21, 22, 25, 26, in L.A.:
(Time tba) TAYLOR SWIFT plays the Staples Center in downtown L.A.
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For fans of the young former pop-country singer-songwriter whose trademark was looking perpetually surprised, and who is now changing to become a sh-thump-thud pop performer, you should arruve in the area in time to see "The Taylor Swift Experience," the current major temporary exhibition at the GRAMMY Museum.

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Mon, Aug 24, in Paso Robles:
(Time tba) JOE BONAMASSA plays the Vina Robles Amphitheatre, Paso Robles
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He also plays Aug 25 at the Santa Barbara Bowl, and Aug 29 at the Greek Theatre in L.A.

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Tue, Aug 25, in Santa Barbara:
(Time tba) JOE BONAMASSA plays the Santa Barbara Bowl.
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Tue, Aug 25, in L.A.:
8-11 pm DENNIS GURWELL plays authentic Zydeco for the new “Chubby Tuesday” series in the main dining room/bar at the Little Easy restaurant in the historic Alexandria Hotel (now being renovated), 216 W 5th St, Los Angeles 90013; 213-628-3113.
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Dennis says, “Not the full band, but you can still dance!” The Little Easy restaurant features Louisiana-style food in an atmosphere that will take you back to New Orleans.

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A Guide “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick...
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Tue, Aug 25, in downtown L.A.:
8 pm “THE DROP: DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER with Special Guests IRVIN MAYFIELD and THE THELONIOUS MONK INSTITUTE OF JAZZ PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE,” is a performance-interview program tonight in the Clive Davis Theatre at the Grammy Museum, Olympic & Figueroa, across from Staple Center in downtown L.A.
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Set for release on August 7, Bridgewater's latest album, “Dee Dee’s Feathers,” is a journey through the history of New Orleans as told through song collaborations with GRAMMY winner IRVIN MAYFIELD & THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ ORCHESTRA, and the album is an homage to the people and culture of New Orleans in honor of the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
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Over the course of a four-decade career, multiple GRAMMY-winning jazz artist DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER has ascended to the upper echelon of vocalists, putting her unique spin on standards while re-envisioning jazz classics. She's performed with such jazz notables as Max Roach, Sonny Rollins, Dexter Gordon, and Dizzy Gillespie, and has released a series of critically acclaimed albums, including “Dear Ella,” her tribute to Ella Fitzgerald, and “Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie with Love,” both of which received GRAMMY Awards. Bridgewater also won a Tony Award for her role as “Glinda” in 1975's “The Wiz,” and received a British “Laurence Olivier” nomination for “Best Actress in a Musical” for her role in “Lady Day.”
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As a “Goodwill Ambassador” to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization, Bridgewater continues to appeal for international solidarity to finance global grassroots projects in the fight against world hunger.
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The GRAMMY Museum hosts Bridgewater and Mayfield for an intimate discussion surrounding their career and new album, followed by a special performance featuring Bridgewater, Mayfield and the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Performance Ensemble, hosted by Scott Goldman, Vice President of the GRAMMY Foundation.
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Tix at www.grammymuseum.org, or call 213-763-2133. Doors at 7:30 pm for the best seats.
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Be sure to peruse the Guide’s “TICKET ALERTS” in this edition for a wide variety of upcoming Grammy Museum programs.

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Thu Aug 27, in OC (Laguna):
5 pm Grammy-noms LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play the ongoing daily “SAWDUST FESTIVAL” at the Festival of the Arts Grounds, 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach 92651.
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Full lineup of music acts and events for the day and the summer season are at:
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http://sawdustartfestival.org/festivals/
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Celebrating the 20th anniversary as a globetrotting band, Grammy-noms LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS are the only Americans ever to play the Folk Festival in Palau, among their many accomplishments. Check ’em out, in action, at:
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=llHKUzjggg4 plus, Lisa’s “Chicken Fiddler” video has reached the new Nickelodeon TV show, “React To That!” at: www.nick.com/react-to-that

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Sat, Aug 29, in Whittier:
3-7 pm PADDY'S PIG, a fine trad Irish band, plays Mulcahey's, 15334 Whittier Bl, #8, Whittier 90603.
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Missy, Mike, Damon, Marty, & Jon — Paddy's Pig — always look and sound wonderful on stage. They tell us, "We've got new venues we're playing for the first time, new songs we've been writing, and new recordings on the way! Thanks so much for supporting and enjoying local Irish music!"
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More at: www.paddyspig.com

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Sat, Aug 29. In L.A.:
(Time tba) JOE BONAMASSA plays the Greek Theatre, in Griffith Park (L.A.)
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He also plays Aug 24 in Paso Robles, and Aug 25 at the Santa Barbara Bowl.

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Fri, Aug 28, in SGV (Arcadia):
8-11:30 pm RICKY Z, plus BOBBY BLUEHOUSE, at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr (just E of Santa Anita Av), Arcadia; www.arcadiabluesclub.com
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A great night of blues featuring Ricky Z, the talented axeman with Steve Lukather, Josh Groban, Lauryn Hill, Sheila E., Gloria Estefan, and others. Expect a “Blues, Rockin' Cajun Fest” with Bobby Bluehouse & special guests.
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Doors at 7 pm. Venue has good food (generous portions), full bar, pool tables. Substantial discount for tix bought online. Fun place, but bring earplugs. Seriously.

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√ A “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick...
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Sat, Aug 29, in San Pedro:
8 pm STREET CORNER RENAISSANCE brings doo-wop classics with soaring harmonies to the Grand Annex in San Pedro.
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This exciting act has shared the stage with Stevie Wonder, Diana Reeves, and many other “name” stars.

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Sun, Aug 30, in Long Beach:
Noon-5 pm 1st Annual “LONG BEACH TIKI SOCIAL + TIKI SWAPMEET” includes appropriately-themed live music, hosted by Roxanne's Cocktail Lounge and the New Latin Grill, at Roxanne's Cocktail Lounge, 1115 E Wardlow Rd, Long Beach 90807
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First band starts at 2 pm. The promo says, “August 30th will bring together the best that Southern California has to offer in the Tiki world, Including Kelly Merrel from Trader Sam's, Local Tiki bands from all around Southern California, the best tiki vendors So-Cal has to offer, as well as local vendors.” An “After-Party” at Roxanne’s starts immediately at 5 pm. Mahalo.
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21+ event, Food will be served. Tix: “Lei Package” $16.82; regular tix, $6.27 are sold-out.

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√ A “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick...
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Sun, Aug 30, in Santa Barbara:
7 pm DIANA KRALL with special guest GREGORY PORTER play the Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara 93103; 805-962-7411.
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Five-time GRAMMY Award-winning jazz pianist and world renowned singer DIANA KRALL plays the Santa Barbara Bowl as part of her "Wallflower World Tour." Krall has made several national TV appearances to promote the tour, including performances on “LIVE! with Kelly and Michael” on Feb 2 and “The Late Show with David Letterman” on Feb 3.
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Produced by 16-time GRAMMY Award-winning producer David Foster, “Wallflower” finds Krall breaking new ground with her interpretations of some of the all-time best-selling pop songs. The album features popular classics from the late ’60s to present day that have inspired Krall since her early years, as well as an unreleased composition from Paul McCartney, titled "If I Take You Home Tonight".
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The "Wallflower World Tour" features Krall performing the Mamas and the Papas' "California Dreaming," the Eagles' "Desperado," and Bob Dylan's "Wallflower," which inspired the album's title track. Krall is accompanied onstage by folk luminary STUART DUNCAN on fiddle, ANTHONY WILSON on guitar, DENNIS CROUCH on bass, KARRIEM RIGGINS on drums, and PATRICK WARREN on keyboards.
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Diana Krall recently headlined “The Montreal International Jazz Festival” performing to over 100,000 loyal fans. Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. To date, she has won five Grammy Awards, eight Juno Awards and has also earned nine gold, three platinum and seven multi-platinum albums. Her unique artistry transcends any single musical style and has made her one of the most recognizable artists of our time.
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There’s plenty more on Diana Krall at:
www.dianakrall.com/
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GREGORY PORTER, fellow GRAMMY winner and renowned jazz musiacian, joins Diana Krall on this tour. Porter has been called “The next great male jazz singer” by NPR Music. His last album brought this from the Wall Street Journal: “‘Liquid Spirit’ is shot through with gospel, blues and R&B influences… the title track pairs soulful horns with a deep, enveloping bassline that frames the California native’s supple tenor.” The New York Times wrote, “Gregory Porter [is] a powerful baritone who writes his own songs… from a more ’70s or early ’80s-oriented place in the African-American jazz tradition, strong and sometimes experimental yet serenely unacademic, and mightily good.”
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Tix ,$84.50 - $49.50, at https://sbbowl.com

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Sun, Aug 30. ONLINE CONCERT:
(Time tba) MARINA V, the delightful and globetrotting piano and acoustic guitar-based performing songwriter, does a live concert from her house in Southern California, before embarking on more tour dates in Europe & the US East Coast.
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Marina says, “Tune into our next online concert! Wherever you are in the world, you can attend, and as always, Nick & I will take song requests and answer your questions. Our tour with Árstíðir was amazing. Nick & I became good friends with this wonderful Icelandic band and loved touring with them (in spite of exausting days and typical road challenges. If you watched our TOUR DOCUMENTARY you now understand :)). Big thanks to every one of you who came to the shows!! And big thanks to our 2 Songs A Month Club members! Your support makes a huge difference every month.”
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Marina V is on the road now, in fact, opening for HOWARD JONES in Atlanta, GA, and Washington, DC, Aug 16 & 18. She says, “Both venues are beautiful theatres.”
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On August 22, MARINA V and Nick play CalTech's famed Beckman Auditorium in Pasadena.
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After this Aug 30 online concert, Nick & Marina are off to the Netherlands, playing the “Redhead Days Festival” Sep 4 & 5 in Breda. Marina then continues, sans Nick, to play 2 shows in Germany (Cologne) with her friends JOHNA, then one more solo show in Moscow.
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Always full of good ideas, Marina reports, “We drove 4,885 miles on this tour, and the contest winners of "Guess How Many Miles We Will Drive on this Tour" are: 1st place, Kirk G. from Venice, CA (he guessed 4,715 miles); 2nd place, Alex S. from Ontario, Canada (he guessed 4,656 miles); 3rd place, Joyce L. from Chicago, IL (she guessed 4,599 miles).” A fun bit of fan involvement that brough nice prizes.
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Watch tonight’s ONLINE CONCERT and discover this delightful artist at:
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https://www.concertwindow.com/9673-marina-v
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More at:
www.MarinaV.com

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Fri-Sun, Sep 4-27, in Pomona:
93rd annual “LOS ANGELES COUNTY FAIR” at Fairplex, 1101 W McKinley Av, Pomona 91768.
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This annual fete is a major Southern California family tradition with big time concert headliners and plenty more live music by non-famous musicians and bands throughout the enormous fairgrounds. Like the other major fairs – OC< Ventura, San Diego County – this one includes all the concerts with gate admission. + The Guide is preparing the same kind of complete concert coverage that we brought our readers for the just-ended Orange County Fair and Ventura County Fair. + The event starts Labor Day weekend and runs through the month of September with something for everyone — themed attractions, a carnival midway, concerts, FairKids Field Trips, community events, wine tasting, horse racing, shopping, and that iconic Fair food. ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ √ A “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick... + Sat Sep 5, in Ventura: 7:30 pm Grammy-noms LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play the prestigious “OLIVAS ADOBE CONCERT SERIES” at the historic Olivas Adobe, 4200 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura 92002. + GET TIX EARLY or you’ll find it sold-out: www.cityofventura.net/mus + Celebrating the 20th anniversary as a globetrotting band, Grammy-noms LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS are the only Americans ever to play the Folk Festival in Palau, among their many accomplishments. Check ’em out, in action, at: + www.youtube.com/watch?v=llHKUzjggg4 plus, Lisa’s “Chicken Fiddler” video has reached the new Nickelodeon TV show, “React To That!” at: www.nick.com/react-to-that ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Thu, Sep 10, FREE FILM SCREENING, In Pasadena: 7 pm “ADAPTING TO CLIMATE CHANGE’S DEVASTATING IMPACT ON GLOBAL WEATHER” is the program this month by “The Conscious Projector” organization at the Armory Center for the Arts, 145 N Raymond, Old Pasadena. + The surge in recent years of extreme weather events linked to climate change is unprecedented in our lifetime. Canadian filmmaker MELANIE WOOD captures this alarming trend in her important new documentary, “WEATHER GONE WILD,” this month’s Conscientious Projector feature. The Dreamfilm Productions project for CBC-TV visits various cities around the world to highlight the many vital and winning efforts to adapt to the damage that climate change has already wrought and to prepare for destructive patterns yet to come. The program includes two short films on the work of Citizens Climate Lobby, a national grassroots advocacy organization, which has made significant inroads in legislation, activism and education to effect change and raise public awareness on climate realities. + Robert Haw of the Pasadena-Foothills CCL chapter facilitates a community discussion following the films. Other local climate scientists and activists dedicated to making significant climate policy change will also be in attendance. + Admission is free and the facility is accessible to disabled persons. ++++++ √ A “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick... + Thu, Sep 10, in Bev Hills: JOHN HIATT & THE COMBO plus TAJ MAHAL TRIO play the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills. + Tix at www.canyonclub.net or 888-645-5006. ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Sat, Sep 12, in OC (Seal Beach): 8 pm INCENDIO, that exceptionally noteworthy trio of fiery acoustic string wizards, plays Spaghettini in Seal Beach. + Details at: www.incendioband.com ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Sun, Sep 13, in Topanga: 10:30 am EVO BLUESTEIN plays his "Evo's Kid's Concert" for the "FAMILY FUNDAYS: THEATRICUM KIDS CONCERT” series at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga; 310-455-3723; www.theatricum.com + There is also the ongoing "Peter Alsop's Children's Concert Series" here; if you have small fry, keep an eye on the venue's website. + Tix, $10. ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Thu, Sep 17, in the Marina: (Time tba) PADDY'S PIG, a fine trad Irish band, plays the first of three gigs for "HALFWAY TO ST. PATRICK'S DAY," this one at Brennan's in Marina Del Rey. + Missy, Mike, Damon, Marty, & Jon — Paddy's Pig — always look and sound wonderful on stage. They tell us, "We've got new venues we're playing for the first time, new songs we've been writing, and new recordings on the way! Thanks so much for supporting and enjoying local Irish music!" + More at: www.paddyspig.com ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Fri, Sep 18, in the near IE (Rialto): 4 pm PADDY'S PIG, a fine trad Irish band, plays one of three gigs for "HALFWAY TO ST. PATRICK'S DAY," this one at O'Leary's in Rialto. + Missy, Mike, Damon, Marty, & Jon — Paddy's Pig — always look and sound wonderful on stage. They tell us "We've got new venues we're playing for the first time, new songs we've been writing, and new recordings on the way! Thanks so much for supporting and enjoying local Irish music!" + More at: www.paddyspig.com ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Sat, Sep 19, in Hollywood: LILA DOWNS plays the Hollywood Pantages. ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Sat, Sep 19, in Redondo Beach: (Time tba) PADDY'S PIG, a fine trad Irish band, plays the last of three gigs for "HALFWAY TO ST. PATRICK'S DAY," this one at Hennessey's Tavern in Redondo Beach. + Missy, Mike, Damon, Marty, & Jon — Paddy's Pig — always look and sound wonderful on stage. They tell us, "We've got new venues we're playing for the first time, new songs we've been writing, and new recordings on the way! Thanks so much for supporting and enjoying local Irish music!" + More at: www.paddyspig.com ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Sat, Sep 26, in Pasadena: 5 pm "MAGICAL MOONLIGHT SONATA GALA," a full program by the PASADENA SYMPHONY & POPS, at Ambassador Gardens, 380 W Green St, Pasadena 91123. + Pasadena Symphony and POPS annual gala, “Moonlight Sonata,” features music under the stars, a deluxe dining experience with Claud & Co., an awards presentation, and exciting live and silent auction opportunities. All hosted by DAVID LOCKINGTON, Music Director, Pasadena Symphony and POPS. + Maestro Lockington adds, “This year, the Pasadena Symphony and POPS is honoring Anne Akiko Meyers (violinist extraordinaire), Peter Hoffman (Sierra Auto Group) and Kin Hui (Singpoli Group) - three amazing and thrillingly supportive members of the PSA family. There is space in the event program book to offer your congratulations to these luminaries -email eventinfo@pasadenasymphony-pops.org to learn more.” + Tix and more info: www.pasadenasymphony-pops.org ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ √ A Guide "SHOW of the WEEK" Pick... + Sat, Sep 26, in L.A.: 8 pm BRIGITTE, the Platinum-selling French indie sister-duo, known for their retro folk Parisian style, at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State L.A., 5151 State University Dr, Los Angeles 90032; 323-343-6600; www.luckmanarts.org + The Alliance Française de Pasadena presents this as a fundraiser for the Alliance and its educational programs, in collaboration with The Luckman fine arts complex. + Pre-show reception at 7 pm, concert at 8 pm. + All tix include the reception where you can enjoy a selection of wine and cheeses. + $50 limited tix are preferred seating with the best front-center seats in the house. + $25 to $35 general admission tix, despite being billed as "concert-only," also include the pre-show reception hosted by "French Morning" with refreshments and snacks at 7 pm. + Tix at: www.luckmanarts.org ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ √ A “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick... + Fri, Oct 2, in BevHills: GORDON LIGHTFOOT plays the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills. + Tix at www.canyonclub.net or 888-645-5006. ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ A Guide “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick... + Wed, Oct 7, in Santa Barbara: 7 pm DON HENLEY (EAGLES), plus special guest SHAWN COLVIN, play the Santa Barbara Bowl. A real "wow" of a double-bill; like you'd see at a festival, but here with a better seat. + Tix: On sale SAT, AUG 8, 11 am, at: + http://m.ticketmaster.com/event/09004EFEDC516588?brand=nederlanderla&camefrom=cfc_ndrcon_ned_Aug5 ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ √ A “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick... + Sat, 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. + Tix at www.canyonclub.net or 888-645-5006. ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ ÷ Tue, Jan 19, 2016, in OC (Anaheim): 6-9 pm "MUSIC PRODUCTS MEDIA PREVIEW" on the Disney Garden Walk, Anaheim. + Presented by RobertsonComm (Robertson Communications Corp.) 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