Monday, Monday, ♪ dah-dah, dah-dah-DAH-dah ♪... Aug 3, 2015

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We’ve added TONS of events to our “Ticket Alerts” for this week, too. And more beyond this week. Word to the wise, so you won’t be disappointed later when you learn it’s sold-out and you really, really, REALLY wanted to go.


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Guide to this edition…

1) NEWS...
Feature stories published Friday & Saturday have links in item # 1; no new feature stories for today.

2) FESTIVALS this coming WEEKEND...

3) MONDAY’s Concerts / Music & Arts Scene

4) TICKET ALERTS…
Separate categories for ongoing events, upcoming festivals, & concerts

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Feature stories published Friday & Saturday have links in item # 1; no new feature stories for today.

...in the Saturday, Aug 1 edition...
√ LOVERS OF NAT'L PARKS & CLASSIC ARTSY "PARKS"-STYLE ARCHITECTURE — THIS IS FOR YOU
It can still be read at:
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2015/08/saturday-tunefulness-festival.html

...in the Friday, July 31 edition...
√ “ALWAYS... PATSY CLINE” Brings a Legendary Singer Back to Life
√ The Symphony. It's a Group Thing.
√ How to Pump-Up an Online Record Release.
These three await you at:
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2015/07/strong-offerings-news-music-events-to.html



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Sat, Aug 8,
FESTIVAL,
in Santa Barbara:
5:30 pm 20th Annual “SANTA BARBARA MARIACHI FESTIVAL” is a long-running tradition in the beach city, and brings a full night with performances by ANA BARBARA, MARIACHI VARGAS de TECALITLÁN, the Grammy-winning MARIACHI DIVAS de CINDY SHEA, MARIACHI GARIBALDI de JAIME CUELLAR, BALLET FOLKLÓRICO de LOS ÁNGELES, at the Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara 93103; 805-962-7411.
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The Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to promoting and preserving the tradition of mariachi music and directing its revenues to provide scholarships that help further the education of Latino students, helping forge a brighter future for the Latino youths of Santa Barbara County.
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Tix, $95 - $50, at https://sbbowl.com


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Sat, Aug 8, in downtown L.A.:
3-7 pm “BURGERS & BEER FESTIVAL” at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum features undisclosed live music. It centers on Los Angeles’ best burger restaurants serving their signature sliders and the state’s best craft breweries sampling the brews that have made them famous. Confirmed restaurants include Animal, Bouchon Bistro, Grill 'Em All, Ledlow, Pono Burger and many more to come. Confirmed breweries include Angel City Brewery, Bottle Logic Brewing, Ninkasi Brewing, Strand Brewing Company and more.



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Mon, Aug 3, in Hollywood:
10 am & 11:15 am, all week: KATIA MORAES with THE BRAZILAIN HEARTS plays the final week of “SUMMER SOUNDS,” the Bowl’s summer children’s series, running M-F all week at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood 90068; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232.
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Includes a concert and an arts workshop, at either of the ticket times.
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Tix, $16 (age 2 & up), at www.hollywoodbowl.com/tickets/summersounds-2015

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Mon, Aug 3, in Long Beach:
6:40-10 pm "IMAGINE AN OPEN MIC" is a “listening room open mic” (what a concept — no noise or talking) hosted by Geo. McCalip in an art gallery, the Gina Woodruff Art Gallery, 5555 Sterns, Long Beach. Park in the lot behind Trader Joe's.
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This "different kind of open mic... is in a listening room, so you can hear the music and have your music heard." Says Geo.
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Series runs every Monday, 7 to 9:30 pm, with signups beginning at 6:40 pm. The venue is between TJ's and Stearns. Use the entrance to the lobby. From there take the stairs or elevator to the second floor.
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Sponsors "close the door very shortly after 7 and only open it between songs. Be there before 7 pm."
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For the debut A few weeks ago, the Guide observed, “This looks well thought-out. We're told, ‘Any music that does not exceed the noise levels acceptable to the neighbors is welcome. No drum kits, although a cajon, a djembe or a snare with brushes are cool). No bagpipes.”
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They have "a mini jack cable to connect the PA to a phone, tablet, computer or CD player if someone brings a backing track. The PA also accepts RCA if you want bring that cable.”
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And finally, "Lyrics need to be appropriate for the audience.” They don't really expect children,” “but have something ready just in case."

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Mon, Aug 3, in Burbank:
7-11 pm THE BROMBIES play their excellent weekly BLUEGRASS show, followed by a full evening on two stages of LIVE AMERICANA / or TRAD or ALT COUNTRY / or HONKY TONK MUSIC in separate rooms at Cody's Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506.
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A one-menu-item cover applies. Venue has a full menu & full bar.

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Mon, Aug 3, in L.A. (mid-Wilshire):
7-10 pm Weekly “ANNIE BOXELL & THE VICIOUS CIRCLE ROTATING SONGWRITER'S IN THE ROUND,” tonight featuring songwriter guest AMY ENGELHARDT, at MUSE on 8th, Café / Art Gallery, 759 S La Brea Av (at 8th), Los Angeles: http://museon8th.com
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ANNIE BOXELL hosts “this MUSE-ical Monday for an evening of live music, visual art and delicious dishes.”
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Check out a video at: https://youtu.be/w7UK-6KN-2U /
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Free parking on La Brea beginning at 7 pm. After party Karaoke at The Little Bar (next door). Where are there is no cover, and drink specials from 10 pm ‘til midnight.

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Mon, Aug 3, in Santa Barbara:
7 pm THE NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC, featuring ALAN GILBERT, Music Director; JULIA BULLOCK, Soprano; BENJAMIN BLISS, Tenor; is presented tonight by “The Music Academy of the West” at the Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara 93103; 805-962-7411.
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New York Philharmonic Music Director Alan Gilbert is a 2015 Music Academy Luria Foundation Artist in Residence. Tonight, the Music Academy presents a concert that also thanks the sponsors of the 2015 Community Access tickets and “7-17s Free initiative.”
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While this event is listed as sold out, the Santa Barbara Bowl says “Be sure to check back as the show nears for the possibility of tickets that may become available.”

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Mon, Aug 3, in Glendale:
7-9 pm Twice-monthly “GLENDALE BLUEGRASS JAM” in the Music Hall in Glendale. (And that’s all we know).

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Mon, Aug 3, in L.A.:
7:30-11 pm Monthly “WESTSIDE BLUEGRASS JAM” sponsored by BURNING HEART BLUEGRASS 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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Mon, Aug 3, in SFV (NoHo):
7:30 pm Weekly “OPEN MIC with WEB SIMULCAST” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607; 818-766-9913. Go or watch on your watchable web device at www.kulakswoodshed.com

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Mon, Aug 3, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm “COWBOY PALACE SALOON TALENT NIGHT” with CASH PRIZES is the special-on-Mondays LIVE AMERICANA / ALT OR TRAD COUNTRY / HONKY TONK music nightly at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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We BELIEVE this series has been given a reprieve beyond its end-of-July date, when it needed to begin drawing a crowd once again, or be cancelled. But it’s still teetering on the brink.
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Reprinted from the Guide’s News Features...
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Seldom do crisis and opportunity REALLY mean exactly the same thing. For local musicians and Folk-Americana music lovers whose tastes and repertoire tend more toward alt and trad country and honky-tonk, THIS TIME IT DOES.
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A rather urgent request has arrived from award-winning musician, bassist and record producer CHAD WATSON, who hosts the long-running weekly “COWBOY PALACE SALOON TALENT NIGHT,” a fine and fun contest with CASH PRIZES.
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Chad says, “If you enjoy it, JOIN US these last three Mondays in July, or we are likely to lose this traditional evening. The numbers of performers have been half of what there used to be. So the revenue for the venue is down seriously.
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“Sign up by 9:30 pm and YOU ARE IN THE SHOW!”
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Go early for the free dance lessons at 7:30 pm, and for Chad’s band’s weekly performance at 8:30 pm.
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Chad adds, “No cover charge, so buy a couple drinks.”
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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 it’s been in hundreds 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-“country” Nashvulle scene.

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Mon, Aug 3, in downtown L.A.:
8 pm “THE DROP: LEON BRIDGES,” is a performance-interview program tonight in the Clive Davis Theatre at the Grammy Museum, Olympic & Figueroa, across from Staples Center in downtown L.A.
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This will appeal to some tastes; though it’s beyond the genres we usually cover, it’s the best within its genre. Breakout Texas-based R&B singer-songwriter LEON BRIDGES released his highly anticipated debut album, “Coming Home,” in June on Columbia Records, clocking in at No. 6 on the Billboard 200. The album has ten original tracks, including the previously released fan favorites "Coming Home," "Better Man," "Lisa Sawyer," and "Smooth Sailin'."
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The album has garnered positive accolades from Rolling Stone, NPR, The Guardian and NME, among others. Apple chose Bridges to participate in its “New Artist Spotlight” program, which features up-and-coming artists as chosen by the editorial staff at iTunes/Apple Music. Bridges has also been featured on NPR's “All Things Considered.” Additionally, "Coming Home" can be heard in an Apple iPhone commercial, and ESPN featured the song throughout their 2015 NBA Finals coverage.
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Bridges' music career kicked off in Dallas/Forth Worth after a chance meeting with AUSTIN JENKINS and JOSHUA BLOCK of WHITE DENIM, who serve as producers on the album, “Coming Home.” Bridges subsequently released his two breakout tracks —"Coming Home" and "Better Man"— in October 2015 and then signed with Columbia Records.
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Tonight’s program includes an intimate performance and discussion surrounding with Bridges of his career and new album, moderated 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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Mon, Aug 3, in OC (Costa Mesa):
8 pm LIVE CONCERTS TONIGHT include one in the Pac Amp and more elsewhere on “The Hangar” stage, the “Promenade” stage, and elsewhere on the grounds and other stages at the 125th Annual “ORANGE COUNTY FAIR, ” which runs Jul 17 to Aug 16, 2015, at the OC Fair & Events Center, 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa 92626.
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The fair has two principal music venues, plus other musical entertainment that's free with admission. We’ll endeavor to keep you posted about all the listenable music on all the stages. The headline acts all play the “2015 Toyota Summer Concert Series at Pacific Amphitheatre.”
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“The Hangar” is an aviation hangar-style building with a 50-foot arched ceiling, Fairgoers can enjoy live entertainment, including music and other types of performances. All tickets include free OC Fair admission. Free-with-admission community entertainment is also scheduled daily, see the Daily Schedules on the fair’s website for a list of free entertainment.
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Full sched. for Pac Amp during the fair:
http://www.pacamp.com/pa/
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Full sched. for the Fair’s OTHER principal stage, The Hangar, is at:
http://www.ocfair.com/2015/thingstodo/the_hangar.asp
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ALL stages are free with admission to the OC fair.

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Mon, Aug 3, in SFV (Studio City):
8-11 pm Weekly “CELTIC ARTS CENTER IRISH CéILí DANCE, and IRISH MUSIC SESSION,” and Gaelic language lessons, at the Mayflower Club, 4843 Laurel Canyon Bl, Studio City; 818-760-8322.
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Dance is 8-9 pm, music session (structured jam) is 9-11 pm. Always fun.

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Mon, Aug 3, in Burbank:
8 pm LIVE AMERICANA / ALT OR TRAD COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK music on two stages at Cody’s Viva Cantina, 900 W Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506.
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This is in addition to the BROMBIES weekly bluegrass show at 7 pm on the front stage.
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A one-menu-item cover applies. Venue has a full menu & full bar.

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Mon, Aug 3, 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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No cover. Venue is 21+, the size of a postage stamp, and barstool seating is competitive. Still it’s always a fun place.



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There are separate sections within.
a) ONGOING EVENTS are listed in the first section, followed by...
b) UPCOMING FESTIVALS listed in their own section, then our ever-growing catalog of...
c) UPCOMING CONCERTS and arts events.

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... through Sep 12, in SGV (Sierra Madre):
(Time varies; usually 8 pm) “ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE” is a big time 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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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. There is an additional 2:30 pm matinee on Sat, Sep 12.
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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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• LOUIS CRUZ BELTRAN performs a FREE "special concert tribute" to activist DOLORES HUERTA, Thu, Aug 13, at 6 pm.
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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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...through Sep 26, in Topanga:
3:30 pm “AS YOU LIKE IT” re-sets 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, Sept. 6 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, Sept. 13 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, Sept. 19 at 3:30 pm • Sunday, Sept. 20 at 3:30 pm • Saturday, Sept. 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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Fri-Sun, Aug 14-15-16,
FESTIVAL,
in San Diego Co:
Annual “SUMMERGRASS 2015” is at the Antique Gas and Steam Engine Museum. For festival goers, it’s “down on the Farm," where you step back in time, relax, and enjoy a great festival.
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The unique venue where Summergrass happens harks back to the 19th and early 20th century farm days, and it’s brimming with rural farm nostalgia from that era. There are steam and gas engines chugging away, powering historic tractors and farm equipment along other relics, in the Weaver's Barn, the Farmhouse, the Schoolhouse, the 1930s gas station replica (posted price "32 cents a gallon"),and there’s a model railroad, a Blacksmith shop, and plenty to delight young and old. Don’t delay getting your tickets and camping arrangements. Things do fill-up.
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This year Summergrass has a fine lineup, with:
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♪ THE BOXCARS
♪ BECKY BULLER
♪ SIDELINE
♪ BLUEGRASS ETC.
♪ THE BROMBIES
♪ ROCKY NECK BLUEGRASS
♪ LONESOME OTIS
♪ NEXT GENERATION
♪ BOX CANYON
♪ FRONT PORCH MUSIC PRESERVATION SOCIETY
♪ BLUEGRASS BRETHREN
♪ HIGH MOUNTAIN ROAD
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In the past, many of the Summergrass headline performers have either won or have been nominated for International Bluegrass Music Association awards. The combination of national and regional bands on the turn-of-the-19th / 20th century stage built by the museum folks just for the festival. It's constructed without nails, using just dowels and pins to hold it together.
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In all, it’s three days of great live music from twelve national and local bands, and wonderful activities, such as Kids Camp, Meet the Bands, other music workshops and family-friendly things to do, spontaneous jam sessions, and the ever-popular instrument raffles, tasty food, and a variety of vendors. Summergrass is enjoyable for the whole family, a great, affordable family event, and not too far to drive.
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Details, advance tix, camping, etc., are all online at:
www.summergrass.net.


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


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


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


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c) UPCOMING CONCERTS
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What’s ahead. Some are coming SOON. Some are even FREE, but you could still miss ’em. Some offer advance discounts. Others’ll just sell-out quickly if you’re not on top of things.

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Tue, Aug 4, FREE, in Griffith Park (L.A. side):
6 pm 32nd Anniversary “NATIONAL NIGHT OUT” is a FREE annual event for all ages at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave in Griffith Park, L.A.; Greek Theatre hotline, 323-665-1927; tix, 213-480-3232; www.greektheatrela.com
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The Greek Theatre, still exclusively operated and booked by Nederlander Concerts after the lengthy controversy this past year, opens its doors to the community to celebrate “National Night Out,” “America's Night Out Against Crime.” The event aims to increase awareness about police programs in communities, such as drug prevention, town watch, neighborhood watch and other anti-crime efforts.
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This free, family-friendly event features performances by DJ VIC SUA, SCHOOL OF ROCK, JONDO, ROSA ROBLES, TWO METEORS, children's activities, presentations by the Los Angeles Police Department, community awards, food, and more.
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For those who are as unimpressed by the music offerings as we are, the Los Angeles Police Historical Society Museum will have exclusive exhibits, and all monies raised by the displays will be donated to the museum.
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National Night Out is sponsored by the “National Association of Town Watch in the United States and Canada.” Sponsors tell us, “Millions have participated over the years to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie and to send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.” NATW's National Night Out program happens annually on the first Tuesday of August – except in Texas, where, for reasons known only to Texans, it’s held the first Tuesday of October.
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Free.

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Tue, Aug 4, in L.A.:
7 pm JENNI ALPERT plays the Open Space Theatre in Los Angeles. It’s a “New Album Listening Party.” She’s good, she recently shared a show with DUSTBOWL REVIVAL, and she tours extensively, but that’s all we know about the gig.
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She’s endorsed / sponsored by Gibson, Nord, D'addario and Co, Planet Waves, KlaStraps Bose, Luna, LR Baggs, and Guitar Center. And she sponsors a program to secure blood donations through America's Blood Centers #giveblood #donate #savealife
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You can find plenty of info on her at www.jennialpert.com
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Jenni wrote a piece she titled, “SUPPORTING DUSTBOWL REVIVAL” and we have it here for you:
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“The long haul of hard work, commitment, and practice…. and worth it every time…….. It was an incredible Fourth of July this year joining Dustbowl Revival and their fans at The Levitt Pavilion in California. These musicians introduce the depth of their individual instruments personifying that of each one while telling their own stories both with lyric and song. What was the largest honor for me personally though, was their graciousness when introducing themselves to me before the show as well as how open they and their audience were to receiving music from a virtually unfamiliar songwriter such as myself. Both parties welcomed my song and show as though I had been with them for years. If it weren’t for this collective group, my songs would not of been heard by such a large supportive audience. This incredibly entertaining band will captivate any audience and is worth catching and listening too.” – Jenni Alpert.

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Tue, Aug 4, FREE, in SFV (Sherman Oaks):
7:30 pm “KARIN TOBIN’S SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” at Corky's Lounge / The Cork Lounge, 5043 Van Nuys Bl, Sherman Oaks 91403; 818-788-5110.
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Tonight’s performances by recording artists feature PAUL MARSHALL (I See Hawks in L.A.).
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Venue is an eatery with vintage decor, classic diner eats, and a lounge with drinks and live entertainment.
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No cover.

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Tue, Aug 4, in downtown L.A.:
7:30 pm “THE SEVENTIES: WHAT'S GOIN' ON” screens exclusively tonight with an ALL-STAR PANEL DISCUSSION in the Grammy Museum’s “Reel To Reel” series; it’s an episode from the CNN original series, “THE SEVENTIES,” in the Clive Davis Theatre at the Grammy Museum, Olympic & Figueroa, across from Staples Center in downtown L.A.
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The GRAMMY Museum hosts this special screening of an episode of CNN's original series, “The Seventies.” This episode, "What's Goin' On," delves into how American popular music exploded into new formats like disco and punk in the '70s, while established artists like Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder found a new creative voice.
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What makes this special? A panel discussion follows the screening, featuring singer-songwriter-actor JD SOUTHER, Huffington Post blogger and Emmy-nominated TV writer DAVID WILD, journalist-filmmaker NELSON GEORGE, and TV-film-music producer SUZANNE DE PASSE.
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The series comes from Emmy Award-winning producers Tom Hanks and Gary Goetzman (Playtone), in association with HBO and Emmy Award-winning producer Mark Herzog (Herzog & Company). The full series “The Seventies” examines the individuals and events that influenced and shaped a decade that had a profound impact on America. Through the use of raw and some rarely-seen archival footage, as well as interviews with journalists, historians, musicians and television artists who were eyewitnesses to history, “The Seventies” paints a vivid portrait of a period of lasting consequence. The eight-part series of hour-long “docuseries” segments is currently airing Thursdays at 9 pm ET/PT, except when it’s pre-empted for breaking news. (It’s a safe bet tonight’s event, the same week as Thursday’s GOP Gaggle Debate on Faux News, is timed to keep some focus on CNN’s ongoing Thursday series.) Episodes of “The Seventies” explore television of the '70s, the impact of the Vietnam War, the Watergate scandal, the evolving music scene, the Iran Hostage Crisis, violent crimes in America, the sexual revolution, and the rise in terrorism at home and abroad.
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Tix at www.grammymuseum.org, or call 213-763-2133. Doors at 7 pm for the best seats.
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Continue through the Guide’s “TICKET ALERTS” in this edition for a wide variety of upcoming Grammy Museum programs.

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A Guide “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick...
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Tue, Aug 4, in Altadena:
8 pm MOLLY RYAN and DAN LEVINSON play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917.
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Venue impresario Bob Stane shared his notes, which read, “A very big touring act. Always rave comments when they play @ the coffee gallery backstage. The best.”
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Bob says, “This act is of such high quality that I cannot find the words to do them justice. We wait for them all year. A SMASH! Very big time New York act. From Birdland to The Coffee Gallery Backstage. Seems sensible to me. As it should be. They thrilled every time they mount the stage of The Coffee Gallery Backstage. Come and be thrilled and enchanted with me. Read the copy. It only begins to tell of their talent and accomplishments. A ridiculously low ticket price.”
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MOLLY RYAN and DAN LEVINSON are two of the most in-demand musicians on the New York hot jazz scene. The sweet swingin' sounds of Dan's clarinet and saxophone mixed with the worldly-wise enchanting vocals by Molly, make one recall all of life's beauty. Between the two of themthey have performed with the likes of Mel Tormé, Bucky Pizzarelli, Dick Hyman and Wynton Marsalis. They perform worldwide at jazz festivals, concert series’ and can be heard on multiple soundtracks including the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. A performance by this dynamic duo is never to be missed.
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Molly Ryan - “A critic's favorite" - so proclaims author and music writer for The Wall Street Journal Will Friedwald in reference to Molly Ryan. Indeed, Molly's silvery voice and lush, elegant vocal style evoke the big band singers of the 1930s and breathe new life into familiar old standards. Since moving to New York City in August of 2003, Molly has become one of the most sought-after vocalists on the New York jazz scene. She has performed alongside such prominent jazz artists as Randy Reinhart, Jon-Erik Kellso, Bria Skonberg, Dan Barrett, Mark Shane, Rossano Sportiello, as well as with the preeminent 1920s- style orchestra, Vince Giordano's Nighthawks. She is currently a member of Gordon Au's Grand Street Stompers. Molly has appeared at numerous jazz festivals throughout the country including the Sacramento Jazz Jubilee and the Sweet and Hot Music Festival in Los Angeles, and headlined in Paris at jazz clubs such as the famed Le Petit Journal and Autour de Midi. She has led her own group at Iridium and at Birdland for the club's Sunday evening showcase, "Jazz Party." Molly's debut album Dream a Little Dream was released in 2002. Her second solo album Songbird in the Moonlight came out in 2008. Molly can also be heard on the albums Steppin' Around with Dan Levinson's Canary Cottage Dance Orchestra (Stomp Off Records, 2006), At the Codfish Ball with Dan Levinson's Swing Wing (Loup-garous Productions, 2009), and Four on the Floor with the Palomar Quartet (Loup-garous Productions, 2008). Molly’s new album, entitled Swing for Your Supper, features Bucky Pizzarelli, Randy Reinhart, Dan Levinson, Vince Giordano, Kevin Dorn, Dan Barrett, Mark Shane, as well as guest vocalists Banu Gibson and Maude Maggart. Molly can be heard on the Grammy Award-winning HBO television series Boardwalk Empire. Visit Molly on the web at www.mollyryan.com
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DAN LEVINSON - Equally at home as both leader and sideman, Dan's roster of musical associates includes such names as Mel Tormé, Wynton Marsalis and Dick Hyman. Originally from Los Angeles, Dan has been based in New York since 1983,although his busy schedule often takes him around the world. He has performed in Brazil with filmmaker Woody Allen's band, as well as in Japan, Iceland, Latvia, and eighteen European countries. From 1990 to 2002 Dan toured with singer/guitarist Leon Redbone. Since 1993 he has been a member of Vince Giordano's Nighthawks, New York's preeminent 1920s orchestra, with whom he has appeared at Carnegie Hall, on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and on Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion radio program. Dan's successful Benny Goodman tributes have been presented both on the East Coast with James Langton's New York All-Star Big Band and throughout Germany with Andrej Hermlin's Swing Dance Orchestra. He has recorded over 100 CDs,including nine under his own name. Dan can be heard on the soundtracks to the films, “The Cat's Meow,” “Ghost World,” “The Loss of a Teardrop Diamond,” and Martin Scorsese's “The Aviator,” as well as the Grammy Award-winning HBO television series “Boardwalk Empire.”
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There’s plenty about them at www.mollyryan.com & www.danlevinson.com
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Tix, $18.

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Tue, Aug 4, in L.A.:
8 pm “HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN” plays its OPENING NIGHT tonight at the Geffen Playhouse, 10886 LeConte Av, Los Angeles 90024; 310-208-2028, www.geffenplayhouse.com
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Show runs Aug 4-Aug 16.
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Use the discount code from our friends at “Parlor Performances” when you order your tickets: Code: HersheyParlor
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That gets you the discounted price of $40 ($32 + $8 fee) for any available performance / seat location. The production runs Tuesdays-Fridays at 8 pm, Saturdays at 3 pm & 8 pm, and Sundays at 2 pm & 7 pm.

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Wed, Aug 5, in Griffith Park (L.A. side):
7:30 pm WILCO, plus special guest VETIVER, play the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave in Griffith Park, L.A.; Greek Theatre hotline, 323-665-1927; tix, 213-480-3232; www.greektheatrela.com
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Acclaimed Chicago sextet WILCO just released two special collections in conjunction with its 20th anniversary. “Alpha Mike Foxtrot” is a 4-CD / 4-LP / Digital box-set of rare studio and live recordings collected from the band's extensive archives. Their other new release, “What's Your 20?” is a 2-CD / Digital compilation of essential tracks culled from the band's previously released studio recordings.
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Wilco concluded its touring for 2014 with a string of special concerts featuring diverse and ever-changing setlists, performing songs from every album and every stage of its career. Sets changed nightly and featured fan favorites as well as rarely-played tracks. The Chicago Tribune called opening night of a six-night residency at Chicago's Riviera Theatre "bold, imaginative and vibrant."

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Aug 5-16, in Ventura:
CONCERTS at the 140th Annual "VENTURA COUNTY FAIR" at the fairgrounds complex, 10 W Harbor Bl, Ventura; 805-648-3376.
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Music happens on several stages throughout the fairgrounds, and it’s like Forrest Gump’s box o’ choc’lates: You never know what you gonna get. Except with the headliners in the fair's Grandstand Concerts series, which, like all the music at the VC fair, is FREE with paid fair admission. Here are all those offerings:
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Thurs, Aug 6, 7:30 pm: MONTGOMERY GENTRY.
Fri, Aug 7, 7:30 pm: HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS.
Sat, Aug 8, 7:30 pm: LEANN RIMES.
Sun, Aug 9, 3 pm: DIA DE LA FAMILIA Concert.
Mon, Aug 10, 7:30 pm: KEVIN COSTNER & MODERN WEST.
Tues, Aug 11, 1 pm: NEIL SEDAKA (matinee only).
Tues, Aug 11, 7:30 pm: Chaka Khan.
Wed, Aug 12, 7:30 pm: THE BAND PERRY.
Thurs, Aug 13, 7:30 pm: The B -52s.
Fri, Aug 14, 7:30 pm: Salt-N -Pepa.
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Other musical entertainment happens throughout the fair, but we do not have that info.
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There are Free Rodeos on Sat & Sun, Aug 15 &16 at 2 & 7 pm, and Motor Sports on Wed, Aug 5 (additional ticket required).
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Full info at:
www.venturacountyfair.org

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Thu, Aug 6, FOR MUSICIANS, in OC (Laguna Woods):
Noon-3 pm “LAGUNA WOODS HAMMERED DULCIMER MONTHLY JAM” led by PATTI AMELOTTE of Southern California Dulcimer Heritage (SCDH) at Laguna Woods, which is a gated community.
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You need to have your name on the list at the guard gate. Email or call Patti if you want to go. patti@pattiamelotte.com or 310-995-7171. Open to all level hammered dulcimer players. Donations accepted. Bring a snack to share.

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Thu, Aug 6, FOR MUSICIANS, in San Diego Co (Fallbrook):
1-3 pm San Diego's monthly “NORTH COUNTY MOUNTAIN DULCIMER PRACTICE GROUP” led by Ellen Hahn of Southern California Dulcimer Heritage (SCDH) at the Diego County Library Community Room, 124 S Mission Rd, Fallbrook.
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Free to take part or listen. Beginners through advanced players are welcome. Ellen says, “Our basic text and tab is ‘First Lessons’ with DAD tuning by Joyce Ochs. You can purchase it through Amazon for about $10, with an instructional CD included.”
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If you’ve ever wondered if the mountain (lap) dulcimer is for you? This’d be a good way to find out before you buy an instrument. More info, contact ncmountaindulcimers@gmail.com or call Ellen at 760-749-3013.

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Thursdays, FREE; remaining shows: Aug 6 & Aug 13, in Culver City:
7 pm CULVER CITY'S “BOULEVARD MUSIC SUMMER FESTIVAL” runs weekly in the palm-lined courtyard of Culver City’s City Hall. Each concert is FREE and parking is free, with an optional $10 up-front reserved seat.
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The season’s offerings are diverse. Here’s the remainder of the season’s schedule:
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** Aug 6: VENICE – The promo says, “Classic Rock with incredible vocals and harmonies, personal lyrics, and high energy...”
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** Aug 13: Zydeco music featuring the sounds of Creole from Louisiana and Texas, with the excellent BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO (a Guide “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick!)
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Avoid the crowds and parking hassles of other areas on the Westside. Courtyard opens at 4:30 pm. Careful with arriving early, because the free parking is free for two hours in designated parking structures in Culver City. Dozens of dining options are available within walking distance. You can even catch the new light rail to Culver City and a convenient Culver Bus to the concert, and not drive at all.

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Thu, Aug 6, in downtown L.A.:
7:30 pm “GLORIA TREVI: EL AMOR,” is a film screening AND intimate conversation with GLORIA TREVI tonight in the Clive Davis Theatre at the Grammy Museum, Olympic & Figueroa, across from Staple Center in downtown L.A.
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Often hailed as "the Mexican Madonna," pop/rock singer Gloria Trevi will release a new CD/DVD set, “El Amor,” on August 21, 2015. With more than 30 million albums sold worldwide, Trevi has released 13 albums and penned over 200 songs. Her latest album, “De Película,” reached No. 1 on the Latin Album chart in the U.S., Mexico and Latin America. El Amor is a gender-bending masterpiece produced by multiple GRAMMY Award winner Humberto Gatica (Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand, Chaka Khan, Lionel Richie, and Michael Bublé, among many others) in which “Trevi gives listeners a glimpse into the way she loves, and the way she wants to be loved, singing from the perspective of both male and female,” says the promo. Her new album features reinterpretations of some of Latin music's timeless hits, including first single "Como Yo Te Amo."
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The GRAMMY Museum hosts Trevi for an exclusive pre-screening discussion and Q&A about her new album, moderated by Leila Cobo, director of Latin content and programming for Billboard. Please note that this is not a performance. Gloria Trevi will kick-off her El Amor World Tour on August 21st at The Greek Theater.
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Tix at www.grammymuseum.org, or call 213-763-2133. Doors at 7 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 6, in Ventura:
7:30 pm MONTGOMERY GENTRY plays the CONCERT SERIES at the 140th Annual "VENTURA COUNTY FAIR" at the fairgrounds complex, 10 W Harbor Bl, Ventura; 805-648-3376.
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The fair's Grandstand Concerts series is FREE with paid fair admission. Other musical entertainment happens throughout the fair, but we do not have that info.
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There are Free Rodeos on Sat & Sun, Aug 15 &16 at 2 & 7 pm, and Motor Sports on Wed, Aug 5 (additional ticket required).
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Full info at:
www.venturacountyfair.org

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Thu, Aug, Aug 6, in Santa Barbara:
8 pm ARETHA FRANKLIN, one of music’s true living legends, plays the Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara 93103; 805-962-7411.
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Tix, $45 - $115, plus applicable service charges, at at https://sbbowl.com

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Thu, Aug 6, atop SFV:
8 pm HOORAY FOR THE RIFF RAFF plays the sole offering of "American roots music" in the 2015 season of “SUNSET CONCERTS,” the 19th season of annual outdoor summer concerts at the Skirball Cultural Center, Skirbal Dr off the 405 Fwy, atop Sepulveda Pass.
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HOORAY FOR THE RIFF RAFF Is a NYC-based band, well-worth missing the GOP Gaggle of Candidates on Faux News tonight. These musicians are billed as “a blend of gritty Delta blues, rootsy Appalachian folk, country, rock, and pop.” More about them at: www.hurrayfortheriffraff.com
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This year’s line-up has been featuring an array of genre-defying music—from Afro-Colombian funk and psychedelic Malian music to imaginative Americana and pan–Middle Eastern grooves. Sunset Concerts 2015 runs Thu, Jul 23, through Thu, Aug 27.
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See the complete schedule at:
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http://www.skirball.org/programs/sunset-concerts?utm_source=Master+List&utm_campaign=66290230b8-May_Jun_2015_Music_at_the_Skirball_01_6_22_2015&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_117ba5dbcc-66290230b8-315337029

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Fri, Aug 7 & Aug 21, in L.A.:
7-9 pm “SUMMER NIGHTS IN THE GARDEN” returns to the L.A. Natural History Museum. The promo says, “Come awaken your senses at the Natural History Museum’s summer outdoor happy hour complete with great music, garden-inspired cocktails, hands-on garden and science projects, botanical tours, food trucks, and more.”
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The evening’s happenings feature things like - Pickling with food writer Emily Han* - Nature Screen Printing with Self Help Graphics* - Build Bee Hotels* - Patio chats and smoke fly sampling with NHM Citizen Science experts - Enchanting Toy Theater Performances - Live animal presentations
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Remaining programs are Aug 7 & Aug 21, both run from 5-9 pm, with live music from 7-9.
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FREE, but REQUIRES A TIMED-TICKET;; available on a first-come basis. Make your required free reservation at:
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https://tickets.nhm.org/WebStore/shop/ViewItems.aspx?CG=nhmonline&C=SummerNights1

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Fri, Aug 7, in Ventura:
7:30 pm HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS plays the CONCERT SERIES at the 140th Annual "VENTURA COUNTY FAIR" at the fairgrounds complex, 10 W Harbor Bl, Ventura; 805-648-3376.
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The fair's Grandstand Concerts series is FREE with paid fair admission. Other musical entertainment happens throughout the fair, but we do not have that info.
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There are Free Rodeos on Sat & Sun, Aug 15 &16 at 2 & 7 pm, and Motor Sports on Wed, Aug 5 (additional ticket required).
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Full info at:
www.venturacountyfair.org

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Sat & Sun, Aug 8 & 9, in Pasadena:
“SCARE L.A. CONVENTION” is billed as “The Ultimate Summer Halloween Event” at the Pasadena Convention Center, 300 E Green St, Suite # 303, Pasadena 91101.
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Depending on what you do, prices range from $34 - $436 (that latter price? We see why it’s scary!)

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Sat, Aug 8, in Long Beach:
“THE WIZ: LIVE” tour plays Rainbow Lagoon Park in Long Beach sometime time.
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It stars STEPHANIE MILLS, the familiar face from the original Broadway cast and star of the upcoming NBC-tv live adaptation. Mills, who portrayed Dorothy when the musical launched in 1975, will now play Auntie Em, as announced at the NBC Upfronts presentation. “The Wiz Live!” will air Dec 3 on NBC.
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The 1975 Broadway hit re-imagined “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” with an all-black cast and a NYC-inspired “Land of Oz.” The live production, which is partnered with CIRQUE DU SOLEIL, follows NBC’s hugely successful 2013 hit “A Sound of Music Live” and last year’s “Peter Pan Live,” continuing a newly-rediscovered tradition that actually harkens back to tv’s 1950s roots when such live productions as “Playhouse 90,” “The Milton Berle Show,” “Ed Sullivan,” and “Ted Mack’s Amateur Hour” were weekly staples.
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This live promotional tour, being financed by NBC, is a nationwide event, bouncing-around so inscrutably it could only happen with a budget that’s too big to force things to make sense. It’s only other semi-local date is Sep 27 in Henderson, NV, at the Henderson Pavilion. Hit the web for info so you can take your kids to the live event in Long Beach.

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Sat, Aug 8, in Ventura:
7:30 pm LEANN RIMES plays the CONCERT SERIES at the 140th Annual "VENTURA COUNTY FAIR" at the fairgrounds complex, 10 W Harbor Bl, Ventura; 805-648-3376.
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The fair's Grandstand Concerts series is FREE with paid fair admission. Other musical entertainment happens throughout the fair, but we do not have that info.
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There are Free Rodeos on Sat & Sun, Aug 15 &16 at 2 & 7 pm, and Motor Sports on Wed, Aug 5 (additional ticket required).
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Full info at:
www.venturacountyfair.org

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Sat, Aug 8, in L.A.:
WOODY ALLEN & HIS NEW ORLEANS JAZZ BAND play the Orpheum Theatre, 842 S Broadway, L.A.; 213-749-5171.

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Sun, Aug 9, in Ventura:
3 pm DIA DE LA FAMILIA plays the CONCERT SERIES (today, a matinee only) at the 140th Annual "VENTURA COUNTY FAIR" at the fairgrounds complex, 10 W Harbor Bl, Ventura; 805-648-3376.
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The fair's Grandstand Concerts series is FREE with paid fair admission. Other musical entertainment happens throughout the fair, but we do not have that info.
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There are Free Rodeos on Sat & Sun, Aug 15 &16 at 2 & 7 pm, and Motor Sports on Wed, Aug 5 (additional ticket required).
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Full info at:
www.venturacountyfair.org

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Mon, Aug 10, in Ventura:
7:30 pm KEVIN COSTNER & MODERN WEST play the CONCERT SERIES at the 140th Annual "VENTURA COUNTY FAIR" at the fairgrounds complex, 10 W Harbor Bl, Ventura; 805-648-3376.
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The fair's Grandstand Concerts series is FREE with paid fair admission. Other musical entertainment happens throughout the fair, but we do not have that info.
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There are Free Rodeos on Sat & Sun, Aug 15 &16 at 2 & 7 pm, and Motor Sports on Wed, Aug 5 (additional ticket required).
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Full info at:
www.venturacountyfair.org

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Mon, Aug 10, in downtown L.A.:
8 pm “THE DROP: OF MONSTERS AND MEN,” 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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When somebody plays “Austin City Limits,” you either take notice because you’re impressed and excited or because you’re disoriented by the booking. In 2011, the infectious, quadruple-platinum No. 1 radio hit "Little Talks" had the world talking about the Icelandic chamber pop group, OF MONSTERS AND MEN. The quintet's critically praised 2012 debut album, “My Head is an Animal,” sold more than 2 million copies worldwide and peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard 200. In addition to countless sold-out headlining shows around the world, OF MONSTERS AND MEN have performed at various music festivals including Coachella, Bonnaroo, Glastonbury and Lollapalooza.
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Contributing to their rise to fame was their single "Silhouettes," which was featured on “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire” soundtrack. The group has made several TV appearances, including “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “The Graham Norton Show,” and “Saturday Night Live,” gaining audiences around the world. Their latest album, “Beneath the Skin,” was released June 9, 2015, and has already proven a commercial success, climbing to No. 3 on the Billboard 200, marking their highest-charting album to date.
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The GRAMMY hosts an intimate discussion surrounding their new album and career, moderated by Scott Goldman, Vice President of the GRAMMY Foundation, along with a performance.
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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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Tue, Aug 11, in Ventura:
1 pm NEIL SEDAKA plays the CONCERT SERIES – for a matinee-only; a different show tonight – at the 140th Annual "VENTURA COUNTY FAIR" at the fairgrounds complex, 10 W Harbor Bl, Ventura; 805-648-3376.
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The fair's Grandstand Concerts series is FREE with paid fair admission. Other musical entertainment happens throughout the fair, but we do not have that info.
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There are Free Rodeos on Sat & Sun, Aug 15 &16 at 2 & 7 pm, and Motor Sports on Wed, Aug 5 (additional ticket required).
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Full info at:
www.venturacountyfair.org

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Tue, Aug 11, in Santa Barbara:
6 pm "PAUL SIMON TRIBUTE" presented by "SONGWRITERS AT PLAY," at SOhO Music & Supper Club, 1221 State Street #205, Santa Barbara.
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Songwriters At Play celebrates the music of 12-time Grammy Award-Winner Paul Simon. From the wistful ballads of Simon & Garfunkel to his worldbeat-infused solo works, they'll cover the songs you know and love.
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The performers include:
♪ CV WELLS
♪ THOMAS GARDNER JR.
♪ JIM CONROY
♪ MICHAEL-ANN
♪ JODY MULGREW
♪ SHANE ALEXANDER
♪ KAREN TYLER
♪ GARY FOSHEE
♪ SONNY MONE
♪ PI JACOBS
♪ BEAR MARKET RIOT
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More & advance tix at:
www.songwritersatplay.com

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Tue, Aug 11, in downtown L.A.:
8 pm “THE DROP: JACKIE GREENE,” is a performance-interview program in the “AMERICANA MUSIC SERIES” tonight in the Clive Davis Theatre at the Grammy Museum, Olympic & Figueroa, across from Staple Center in downtown L.A.
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Hailed as "THE PRINCE OF AMERICANA" by the New York Times, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist JACKIE GREENE aspires to be a musician with the whole package. Influenced by Hank Williams, Bob Dylan and Ray Charles, Greene will release his seventh solo studio album, and debut album on Yep Roc Records, “Back to Birth,” on Aug 21, 2015.
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With the release of his second album, “Gone Wanderin',” Greene earned the 2003 California Music Award for “Best Blues/Roots Album.” Aside from his solo career, in 2014 Greene released the debut album of supergroup TRIGGER HIPPY, which also features JOAN OSBORNE and BLACK CROWES drummer STEVE GORMAN. In 2013, Greene joined THE BLACK CROWES on their worldwide tour, and since 2007 he has toured with GRATEFUL DEAD bassist PHIL LESH's ensemble PHIL LESH & FRIENDS.
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On “Back to Birth,” Greene stretches out on a number of instruments, including, piano, organ and drums. Greene says the new album focuses on "the notion of a cyclical existence" and "a return to the simplicity."
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The GRAMMY Museum hosts Greene as part of its ongoing “Americana Series,” for an intimate performance and discussion surrounding his career and new album, moderated 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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Wed, Aug 12, in OC (Costa Mesa):
6-8 pm WHEN PIGS FLY! plays the 125th Annual “ORANGE COUNTY FAIR, ” which runs Jul 17 to Aug 16, 2015, at the OC Fair & Events Center, 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa 92626.
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If you’ve been unimpressed by the big time acts playing the Pac Amp at the Fair, THIS is the show you’ve been waiting for: rootsy Folk-Americana with Irish and Appalachian Mountain elements.
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WHEN PIGS FLY! is MARIANNE SCANLON on hammered and fretted dulcimer, JIM COPE on fiddle, bouzouki, & banjo, BEA ROMANO on hammered dulcimer & autoharp, and JIM ROMANO on guitar, fretted dulcimer, & bodhran. More at www.WhenPigsFlyMusic.com
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The fair has two principal music venues, plus other musical entertainment, and it’s ALL free with admission. We’ll endeavor to keep you posted about all the listenable music on all the stages. The headline acts all play the “2015 Toyota Summer Concert Series at Pacific Amphitheatre.”
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Full sched. for Pac Amp during the fair:
http://www.pacamp.com/pa/
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Full sched. for the Fair’s OTHER principal stage, The Hangar, is at:
http://www.ocfair.com/2015/thingstodo/the_hangar.asp
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There always may be something good on “The Hangar” stage OR on the Promenade Stage. Pick up the daily schedule when you go in the gate.

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Wed, Aug 12, in downtown L.A.:
7:30 pm “HEARTWORN HIGHWAYS REVISITED,” on its way to becoming a Nu-Folk classic, screens in the “REEL TO REEL” series as 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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Directly inspired by the late JIM SZLAPSKI's 1976 cult classic “Heartworn Highways” — which this year is celebrating its 40th anniversary — “Heartworn Highways Revisisted” casts a spotlight on a new community of singer-songwriters in the outskirts of Nashville during a time when folk music is experiencing a renaissance of integrity.
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Directed by Wayne Price, and co-produced by Graham Leader, who produced the original “Heartworn Highways,” and Brian Devine, “Heartworn Highways Revisited” features the filmmakers reuniting with artists featured in the original film, including GUY CLARK, TOWNES VAN ZANDT, STEVE YOUNG, and DAVID ALLAN COE, while focusing on the next generation of "outlaws" such as JOHN McCAULEY (DEER TICK), JONNY FRITZ, ROBERT ELLIS, JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE, SHOVELS & ROPE, and LANGHORNE SLIM, among others who honor the tradition of their predecessors while forging a highway of their own.
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The GRAMMY Museum hosts this special screening, following its previous screening at the 2015 “Nashville Film Festival,” the “Santa Barbara International Film Festival,” the “Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival,” and the “Asbury Park Music in Film Festival,” where it won “Best Documentary” for 2015.
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Tix at www.grammymuseum.org, or call 213-763-2133. Doors at 7 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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Wed, Aug 12, in Ventura:
7:30 pm THE BAND PERRY is pretty much “thet fahke Nashvulle pop countree” to our ears, but some folkies like ‘em, and they’re playing the last of the Americana-friendly shows in the CONCERT SERIES (through Aug 16) at the 140th Annual "VENTURA COUNTY FAIR" at the fairgrounds complex, 10 W Harbor Bl, Ventura; 805-648-3376.
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The fair's Grandstand Concerts series is FREE with paid fair admission. Other musical entertainment happens throughout the fair, but we do not have that info.
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There are Free Rodeos on Sat & Sun, Aug 15 &16 at 2 & 7 pm, and Motor Sports on Wed, Aug 5 (additional ticket required).
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Full info at:
www.venturacountyfair.org

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Thu, Aug 13, in La Canada-Flintridge:
6 pm KRISTIN KORB, that beautiful and beautifully-voiced maestro of the upright bass makes a sojourn back from the European festival circuit to play the “Descanso Gardens Summer Concert / Concerts Under the Oaks” series in the Under the Oaks Amphitheatre, Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge 91011; www.DescansoGardens.org; 818-949-4200.
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Series runs periodically on weekend afternoons or weeknight evenings through the summer, on a beautiful little outdoor stage with nice sound and bench seating. Gardens admission MAY include concert; check with venue.
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The beautiful and beautifully-voiced vocalist and virtuoso of the stand-up bass is not to be missed. She was always a big hit when she appeared live on stages and at festivals during her L.A. days, when she was an adjunct prof. of music at USC.
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More at www.kristinkorb.com
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Free concert with Gardens admission, which is $9 adults, $6 students & seniors, cheaper for young kids.

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Thu, Aug 13, in downtown L.A.:
6 pm LOUIS CRUZ BELTRAN performs a FREE "special concert tribute" to activist DOLORES HUERTA, with special musical guests at La Plaza de Cultura y Artes, 501 N Main St, Los Angeles 90012; 888 488-8083; http://lapca.org
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Blending Afro-Cuban rhythms with jazz, Latin jazz, salsa and R&B, LOUIS CRUZ BELTRAN is a bandleader who is also a superbly skilled vocalist, conguero, timbalero and humorist. He is a popular attraction at venues ranging from intimate clubs to major festivals where he has shared the stage with music luminaries including Stevie Wonder, Natalie Cole, Poncho Sanchez, Hubert Laws, and many more.
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This event is free and open to the public.
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GO EARLY and enjoy the current exhibition: "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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Go on the right days (including this one) and you'll a get live music performance along with the exhibition; keep reading.
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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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A Guide “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick!
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Thu, Aug 13, FREE, in Culver City:
7 pm BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO wraps-up CULVER CITY'S “BOULEVARD MUSIC SUMMER FESTIVAL” for 2015 in the palm-lined courtyard of Culver City’s City Hall. Each concert is FREE and parking is free, with an optional $10 up-front reserved seat.
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Tonight is highly danceable zydeco music, featuring the sounds of Creole from Louisiana and Texas, with the excellent BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO (a Guide “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick!)
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Avoid the crowds and parking hassles of other areas on the Westside. Courtyard opens at 4:30 pm. Careful with arriving early, because the free parking is free for two hours in designated parking structures in Culver City. Dozens of dining options are available within walking distance. You can even catch the new light rail to Culver City and a convenient Culver Bus to the concert, and not drive at all.

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Fri, Aug 14, in San Pedro:
"SPIRIT OF '45" 70th Anniversary Commemoration of the END OF WORLD WAR II, includes events today aboard the BATTLESHIP IOWA, docked as a museum in San Pedro.
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In 2010, the U.S. Congress voted unanimously for an annual "Spirit of '45 Day" to preserve and honor the legacy of the men and women of the WW II generation. This year, America's governors are issuing proclamations expressing their support for a nationwide WW II 70th Anniversary Commemoration.
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Events all weekend, August 14-16, 2015, throughout the US. These include:
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- "Kiss In" events in Times Square, Las Vegas,San Diego and Sarasota,FL (Fri, Aug 14)
- August 14,1945 Radio Broadcasts
- "Rosie the Riveter Rallies" (Sat, Aug 15)
- "WWII Warbird Fly Overs" (Sat, Aug 15)
- "Swing Across America!" Swing dancing
- "Around the World Wreath Laying Tribute" (Sun, Aug 16)
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More, incl. events throughout the nation, at:
http://spiritof45.org/home0.aspx

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Fri, Aug 14, FREE, in Santa Clarita:
6-10 pm "L.A. SUMMERFEST" presents "SONGWRITERS NIGHT," a FREE outdoor concert & CONTEST, featuring THE TALL MEN GROUP, and musically hosted by THE LOCKE BROTHERS, at Towsley Canyon Park, 24255 The Old Rd, Santa Clarita 91321.
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Bring a blanket and chairs. Food truck, beer, & wine available.
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This is a PARTICIPATORY event:
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• SONGWRITERS: Bring CD/song/lyric to enter contest. to be featured on SCV-Arts TV.
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• VISUAL ARTISTS: Bring your gear for plein air drawing/painting, & exhibition.
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• ALL ATTENDEES: bring a new pair of socks for the ‘Box of Sox’ drive to benefit the homeless.
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• ALL ATTENDEES: join-in the grand finale singalong of “This Land is Your Land” for local TV.
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Free event.

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Fri, Aug 14, in downtown L.A.:
6:30-11 pm TRIO ELLAS plus LA VICTORIA play "BOLEROS DE NOCHE," a special concert at La Plaza de Cultura y Artes, 501 N Main St, Los Angeles 90012; 888 488-8083; http://lapca.org
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Latin Grammy-nominated TRIO ELLAS and LA VICTORIA team-up for a night where women artists pay tribute to unforgettable bolero and ranchera music. It will be a warm summer night, filled with guitars and the voices of women that will awaken the passion our hearts hold for bolero music and its romantic, unforgettable poetic verses.
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This is a 21+ event, with, in addition to the performance, "vinyl records, traditional Mexican food, drinks, art, and more!"
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Advance tix, $16.82 (incl. fee), at:
www.eventbrite.com/e/boleros-de-noche-presenta-trio-ellas-y-la-victoria-tickets-17699161669
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Tix are $20 at the door, if any remain.

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Sun, Aug 16, in downtown L.A.:
“AFTERNOON DELIGHT L.A. 2015” happens on the Rooftop at the Standard, 550 S Flower St, Los Angeles 90071. Cost is “$0 - $17.”

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Tue, Aug 18,
BENEFIT SHOW,
in downtown L.A.:
7:30 pm “COMEDY ROCKS,” featuring BILL BURR, JIM JEFFERIES and GENE SIMMONS, is a BENEFIT 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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Actor-comedian SKYLER STONE brings his wildly popular Los Angeles staple show “Comedy Rocks” to the GRAMMY Museum. It's a celebration of comedy and music that's sold-out for seven years in a row. The show sparked from the idea that "every comedian wants to be a rock star," and most of what rock stars listen to on their tour buses are comedy albums. Thus, “It's the perfect marriage.”
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“Comedy Rocks” always features music videos, crazy surprise guests, music-themed standup and a live comic interview with a music icon. This particular installment will feature standup performances from comedians BILL BURR, JIM JEFFERIES and STONE, and closes with a raw and unfiltered live interview with KISS legend GENE SIMMONS, conducted by Stone and music journalist STEVE BALTIN.
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Proceeds from this event support Simmons' charity “Sophie's Place,” a multi-disciplinary, child-centered service for children who are victims of abuse.
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Tix at www.grammymuseum.org, or call 213-763-2133. Doors at 7 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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A Guide “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick...
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Wed, Aug 19, in downtown L.A.:
8 pm “THE DROP: JOY WILLIAMS,” is a big time FOLK-AMERICANA MUSIC EVENT and 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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As one half of folk-rock duo THE CIVIL WARS, singer-songwriter JOY WILLIAMS has won four GRAMMY Awards, including the award for “Best Country Duo/Group Performance” in 2014 for "From This Valley." The song is featured on the duo's 2013 self-titled album, which marked their last set of original material before announcing their breakup in 2014.
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Before THE CIVIL WARS, WILLIAMS had a career as a solo artist, releasing her debut self-titled album in 2001 at age 19. She subsequently released “By Surprise” (2002) and “Genesis” (2005) and two EPs, “One of Those Days” and “Songs from this and Songs from That” (2009). "Sunny Day," a track from the latter EP, was featured in an episode of "Grey's Anatomy" and on the soundtrack to the 2010 film “An Invisible Sign.”
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On June 26, this year, Williams returned with her new solo set, “Venus,” featuring 11 songs that are "unstintingly honest," according to acclaimed music journalist Jaan Uhelszki. Produced by Matt Moris, the new album “Venus” features Williams collaborating with artists MICHAEL EINZIGER and CHARLIE PEACOCK, among others. "You might call it a coming-of-age album, but it is so much more than that," said Uhelszki. "It shows how one woman has come to live her truth — the good, the bad, the petulant, the honorable."
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The GRAMMY Museum hosts Williams for an intimate discussion and performance surrounding her new career and life after THE CIVIL WARS, moderated 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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Fri, Aug 21, in L.A.:
7-9 pm “SUMMER NIGHTS IN THE GARDEN” concludes its 2015 run tonight at the L.A. Natural History Museum. The promo says, “Come awaken your senses at the Natural History Museum’s summer outdoor happy hour complete with great music, garden-inspired cocktails, hands-on garden and science projects, botanical tours, food trucks, and more.”
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The evening’s happenings feature things like - Pickling with food writer Emily Han* - Nature Screen Printing with Self Help Graphics* - Build Bee Hotels* - Patio chats and smoke fly sampling with NHM Citizen Science experts - Enchanting Toy Theater Performances - Live animal presentations
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Complete program runs 5-9 pm, with live music from 7-9.
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FREE, but REQUIRES A TIMED-TICKET; available on a first-come basis. Make your required free reservation at:
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https://tickets.nhm.org/WebStore/shop/ViewItems.aspx?CG=nhmonline&C=SummerNights1

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

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

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

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

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Dec 12, in BevHills:
""FRANK SINATRA'S 100th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION" featuring FRANK SINATRA JR. "Sinatra Sings Sinatra" at the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills.
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Tix at www.canyonclub.net or 888-645-5006.

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