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(Updated with addt'l info at 5 pm, Fri, Oct 7)
It's the last weekend when you can choose among multiple fall music festivals. All excellent choices, including the brand-new, first-ever FOLKWORKS FOLK/ROOTS FEST Saturday-only; the splendid SEASIDE HIGHLAND GAMES in Ventura and the 30th annual CALIFORNIA AVOCADO FESTIVAL in Carpenteria, both all weekend; and the ever-delightful OLD TIME FIDDLERS FEST in Goleta, that runs Sunday-only. The big FILM FESTIVAL in San Pedro got underway Thursday and runs through Oct 16th; it's in here, too.
There are clever ways to play this. You can split the day on Saturday at the SEASIDE HIGHLAND GAMES in Ventura and AVOCADO FEST in Carpenteria, then get to Santa Monica in time for the evening concert (there's a ticket that covers just that part) at the FOLKWORKS FEST. And you're good to go Sunday to the OLD TIME FIDDLERS FEST, with maybe a lil' stop over at the AVOCADO FEST en-route if you missed it Saturday.
Or if that's too much -- or not enough -- there's a whole lotta CONCERTS goin' on, some so good you'll hate to miss 'em if you're at a festival!
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CONTENTS / IN THIS EDITION
1) THIS WEEKEND'S FESTIVALS, Fri, Oct 7 thru Sun, Oct 9
2) THIS WEEKEND'S CONCERTS, ETC., Fri, Oct 7 thru Sun, Oct 9
3) MUSIC THIS COMING WEEK, Mon-Thu, Oct 10-13
4) MUSIC NEXT WEEKEND, FESTIVALS & CONCERTS, Fri-Sun, Oct 14-17
5) THE REST OF OCTOBER'S ARTSY & TUNEFUL TIMES (Oct 18 thru 31, Festivals & Concerts together)
6) FURTHER ON DOWN THE ROAD... beyond October -- Festivals & Concerts, an early look at things ahead
7) Heads-Up! We Need You to Help The Guide Make a Decision for the Future
Let's get started!
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# 1 Feature...
THIS WEEKEND'S FESTIVALS, Fri, Oct 7 thru Sun, Oct 9
FESTIVALS only are HERE; concerts, etc., are in the section following.
Fri-Sun, Oct 7-9:
30th Annual "CALIFORNIA AVOCADO FESTIVAL" in Carpenteria, includes plenty of good music all three days. One to catch is a Sun, 11 am set by the wonderfully talented BRUCE GOLDISH on the Seal Stage (he says that's "on the main drag by Vons"). He's back right after that, playing for the Guacamole Championship at the Grotto Stage, beginning at noon, and Bruce assures us, "Fun will be had." Full info at: http://avofest.com/entertainment. More on Bruce at: www.brucegoldish.com.
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Fri-Sun, Oct 7-9:
Annual "SEASIDE HIGHLAND GAMES" has an opening indoor concert on Friday, then commences as a bigtime outdoor event 9 am-5 pm Sat & Sun at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, 10 W Harbor Bl, Ventura. (You can ride Amtrak's "Pacific Surfliner" from San Diego and all points north to San Luis Obispo; the Ventura station is at the fairgrounds.)
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Musical headliners: The BROWNE SISTERS & GEORGE CAVANAUGH; CELTIC SPRING (step-dancing fiddlers); THE ANGRY BRIANS (formerly 1916); THE WYLDE ROVERS; THE PLOUGHBOYS; ERIC RIGLER & DIRK FREYMUTH (Eric did music for Braveheart, Titanic, Austin Powers, Outlander, The Simpsons, Phil Collins, Josh Groban, Faith Hill, Tom Hanks & Paul Newman's The Road To Perdition, Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells 2, and much more).
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This festival brings abundant Celtic and Scottish fun that includes plenty of live music on multiple stages, indoors & out; the bagpipe and drum bands (which compete) performing individually and as "Massed Bands" and in parades; Celtic vendors; Sheepdog Demos; Celtic Musical Entertainment and workshops; a sanctioned Scottish fiddle competition; more than 80 Clan Societies; the trademark "Large Men & Lovely Ladies Throwing Stuff" in the Highland Games; authentic food of the British Isles and Ireland; craft breweries Beer Tasting; the fifth annual "Seaside Street Dance"; and more.
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Tix and info at www.seaside-games.com or purchase at the gate (unless it sells-out).
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Plus, there's the optional Saturday night:
In addition to the daytime hours there is a "Saturday Night Ceilidh" featuring the Miramar 3d MARINE AIRCRAFT WING BAND (Yep, the Marine Corps band is back). It's an evening of good music, food and drink at the Sheraton Four Points Ballroom, with music by the SPEYSIDE MUSIC ENSEMBLE, Ceilidh dancing with L.A. SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE DEM. TEAM, and a special performance by the Miramar 3d Marine Aircraft Wing Band. Tickets for this "add-on" are available at the door or by preorder through the website.
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Fri, Oct 7; festival runs Oct 6-16:
Annual "SPIFFEST -- SAN PEDRO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL" includes a featured musical event Fri, Oct 7, at 7 pm, "Kick Out the Jams: An Evening of Discussion & Music with MC5 legend Wayne Kramer & Margaret Saadi Kramer" at The Space on Pacific. The festival includes a lot of film screenings -- features, documentaries, and shorts. Options include:
• Festival Pass – One pass that gets you 10 days' films, panels & events.
• Individual screening tickets
• Post-festival Party Oct 15
Full info, schedules, and tix, at: http://spiffest.org/tickets-filmsevents/
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Sat, Oct 8, all day:
1st Annual "FOLKWORKS FOLK/ROOTS FESTIVAL" in Santa Monica features top-notch Folk-Americana, roots, plus the "world music" that the FolkWorks crew loves so much.
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SEE THE GUIDE'S FEATURE STORY REPRINTED AT THE END OF THIS SECTION (from our Sep 24 edition).
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Tix are now available at: www.fwfolkrootsfestival.com
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Sun, Oct 9:
10 am-6 pm Annual "SANTA BARBARA OLD-TIME FIDDLERS’ CONVENTION & FESTIVAL" at Rancho La Patera & Stow House in Goleta. This is a delightful setting, and DAVID BRAEGGER is heading the event, starting this year, so expect a fine stage lineup. THAT's in addition to the dazzling competitors, abundant workshops (included with admission) and plentiful jamming opportunities.
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Headliners:
MEREDITH AXLEROD
SAUSAGE GRINDER
THOMPSONIA
PETER FELDMANN & THE VERY LONESOME BOYS
ECHO MOUNTAIN
DARLING BROTHERS
SALT MARTIANS
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You can ride Amtrak's "Pacific Surfliners" and avoid the drive; they have a shuttle from the Goleta train station to the festival. Tix $15, students $5, under age 12 FREE. Tix and info, 805-681-7216; www.goletahistory.org
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SPECIAL reprint from our Sep 23 edition:
INAUGURAL FOLKWORKS FOLK/ROOTS FESTIVAL COMING OCTOBER 8
Saturday, October 8, from 10 am-11 pm, a must-attend event is the inaugural "FOLKWORKS FOLK/ROOTS FESTIVAL" at two venues in Santa Monica. Tix are available now, ranging from $10-$35, at http://fwfolkrootsfestival.com/tickets. That'll make plenty of sense after you read why those prices are so vastly different.
The sponsors -- the FolkWorks editors, their staff of writers and their organization's board, say, "After years of thinking that FolkWorks should do a Folk/Roots Music and Dance Festival, we are actually doing it and we are really excited. We have planned a full day of events from Workshops to Dances to Evening Concerts and a jam packed afternoon."
They continue, "We have put together a fine lineup of teachers, dance bands and much more. All done by volunteers. As is always in keeping with our mission, we are bringing together and presenting to you, artists and activities that represent some of the great diversity of Folk/Roots/Trad Music, Dance and Storytelling in the greater Los Angeles area. Close your eyes and envision the day."
That day starts with MORNING AND AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES, "Four hours of workshops -- Fiddle, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Guitar, Singing, Belly Dancing, and more. From old-time Appalachian to East Europe, from beginning to advanced technique, there is something for everyone. This will be held in the EC English School classrooms (from 10 am to 2 pm) where you can concentrate without distractions."
What's next? "In the main hall, starting at 1 pm, there will be activities such as group singing, interesting films about folk / traditional music and dance, plus a silent auction. Then, starting at 2 pm, there will be Square Dancing with SAUSAGE GRINDER providing the music and ANNALISE PERONE leading the dances, Cajun Dancing with HIGH LIFE CAJUN BAND with KAREN REDDING teaching and leading the dance, and ending with Morris Dancing with WILD WOOD BORDER MORRIS. Bring your dancing shoes and be ready to click up your heels."
The grand culmination is the series of EVENING CONCERTS, which "will flow from one exciting group to another." Here's just part of that big festival-like lineup.
• Opening the evening is THE SUSIE GLAZE NEW FOLK ENSEMBLE, with their unique fusion of folk songs and new songs are backed by mandolin, fiddle, guitar and bass.
• Then, witness the power of gospel singer LINDA ALVAREZ channeling MAHALIA JACKSON. You will be on your feet jumping for joy.
• The bluegrass trio WITCHER, RECEPIDO & LEVITT are known individually for their prowess. They formed this trio a few years ago to play a fundraiser for the late Pitt Kinsolving, and they enjoyed the response so much that they've been picking together ever since.
• You will have a rare opportunity to hear some of the best and exciting traditional Irish music with WAKING KATE. Lead by fiddle wiz CHRIS LOKEN, he is joined with Uillean piper BRIAN WALSH, rhythm guitarist SCOTT FITZPATRICK, and bodhran player PATRICK RIEGER."
• A longtime FolkWorks favorite, NEVENKA EAST EUROPEAN WOMAN’S CHOIR, brings "awesome harmonies [that] will send shivers down your spine. They will be accompanied by string wizard PAT MacSWYNEY."
• The evening will end with Guide faves, the exciting duo of RENEE SAFIER & ANDY HILL. Renowned for producing the excellent and long-running "Dylan Fest" every year, together with their award-winning band, HARD RAIN, they are likewise a formidable and well-traveled duo. They will, as FolkWorks promises, "get you up singing and dancing," plus, "You are bound to know their songs."
The MAIN EVENT LOCATION is the Santa Monica Bay Woman’s Club, 1210 4th St, Santa Monica (near Wilshire Bl.). The WORKSHOP LOCATION is the EC English School, 401 Wilshire Bl, #350, Santa Monica.
ALL DAY or HALF DAY TICKETS are available, a nice concept that allows workshop and kinetic types and concert listeners to buy only what they need. ALL DAY TICKETS include admission to the WORKSHOPS and DANCES, as well as FILMS, a SILENT AUCTION, and the multi-act evening CONCERT that begins at 7 pm. HALF DAY TICKETS are of two kinds. One gets you into the WORKSHOPS & DANCE ONLY, and are designed for 10 am-5 pm attendance. The other is the CONCERT ONLY ticket that admits you in time for the 7 pm evening extravaganza of live performances.
But there's more with the evening ticket options. You can buy "General admission plus two additional options." One of those is a VIP Four person table in front of stage. The other is reserved seating in the first two rows of seats.
The complete CONCERT lineup is formidable, and deserves at least a complete listing. It's:
• TRACY NEWMAN, the emcee
• THE SUSIE GLAZE NEW FOLK ENSEMBLE
• LINDA ALVAREZ & GOSPEL CHOIR
• WITCHER, RECUPIDO & LEVITT
• ROSS ALTMAN
• WAKING KATE
• NEVENKA
• RENEE SAFIER/ANDY HILL
Tix are available now, ranging from $10-$35, at http://fwfolkrootsfestival.com/tickets.
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THIS WEEKEND'S CONCERTS, ETC., Fri, Oct 7 thru Sun, Oct 9
Continuing shows with multiple-performance dates are listed first. Following are the concerts, etc., chronologically from Oct 7 thru 9.
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Continuing through Oct 23:
(See times) "BARS AND MEASURES" began its run Sep 24th at Boston Court Theatre, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106; 626-683-6883; www.bostoncourt.org. This is "a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere," by Idris Goodwin, directed by Weyni Mengesha. What's it about? Two brothers, both musicians. The classical pianist is Christian. The jazz bassist is Muslim. When Bilal is accused of being a terrorist and jailed awaiting trial, Eric tries to stay connected by pushing aside his own classical aspirations in order to learn big brother's jazz style. Separated by prison bars and religious convictions, the brothers scat and be-bop through their shared language of music. As his brother's trial progresses, Eric becomes disillusioned and struggles to decide if he believes the charges levied against his beloved older brother, or if false accusations make him a beleagured martyr to a prejudiced, paranoid nation. Cast: Brian Abraham, Zehra Fazal, Matt Orduna, Donathan Walters. Production team: Noah Agruss, Music Director/Composer; Francois-Pierre Couture, Scene & Projection Design; Tom Ontiveros, Lighting Design; John Nobori, Sound Design; Leah Piehl, Costume Design; Bethany Tucker, Properties Design; Michael Donovan, Casting Director; June Carryl, Assistant Director; Molly McGraw, Production Stage Manager. Performances Thursday-Saturday nights at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm, through October 23rd. Post-Show conversation with actors from Bars and Measures: Sunday, September 25th after the 2 pm performance and Thursday, October 13th after the 8 pm performance. There's a $5 Night: Thursday, September 29th. All tickets to Bars and Measures are only $5 this ONE NIGHT ONLY. No advance sales. First come, first served at the door starting at 7 pm. All other tix at: www.bostoncourt.com/events/294/bars-and-measures. Buy your tickets now while dates are still available; it's filling-up.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7
Fri, Oct 7:
7-9 pm WOMEN ON THE MOVE TRIO, comprised of performing songwriters LINDA GELERIS, JOAN ENGUITA WILLINGHAM, & TRISH LESTER, plays Fiddlers Crossing, 206 East F St, Tehachapi 93561; 661-823-9994. FREE admission. It's a full evening of that Women on the Move Trio unique vocal blend — original songs from their new CD, "Honey with my Tea," plus material from such beloved artists as Elvis Presley and John Denver. Enjoy harmonious originality, personal reflection, touches of nostalgia and dashes of humor. Instrumentation includes guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, ukulele, djembe drum and light percussion. It's a family-friendly show. Coffee, tea and goodies included. Doors open at 6:30 pm for a full evening of original folk/pop songs and sing-along favorites.
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Fri, Oct 7:
7 pm JOHN BATDORF & JAMES LEE STANLEY return at last to reprise their "All Wood and Stones" show, at the Museum of Making Music, 5790 Armada Dr, Carlsbad 92008; 760-438-5996.
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Fri, Oct 7:
7:30 pm CATHY BARTON & DAVE PARA, the great trad music duo from Missouri, play the San Diego Folk Heritage series at Templars Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd, Poway 92064; 858-566-4040.
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Fri, Oct 7:
7:30 pm BILL & KATE ISLES plus REBECCA TROON play the Cambridge Drive Concert Series, 550 Cambridge Dr, Goleta 93117; reservations required. Tix and info, cambridge.concerts@gmail.com; 805-964-0436. If you're there for Sunday's Old Time Fiddler's Fest, you'd be crazy to miss this tonight!
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Fri, Oct 7:
7:30 pm SHANE ALEXANDER plays Brick 15, 915 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, San Diego Co. 92014; 858-225-1315.
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Fri, Oct 7, FILM SCREENING:
7:30 pm “WAR ON WHISTLEBLOWERS: Free Press and the National Security State,” presented by the Topanga Peace Alliance at its monthly "First Friday Film Night," at the Topanga Library, 122 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290;
This Robert Greenwald and Brave New Films feature release highlights the stories of four whistleblowers who noticed government wrong-doing and turned to the media to expose the abuse they discovered. In addition to their personal accounts, the film includes interviews with journalists and legal experts sharing their knowledge of the challenges whistleblowers face today. A discussion and "take action" opportunity happen after the film. Attendees will be able to get further involved with the "War on Whistleblowers Action Guide." Pot Luck at 7:15 pm, movie at 7:30. Please bring a non-alcoholic beverage or vegetarian potluck snack to share. Venue is ADA compliant with plenty of easy parking, elevator access and headphones for those who need a little extra volume. A $10 donation is requested, but no one is turned away for lack of funds. Info, call Julie, 310-455-9389 or
terriebrady@gmail.com
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Fri, Oct 7:
8 pm DONOVAN, one of the greatest folk-rock stars of the '60s, plays The Rose, 300 E Colorado Bl, Pasadena 91129; 818-879-5016.
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Fri, Oct 7:
8 pm TERESA TUDURY & ERIC SCHWARTZ team up to play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; 626-798-6236
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Fri, Oct 7:
8 pm TEDDY LEE HOOKER & THE DOWNTOWN RULERS plus BOBBY BLUEHOUSE plays the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia. Fun venue, full bar and good food (generous portions, so you can even share). But bring earplugs, seriously. Buy tix online and save, at: http://arcadiabluesclub.eventbrite.com. Full info at: www.arcadiabluesclub.com
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Fri, Oct 7:
8 pm EL TWANGUERO plays the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-833-6362.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8
Sat, Oct 8:
9 am-1 pm WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND, a talented bunch of siblings who often found on the festival circuit, plays the "Orange Home Grown Farmers & Artisans Market" in Old Towne Orange. They suggest, "Pick up some fresh produce, see what the local artisans are making, and hear some bluegrass!"
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Sat, Oct 8:
2 & 8 pm PASADENA SYMPHONY performs the season opener of their "Symphony Classics" season at Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena. Program is Mendelssohn, Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64; Norman ,The Great Swiftness; Brahms, Symphony No. 4. David Lockington, conductor, Elena Urioste, violin. The symphony spokesperson says, "We're gearing up for a tremendous Symphony Season and hope that you can join us for Pasadena's most anticipated opening night! ...Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto, performed by acclaimed BBC New Generation Artist Elena Urioste. Also on the program, Brahms' 4th Symphony, and a contemporary piece by Andrew Norman, who will be speaking at 'Insights' - the pre-concert discussion with Music Director David Lockington and soloist Elena Urioste. 'Insights' begins one hour prior to each performance." To learn more about the composers and music being performed, check out the program notes at http://www.pasadenasymphony-pops.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Program-Notes-October-8-2016.pdf. Tix, 626-793-7172.
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Sat, Oct 8:
6 pm HONEY WHISKEY TRIO, the national vocal champ women's group of talented charmers, plays the Barrel Room, 324 W 4th St, Santa Ana 92701; 714-204-0519
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Sat, Oct 8:
6:30 pm MARTY STUART plays The Cave, 40789 Village Dr, Big Bear Lake 92315; 909-878-0204.
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Sat, Oct 8:
6:30-10:30 pm Weekly BLUEGRASS CONCERT SERIES brings a different band every Saturday at Me 'N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood 90712; 562-421-8908.
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Sat, Oct 8:
7 pm CATHY BARTON & DAVE PARA, the great Missouri-based trad music duo, play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Sat, Oct 8:
7 pm ELAYNA, "the first lady of High Desert folk music," plays Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St W, Ste I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530; www.butlerscoffee.com. No cover, but venue requests a one-item food or beverage purchase.
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Sat, Oct 8:
7-9 pm WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND, a talented bunch of siblings who often on the festival circuit, play the Calvary Chapel "Old Towne's community Fall Festival." at 221 N Waverly St, Orange. The band tells us, "It's a great event full of music, games, and fun for the whole family."
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Sat, Oct 8:
7:30 pm JOHN SEBASTIAN, the '60s folk great, plays the AMSD Concerts series in the Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, 2900 Highland Av, National City, San Diego Co. 91950.
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Sat, Oct 8:
7:30-10:30 pm THE GRATEFUL DUDES play their twice-monthly BLUEGRASS NIGHT, often with some very interesting guests sitting-in, at Vincenzo's Pizza, 24500 Lyons Av, Newhall 91350.
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Sat & Sun, Oct 8 & 9:
8 pm YUSEF / CAT STEVENS "50 Year Acoustic Anniversary Tour, 'A Cat's Attic,'" at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Tix at: http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/90160/1443362?brand=nederlanderla
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Sat, Oct 8:
8 pm DONOVAN, the '60s folk-rock legend, plays the Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Bl, Beverly Hills 90211; 323-655-0111; tix at the Canyon Club website, if you can't get them here.
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Sat, Oct 8:
8 pm SUZZY ROCHE & LUCY WAINWRIGHT ROCHE play McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Oct 8:
8 pm JOHN BATDORF & JAMES LEE STANLEY return at last to perform their acclaimed "All Wood and Stones" show, at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Sat, Oct 8:
8 pm SMITHFIELD BARGAIN plays the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-833-6362.
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Sat, Oct 8:
8 pm PEPE ROMERO plays the Los Angeles Sound Foundation series at Pasadena Presbyterian Church, 585 E Colorado Bl, Pasadena 91101; 626-318-9758.
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Sat, Oct 8:
8-11 pm SHAKE RUSSELL & MICHAEL HEARNE play the Four Friends Gallery, 1414 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks 91362. 21+ show. Tix & info, Steve Brogden at 805-358-4970 or brogdenbay@gmail.com.
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Sat, Oct 8:
8 pm JOHN CLIFTON plus BOBBY BLUEHOUSE plays the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia. Fun venue, full bar and good food (generous portions, so you can even share). But bring earplugs, seriously. Buy tix online and save, at: http://arcadiabluesclub.eventbrite.com. Full info at: www.arcadiabluesclub.com
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Sat, Oct 8:
8-11 pm Monthly "2nd SATURDAY CONTRA DANCE" with live music by KIRA OTT & JIMMY MURPHY and JEREMY KORR calling, at the Woman’s Club of South Pasadena, 1424 Fremont Av, South Pasadena 91030. Instruction for new dancers at 7:30, Contradance 8-11. Adults $12, full-time Students w/ID $8, under age 18 free. CDSS members $1 off. Info, www.caldancecoop.org
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9
Sun, Oct 9:
2 pm ART PODELL (New Christy Minstrels, and of late, radio host) plays his "Celebration of 80th Birthday" concert at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Sun, Oct 9:
2 pm INARA GEORGE & FRIENDS play the lovely outdoor Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290; 310-455-3723.
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Sun, Oct 9:
2 pm THE FENIANS plaY "Muldoon's Courtyard Concert" series at Muldoon's Irish Pub, 202 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach; 949-640-4110; www.muldoonspub.com.
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Sun, Oct 9:
2-5 pm BULLFISH, plus JIMMY McGREW sitting-in on keyboards, plus a special set with CHICAGO RED, at Cody's Viva Cantina, 900 W Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506. It's in the Trailside Showroom (back room with a great view). Venue has full bar and is known for its Mexican food. Cover is a one-item purchase, food or drink.
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Sun, Oct 9:
3 pm SUGAR STILL plus NATHAN McEUEN play Brad Colerick's "The Cellar Sessions" concert series at Old Oak Cellars, 2620 E Foothill Bl, Pasadena 91107; 626-794-1244. (You'll think the venue doesn't exist, because the signs are screwy. It's there and it's nice.)
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Sun, Oct 9:
4 pm INNISFREE IRISH BAND plays the very nice Alva’s Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro 90732; 310-519 1314. Venue invites you to bring your own food and beverage to the show. This fun-filled evening of Irish music, song, and humor features "a special tribute to our veterans." The band is:
Terry Fleming - accordion, harmonica, ukelele, vocals
Kevin Weed - piano, tin whistles, vocals
Terry Doyle - guitar.vocals
Dennis Doyle - harp, mandolin, vocals
Julie Delaney - vocals
Alex Acevado - bass guitar, mandolin
Michael Tatany - percussion, drums
Tix, $20, at 310-519-1314.
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Sun, Oct 9:
4 pm BILL & KATE ISLES from Minnesota play one of the year's best offerings in the FREE monthly "Red Rock Concerts" series presented by Ron Sarfety at Crown Books, 6100 Topanga Canyon Bl, #1340, Woodland Hills 91367.
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Sun, Oct 9:
6 pm BLUE DEUX, fiddle & guitar duo playing Bluegrass, Americana, and Irish traditional, is tonight's "House Irish Band" at Muldoon's Irish Pub, 202 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach; 949-640-4110; www.muldoonspub.com.
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Sun, Oct 9:
7 pm JOHN BATDORF & JAMES LEE STANLEY reunite to perform their acclaimed "All Wood and Stones" show, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Sun, Oct 9:
7:30 pm WE THE FOLK play their weekly residency at the historic Culver Hotel, 9400 Culver Bl, Culver City; 310-558-9400.
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Sun, Oct 9; Sat & Sun, Oct 8 & 9:
8 pm YUSEF / CAT STEVENS "50 Year Acoustic Anniversary Tour, 'A Cat's Attic,'" at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Tix at: http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/90160/1443362?brand=nederlanderla
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Sun, Oct 9:
8 pm PATTY LARKIN & KENNY WHITE play McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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MUSIC THIS COMING WEEK, Mon-Thu, Oct 10-13
Continuing shows with multiple-performance dates are listed first. Following are the concerts, etc., chronologically from Oct 10 thru 13.
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Continuing through Oct 23:
(See times) "BARS AND MEASURES" began its run Sep 24th at Boston Court Theatre, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106; 626-683-6883; www.bostoncourt.org. This is "a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere," by Idris Goodwin, directed by Weyni Mengesha. What's it about? Two brothers, both musicians. The classical pianist is Christian. The jazz bassist is Muslim. When Bilal is accused of being a terrorist and jailed awaiting trial, Eric tries to stay connected by pushing aside his own classical aspirations in order to learn big brother's jazz style. Separated by prison bars and religious convictions, the brothers scat and be-bop through their shared language of music. As his brother's trial progresses, Eric becomes disillusioned and struggles to decide if he believes the charges levied against his beloved older brother, or if false accusations make him a beleagured martyr to a prejudiced, paranoid nation. Cast: Brian Abraham, Zehra Fazal, Matt Orduna, Donathan Walters. Production team: Noah Agruss, Music Director/Composer; Francois-Pierre Couture, Scene & Projection Design; Tom Ontiveros, Lighting Design; John Nobori, Sound Design; Leah Piehl, Costume Design; Bethany Tucker, Properties Design; Michael Donovan, Casting Director; June Carryl, Assistant Director; Molly McGraw, Production Stage Manager. Performances Thursday-Saturday nights at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm, through October 23rd. Post-Show conversation with actors from Bars and Measures: Sunday, September 25th after the 2 pm performance and Thursday, October 13th after the 8 pm performance. There's a $5 Night: Thursday, September 29th. All tickets to Bars and Measures are only $5 this ONE NIGHT ONLY. No advance sales. First come, first served at the door starting at 7 pm. All other tix at: www.bostoncourt.com/events/294/bars-and-measures. Buy your tickets now while dates are still available; it's filling-up.
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 10
Mon, Oct 10:
7:30 pm THE BROMBIES play their weekly BLUEGRASS residency at Cody's Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444. Founding member GEORGE DOERING is featured in many movie soundtracks, including most recently the remake of "The Magnificent Seven."
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Mon, Oct 10:
8 pm "AN EVENING WITH DONOVAN" at the GRAMMY Museum, Olympic & Figueroa at LA Live, L.A.; www.grammymuseum.com. In celebration of the 50-year anniversary of his 1966 landmark album "Sunshine Superman," the GRAMMY Museum welcomes DONOVAN to the Clive Davis Theater for an intimate conversation and special performance, hosted by Scott Goldman, Vice President of the GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares. General on sale tix began September 23 at noon. Jump on it.
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11
Tue, Oct 11:
7-9:30 pm Weekly "JC HYKE'S SONGWRITERS SERENADE" brings an all-acoustic lineup of well-selected performing songwriters to Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant & Bar, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006. No cover. Venue has full menu and full bar.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12
Wed, Oct 12:
7 to 11:30 pm "MA RAINEY’S BLACK BOTTOM" at the Mark Taper Forum at the Los Angeles Music Center. An American masterpiece written by AUGUST WILSON, this is a powerful depiction of rage and racism set in 1927 Chicago. Tony Award winner PHYLICIA RASHAD directs this groundbreaking play from August Wilson’s "American Century Cycle," a series of ten plays chronicling the twentieth-century African American experience.
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Wed, Oct 12:
7 pm SUGAR STILL plus NATHAN McEUEN play Brad Colerick's " Wine & Song" Concert Series at the Arroyo Seco Golf Clubhouse, 1055 Lohman Ln, South Pasadena 91030; 323-255-1506.
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Wed, Oct 12:
7:30 pm JOHN SEBASTIAN, the '60s folk-rock legend, plays SOHo Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-962-7776.
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Wed, Oct 12:
7:30 pm TIM ERIKSEN plays Brick 15, 915 Camino del Mar, Del Mar 92014; 858-225-1315. (San Diego Co.)
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Wed, Oct 12:
7:30-10:30 pm THE PLOUGHBOYS play their twice-monthly CELTIC residency at the Buchanan Arms Restaurant & Pub, 2013 W Burbank Bl, Burbank; 818-845-0692.
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Wed & Thu, Oct 12 & 13:
NEIL YOUNG + THE PROMISE OF THE REAL are playing "two very special, intimate performances between Desert Trip." These are two nights at the Fox Theater in Pomona. Tix went on sale on Fri, Sep 23. Hurry!
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Wed, Oct 12:
8:30-11:30 pm Weekly IRISH SESSION led by MICHAEL KELLY of SLIGO RAGS at Griffins Of Kinsale, 1007 Mission St, South Pasadena; 626-799-0926.
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Wed, Oct 12:
9 pm WE THE FOLK play their twice-monthly residency at Seventy7 Lounge, 3843 Main St, Culver City; 310-559-7707.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13
Thu-Sun, Oct 13-16:
Annual "FOLK ALLIANCE FAR-WEST CONFERENCE" in Bellevue, Washington. The Guide brought you feature stories while you could still get discounts and sign-up to perform. You can still register and attend. Full details at www.far-west.org
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Thu, Oct 13:
5-8 pm KEN O'MALLEY plays his weekly residency of authentic & original Irish music at the Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300.
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Thu, Oct 13:
6-9 pm Twice-monthly WEST VALLEY OLD-TIME JAM at Jerry's Pizzeria, 22035 Sherman Way, Canoga Park. Info, Pete Tinker, 818-346-5213 or ptinker@acm.org
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Thu, Oct 13:
7-10 pm Twice-monthly MACLEOD'S BREWERY OLD TIME JAM at MacLeod's Ale Brewery, 14741 Calvert St, Van Nuys. Info, Steve Shapiro, 818-785-3839, or steves18@pacbell.net
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Thu, Oct 13:
7:30 pm STEVE NOONAN plays the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malven Av, Fullerton 92833; 714-738-6706.
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Thu, Oct 13:
7:30 pm THE PLOUGHBOYS play their CELTIC residency, second, third, fourth & fifth Thursdays, at the Tam O' Shanter Ale & Sandwich Bar Lounge, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz 90039; 323-664-0228.
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Thu, Oct 13; Wed & Thu, Oct 12 & 13:
NEIL YOUNG + THE PROMISE OF THE REAL are playing "two very special, intimate performances between Desert Trip." These are two nights at the Fox Theater in Pomona. Tix went on sale on Fri, Sep 23. Hurry!
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Thu, Oct 13:
8 pm "SPOTLIGHT: SARA WATKINS" of NICKEL CREEK, sponsored by 88.5 KCSN at the GRAMMY Museum, Olympic & Figueroa in the LA Live complex, downtown L.A.; www.grammymuseum.com. The GRAMMY Museum welcomes acclaimed singer-songwriter Sara Watkins to the Clive Davis Theater for an intimate conversation and special performance surrounding her third solo record - and most powerful, personal and revealing one yet - "Young in All the Wrong Ways." Hosted by Scott Goldman, Vice President of the GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares. General tix went onsSale September 23 at noon, so don't dawdle.
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Thu, Oct 13:
8 pm TIM ERIKSEN plays Molly Malone’s, 575 S Fairfax Av, Los Angeles 90036; 323-935-1577.
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Thu, Oct 13:
8-11 pm Weekly "HONKY TONK HACIENDA" always brings a striong lineup of boot-scootin' Americana bands to El Cid, 4212 W Sunset Bl, Los Angeles 90029; 323-668-0318.
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MUSIC NEXT WEEKEND, FESTIVALS & CONCERTS, Fri-Sun, Oct 14-17
Continuing shows with multiple-performance dates are listed first. Following are the concerts, etc., chronologically from Oct 14 thru 17.
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Continuing through Oct 23:
(See times) "BARS AND MEASURES" began its run Sep 24th at Boston Court Theatre, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106; 626-683-6883; www.bostoncourt.org. This is "a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere," by Idris Goodwin, directed by Weyni Mengesha. What's it about? Two brothers, both musicians. The classical pianist is Christian. The jazz bassist is Muslim. When Bilal is accused of being a terrorist and jailed awaiting trial, Eric tries to stay connected by pushing aside his own classical aspirations in order to learn big brother's jazz style. Separated by prison bars and religious convictions, the brothers scat and be-bop through their shared language of music. As his brother's trial progresses, Eric becomes disillusioned and struggles to decide if he believes the charges levied against his beloved older brother, or if false accusations make him a beleagured martyr to a prejudiced, paranoid nation. Cast: Brian Abraham, Zehra Fazal, Matt Orduna, Donathan Walters. Production team: Noah Agruss, Music Director/Composer; Francois-Pierre Couture, Scene & Projection Design; Tom Ontiveros, Lighting Design; John Nobori, Sound Design; Leah Piehl, Costume Design; Bethany Tucker, Properties Design; Michael Donovan, Casting Director; June Carryl, Assistant Director; Molly McGraw, Production Stage Manager. Performances Thursday-Saturday nights at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm, through October 23rd. Post-Show conversation with actors from Bars and Measures: Sunday, September 25th after the 2 pm performance and Thursday, October 13th after the 8 pm performance. There's a $5 Night: Thursday, September 29th. All tickets to Bars and Measures are only $5 this ONE NIGHT ONLY. No advance sales. First come, first served at the door starting at 7 pm. All other tix at: www.bostoncourt.com/events/294/bars-and-measures. Buy your tickets now while dates are still available; it's filling-up.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14
Fri, Oct 14; Thu-Sun, Oct 13-16:
Annual "FOLK ALLIANCE FAR-WEST CONFERENCE" in Bellevue, Washington. The Guide brought you feature stories while you could still get discounts and sign-up to perform. You can still register and attend. Full details at www.far-west.org
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Fri, Oct 14:
5:30 pm THE GARLIC BAND plays Heisler Park Amphitheater in Laguna Beach.
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Fri, Oct 14:
7:30 pm CHERYL WHEELER plays Brick 15, 915 Camino del Mar, Del Mar 92014; 858-225-1315. (San Diego Co.)
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Fri, Oct 14:
8 pm DANNY BARNES, the banjo, guitar great, plays Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Fri, Oct 14:
8 pm HONEY WHISKEY TRIO, nat'l vocal champs, plus BIG BAD ROOSTER, play the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-833-6362.
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Fri, Oct 14:
8 pm DOM FLEMONS & LEYLA McCALLA play McCabe’s , 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15
Sat, Oct 15:
"THE FRETBOARD SUMMIT," a conference and festival, with DANNY BARNES, T. BONE BURNETT & DREW CHRISTIE, LAURENCE JUBER, BOB MINNER, COURTNEY HARTMAN, ANTHONY WILSON, MOLLY TUTTLE , GRANT GORDY & JOE K. WALSH, MATT MUNISTERI, ERIC SKYE, and TONY MARCUS, through the weekend at Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr, San Diego 92128; 888-976-4417.
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Sat, Oct 15; Thu-Sun, Oct 13-16:
Annual "FOLK ALLIANCE FAR-WEST CONFERENCE" in Bellevue, Washington. The Guide brought you feature stories while you could still get discounts and sign-up to perform. You can still register and attend. Full details at www.far-west.org
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Sat, Oct 15:
time tba WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND, a talented bunch of siblings who often on the festival circuit, play the Highland Senior Center's annual "Hoedown." The band says, "This event has been a great tradition that we've been doing since the beginning of the band, so it will be great to see everyone again!"
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Sat, Oct 15:
All day WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND, a talented bunch of siblings who often on the festival circuit, play the "Del Sur Fall Festival" in San Diego. They go on at 3:30 pm.
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Sat, Oct 15:
4 pm SALTY SUITES play the "RELAY FOR LIFE" American Cancer Society fundraiser, 8681 N Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach.
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Sat, Oct 15:
7 pm THE LOCKE BROTHERS & FRIENDS play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations 10 am-10 pm, at 626-798-6236.
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Sat, Oct 15:
7:30 pm PETER ALSOP plays his "ALSOP FOR ADULTS" show at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290; 310-455-3723.A lovely outdoor evening at the fine venue in Topanga Canyon.
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Sat, Oct 15:
7:30 pm CHATHAM COUNTY LINE plays Brick 15, 915 Camino del Mar, Del Mar 92014; 858-225-1315. (San Diego Co.)
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Sat, Oct 15:
7:30 pm DOM FLEMONS & LEYLA McCALLA play the AMSD Concert Series in the Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, 2900 Highland Av, National City 91950. (San Diego Co.)
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Sat, Oct 15:
8 pm CHERYL WHEELER plays McCabe’s 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Oct 15:
8 pm JENI & BILLY plus CORRINA CARTER play the monthly concert presented by "The Living Tradition" at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim 92805; 714-955-3807; concerts@thelivingtradition.org
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Sat, Oct 15:
8 pm PETE & MAURA KENNEDY, plus RADOSLAV LORKOVIC, and DEAD ROCK WEST, play the "Sings Like Hell" concert series at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-963-0761.
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Sat, Oct 15:
8 pm BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO plays the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-833-6362.
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Sat, Oct 15:
8 pm KEN O’MALLEY brings his authentic & original Irish music to the Tam O’Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Angeles 90039; 323-664-0228.
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Sat, Oct 15:
8 pm Monthly "SONGWRITER'S SQUARE" showcase hosted by BILL BERRY at the Lyric-Hyperion Theatre & Café, 2106 Hyperion Av, Silverlake (L.A.); 310-947-9019.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16
Sun, Oct 16:
"THE FRETBOARD SUMMIT," a conference and festival, with DANNY BARNES, T. BONE BURNETT & DREW CHRISTIE, LAURENCE JUBER, BOB MINNER, COURTNEY HARTMAN, ANTHONY WILSON, MOLLY TUTTLE , GRANT GORDY & JOE K. WALSH, MATT MUNISTERI, ERIC SKYE, and TONY MARCUS, through the weekend at Rancho Bernardo Inn, 17550 Bernardo Oaks Dr, San Diego 92128; 888-976-4417.
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Sun, Oct 16; Thu-Sun, Oct 13-16:
Annual "FOLK ALLIANCE FAR-WEST CONFERENCE" in Bellevue, Washington. The Guide brought you feature stories while you could still get discounts and sign-up to perform. You can still register and attend. Full details at www.far-west.org
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Sun, Oct 16:
Time tba WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND, a talented bunch of siblings who often on the festival circuit, play "the historic re-opening of the Nixon Library in Yorba Linda." The band says, "We'll be playing at 3 pm and the whole day is free for the community. There will be a lot of esteemed guests there that day." Indeed, it'll be a Republican love fest, with former Governors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Pete Wilson, plus Dr. Henry Kissinger (he's still portable?), and Nixon grandchildren Christopher Cox and Melanie Eisenhower.
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Sun, Oct 16:
1-3 pm Monthly WESTERN MUSIC JAM at the Autry National Center / Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, across from the L.A. Zoo in Griffith Park, Los Angeles 90027; 323-667-2000. Cosponsored by the Western Music Association's California Chapter, this event usually draws touring artists to perform with friends. Not really a jam, it's an "in-the-round" in which anyone in the long line of players across the front of the big indoor museum court is invited to jump in and play backup. All of the day's music-makers and participating cowboy poets, and all cards-carrying WMA members, get in free for the day. All others pay regular museum admission. Go early to explore this amazing museum's exhibit galleries and to have lunch in their cafe. This is always a fun event.
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Sun, Oct 16:
2 pm THE FENIANS play their "Unplugged" all-acoustic show at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, at 626-798-6236.
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Sun, Oct 16:
7 pm-1 am: "ROARING '20s PROHIBITION SPEAKEASY RED CARPET GALA" is FREE with tix, at the Reserve, 650 S Spring St, downtown Los Angeles 90014. Eugene Sidney Entertainment hosts its annual “Roaring 20's Gala” complete with red carpet, '20s style decor, and all of the entertainment & networking you expect. Invitees include celebrities and friends joining in this historic event, Speakeasy Party style. During the time of Prohibition, the Speakeasy was born and all levels of society began to party behind closed doors. This takes you back to the Roaring '20s and re-creates the feeling of days gone by. In an historic building in downtown Los Angeles, this event features beautiful '20s-style Deco decor, specialty cocktails, music, dancing and a few surprises. DRESS CODE: Feel free to dress in theme for this event as costumes are encouraged (but not required); since this event represents the 1920s, special guests are dressed in the styles of this era. However, a lovely dress for the lady and outstanding suit for the gentleman should also do the job. Tix (they're free, but limited) and info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/roaring-20s-prohibition-speakeasy-red-carpet-gala-tickets-27334979660?aff=erellivmlt
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Sun, Oct 16:
7:30 pm PAUL BYROM, Irish singer from CELTIC THUNDER, plays Molly Malone’s, 575 S Fairfax Av, Los Angeles 90036; 323-935-1577.
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Sun, Oct 16:
7:30 pm DANNY BARNES plays Brick 15, 915 Camino del Mar, Del Mar 92014; 858-225-1315. (San Diego Co.)
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Sun, Oct 16:
8 pm CHATHAM COUNTY LINE plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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THE REST OF OCTOBER'S ARTSY & TUNEFUL TIMES (Oct 18 thru 31, FESTIVALS & CONCERTS together)
Continuing shows with multiple-performance dates are listed first. Following are the concerts, etc., chronologically from Oct 18 thru 31.
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Continuing through Oct 23:
(See times) "BARS AND MEASURES" began its run Sep 24th at Boston Court Theatre, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106; 626-683-6883; www.bostoncourt.org. This is "a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere," by Idris Goodwin, directed by Weyni Mengesha. What's it about? Two brothers, both musicians. The classical pianist is Christian. The jazz bassist is Muslim. When Bilal is accused of being a terrorist and jailed awaiting trial, Eric tries to stay connected by pushing aside his own classical aspirations in order to learn big brother's jazz style. Separated by prison bars and religious convictions, the brothers scat and be-bop through their shared language of music. As his brother's trial progresses, Eric becomes disillusioned and struggles to decide if he believes the charges levied against his beloved older brother, or if false accusations make him a beleagured martyr to a prejudiced, paranoid nation. Cast: Brian Abraham, Zehra Fazal, Matt Orduna, Donathan Walters. Production team: Noah Agruss, Music Director/Composer; Francois-Pierre Couture, Scene & Projection Design; Tom Ontiveros, Lighting Design; John Nobori, Sound Design; Leah Piehl, Costume Design; Bethany Tucker, Properties Design; Michael Donovan, Casting Director; June Carryl, Assistant Director; Molly McGraw, Production Stage Manager. Performances Thursday-Saturday nights at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm, through October 23rd. Post-Show conversation with actors from Bars and Measures: Sunday, September 25th after the 2 pm performance and Thursday, October 13th after the 8 pm performance. There's a $5 Night: Thursday, September 29th. All tickets to Bars and Measures are only $5 this ONE NIGHT ONLY. No advance sales. First come, first served at the door starting at 7 pm. All other tix at: www.bostoncourt.com/events/294/bars-and-measures. Buy your tickets now while dates are still available; it's filling-up.
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18
Tue, Oct 18:
WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY play the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19
Wed, Oct 19:
JACKIE BRISTOW, acclaimed New Zealand folk singer-songwriter, plays two California dates on her current US tour, both on the Central Coast: Wed, Oct 19 in Santa Ynez, at "Tales From The Tavern Concert Series" at The Maverick Saloon; the other on Fri, Oct 21 in San Luis Obispo at the Steynberg Gallery.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20
Thu, Oct 20:
7 pm CHRIS PROCTOR plays the Museum of Making Music in Carlsbad, San Diego Co.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21
Fri, Oct 21, not music, but important:
Noon to 2 pm "RESIST! A WORKSHOP ON STUDENT ACTIVISM" presented by DarkMatter is an event in the USC "Visions & Voices" series, this one at Parkside Performance Café on the USC campus in University Park, L.A. Admission is free. Reservations are required (due to space). Make them at: http://visionsandvoices.usc.edu/events/listing.php?event_id=773918. Drawing from their experience working on campaigns for gender, racial, economic, and environmental justice, DarkMatter will present a workshop focused on skill-building and theoretical frameworks for student activism. Taking an intersectional approach to issues of race, class, gender, and sexuality, they will explore how the university system keeps us reading rather than revolting.
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Fri, Oct 21:
JACKIE BRISTOW, acclaimed New Zealand folk singer-songwriter, plays two California dates on her current US tour, both on the Central Coast: Wed, Oct 19 in Santa Ynez, at "Tales From The Tavern Concert Series" at The Maverick Saloon; the other on Fri, Oct 21 in San Luis Obispo at the Steynberg Gallery.
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Fri, Oct 21:
8 pm THE GOOD INTENTIONS plus THE SUSIE GLAZE NEW FOLK ENSEMBLE play the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.
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Fri, Oct 21:
8 pm PETER CASE plays McCabe’s in Santa Monica.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22
Sat, Oct 22:
7 pm THE GARLIC BAND plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.
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Sat, Oct 22:
7:30 pm BERKLEY HART plays Brick 15 in Del Mar, San Diego Co.
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Sat, Oct 22:
7:30 pm BASIANI plays the Broad Stage in Santa Monica.
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Sat, Oct 22:
8 pm RITA HOSKING plays the Pasadena Folk Music Society series in Beckman Institute Auditorium ("Little Beckman") on the Caltech campus in Pasadena.
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Sat, Oct 22:
8 pm CHRIS PROCTOR plays Boulevard Music in Culver City.
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Sat, Oct 22:
8 pm THE SUSIE GLAZE NEW FOLK ENSEMBLE featuring GLENN HOUSTON plays McCabe’s in Santa Monica.
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Sat, Oct 22:
8 pm BURNING HEART BLUEGRASS plus SUGAR IN THE GOURD play the Fret House in Covina.
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Sat, Oct 22:
8 pm WAKING KATE plays the Tam O’Shanter in Los Angeles.
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Sat, Oct 22:
8 pm SMITHFIELD BARGAIN plays the Grace First Presbyterian Church Concert Series: "Music at the Point" in Long Beach.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23
Sun, Oct 23:
3 pm THE JONES GANG plays the "Camarillo Cafe" concert series at the Camarillo Community Center, Camarillo. Note the new daytime / matinee schedule.
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Sun, Oct 23:
4 & 7 pm BASIANI plays Old Mission Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara.
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25
Tue, Oct 25; not music, but important:
7 pm "HOMELESSNESS: STORIES FROM THE SHADOWS" is part of "The Provost’s Series on Wicked Problems," presented in the USC "Visions & Voices" series, this time at Doheny Memorial Library, Room 240, on the USC campus in University Park, L.A. Admission is free. Reservations are required beginning Wednesday, September 28, at 9 am (due to space) at: http://visionsandvoices.usc.edu/events/listing.php?event_id=679312. RSVP. Join USC Provost Michael Quick for an illuminating event on homelessness featuring Dr. James O’Connell, author of "Stories from the Shadows: Reflections of a Street Doctor" and founding physician of the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. O’Connell, who has been providing medical care to people who live on the streets for three decades, will share stories of struggle, survival, hope, and humanity, followed by a conversation with Professor Suzanne Wenzel of the USC School of Social Work.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27
Thu, Oct 27:
6:30 pm LEFTOVER CUTIES play the Palm Desert Concerts in the Park series in Palm Desert.
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Thu, Oct 27 (world music):
8 pm ZAKIR HUSSAIN & NILADRI KUMAR play the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Costa Mesa.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28
Fri, Oct 28:
7:30 pm HERB OHTA, JR., ukulele master & more, plays the AMSD Concert Series in the Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, National City, San Diego Co.
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Fri, Oct 28:
7:30 pm LEDWARD KAAPANA, ukulele master & more, plays the 1st of 3 shows for the "Masters of the Strings" concert series, this one at the Dana Point Community House in Dana Point.
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Fri, Oct 28:
8 pm CARRIE NEWCOMER plays McCabe’s in Santa Monica.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29
Sat, Oct 29:
2 pm ROSS ALTMAN plays one of his FREE and acclaimed special theme cultural/historical shows at the Allendale Branch Library in Pasadena.
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Sat, Oct 29:
7:30 pm LEDWARD KAAPANA, ukulele master & more, plays the 2nd of 3 shows for the "Masters of the Strings" concert series, this one at the Mission Viejo Civic Center in Mission Viejo.
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Sat, Oct 29:
8 pm BANSHEE IN THE KITCHEN plays Boulevard Music in Culver City.
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Sat, Oct 29:
8 pm JEFFREY FOUCAULT plus QUILES & CLOUD play McCabe’s in Santa Monica.
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Sat, Oct 29:
World premiere of "HANSEL & GRETEL BLUEGRASS." Show runs Oct 29-Dec 11 at 24th St Theatre in L.A. It's Bluegrass as a classic fairy tale, narrated by distinguished actor BRADLEY WHITFORD ("The West Wing"), and features music of THE GET DOWN BOYS. Tix now available. Tix & info, 213-745-6516 or www.24thstreet.org.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30
Sun, Oct 30:
World premiere weekend of "HANSEL & GRETEL BLUEGRASS." Show runs Oct 29-Dec 11 at 24th St Theatre in L.A. It's Bluegrass as a classic fairy tale, narrated by distinguished actor BRADLEY WHITFORD ("The West Wing"), and features music of THE GET DOWN BOYS. Tix now available. Tix & info, 213-745-6516 or www.24thstreet.org.
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Sun, Oct 30:
3 pm LEDWARD KAAPANA, ukulele master & more, plays the 3rd of three shows for the "Masters of the Strings" concert series, this one at the LCA Wine at SOCO Center (Costa Mesa)
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Sun, Oct 30:
3 & 7 pm Annual "SAMHAIN: THE STORY OF HALLOWEEN" musically brings the origins Halloween and Celtic Tales of the Supernatural through song, dance, and instrumental performance for just two performances on the same day, and welcomes KEN O'MALLEY as this year's narrator. Plus, this year's production moves to MacLeod Ale Brewing Co, 14741 Calvert St, Van Nuys 91411. The show is written, produced and directed by the multitalented Aedan MacDonnell of Celtic Rhythms, who is, among many other things in the arts community, a member of the Scottish Fiddlers. This year's show will be held in a Scottish brewery. Aedan tells us, "Enjoy a pint of freshly brewed ale as you listen to the stories, hear the music, and feel the breath of those long gone on the back of your neck. You're not too scared, are you? Good! Fear not, Alastair and Jenny of MacLeod Ale Brewing Co have promised to keep the ghoulies at bay so the music, dance and entertainment can commence." The Guide always strongly recommends this show. It's worthy of going on the road, and each year's fresh rendition gets only two performances. Tickets are now on sale. Aedan adds, "If you like, bring a picnic lunch or dinner, show up early and hang out. Or try out the food truck. From 1-5 pm, Bulls Eye Pub Fare will be on site, and from 6-9 there will be Charlie's Wieners." This show has sold-out, so don't take chances. Buy your tickets on line; remaining tix at the door are cash only. Aedan cautions, "We do have a smaller seating capacity this year and expect to sell out, so don't wait!" Tix for either show are $15, $18 & $22. Ticket purchase page: http://celtic-rhythms.com/samhain-tickets. General Samhain info page: http://celtic-rhythms.com/samhain
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 31
Mon, Oct 31:
7:30 pm JEFFREY FOUCAULT plus QUILES & CLOUD play Brick 15 in Del Mar, San Diego Co.
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# 6 Feature...
FURTHER ON DOWN THE ROAD... beyond October -- Festivals & Concerts, an early look at things ahead
Continuing shows with multiple-performance dates are listed first. Following are the festivals, the concerts, and everything else, listed chronologically.
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Through Dec 11:
World premiere engagement of "HANSEL & GRETEL BLUEGRASS." Show runs Oct 29-Dec 11 at 24th St Theatre in L.A. It's Bluegrass as a classic fairy tale, narrated by distinguished actor BRADLEY WHITFORD ("The West Wing"), and features music of THE GET DOWN BOYS. Tix now available. Tix & info, 213-745-6516 or www.24thstreet.org.
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Sat, Dec 3:
9 pm: THE COUNT BASIE SEPTET, presented by The World Stage Performance Gallery on The World Stage, 4321 Degnan, Leimert Park (Los Angeles). Tix $15-$20. The Count Basie Orchestra, founded over 80 years ago, is widely regarded as the greatest jazz orchestra in the world. The orchestra continues to tour the world spreading its unique brand of swing. In early December The Count Basie Orchestra will be in Los Angeles to record its latest collection of music. During their stint at Capitol Records several of the band members will break from the recording to "stretch out" at the venerable World Stage Performance Gallery co-founded by master drummer Billy Higgins and consummate poet Kamau Daaood. This is a historic, limited engagement. One night only. ** Presale tickets are $15, available before Nov 1.
** General Admission tix are $20 thru Dec 2, 2016. Tickets at the door, subject to availability.
** Because seating for this historic, limited engagement is limited, patrons are advised to purchase tickets in advance, at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-count-basie-septet-the-world-stage-tickets-27344172155?aff=erellivmlt
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Mar 7 & 8, 2017:
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS with TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE play Staples Center.
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# 7 Feature...
HEADS-UP! WE NEED YOU TO HELP THE GUIDE MAKE A DECISION FOR THE FUTURE
After doing this for years, we're at a crossroads. We must decide whether to be primarily an EVENTS CALENDAR, or primarily a SOURCE OF MUSIC AND INDUSTRY NEWS. It's simply because we no longer have the time to credibly be both.
These calendar features -- the entire subject of this particular edition -- consume a tremendous amount of time, far more than is obvious to anyone who hasn't done this kind of thing. That's because EACH ONE must be written from an individual email. Sometimes we can work from a "look ahead" press release from a venue, and get multiple shows at one time. But more typically, we get news of ONE show at a time in ONE email from a band or an artist. Frankly, it crushes the life out of any creative person to perform the mundane and mechanical task of threshing the wheat from the inordinate amount of chaff, sometimes having to track-down something the sender forgot to include (like what time it starts and who's the opening act). And through it all, there's the whole thing of trying to keep our write-ups as interesting as we know the shows will be for anyone who goes.
It takes far more time to do a "calendar" edition than it does to do an actual NEWS FEATURES edition. Believe it or not, that's the truth.
Meanwhile, it has consumed SO MUCH time the last two or three weeks to prepare our calendar/events editions that it's been impossible to bring you the news. And boy, do we have a lot of news backed-up in our lil' sector of cyberia, bustin' at the seams to get out before too much of it goes stale.
In fact: Our NEWS file currently has 1,779 unpublished items in it. That's just since late August, a period of not even eight weeks. Yep, it's all music and music industry items, including press releases previewing upcoming albums, artist collaborations, projects for charity, who's playing on what film score or TV episode, news of various other special projects in the works, and all kinds o' things that we know will interest you. (If we can ever get to 'em.)
Plus, we have bunches of GEAR info, spec sheets and test results on new widgets and doodads and gewgaws and instruments, upcoming artist signature guitars and the like, mics, stage amp systems, new recording technology -- so much that it's psychologically taxing just to tell you that we have it but you haven't seen it.
You KNOW what we're talking about, because the Guide has been bringing you news features like that for years. In fact, if we had the resources, we could publish a DAILY music news edition. THAT's how much we receive, and it pours in on a daily basis.
It's way past time to say that it's inundating and overwhelming. We can't maintain the idea -- or the fantasy -- that we can do justice to all of it. We can't. If Folk-Americana brought-in more revenue, we could think of applying for a grant. But it doesn't, and sorry, but folkies are cheap.
We know that asking our readers for subscription funding to hire help seems like a good idea, but it would become a stressful rat-race that, inevitably, would take even more time away from what's needed to prepare and publish the next edition.
Other solutions, like publishing fewer editions, with more time to write and prepare each one? The internet is not kind to a monthly publication cycle. Cyberia has a short memory, and anything that lacks frequency and immediacy sees its readership collapse. For years, we published almost daily and watched our page views go up and up, off the charts. When we could no longer devote that much daily time, we went to twice a week, and saw those numbers fall by almost half. Now, we're publishing once a week, and we have actually rebuilt some of the lost readership -- and it's got to be because you are finding things here that you don't get elsewhere.
So that brings us to the question of just WHAT it is that you come here to find, and what you WANT and EXPECT to find here. Time to write and tell us:
"Should the Guide be a MUSIC NEWS publication OR an EVENTS JOURNAL?"
Send your answer to tiedtothetracks (at) hotmail.com
And thanks!
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Boilerplate? Where's the main pressure gauge? And the firebox?
The basic essential informational stuff...
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Pssst -- Hey, kid. Yeah, YOU: It won't be so "basic" when we add all the links for the global network of music news / music education sites that we're joining; THAT'LL be here very soon!
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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 forms. From the deepest roots to today’s acoustic renaissance, that’s our beat. We provide a wealth of resources, including a HUGE catalog of acoustic-friendly venues, and schedules and inside info on FESTIVALS and select performances in Southern California in venues monumentally large and intimately small and cozy. We cover workshops and other events for artists and folks in the music industry, and all kinds 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 bluegrass and pre-bluegrass Appalachian mountain music to all the roots of the blues and where the music is headed now.
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The Acoustic Americana Music Guide. Thanks for sittin' a spell.
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