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Once again, an edition that was ready to go to press was stopped by the need to include news of the death of a major artist. Our NUMBER-TWO feature is "REMEMBERING GREGG ALLMAN," who died May 27th.
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Now, here's the intro we expected would be the first words you saw here:
Sure, we are big advocates of attending festivals, and we'll offer a few quick reasons why.
But FIRST, we bring you the BEST NON-festival INDOOR option. It's stunningly outstanding, absolutely unparalleled, loaded with things you want to see, and a simply incomparable choice. It's the simultaneous presentation of a BUNCH of special exhibitions at the GRAMMY Museum! But to experience this veritable alignment of planets, you need to get there by June 18th.
That's our NUMBER-ONE feature story.
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In our NUMBER-FOUR feature, we also bring you a big UPDATE on concerts and other events happening between today and July 4th.
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Next, for the festivals -- and we are definitely FOR the festivals. That's our NUMBER-THREE feature.
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We begin this edition with that amazing opportunity offered by special exhibitions at the GRAMMY Museum, and then cover the whoooole scene for you.
Let's get started!
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CONTENTS / IN THIS EDITION...
1) Marty Stuart, John Denver, Kris Kristofferson, Ella Fitzgerald, and "Monterey Pop Fest 1967" — all at the GRAMMY Museum, through June 18
2) Remembering GREGG ALLMAN, who died May 27th
3) FESTIVALS this weekend
4) CONCERTS, etc, now through July 4th, and FESTIVALS after this weekend through July 4th
5) TICKET ALERTS -- get 'em before they're gone
6) Recent News Features in the Guide (catalog listings with links)
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# 1 news feature...
MARTY STUART, JOHN DENVER, KRIS KRISTOFFERSON, ELLA FITZGERALD, AND "MONTEREY POP FEST 1967" — ALL AT THE GRAMMY MUSEUM, THROUGH JUNE 18
For Folk-Americana aficionados, it's never been better at the GRAMMY Museum than it is right now. Each of the artists named above, along with that seminal event, are the subjects of major, if temporary, exhibitions, and all are currently part of the museum's immersive visitor experience.
But don't dawdle. Everything we spotlight here will go away, and the first of them closes end-of-the-day on June 18th.
Here's the info on each one.
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New, running May 25-Sep 24, 2017:
"MARTY STUART'S WAY OUT WEST: A COUNTRY MUSIC ODYSSEY" is the newest exhibit at the GRAMMY Museum, opening just in time for Memorial Day weekend visitors.
* This new exhibit explores the history of country music from the unique West Coast perspective.
* It is now on display in the Special Exhibits Gallery on the museum's second floor.
* Co-curated by Executive Director SCOTT GOLDMAN, Curator NWAKA ONWUSA, and five-time GRAMMY award winner MARTY STUART.
* The exhibit features artifacts from many iconic country artists who spent their time on the West Coast, including JOHNNY CASH, MERLE HAGGARD, BUCK OWENS, and MADDOX BROTHERS AND ROSE:
♪ Handwritten lyrics to JOHNNY CASH's "Folsom Prison Blues" and "Man in Black"
♪ JOHNNY CASH's Martin D-45 guitar
♪ BUCK OWENS' "Pledge to Country Music"
♪ Unique wardrobe items from America's "most colorful hillbilly band" MADDOX BROTHERS AND ROSE
♪ Instruments and wardrobe items from MARTY STUART & HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES
♪ Items from MARTY STUART's childhood
♪ Photographs captured by Stuart
♪ Handwritten lyrics and two incredible guitars from MERLE HAGGARD
♪ Rare performances, interviews, and much more.
* Museum hours are Mon-Fri, 10:30 am- 6:30 pm; Sat & Sun, 10 am- 6:30 pm.
* More at: http://www.grammymuseum.org/exhibits/way-out-west
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CLOSING Jun 18, 2017:
"RHYMES & REASONS: THE MUSIC OF JOHN DENVER" is the GRAMMY Museum's celebration of the life of the GRAMMY-winning singer, songwriter, actor, activist, and humanitarian. With this temporary exhibition, located on the Museum's fourth floor, the exhibit chronicles Denver’s life, philanthropy and creative inspirations through unique artifacts from the private collection of the John Denver estate.
* This truly celebrates the life of GRAMMY-winning singer, songwriter, actor, activist, environmentalist, and humanitarian JOHN DENVER, borrowing from the title of one of his best, if lesser-known songs, titled "Rhymes & Reasons."
* JOHN DENVER gained recognition when his song "Leaving On A Jet Plane" was recorded by PETER, PAUL & MARY, becoming their first and only No. 1 hit. He had already been chosen from 250 other hopefuls as lead singer for the popular CHAD MITCHELL TRIO.
* By his third album in 1970, Denver’s social and political leanings were clearly defined. Denver was one of the first artists to share an environmental message through his music, beginning with the TOM PAXTON-penned song “Whose Garden Was This?”
* He had a long line of songs that he recorded about the environment. Denver contributed his talents to the benefit of many charitable and environmental causes and received numerous civic and humanitarian awards over the years.
* Fans responded to his heartfelt urgings about ecology, peace, and compassion that were consistently delivered in a gentle manner on his records and at live performances.
* Many are surprised to learn that Denver earned his only GRAMMY Award in 1997 for "Best Musical Album for Children" for his album of train songs, "All Aboard!"
* John Denver died tragically in a plane crash on October 12, 1997.
* In 1998, his hit song "Take Me Home, Country Roads" was inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame.
* The exhibit features:
♪ Custom-designed stage costumes worn by Denver
♪ The tuxedo he wore to host the 22nd Annual GRAMMY Awards® in 1979
♪ His round vintage “granny glasses”
♪ Handwritten lyrics for his folk classic “Calypso”
♪ Guitars played by Denver
♪ Photographs from his archive
♪ Denver's GRAMMY that he was awarded posthumously for 1997 for "Best Musical Album for Children" for "All Aboard!"
And other artifacts.
* "John Denver is one of the most beloved voices in American music who truly used his platform as an acclaimed musician for the greater good. Not only an award-winning singer-songwriter, he was an actor, an environmentalist, a philanthropist, and a humanitarian. We... [are] paying tribute to his life and career here in Los Angeles — a place Denver once called home." - NWAKA ONWUSA, GRAMMY Museum Curator.
* More at: http://www.grammymuseum.org/exhibits/johndenver
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Runs Apr 10-Sep 10, 2017:
"FOR THE GOOD TIMES: THE ARTISTRY OF KRIS KRISTOFFERSOn" celebrates the life of the GRAMMY-winning singer, songwriter, actor and activist. Curated by the Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Woody Guthrie Center, the exhibit is located on the GRAMMY Museum's fourth floor and chronicles Kristofferson’s extraordinary life through artifacts provided the Kris Kristofferson estate.
* His creative writing talents resulted in his being recognized as a Rhodes Scholar, and his study of literature, particularly poet William Blake, led to the call of songwriting.
* As a singer, songwriter, actor, and activist, the artistry of Kris Kristofferson is multifaceted.
* In 1961, Kristofferson joined the Army, serving as an Airborne Ranger and being assigned to teach literature at West Point.
* Many in late ‘60s Nashville thought Kristofferson’s lyrics were too poetic and unsingable.
* His independent nature strengthened his resolve to write songs that were thoughtful, sensual, and expressed raw emotion. His literary sensibilities were unmatched as they redefined country music and spoke for society’s disenfranchised.
* This outlaw poet’s work has been recorded by hundreds of artists, including AL GREEN, BOB DYLAN, JERRY LEE LEWIS, ELVIS PRESLEY, and JANIS JOPLIN.
* His performance in the film, "A Star is Born," gained him a "Golden Globe" for "Best Actor" in 1977.
* His songwriting artistry has garnered him numerous awards and accolades.
* Following in the footsteps of WOODY GUTHRIE, Kristofferson uses his voice to advocate for workers’ rights alongside the United Farm Workers, and he questioned U.S. involvement in Central America and Iraq. His ability to speak the truth through his artistry continues to challenge the political establishment and defend human rights.
* The exhibit includes:
♪ Handwritten lyrics for various hit songs, including "Me & Bobby McGee," "A Moment Of Forever," and "Closer To The Bone"
♪ Kristofferson's army-issued jacket worn while he was serving as an Airborne Ranger in the U.S. Army
♪ A handwritten letter from Johnn Cash
♪ Kristofferson's Best Country Vocal Album By A Duo GRAMMY that he won in 1973 with Rita Coolidge for their song "From The Bottle To The Bottom," featured on their album "Full Moon."
♪ Plus more.
* The exhibition ran at the Woody Guthrie Center in Oklahoma from October 12, 2016 to March 19, 2017. Now it's L.A.'s, turn. Don't miss it.
* More at: http://www.grammymuseum.org/exhibits/kriskristofferson
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Runs Apr 25-Sep 10, 2017:
"ELLA AT 100: CELEBRATING THE ARTISTRY OF ELLA FITZGERALD" is on display in the GRAMMY Museum's Mike Curb Gallery on the fourth floor from April 25, 2017 through Sept. 10, 2017. This exhibit marks the fourth GRAMMY Museum exhibit celebrating jazz music and artists.
* Ella Fitzgerald won 13 GRAMMY Awards, a Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award, and has eight recordings inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame. She holds the distinction as the first African-American to ever receive a GRAMMY Award.
* She got her start as a singer in 1934 when her name was pulled in a weekly drawing at the Apollo Theatre and she won the opportunity to compete in Amateur Night. She was self-conscious about her appearance, and for a while even doubted the extent of her abilities. Onstage, however, she was surprised to find she had no fear. She felt at home in the spotlight.
* In 1938, at the age of 21, Fitzgerald recorded a playful original version of the nursery rhyme, "A-Tisket, A-Tasket." The album sold 1 million copies, hit No. 1, and stayed on the pop charts for 17 weeks. Suddenly, Ella Fitzgerald was famous.
* From 1956-1964, she recorded covers of other musicians' albums, including those by Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, the Gershwins, Johnny Mercer, Irving Berlin, and Rodgers and Hart. The series was wildly popular, both with Fitzgerald's fans and the artists she covered.
* Also during the '50s, she appeared on television variety shows and quickly became a favorite and frequent guest. Her cerdits include "The Bing Crosby Show," "The Dinah Shore Show," "The Frank Sinatra Show," "The Ed Sullivan Show," "The Tonight Show," "The Nat King Cole Show," "The Andy Williams Show," and "The Dean Martin Show."
* In 1974, Fitzgerald spent a legendary two weeks performing in New York with FRANK SINATRA and COUNT BASIE.
* In 1979, she was inducted into the "Down Beat" magazine Hall of Fame, and received Kennedy Center Honors for her continuing contributions to the arts. In 1987, Pres. Reagan awarded her the National Medal of Arts.
* In conjunction with the "Ella Fitzgerald Centennial," the First Lady Of Song's longtime labels Verve Records and UMe will release several exciting albums throughout the year and into 2018.
* The exhibit features:
♪ Fitzgerald's GRAMMY Awards
♪ Including the first GRAMMY she ever won, which made her the first African-American GRAMMY Award-winning artist
♪ Wardrobe pieces such as her well-known Don Loper beaded gown
♪ Photographs and performance footage from various stages of Fitzgerald's career
♪ Rare sheet music and records
♪ Personal telegram correspondences
♪ And more.
* "Even though Ella has been gone since 1996, we still abide by her motto: 'Just don't give up doing what you love to do.'" - Fran Morris-Rosman, Executive Director of the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation.
* More at: http://www.grammymuseum.org/exhibits/ellafitzgerald
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Runs May 11-Oct 22, 2017:
"MONTEREY INTERNATIONAL POP FESTIVAL: MUSIC, LOVE, AND FLOWERS, 1967" in collaboration with LOU ADLER, GRAMMY®-winning producer and co-founder of the "Monterey International Pop Festival," the GRAMMY Museum presents this exhibition in its third floor gallery.
* Exploring how music became the counterculture's most significant cultural expression in 1967, and the three days in mid-June when thousands of youth flocked to the Bay Area for the Monterey Pop Festival, this is a revealing time-machine.
* The exhibit features artifacts from:
♪ The private collection of the Monterey International Pop Festival Foundation
♪ Lou Adler
♪ various artists who performed at the festival, including JANIS JOPLIN, JIMI HENDRIX, THE GRATEFUL DEAD, and RAVI SHANKAR, among others.
♪ Photographs by top photographers HENRY DILTZ, TOM O'NEIL, ED CARAEFF, and others.
* "San Francisco was a hot bed of music innovation in 1967. The proof was heard at Monterey Pop, the first and perhaps greatest of all the rock festivals. Without Monterey, there would have been no Woodstock, no Coachella even. It was both a musical and cultural event that reflected everything good about '60s rock." - Bob Santelli, Founding Executive Director of the GRAMMY Museum Bob Santelli and author of Aquarius Rising (The Rock Festival Years).
* More at: http://www.grammymuseum.org/exhibits/monterey-pop
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It's all part of the general admission visitor experience at the GRAMMY Museum, 800 W Olympic Bl (entrance on Figueroa), Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213-765-6800; www.grammymuseum.org
Hours: Mon–Fri 10:30 am – 6:30 pm; Sat & Sun 10 am–6:30 pm.
Note: The 4th Floor will close at 5 pm on 5/31, and the Museum will close to the general public at 3:30 pm on 6/23.
Tix: Adults $12.95; College Students $11.95 (18 years & older, valid ID required); Youth $10.95 (6-17 Years); Seniors $11.95 (age 65 & older); Military: $10.95 (valid ID required); Groups $10 per person (10 or more persons; group tours must be booked in advance to receive this rate).
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# 2 news feature...
REMEMBERING GREGG ALLMAN, WHO DIED MAY 27th
Gregg Allman is dead at age 69. Last year, the band's longtime member BUTCH TRUCKS died at age 69.
For music fans of a certain age, the ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND is iconic. In fact, there's a joke about people who think there hasn't been a good album since "Eat a Peach," the Georgia-based band's February, 1972 double-vinyl classic. It was the final album that included the band's leader and founder Duane Allman, before he was killed in a motorcycle crash in the band's home of Macon in 1971, just after getting out of drug rehab. The band finished the album without him, with surviving brother Gregg taking the helm for years to come.
News of the time about the mega-talented Allman Brothers Band was rife with stories of heroin addictions and cycles of rehab. One wonders how different music history might have been had they focused their creativity and individual and collective talents and stayed alive to give more to the world.
Here's the "Recording Academy™ Statement Re: Gregg Allman," released May 27, 2017:
"As a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, Gregg Allman helped give birth to Southern rock, blazing a trail for a generation of musicians who were equally influenced by the blues, Southern soul, and rock. His earthy vocals graced songs that have become rock standards, including "Midnight Rider" and "Whipping Post”, in addition to his own solo records. The band won a GRAMMY® Award in 1995 for Best Rock Instrumental Performance for "Jessica," a Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012, and their groundbreaking album At Fillmore East was inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame® in 1999. We have lost a pioneering force in American music, and our condolences go out to Gregg's family, friends, colleagues, and music fans everywhere." -- Neil Portnow, President/CEO, Recording Academy
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"Eat a Peach" was re-released on CD in a 2006 Deluxe Edition.
Disc 1 is the original two-record vinyl release, with "Mountain Jam" combined into one long track (it had been split to be all of vinyl side 2 and 4).
Disc 2 features a lot of material from the same era that was not on the original 2-record vinyl release:
Here's the fill content:
Disc 1:
1."Ain't Wastin' Time No More" (Gregg Allman) – 3:40
2."Les Brers In A Minor" (Dickey Betts) – 9:05
3."Melissa" (Gregg Allman, Steve Alaimo) – 3:56
4."Mountain Jam" (live) (Donovan Leitch, Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley, Butch Trucks, Jai Johanny Johanson) - 33:41
5."One Way Out" (live) (Elmore James, Marshall Sehorn, Sonny Boy Williamson II) – 4:58
6."Trouble No More" (live) (Muddy Waters) – 3:44
7."Stand Back" (Gregg Allman, Berry Oakley) – 3:26
8."Blue Sky" (Dickey Betts) – 5:10
9."Little Martha" (Duane Allman) – 2:07
Tracks 4 and 6 recorded March 12 & 13, 1971 at the Fillmore East in New York, NY
Track 5 recorded June 27, 1971 at the Fillmore East in New York, NY
Disc 2:
Recorded live from the final Fillmore East show in New York, NY on June 27, 1971
1."Statesboro Blues" (Blind Willie McTell) - 4:25
2."Don't Keep Me Wonderin'" (Gregg Allman) - 3:46
3."Done Somebody Wrong" (Elmore James, Clarence Lewis, Bobby Robinson) - 3:38
4."One Way Out" (Elmore James, Marshall Sehorn, Sonny Boy Williamson II) - 5:08
5."In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" (Dickey Betts) - 12:50
6."Midnight Rider" (Gregg Allman, Robert Payne) - 3:08
7."Hot 'Lanta" (Duane Allman, Gregg Allman, Dickey Betts, Berry Oakley, Butch Trucks, Jai Johanny Johanson) - 5:51
8."Whipping Post" (Gregg Allman) - 20:06
9."You Don't Love Me" (Willie Cobbs) - 17:24
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THE GUIDE RECOMMENDS WATCHING THE FOLLOWING VIDEOS, ONLINE:
A notable news video feature / tribute, "GREGG ALLMAN - MUSIC LEGEND DIED AT 69" has plenty of history and perspective, at RockHistory.com, at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeHUK9tmUX4
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♪ The all-acoustic live performance of the ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND performing "MELISSA" (often mis-requested as "Sweet Melissa") with GREGG ALLMAN & DICKIE BETTS featured in good camera work in the video. It had nearly 1.7 million views shortly after word of Gregg's death began to spread. Listen and watch at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggeab0lKz2c
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There's another performance of "Melissa" featuring JACKSON BROWNE and GREGG ALLMAN, from "All My Friends - Celebrating the Songs and Voice of Gregg Allman" released on Blu-Ray, DVD, and CD just a bit over three years back, on May 6, 2014, on Rounder Records. It's a video with keyboard you can savor at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0GiRGl2dIU
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♪ There's a very nice acoustic performance of "MIDNIGHT RIDER" with VINCE GILL, GREGG ALLMAN, and ZAC BROWN. It includes keyboards and horns. It's at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLbnWr1-Qsc
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♪ And when you're ready to rock, catch the full original "Eat a Peach" album, an hour and nine minutes of musical bliss on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERqmypZiD_k
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There's a 2010 video done through a misty lens of GREGG ALLMAN performing "I'm No Angel" plugged-in, at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWNKHi2joJE
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♪ Last night, after word arrived of Gregg Allman's death, Lynyrd Skynyrd performed "Simple Man" as a tribute to Gregg Allman to open their May 27 concert in Valdosta, GA. (It does contain some foul language in a derisive comment by a band member regarding the tribute). You can watch it at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44pKfQd327Q
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# 3 news feature...
FESTIVALS this weekend
We've deleted the Saturday-only festivals. These are the ones you can still get to.
And really, it's like, gadzooks, FESTIVALS! Aside from the sea of smiles that's infectious because so many people are having such a good time hearing sooooo much music from such amazingly good artists? Festivals are tops with us because you get so much value for your bucks! A single day at a good festival costs as much -- or LESS -- than you'd pay to see a solo act at a big concert. Yet a festival offers exposure to a BUNCH of bands and artists, including ones you know and love, and ones who are about to become your latest discoveries and newest favorites for addition to your playlists.
Hmmm. Beyond the sunscreen, there are additional festival dimensions, aren't there?... Like.... Meeting interesting new people... People who are as into the music as you are... People you can plan to picnic with at upcoming concert-in-the-park freebies... People who'll want to hang-out with after a show at McCabes or the Coffee Gallery Backstage or Boulevard or the Fret House or the Hotel Cafe, and who might know good eateries that you haven't found yet near those venues... Looks like lotsa post-festival boxes get checked before summer even gets here, eh?
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Festivalatin' options, Sunday and Monday, from the Guide's "ENCYCLOPEDIA FESTIVANICA,"
the yugely enormous, frequently updated, VEERY comprehensive and inclusive of Folk-Americana and other festivals that prominently feature acoustic music through the rest of 2017.
The mere list of Sunday and Monday festivals is here. The whole enchilada, the full "Encyclopedia Festivanica" with all the details is instantly available at:
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-music-festival-guide-current.html
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Here's the list of FESTIVALS HAPPENING SUNDAY 'N MONDAY, by start/end dates:
✔ "BLUEGRASS & BBQ FESTIVAL" May 4-29 (Silver Dollar City, Branson, MO)
✔ "BISHOP MULE DAYS," May 23-28 (Bishop, CA)
✔ "LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE FESTIVAL" May 24-29 (Bradley, CA)
✔ "DELFEST" May 25-28 (Cumberland, MD)
✔ "ROOSTER WALK" May 25-28 (Axton, VA)
✔ "SPRING STRAWBERRY MUSIC FESTIVAL" May 25-29 (Grass Valley, CA)
✔ 46th annual "KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL" May 25-Jun 11 (Kerrville, TX)
✔ "BOTTLEROCK NAPA VALLEY" May 26-28 (Napa, CA)
✔ "CALIFORNIA ROOTS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL" May 26-28 (Monterey, CA)
✔ "DARK STAR JUBILEE" May 26-28 (Thornville, OH)
✔ "COUNTRY 500" May 26-28 (Daytona, FL)
✔ "BOSTON CALLING MUSIC FESTIVAL" May 26-28 (Harvard U, Allston, MA)
✔ 46th annual "NORTHWEST FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL" May 26-29 (Seattle, WA)
✔ 12th annual "COWBOY LEGENDS POETRY & MUSIC FESTIVAL" May 26-29 (NW of Salt Lake City, Utah)
✔ 3rd annual "OLIVE DELL MUSIC FESTIVAL" May 26-28 (Colton, CA)
NEWLY ADDED listing:
✔ "BATTLESHIP IOWA MEMORIAL DAY MUSIC FESTIVAL" May 27 (USS Iowa, docked as a museum in San Pedro, CA)
✔ "SCOTTISH FEST" May 27 & 28 (Costa Mesa, CA)
✔ "SIMI VALLEY CAJUN & BLUES FESTIVAL" May 27 & 28 (Simi Valley, CA)
✔ "SAINT NICHOLAS GREEK FESTIVAL" May 27-29 (Northridge, CA)
✔ 44th annual "TOPANGA DAYS COUNTRY FAIRE" May 27-29 (Topanga, CA)
* Okay, one lil' note: MURPHY'S FLAW bluegrass plays at 4 pm on Sunday...
✔ 45th annual "FIESTA DE LOS ARTES FEST" May 27-29 (Hermosa Beach, CA)
✔ 5th annual "MID-ATLANTIC WILD WEST FEST" May 28 & 28 (Frontier Town, Berlin, MD)
✔ "HEARTBEAT OF MEXICO FESTIVAL" May 28 (Chapman University, Orange, CA)
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ALL of the festivals of 2017, covered in detail, suitable for download to your mobile device, are at:
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-music-festival-guide-current.html
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# 4 news feature...
CONCERTS, etc, now through July 4th, and FESTIVALS after this weekend through July 4th
As summer unofficially and officially arrives, the options are enormous. Here is the Guide's guidance through all of it, with more to come as things unfold.
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First, the continuing
(multiple performances) events...
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Sat, Jun 3-24:
10 pm "TRUMP IN SPACE" is a "HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL" selection at The Actors Company Let Live Theatre, 916 N Formosa, West Hollywood, CA 90046.
* World Premiere musical.
* "A female starship captain descended from Donald Trump is the adversary of a rebellion leader, the descendant of Sen. Gary Hart."
* Runs Saturdays at 10 pm. Ends June 24.
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Sun, Jun 4-25:
Noon "TOUGH BROWN LEATHER" is a "HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL" world premiere selection at the Lounge Theatre, 6201 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood, CA 90038.
* "A female football player copes with predatory males."
* Michael Philip Edwards directs Tonya Jones.
* Runs Sundays at Noon. Ends June 24.
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Nightly, Jun 5-25:
7 pm "MOMENTS" is a "HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL" selection at Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre, 5636 Melrose Av, Hollywood, CA 90038.
* "A woman traumatized by a prior sexual assault is unsettled by a road rage incident."
* Performances start Monday, June 5 at 7 pm. Ends June 25.
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Now through Jun 11:
"JERSEY BOYS," the stage musical, runs in the Ahmanson Theatre at the L.A. Music Center.
* The 2006 Tony, GRAMMY, and Olivier Award-winning Best Musical is back at the Ahmanson Theatre, downtown Los Angeles.
* Tickets available starting at a discounted price of $79 for "Price Level A" seating (Reg. $95, Orchestra & Mezzanine) using the promo code: JBGRAMMY. Valid on performances now through June 11, 2017. Not valid combined with other offers. Excludes weekend matinee and Saturday evening performances. Handling fees may apply. Subject to availability.
* More info at: www.centertheatregroup.org
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Fri, Sat, Sun, now through Jun 18:
8 pm "LONG WAY DOWN" in its West Coast premiere at the Sherry Theatre, 11052 Magnolia Bl, North Hollywood, CA 91601.
* "A religiously-inspired pair of women kidnaps babies from undeserving parents. Things spiral downward from there."
* Written by Nate Eppler, 2017 winner of the "Osborn Award" for an emerging playwright from the American Theater Critics Association (for "The Ice Treatment").
* Runs Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 7 pm.
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Thu-Sun, now through Jun 18:
8 pm "SEPARATE TABLES" is being staged at Theatre 40, 241 S Moreno Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90212.
* Sir Terence Rattigan's classic comedy-drama deals with a pair of couples facing romantic challenges while residing at a British residential hotel in the postwar years.
* Jules Aaron directs.
* Runs Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm.
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Sat, through Jul 9:
1 pm "THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG" is a kid-stuff musical for children and their families at Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Bl, West, Los Angeles, CA 90068.
* Note: "NOT the Disney version."
* Runs Saturdays at 1 pm.
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Sat & Sun, now through Jul 22:
7 pm "I'M NOT FAMOUS" is a musical with plenty of buzz, and its run was extended at the Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 Fourth St, Santa Monica, CA 90401.
* It's BARBARA MINKUS' musical memoir of a long life in show business, with songs and anecdotes about the showbiz giants she's worked with, from TONY BENNETT to JERRY LEWIS.
* Runs Saturdays at 7 pm, Sundays at 3 pm. Ends July 22.
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Now, the day-by-day listings.
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Sun, May 28:
10 am "EXPERIENCE THE SACRED SOUND OF HU" is FREE at the Los Angeles Eckankar Center, 6669 Sunset Bl (3 Blocks E of Highland, W of Vine), Hollywood, CA; 323-469-2325; info on this event, 626-927-9938.
* Listen or participate in singing. HU is a "spiritual expression" music. Organizers say it helps "Conquer fear and rise above anger," allows you to "Experience greater spiritual freedom and joy, understand your dreams, (and) find answers to your deepest questions."
* Check it out / hear it at: www.HearHU.org. Receive a free CD at the event.
* Free parking: "pull into the loading zone in front, go inside, and ask a Host to let you into the parking lot."
* This also happens here on Fri, May 26, at 8 pm. See listing.
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Sun, May 28:
12:30-2:30 pm SIERRA HIGHWAY plays a matinee at the Rosenthal Wine Bar & Patio on Pacific Coast Highway, just N of Topanga Canyon in Malibu.
* Free admission. The band tells us, "great wine... Bring a picnic, friends, family, for a great day under on the palms."
* The band is acoustic roots-Americana.
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Sun, May 28:
3 pm THE GENE BUTLER BAND plays a matinee at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA 92675; reservations (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) 626-798-6236.
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Sun, May 28:
6 pm MARIACHI FLOR DE TOLOACHE and LAS CAFETERAS play the Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University, One University Dr, Orange, CA 92866; 844-626-8726.
* This show requires a ticket.
* It follows the FREE 1-5 pm "HEARTBEAT OF MEXICO FESTIVAL" on the plaza at the venue. See "Festivals" listing.
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Sun, May 28:
7 pm THE LOS ANGELES BELLES (L.A. BELLES) play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA. Reservations (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) at 626-798-6236.
* Individually they are from Russia, Cuba and the American West but the group was born in Los Angeles and is Lauded By The Las Vegas Callback News For their "Flawless, well trained performances." They are joined for this show by Antonio Carnota from Spain, a pianist, guitarist, singer & entertainer, also with many Vegas credits. More at: https://www.losangelesbelles.com/about
* Genres? Opera, Bossa Nova, acoustic pop, swing jazz, Latin flamenco & more.
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Sun, May 28:
JOHN FOGERTY and his band play The Wynn in Las Vegas.
* His keyboard player is the amazing BOB MALONE, our favorite nationally-touring New Orleans wildman-style pianist, and Bob is offering a Memorial day weekend sale on his own extensive catalog of "CDs, vinyl, DVD's, everything" for just $9.99 each, at www.bobmalone.com/store
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CLOSES TONIGHT, Sun, May 28:
"ABSINTHE" a very kinetic, musically-driven stage event, is in town from Vegas for a run at L.A. LIVE, across from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. (See tix and contact info below.)
* Absinthe was named "the # 1 greatest show in Las Vegas history" by Las Vegas Weekly.
* It's in L.A. for a limited run, March 23 through May 28, 2017.
* "Absinthe" is said to be inspired by the absinthe-drenched cabarets of late 19th century Europe.
* This show is for ages 18 and over, an adult-themed cocktail of circus, burlesque, and vaudeville for a 21st century audience, hosted by the foul-mouthed "Gazillionaire."
* Save up to 15% on select shows to "Absinthe L.A."; to purchase discount tix, contact Bryan Schiller at 213-763-7923 or email bschiller@aegworldwide.com.
* More info at: http://pd.lnkd.in/oncs9ym
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Sun, May 28:
8 pm "AARON AKINS SINGS NAT KING COLE'S GREATEST HITS" at the E Spot Lounge, 4349 Tujunga Av, Studio City, CA 91604.
* "Acclaimed soul singer Aaron Akins presents his solo show... he pays homage to one of his biggest inspirations, mixing stirring renditions of Cole's masterful songs with anecdotes about how those works have affected his life."
* BroadwayWorld.com named the show "INTO THE COLE" among the picks for the "Best Productions and Performances in Los Angeles Theatre" for 2015, and "Best Cabaret/Concert Artist: Male" (along with Ben Vereen and Bill A. Jones).
* Tix: https://tickets.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&w=abe1f9cf62f8a0b9d529f8e560d241c1&vqitq=98c4f29d-38da-424d-855d-4eae42e958c7&vqitp=4ab93519-9593-45c5-a90e-1f977c98e2fa&vqitts=1456159698&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itlwww&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=5b1226e8689a36b556e64886a79a3dd3&vqitq=258c2194-4b24-49a9-8512-0caa53be122a&vqitp=bbd94539-9096-4ed8-89e0-c99784908f32&vqitts=1492213739&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=36033fed206dad14fd87ffe5d03f828b
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Sun, May 28:
8:30 pm HONEYHONEY plus MADISON CUNNINGHAM play the Federal Underground, 102 Pine Av, Long Beach, CA 90802; 562-435-2000.
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MONDAY
Happy Memorial Day!
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The festivals really consume all the oxygen, but there are four evening indoor options.
Mon, May 29:
6-10 pm Pianoman MARC BOSSERMAN plays the Parkway Grill, 510 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena, CA 91105; dinner reservations, 626-795-1001; www.theparkwaygrill.com
* One of the most active pianists/vocalists in Southern California, Marc Bosserman often performs 12 or more times in a single week.
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Mon, May 29:
7:30 pm THE BROMBIES play their long-running weekly BLUEGRASS residency at Cody's Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank, CA 91506; 818-515-4444.
* They're still playing "in memorium" sets for their legendary band member, the late BILL BRYSON, but it won't be somber.
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Mon, May 29:
7:30 pm OPEN MIC with global web simulcast at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood, CA 91607; 818-766-9913
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Mon, May 29:
8-11 pm "IRISH MUSIC SESSION" presented by the Celtic Arts Center at The Mayflower Club, 11110 Victory Bl, North Hollywood, CA; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com
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TUESDAY
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Tue, May 30:
7 pm Monthly "DAVID HARVEY PRESENTS" showcase has BILL BERRY, CRAIG LINCOLN, BARRETT TAGLIARINO, and KAREN RONTOWSKI, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com
* no reservations taken for this show; just get there with $10 cash before the room is full.
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Tue, May 30:
7-9:30 pm "SONGWRITER SERENADE" series at Matt Denny's Ale House, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91006; 626-462-0050; series info www.jchyke.com
* Scheduled to perform:
♪ DONNA LYNN CASKEY (Southern Cal's banjo maven)
♪ LINDA GELERIS (singer-songwriter from award-winning Women on the Move trio)
♪ DAVID LANDIA
♪ CODY LePOW
♪ KENNY LORENZETTI
and a couple songs from host JC HYKE
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Tue, May 30:
THE STRAY BIRDS play the Hotel Café, 1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Bl (half-a-block S of Hollywood Bl), Hollywood, CA 90038; 323-461-2040.
* Note that going early and paying a small cover can sometimes get you in for a full evening of music at this venue; check their website to see if another fee is listed to stay after a certain time: www.hotelcafe.com
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Tue, May 30:
9 pm-1 am ORQUESTA CHARANGOA plays the Burbank Bar & Grill, 112 N San Fernando Bl, Burbank 91502; 818-848-9611; www.burbankbarandgrill.com
* Tix $10 at the door.
* More at: www.charangoa.com
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Wed, May 31:
7 pm NIKKI TALLEY, JASON SHARP, and JEFF BERKLEY (of BERKLEY HART) play the "WINE & SONG" acoustic concert series, hosted by BRAD COLERICK and held each week at the Arroyo Seco Golf Course, 1055 Lohman Ln, South Pasadena, CA 91030; 323-255-1506.
* The adjacent Arroyo Seco Grill has food, wine, and full bar.
* North Carolina native NIKKI TALLEY has traveled long and hard, taking her gorgeous voice and thoughtful songs across the nation. Along with guitar and clawhammer style banjo, her sound is enhanced with resonant lush guitar tones and harmonies by her musical partner and husband, JASON SHARP. Plus, JEFF BERKLEY is half of highly acclaimed SoCal Americana duo, BERKLEY HART, and a past winner of the "Kerville New Folk" competition.
* Those brave enough to take part in the pre-show par-3 golf game should find their way to the 1st tee at 5 pm. Host Brad Colerick says, "80 minutes of agony will end in time for a bite before the show."
* Showtime is 7pm. $15 table seating, $10 general admission.
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Wed, May 31:
8 pm THE BLUEGRASS GHOSTS play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA 92675; reservations (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) 626-798-6236.
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Wed, May 31:
DEAD & COMPANY bring their tour to the Hollywood Bowl.
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JUNE, 2017
Already?! Already!
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Thursday
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Thu, Jun 1:
3 pm MUSIC; WWII VETS SALUTE; AIR SHOW is a FREE mega-event aboard the elegant Queen Mary, docked at 1126 Queens Hwy, Long Beach, CA 90802; 877-342-0738; www.queenmary.com
* Features popular tunes of the '30s and '40s brought to life by swing dancers and vocalists performing on the Verandah Deck.
* There's a vintage "Warbird" flyover of a WWII airplane and aerial maneuvering demonstration above the ship at 5:30 pm.
* Queen Mary served as a troopship during World War II. She continues a lifetime of public service just after Memorial Day with an impressive salute to those of the Greatest Generation who served with her in WWII.
* The Queen’s Salon, where Bob Hope once debuted his wartime comedy routines, will host WWII re-enactors, present historic memorabilia displays, and host video screenings of the Queen Mary's wartime service and those who sailed aboard her.
* Guests can interact with "The California Historical Group" as they roam the ship outfitted in WWII uniforms.
* Queen’s Salon activities run 3 pm-8 pm. Musical acts perform from 3:30 pm-7:30 pm. The air show, which is best watched from the unique perspective of the ship's decks, happens at 5:30 pm.
* A cash bar and food concessions will be available, with libations and victuals for purchase on the Promenade Deck.
* More, including parking and transit info, are in the Guide's # 4 feature story in the May 22 edition, at: http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/05/music-film-news-memorial-day-weekend.html
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Thu, Jun 1:
5-8 pm PETER FELDMANN & THE VERY LONESOME BOYS play a bluegrass concert at Christ Presbyterian Church, 36 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA; info & tix, www.BlueGrassWest.com
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Thu, Jun 1: Film Screening.
7 pm "THE 'AMERICAN EPIC' SESSIONS" screens as part of the "Reel to Reel" film series at the GRAMMY Museum, 800 W Olympic Bl (entrance on Figueroa), Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213-765-6800; www.grammymuseum.org
* The GRAMMY Museum hosts this screening of the multi-award-winning film, followed by an exclusive Q&A with Engineer NICK BERGH, who reassembled the western electric system and recording machine, Executive Producer T BONE BURNETT, Director BERNARD MacMAHON, and Producer ALLISON McGOURTY. The evening is hosted by SCOTT GOLDMAN, Executive Director of the GRAMMY Museum.
* Tix on sale now.
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Thu, Jun 1:
8 pm MELE'UHANE plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA 92675; reservations (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) 626-798-6236.
* Hawaiian father and son duo Keikilani and Leo Lindsey return to the mainland's West Coast, unleashing a new album and "new levels of storytelling."
* It's the first of two consecutive nights of Hawai'ian music at the excellent little venue. (See listing.)
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FRIDAY
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Fri, Jun 2:
6:30 pm YUVAL RON ENSEMBLE featuring Bassem Rashidi play the Heisler Park Amphitheater, Cliff Dr & Jasmine St, Laguna Beach, CA 92651.
* FREE concert presented by the City of Laguna Beach.
* The Guide really does not attempt to cover "world music," but we're happy to include this. These guys are musical virtuosos and they explain the riffs and the array of acoustic instruments to their gringo audiences.
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Fri, Jun 2:
7 pm THE ROWAN BROTHERS play the "CAMBRIDGE DRIVE CONCERT SERIES" in Goleta, CA 93117. Reservations get directions at cambridge.concerts@gmail.com or 805-964-0436.
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Fri, Jun 2: FILM SCREENING
7:15 pm “THIRTY SECONDS TO MIDNIGHT -- THE FINAL WAKE UP CALL” screens for the Topanga Peace Alliance's "First Friday Film Night" at the Topanga Library, 122 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290.
* The film's Director/Filmmaker Regis Tremblay is the special guest.
* In this important film, independent filmmaker Regis Tremblay states "what few others dare to say: humanity may be on the brink of extinction. Nuclear power is not safe; 48 of America’s nuclear power plants are leaking, and there is no way to get rid of nuclear waste. America’s reckless provocations of Korea, Russia, and China risk a nuclear holocaust from which no one survives. Climate change and global warming, if not mitigated immediately, will end the human experiment on Earth sooner rather than later."
* The film features Bill McKibben, Dr. Helen Caldicott, Chris Hedges, Ray McGovern, Ann Wright, Peter Kuznick, David Vine, Bruce Gagnon, Crimean citizens and other activists, scholars, and authors explaining the crisis and threats to life on the planet. The filmmaker spent extensive time in Russia and can also talk to what he found out on the ground there.
* After the film we will have a discussion with the filmmaker and present actions that will allow you to help move the clock away from midnight. You can be part of the conversation.
* Event is ADA compliant, with elevator access and headphones "for those who need a little extra volume."
* Plenty of easy parking.
* Vegetarian snack potluck at 7:15 pm, screening at 7:30, discussion follows.
* More info, contact Julie at 310-455-9389 or 310-463-3016.
* A $10 donation is requested, but no one is turned away for lack of funds.
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Fri, Jun 2:
7:30 pm COLLEEN RANEY BAND plays the "TRINITY CONCERTS" series at Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 2051 Sunset Cliffs Bl, Ocean Beach, CA 92107; 619-222-0365 or ckaemmerer@san.rr.com
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Fri, Jun 2:
8 pm KE'AHI plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA 92675; reservations (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) 626-798-6236.
* It's the second of two consecutive nights of Hawai'ian music at the excellent little venue. (See listing.)
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Fri, Jun 2:
8 pm JOHN CLIFTON plus the BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND with various special guests play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91066; info & adv discount tix, http://arcadiabluesclub.eventbrite.com
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Fri, Jun 2:
8 pm FRICTION QUARTET performs "FROM GAGA TO RAVEL: NOT YOUR TYPICAL STRING QUARTET" at Boston Court Performing Arts Center, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena, CA; 626-683-6883; www.bostoncourt.com
* An exciting evening of new music and covers from San Francisco's acclaimed Friction Quartet. From Lady Gaga to Ravel, this won't be your typical concert experience.
* "This was high- octane music-making, and the Frictioneers brought to all of it a fine blend of rhythmic ferocity and tonal flair." — Joshua Kosman, SF Chronicle.
* Go early to join the Friction Quartet for a pre-show discussion. Talk begins at 7:15 pm. The performance begins at 8 pm.
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Fri, Jun 2:
8 pm HUBBY JENKINS plays the famous concert hall in back of McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Fri, Jun 2:
"BACK TO BROADWAY, AGAIN" presented by CAROUSEL DANCE STUDIO at the Fred Kavli Theatre-Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza.
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Fri, Jun 2:
9 pm JUDY COLLINS plays the Canyon Club, 28192 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills, CA 91301; 818-879-5016.
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SATURDAY /
Sat & Sun Festivals
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Sat, Jun 3: FESTIVAL
"SAM HINTON FESTIVAL" presented by San Diego Folk Heritage is FREE in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd, Poway, CA.
* Complete info in the Guide's "ENCYCLOPEDIA FESTIVANICA" at: http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-music-festival-guide-current.html
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Sat & Sun, Jun 3 & 4: FESTIVAL
12th annual "LUMMIS DAYS FESTIVAL" at several NE Los Angeles venues that include the Southwest Museum's Mt. Washington Campus; Occidental College; Sycamore Grove Park; the historic stone Lummis mansion; and the delightful Heritage Square Museum in Highland Park, CA.
* Complete info in the Guide's "ENCYCLOPEDIA FESTIVANICA" at: http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-music-festival-guide-current.html
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Sat & Sun, Jun 3 & 4: FESTIVAL
"PACIFIC ISLANDER FESTIVAL" at the Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802.
* Runs 9 am-5 pm, both days.
* Complete info in the Guide's "ENCYCLOPEDIA FESTIVANICA" at: http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-music-festival-guide-current.html
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Sat, Jun 3: FESTIVAL
Noon-6 pm 17th annual "RIVERSIDE JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION" is FREE at Bordwell Park / Stratton Community Center, 2008 Martin Luther King Bl, Riverside, CA. 92507; 888-752-1619; www.juneteenthsocal.org
* The event commemorates the arrival of the news in Texas -- two months after the end of the Civil War -- that the Confederacy had lost, meaning the slaves had been freed, including those still being held in bondage in Texas.
* Commemorations, which have become celebrations, happen each year all over America.
* The Riverside event features singing, dancing, and poetry, music that includes gospel, jazz, hip hop, rock, plus a "Mini Museum," other entertainment, local talent, food and merchandise vendors, health & community services; "Think Green" workshops, children's activities, family fun, a school supply drive to support local schools, and more. Sponsors emphasize, "ALL are WELCOME."
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Sat, Jun 3:
7 pm KIRA OTT & JIMMY MURPHY bring trad Irish Music to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA 92675; reservations (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) 626-798-6236.
* These two make a lot of music that has feet tapping and faces smiling. Both have studied in Ireland, and together with the talent and love for the music that each already had before going there, the result is a reliably fine concert and a good time.
* Saturday night and Sunday afternoon (3 pm) are back-to-back Irish/Celtic music at this venue, from different bands. See listings.
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Sat, Jun 3:
7 pm "A JUNE STORYTELLING FIESTA" at the Story Salon, inside the Art Parlor, 5302 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood.
* Sharing the storytelling stage are Ty Fance and "a group of fantastic storytellers, hosted by the fabulously talented Beverly Mickins. Featuring Stanley Earle Sellers Jr, Steve Bruner, Katsy Chappell and yours truly, Ty Fance."
* Tix $5 cash at the door.
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Sat, Jun 3:
7 pm CAMBALACHE plays "SON JAROCHO MADE IN EAST L.A." with Cesar Castro. Xochi Flores, Chuy Sandoval, & Juan Perez, as part of the multi-venue, weeks long, "WORLD FESTIVAL OF SACRED MUSIC," with this show at the Japanese American Community & Cultural Center's Aratani Theatre, 244 S San Pedro St, downtown Los Angeles, CA 90012; 213-628-2725.
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Sat, Jun 3:
7 pm GARY STOCKDALE, respected performing songwriter, plays Fiddler's Crossing, 206 East F St, Tehachapi, CA 93561; 661-823-9994.
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Sat, Jun 3:
7:30 pm DAVID ZASLOFF brings his acclaimed musical comedy show to Temple Ner Simcha, 880 Hampshire Rd, Westlake Village, CA 91361; 805-267-9184; www.nersimcha.org
* This guy plays all kinds of things, including a long, twisting ram's horn, trumpet, and wood flutes, and he's very funny.
* Tix: $15 adv, $20 door.
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Sat, Jun 3:
8 pm ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL plus HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN play the Haugh Performing Arts Center at Citrus College, 1000 West Foothill Bl, Glendora, CA 91741; 626-963-9411.
* We ran a feature story on this months ago, so you could get a ticket up-close. It's in the January 12, 2017 edition. It's news feature # 9, titled, "HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN Marks 20 Years, Heads for Southern Cal Gig with ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL." It's at:
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/01/stuff-to-do-things-to-hear-tix-to-get.html
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Sat, Jun 3:
8 pm BROCELÏANDE, the splendid Celtic and Early Music Ensemble, plays the "PASADENA FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY" concert series at Caltech's Beckman Institute Auditorium (aka "Little Beckman"), 400 S Wilson Av, Pasadena, CA 91106; 626-395-4652. For evening events, park free in either lot at the S. end of Michigan Av, off Del Mar, and ignore the "reserved for" signs.
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Sat, Jun 3:
8 pm DAVE WIDOW & THE LINE UP, plus and with BERNIE PEARL play the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731; 310-833-4813; www.grandvision.org
* With his unique style of finger picking and bluesy vocals, DAVE WIDOW, an L.A. Music Awards nominee, combines R&B, funk, soul and rock. He is joined by renowned musician BERNIE PEARL, one of the most highly respected bluesmen in L.A.
* Tix: http://www.grandvision.org/shop/tickets.asp
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Sat, Jun 3:
8-11 pm TERESA JAMES & HER FRIENDS: THE TRAMP/BABYLON REVUE play the "BROGDEN BAY PRESENTS" concert series at Four Friends Gallery, 1414 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362; https://www.eventbrite.com/e/teresa-james-her-friends-the-trampbabylon-revue-tickets-34452512392?aff=mcivte
* Tix, $25 online pre-pay; $30 at the door.
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Sat, Jun 3:
8 pm MICHAEL CHAPDELAINE, amazing guitarist, plays Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City, CA 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Sat, Jun 3:
8 pm SANDY SCOTT BAND plus the BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND with various special guests play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91066; info & adv discount tix, http://arcadiabluesclub.eventbrite.com
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Sat, Jun 3:
8 pm COLLEEN RANEY BAND plays MacLeod Ale Brewing Co., 14741 Calvert St, Van Nuys, CA 91411; 818-631-1963.
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Sat, Jun 3:
SYNCHROMY presents "BROKEN RIVERS — New Work for Vicki Ray, Alyssa Park, and Tim Loo" at Boston Court Performing Arts Center, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena, CA; 626-683-6883; www.bostoncourt.com
* It's chamber music by Eve Beglarian, Nick Norton, Caroline L. Miller, Julia Wolfe, Dante De Silva, Thomas Kotcheff, Michael Gilbertson, and Anton Svetlicnhy, featuring violinist Alyssa Park, cellist Timothy Loo, and pianist Vicki Ray, with readings by actor Ray Ford.
* "Synchromy continues to be a group to watch, with well-thought-out programs and a diverse array of imaginative musicmaking." — Singerpreneur.
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Sat, Jun 3:
LADY ANTEBELLUM brings their "You Look Good Tour 2017" to the Hollywood Bowl.
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Sat, Jun 3:
8 pm "MUSIC UNDER THE STARS" is FREE, performed as the summer season opener by the PASADENA SYMPHONY AND POPS on the steps of the monumentally beautiful Pasadena City Hall, 100 North Garfield Av, Pasadena CA.
* Pasadena City Hall will light up the night sky for this year’s "Music Under the Stars" concert with a blockbuster program celebrating Broadway, the Great American Songbook and beyond. This year's program highlights music from the legendary George Gershwin, with "Porgy and Bess," "I Got Rhythm," "Someone to Watch Over Me,' "Embraceable You," and so many treasured songs penned by the iconic American composer.
♪ Guest artists include Broadway sensation VALERIE PERRI, best known for her portrayal of the charismatic Eva Peron in “Evita,” the dynamic voice of Kiki Ebsen, who has backed up such legendary artists as Al Jarreau, Boz Scaggs and Tracy Chapman, and Christina Saffran, a true triple threat, who will dazzle and amaze with her powerful yet sultry voice.
♪ LARRY BLANK, conductor
♪ KIKI EBSEN, vocalist
♪ VALERIE PERRI, vocalist
♪ CHRISTINA SAFFRAN, vocalist
♪ THE JPL CHORUS
* The family-friendly fun begins at 6 pm with pre-concert activities, family-style picnicking and food trucks. Gates at 6, concert at 8.
* Bring the kids to discover the wonder of creating their own music at the instrument “petting zoo", where they can try out the instruments of the orchestra.
* More on the event and the orchestra's summer season — including buying tix for the season or individual outdoor concerts — at the L.A. County Arboretum in Arcadia: www.pasadenasymphony-pops.org or by phone, 626-793-7172
* Note: the first 2017 Arboretum concert is July 8, and the guest is LeAnn Rimes.
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Sat, Jun 3:
9 pm JUDY COLLINS plays the Rose Theatre, 300 E Colorado Bl, Pasadena, CA 91129; 818-879-5016.
* Caution about traffic, navigation, and parking: The 8 pm "MUSIC UNDER THE STARS" concert at Pasadena City Hall (see listing) will have several streets closed in the area, and parking will be a mess. Go early, and approach from the east or the south.
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Sat, Jun 3:
9 pm JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE plays the El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Bl, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 323-936-6400.
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SUNDAY
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Note that Sunday FESTIVALS that began Saturday are only listed above with Saturday's events. So remember to check!
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Sun, Jun 4:
3 pm THE NE'ER DUWELLS bring their trad & contemporary Irish and Celtic music to a matinee at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA 92675; reservations (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) 626-798-6236. Guests who reserve in advance receive priority for seating.
* The Ne'er Duwels are exciting, fine, fun, accomplished and acclaimed musicians Ken O'Malley, Patrick D'Arcy, Bryan Dobbs, and Forrest Robinson.
* "Dust-free and polished to perfection, each song is performed with authenticity, and the care one might use when handling a valuable family heirloom" — Lisa Elaine Scott, Music Connection Magazine.
* $20 tix include a discount coupon for the next Ne'er Duwells show. Also -- you probably know this, but we'll repeat what Ken O'Malley says: "This is a wonderful 'listening space' just north of Pasadena and easily accessible from the 210 Freeway, Lake Avenue offramp."
* Saturday night (8 pm) and Sunday afternoon are back-to-back Irish/Celtic music from different bands at this venue. See listings.
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Sun, Jun 4:
7 pm DAVE STAMEY, winner of 'purt near every award a body can capture in Western & cowboy music, plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA 92675; reservations (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) 626-798-6236.
* This'll sell-out promptly. Don't dawdle.
* The venue rounds-up two mighty fine Western acts, Sunday the 4th and Tuesday the 6th. See listings.
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Sun, Jun 4:
7 pm DROPKICK MICKEYS With Michael Kelly (Sligo Rags) and Padraic Conroy play Shenanigans Irish Pub & Grille, 423 Shoreline Village Dr, Long Beach, CA 90802; 562-437-3734.
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Sun, Jun 4:
7:30 pm THE GARLIC BAND, a well-respected world music outfit, play a "FOLKWORKS HOUSE CONCERT" in Van Nuys. Reservations get directions at http://folkworkspresentsthegarlicband.bpt.me/
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Sun, Jun 4:
8 pm BLACK MARKET TRUST play Herb Alpert's Vibrato Grill, Jazz, & Etc., 2930 Beverly Glen Circle, Los Angeles, CA 90077; 310-474-9400.
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Sun, Jun 4:
9 pm JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE plays the Music Box, 1337 India St, San Diego, CA 92101.
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MONDAY
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Mon, Jun 5:
7 pm JAYME STONE'S LOMAX PROJECT featuring MOIRA SMILEY performs for "Jayme Stone's Folklife Hollywood House Concert" at the home of Peter Hastings in Los Angeles.
* Tix: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2952209
* Watch Moira leading 1,000 singers at Disney Concert Hall, in singing her original trad-folk song, "Bring Me a Little Water, Sylvie." It's quite amazing to see sooo many singers, including the L.A. MASTER CHORALE in their tuxes and evening gowns, singing and clapping the rhythm with Moira singing and conducting. It works for everyone to watch it (but only ONCE for those of us who refuse to infest our devices with Facebook's insidious spyware): https://www.facebook.com/LAMasterChorale/videos/10154900633899442/
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TUESDAY
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Tue, Jun 6:
6:30-8 pm JAYME STONE'S LOMAX PROJECT featuring MOIRA SMILEY performs a FREE concert as "Bluegrass with Jayme Stone's Folklife" at the Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Hwy (at Beach Coast Way), Santa Monica, CA 90402.
* Info and required free reservation at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bluegrass-with-jayme-stones-folklife-registration-33265786864
* The group is Jayme Stone (banjo, voice); Moira Smiley (voice, accordion); Sumaia Jackson (fiddle, voice); Tristan Clarridge (bass, voice).
* Watch MOIRA SMILEY leading 1,000 singers at Disney Concert Hall, in singing her original trad-folk song, "Bring Me a Little Water, Sylvie." It's quite amazing to see sooo many singers, including the L.A. MASTER CHORALE in their tuxes and evening gowns, singing and clapping the rhythm with Moira singing and conducting. It works for everyone to watch it (but only ONCE for those of us who refuse to infest our devices with Facebook's insidious spyware): https://www.facebook.com/LAMasterChorale/videos/10154900633899442/
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Tue, Jun 6:
8 pm WILL RYAN & THE CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA 92675; reservations (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) 626-798-6236.
* The venue rounds-up two mighty fine Western acts, Sunday the 4th and Tuesday the 6th. See listings.
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WEDNESDAY
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Wed, Jun 7:
7 pm MOIRA SMILEY performs a solo set as a featured artist in the "WINE & SONG" acoustic concert series, musically hosted by BRAD COLERICK and held each week at the Arroyo Seco Golf Course, 1055 Lohman Ln, South Pasadena, CA 91030; 323-255-1506.
* The adjacent Arroyo Seco Grill has food, wine, and full bar.
* Watch Moira leading 1,000 singers at Disney Concert Hall, in singing her original trad-folk song, "Bring Me a Little Water, Sylvie." It's quite amazing to see sooo many singers, including the L.A. MASTER CHORALE in their tuxes and evening gowns, singing and clapping the rhythm with Moira singing and conducting. It works for everyone to watch it (but only ONCE for those of us who refuse to infest our devices with Facebook's insidious spyware): https://www.facebook.com/LAMasterChorale/videos/10154900633899442/
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FESTIVAL, RUNS JUNE 8-JUNE 25
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Jun 8-25, FESTIVAL:
"HOLLYWOOD FRINGE FESTIVAL" at 34 theatres, stages, and other venues in Hollywood / L.A., CA.
* Complete info in the Guide's "ENCYCLOPEDIA FESTIVANICA" at: http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-music-festival-guide-current.html
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TUESDAY
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Thu, Jun 8:
7:30 pm SHERYL CROW brings her "Be Myself" tour to the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Av, Los Angeles, CA 90027; 844-524-7335.
* Tix at: https://www.axs.com/events/333027/sheryl-crow-tickets
* Since exploding onto the global stage in 1993 with the multi-platinum "Tuesday Night Music Club" album, the one-time music teacher and studio vocalist from Kennett, Missouri has forged a career to become one of the finest female singer-songwriters of her generation. In early 2006, Sheryl was diagnosed with Stage I breast cancer. The event changed her life, and her recovery has reinforced her zest for a full, joyful life. Over the course of her career, Sheryl has collaborated with everyone from the Rolling Stones to Willie Nelson. She has won countless awards (including 9 Grammy Awards) and she has sold over 30 million albums worldwide.
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FRIDAY
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Fri, Jun 9:
7:30 pm BENEFIT CONCERT for folksinger PENNY NICHOLS at the well-established "CAMBRIDGE DRIVE CONCERT SERIES" at Cambridge Drive Church, 550 Cambridge Dr, Goleta, CA 93117; 805-964-0436; https://www.cambridgedrivechurch.org/concerts
✔ It's an important fundraiser to help Penny pay her medical bills while she deals with cancer.
✔ Penny is the founder of "SUMMERSONGS" and a mentor and teacher to many other wonderful performers.
✔ She's shared the stage with legendary artists, including JACKSON BROWNE, THE NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, LINDA RONSTADT & THE STONE PONIES, JENNIFER WARNES, and MARY McCASLIN.
✔ Tix, $12 with adv. reservation, $15 without if not sold-out in advance.
✔ Additional donations encouraged.
✔ Make reservations by phone or online (above).
✔ TEN acts are scheduled in an exciting line-up:
♪ MIKE MULLINS
♪ SEVERIN BROWNE
♪ ARTURO TELLO
♪ SUSAN MARIE REEVES
♪ REBECCA TROON
♪ ED TREE
♪ DALE LADUKE
♪ JO NITA BEEDE
♪ DAVID WEST
♪ TERESA TUDURY
♪ Plus, possibly, Penny with KENNY SULTAN
✔ Producers tell us, "Most artists will do 2 songs, then we'll do one or two of Penny's songs together. Come and join us, we're going to have a blast! If you can't make it, feel the love wherever you are!"
✔ Whether you can attend or not, musicians and music lovers have the opportunity to help one of our own in her time of need.
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Fri, Jun 9:
7:30 pm HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN plays the "AMSD Concerts" series in the Laura R. Charles Theater at Sweetwater High School, 2900 Highland Av, National City, CA 91950; 829-303-8176.
* We ran a feature story on HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN a few months ago. It's in the January 12, 2017 edition. It's news feature # 9, titled, "HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN Marks 20 Years, Heads for Southern Cal Gig with ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL." It's at:
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/01/stuff-to-do-things-to-hear-tix-to-get.html
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Fri, Jun 9:
8 pm THE LICATA BROTHERS, RASPIN STUWART, & CARBE-DURAND — "AN ALL STAR NIGHT OF MUSIC & WIT" at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA 92675; reservations (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) 626-798-6236.
* This'll sell-out early. Jump on it.
* Carbe-Durand are two-thirds of globetrotting INCENDIO.
* Raspin Stuwart is the artist who founded "Boulevard Magazine."
* The LICATA BROTHERS are, in a word, on their way to stardom.
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Fri, Jun 9:
8 pm TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENTS plus the BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND with various special guests play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91066; info & adv discount tix, http://arcadiabluesclub.eventbrite.com
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SATURDAY
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Jun 10 & 11, FESTIVAL:
"BIG IRISH FAIR & MUSIC FESTIVAL" at El Dorado Park (off the 605 freeway) 7550 E Spring St, Long Beach, CA
* Complete info in the Guide's "ENCYCLOPEDIA FESTIVANICA" at: http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-music-festival-guide-current.html
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Jun 10 & 11, FESTIVAL:
30th annual "PALOS VERDES STREET FAIR & MUSIC FESTIVAL," on Norris Center Dr & Crossfield Dr, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
* Complete info in the Guide's "ENCYCLOPEDIA FESTIVANICA" at: http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-music-festival-guide-current.html
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Jun 10 & 11, FESTIVAL:
"TEQUILA & TACO MUSIC FESTIVAL" in Brookside Park, next to the Rose Bowl, 360 N Arroyo Bl, Pasadena, CA.
* Complete info in the Guide's "ENCYCLOPEDIA FESTIVANICA" at: http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-music-festival-guide-current.html
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Sat, Jun 10, FILM SCREENINGS:
2 pm & 8 pm "20,000 LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA" and "ON THE WATERFRONT" screen for the L.A. Conservancy's signature film series, "The Last Remaining Seats," at the Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731; 310-548-2493.
* This annual series features classic films screened at historic movie palaces of Los Angeles.
* Tickets sell quickly. Get yours promptly for these June 10 screenings.
* "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" screens at 2 pm.
* "On The Waterfront" screens at 8 pm.
* Tix: http://www.grandvision.org/shop/tickets.asp
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Sat, Jun 10:
8 pm "THE CARE CONCERT" is an all-star charity event with over 30 of L.A.'s finest musicians performing as THE TRIBE band, in an event aimed at "HELPING TO END HOMELESSNESS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA"; at the Palace Theatre in downtown Los Angeles, CA; www.palacedowntown.com
* 100% of the ticket sales go directly to help house, clothe, feed & provide services to the homeless in our community.
* The homeless problem in So. California is growing.
* Proceeds benefit two charity organizations: HOPE of the Valley Rescue Mission, and The TEEN PROJECT. In addition, ABC7 is doing a food drive for FEED SoCAL.
* More info by phone at the sponsoring Get Together Foundation, at 818-727-7884,
* Band members, past gig info at www.thetribeband.com
* Tix are $30 adv, $40 at door; vip tix available for $100; if you want a block of seats together, contact Lynn Gaytan at lynn@earthlybody.com.
* Get tix at: www.wecancalifornia.org
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Sat, Jun 10:
8 pm MOUTHS OF BABES play the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731; 310-833-4813; www.grandvision.org
* Power folksters TY GREENSTEIN (GIRLYMAN) & INGRID ELIZABETH (COYOTE GRACE) have rocked festival stages and toured with Indigo Girls and Dar Williams, and other top-tier singer-songwriters.
* Tix: http://www.grandvision.org/shop/tickets.asp
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Sat, Jun 10:
8 pm MOIRA SMILEY & THE LYRIS STRING QUARTET play the "MUSIC & CONVERSATIONS" concert series at Jack Rutberg Fine Arts, 357 North La Brea Av, Hollywood, CA 90036; http://www.musicandconversations.org/nextconcert6.10.17.html
* Wine is included with your $20 ticket; arrive at 7 pm for wine & conversation and to preview Jack Rutberg's new exhibition, "Artists of Mexico"; concert at 8 (no late seating).
* PROGRAM: No Intermission
Moira Smiley, Selections from Béla Bartók's Mikrokosmos. Arranged for voice and string quartet
Jane Brockman/Lois Becker, Time Cycles for voice and string quartet
Franz Schubert, String Quartet No. 15 in G, D. 887
* Watch Moira leading 1,000 singers at Disney Concert Hall, in singing her original trad-folk song, "Bring Me a Little Water, Sylvie." It's quite amazing to see sooo many singers, including the L.A. MASTER CHORALE in their tuxes and evening gowns, singing and clapping the rhythm with Moira singing and conducting. It works for everyone to watch it (but only ONCE for those of us who refuse to infest our devices with Facebook's insidious spyware): https://www.facebook.com/LAMasterChorale/videos/10154900633899442/
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Sat, Jun 10:
8 pm REBEL SANTO, plus IMPERIAL CROWNS, plus the BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND with various special guests play the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia, CA 91066; info & adv discount tix, http://arcadiabluesclub.eventbrite.com
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SUNDAY
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Note that Sunday FESTIVALS that began Saturday are listed ONLY on Saturday, above.
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Sun, Jun 11:
2 pm "TEA WITH SCHUBERT" is the debut of THE CENTER STAGE OPERA CHAMBER ENSEMBLE, at the Westfield Promenade Mall (lower level), 6100 Topanga Canyon Bl, Woodland Hills, CA 91367.
* Program includes Schubert's immortal string quartet "Death and the Maiden" and a selection of Schubert lieder (art songs).
* A variety of teas and sweets are served.
* Show is "kid-friendly" and wheelchair accessible.
* Tix and info, 818-517-4102 or online tix at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2966640
* Tix are $30 general, $27 sr.
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Sun, Jun 11:
7 pm THE HONEYSUCKLE POSSUMS play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA 92675; reservations (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) 626-798-6236.
* They headline festivals, and they are a bevy of songbirds, musical mavens all.
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MONDAY
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Mon, Jun 12:
8 pm "NOT FADE AWAY: THE ULTIMATE BUDDY HOLLY EXPERIENCE" at the E Spot Lounge, 4349 Tujunga Av, Studio City, CA 91604.
* "Six talented young artists take music from the days of swoonin', boppin' and rockin' and bring it to an incredible new life. With fresh takes on classic hit songs including That'll Be The Day, Everyday, Summertime Blues, Oh Donna, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Beggar to a King, Peggy Sue, Maybe Baby...and of course Not Fade Away...This show appeals to both the nostalgic music lover and new-age rockabilly fanatics alike."
* Tix at: https://tickets.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&w=abe1f9cf62f8a0b9d529f8e560d241c1&vqitq=98c4f29d-38da-424d-855d-4eae42e958c7&vqitp=4ab93519-9593-45c5-a90e-1f977c98e2fa&vqitts=1456159698&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itlwww&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=5b1226e8689a36b556e64886a79a3dd3&vqitq=258c2194-4b24-49a9-8512-0caa53be122a&vqitp=bbd94539-9096-4ed8-89e0-c99784908f32&vqitts=1492213739&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=36033fed206dad14fd87ffe5d03f828b
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THURSDAY-SUNDAY FESTIVALS
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Thu-Sun, Jun 15-18, FESTIVAL:
3rd annual "ROUTE 66 BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL" at the San Bernardino County Fairgrounds, 14800 7th St, Victorville, CA 92395.
* Complete info in the Guide's "ENCYCLOPEDIA FESTIVANICA" at: http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-music-festival-guide-current.html
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Thu-Sun, Jun 15-18, FESTIVAL:
42nd annual "FATHER'S DAY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL" in the Nevada Co. Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA
* Complete info in the Guide's "ENCYCLOPEDIA FESTIVANICA" at: http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-music-festival-guide-current.html
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FRIDAY
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Note that Friday FESTIVALS that began Thursday are listed ONLY on the day they began, so also remember to check above.
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Fri, Jun 16:
8 pm THE AROHI TRIO ~ RAGAJAZZ CHAMBER MUSIC plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA 92675; reservations (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) 626-798-6236.
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Fri-Sun, Jun 16-18, FESTIVAL:
"LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL" at Live Oak Camp, about twenty minutes inland from Santa Barbara, CA
* Complete info in the Guide's "ENCYCLOPEDIA FESTIVANICA" at: http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-music-festival-guide-current.html
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Fri-Sun, Jun 16-18, FESTIVAL:
"HUCK FINN BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL" is kaput. The Ontario Convention and Visitors Bureau bought the festival, moved it from the Mojave River in Victorville to a fine regional park with a lake in Ontario, continued to book great national acts, and then concluded it was too much for 'em. Thanks for the memories!
* So, we suggest you catch the 3rd annual "ROUTE 66 BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL" in Victorville, or the 31st annual "LONG BEACH BAYOU" Festival, or the "LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL" above Santa Barbara. (See listings.)
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Fri-Sun, Jun 16-18, FESTIVAL:
"COUNTRY SUMMER" Festival in Santa Rosa, CA.
* Complete info in the Guide's "ENCYCLOPEDIA FESTIVANICA" at: http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-music-festival-guide-current.html
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Fri-Sun, Jun 16-18, FESTIVAL:
"SIERRA NEVADA WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL" at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds in Boonville, CA.
* Complete info in the Guide's "ENCYCLOPEDIA FESTIVANICA" at: http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-music-festival-guide-current.html
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SATURDAY
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Note that Saturday FESTIVALS that began Thursday or Friday are NUMEROUS and are listed ONLY on the day they began, so also remember to check those two days, above.
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Jun 17, FESTIVAL:
10 am–6 pm "DISCLOSUREFEST" with California State Parks, Disclosurefest presents the "Mass Meditation Initiative" at Los Angeles State Historic Park, 1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012.
* Complete info in the Guide's "ENCYCLOPEDIA FESTIVANICA" at: http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-music-festival-guide-current.html
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Sat, Jun 17, FESTIVAL:
1st annual "BOOTS & BREWS COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL" in Central Park, 27150 Bouquet Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita, CA
* Complete info in the Guide's "ENCYCLOPEDIA FESTIVANICA" at: http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-music-festival-guide-current.html
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Jun 17-18, FESTIVAL:
31st annual "LONG BEACH BAYOU" Zydeco, Blues, Creole & Cajun Festival at Rainbow Lagoon Events Park, N side of Shoreline Dr, at Shoreline Village Dr. & Linden Av, Long Beach, CA.
* Complete info in the Guide's "ENCYCLOPEDIA FESTIVANICA" at: http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-music-festival-guide-current.html
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Jun 17 & 18, FESTIVAL:
1st annual "LOS ANGELES DJANGO REINHARDT FESTIVAL" at Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz, 10361 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles CA 90064; 310-286-0553.
* Complete info in the Guide's "ENCYCLOPEDIA FESTIVANICA" at: http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-music-festival-guide-current.html
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Sat, Jun 17:
2 pm LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE plus guests MOIRA SMILEY, Eric Whitacre, and more, perform "LUX AETERNA (20th Anniversary)" and a program of modern originals at the Walt Disney Concert Hall at the L.A. Music Center, Grand Ave & First St, Los Angeles.
* Tix & more info: 213-972-7282; https://www.lamasterchorale.org/lux-aeterna; NOTE: "Orchestra west" section has the cheapest tix, at $29.
* Program:
MORTEN LAURIDSEN - "Lux Aeterna" (20th Anniversary)
ERIC WHITACRE - "Child of Wonder" (US Premiere)
BILLY CHILDS - "In Gratitude" (World Premiere)
MOIRA SMILEY - "Time in Our Voices" (World Premiere)
ESA-PEKKA SALONEN - "Iri da iri"
SHAWN KIRCHNER - "Heavenly Home"
* There are two other performances of the full program: (1) at the pricey "LUX AETERNA (GALA)" at 6 pm Sunday, June 18; and (2) at the participatory(!) "LUX AETERNA (Choir Night)" at 8 pm Tue, June 22. See listings. See listings.
* Watch Moira leading 1,000 singers at Disney Concert Hall, in singing her original trad-folk song, "Bring Me a Little Water, Sylvie." It's quite amazing to see sooo many singers, including the L.A. MASTER CHORALE in their tuxes and evening gowns, singing and clapping the rhythm with Moira singing and conducting. It works for everyone to watch it (but only ONCE for those of us who refuse to infest our devices with Facebook's insidious spyware): https://www.facebook.com/LAMasterChorale/videos/10154900633899442/
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Sat, Jun 17:
7 pm RATTLE THE KNEE plays their trad Irish music at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena, CA 92675; reservations (10 am-10 pm, 7 days) 626-798-6236.
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Sat, Jun 17:
7:30 pm "SONGS FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE" concert presented by San Diego Folk Heritage, at Pilgrim United Church of Christ, 2020 Chestnut Av, Carlsbad, CA 92008.
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Sat, Jun 17:
LOS TUCANES DE TIJUANA y RAMON AYALA plays The Forum.
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Sat, Jun 17:
8 pm "KIKI EBSEN PRESENTS THE JONI MITCHELL TRIBUTE PROJECT™" at the E Spot Lounge, 4349 Tujunga Av, Studio City, CA 91604.
* An audience favorite at the venue, "Kiki Ebsen's Joni Mitchell Project returns to share the music that spoke for one generation and even today remains entrenched in our souls. From the first moment she heard 'Michael from Mountains,' singer-songwriter Kiki Ebsen was inspired by Mitchell's artistry in music and on canvas. Kiki (vocals, piano, guitar) is joined by Grant Geissman (guitar), Terry Wollman (guitar), Matt Starr (drums) and Steven Lawrence (bass)." They'll perform favorites, including "Chelsea Morning," "River," "Help Me," "Black Crow," "In France They Kiss on Main Street" and "Woodstock."
* Tix, https://tickets.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&w=abe1f9cf62f8a0b9d529f8e560d241c1&vqitq=98c4f29d-38da-424d-855d-4eae42e958c7&vqitp=4ab93519-9593-45c5-a90e-1f977c98e2fa&vqitts=1456159698&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itlwww&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=5b1226e8689a36b556e64886a79a3dd3&vqitq=258c2194-4b24-49a9-8512-0caa53be122a&vqitp=bbd94539-9096-4ed8-89e0-c99784908f32&vqitts=1492213739&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=36033fed206dad14fd87ffe5d03f828b
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SUNDAY
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Note that Saturday FESTIVALS that began Thursday or Friday are NUMEROUS and are listed ONLY on the day they began, so also remember to check those two days, above.
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Sun, Jun 18:
6 pm "LUX AETERNA (GALA)" with the LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE plus guests MOIRA SMILEY, Eric Whitacre, and more, perform a program of modern originals at the Walt Disney Concert Hall at the L.A. Music Center, Grand Ave & First St, Los Angeles.
* Tix & more info: 213-972-7282; https://www.lamasterchorale.org/lux-aeterna
* Program:
MORTEN LAURIDSEN - "Lux Aeterna" (20th Anniversary)
ERIC WHITACRE - "Child of Wonder" (US Premiere)
BILLY CHILDS - "In Gratitude" (World Premiere)
MOIRA SMILEY - "Time in Our Voices" (World Premiere)
ESA-PEKKA SALONEN - "Iri da iri"
SHAWN KIRCHNER - "Heavenly Home
* There are two other performances of the full program and both are far less pricey: (1) "LUX AETERNA (20th Anniversary)" at 2 pm Sat, June 17; and (2) at the participatory(!) "LUX AETERNA (Choir Night)" at 8 pm Tue, June 22. See listings.
* Watch Moira leading 1,000 singers at Disney Concert Hall, in singing her original trad-folk song, "Bring Me a Little Water, Sylvie." It's quite amazing to see sooo many singers, including the L.A. MASTER CHORALE in their tuxes and evening gowns, singing and clapping the rhythm with Moira singing and conducting. It works for everyone to watch it (but only ONCE for those of us who refuse to infest our devices with Facebook's insidious spyware): https://www.facebook.com/LAMasterChorale/videos/10154900633899442/
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Sun, Jun 18:
7 pm "RHYTHMIC RELATIONS 2017" at the Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731; 310-548-2493.
* Taikoproject ain’t your mama’s taiko, but it may be your hip younger cousin’s. The first American taiko group to win the prestigious "Tokyo International Taiko Contest" (2005), Taikoproject has performed and recorded with some of the world’s best-known artists, including Stevie Wonder, Usher, Justin Bieber and Alicia Keys.
* This two-hour concert also features sister groups KITSUNE TAIKO and BOMBU TAIKO and guest performers from L.A.-based CIRQUE BERZERK.
* Tix: http://www.grandvision.org/shop/tickets.asp
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THURSDAY
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Thu, Jun 22:
8 pm "LUX AETERNA (Choir Night)" with the LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE plus guests MOIRA SMILEY, Eric Whitacre, and more, perform a program of modern originals at the Walt Disney Concert Hall at the L.A. Music Center, Grand Ave & First St, Los Angeles.
* THIS INCLUDES the participatory(!) "PRE-CONCERT GROUP SING" With Eric Whitacre and Moira Smiley, FREE for all ticket holders, 7-7:40 pm.
* Get your SHEET MUSIC FOR LUX AETERNA CHOIR NIGHT by US mail (after you have purchased a ticket). It's at: https://lamc.formstack.com/forms/sleep_score
* There are two other performances of the full program: (1) at the pricey "LUX AETERNA (GALA)" at 6 pm Sunday, June 18; and (2) the "LUX AETERNA (20th Anniversary)" at 2 pm on June 17.
* Tix & more info: 213-972-7282; https://www.lamasterchorale.org/showinfo.php?id=59; NOTE: "Orchestra East" and "Orchestra west" sections have the cheapest tix, at $29.
* Program:
MORTEN LAURIDSEN - "Lux Aeterna" (20th Anniversary)
ERIC WHITACRE - "Child of Wonder" (US Premiere)
BILLY CHILDS - "In Gratitude" (World Premiere)
MOIRA SMILEY - "Time in Our Voices" (World Premiere)
ESA-PEKKA SALONEN - "Iri da iri"
SHAWN KIRCHNER - "Heavenly Home
* Watch Moira leading 1,000 singers at Disney Concert Hall, in singing her original trad-folk song, "Bring Me a Little Water, Sylvie." It's quite amazing to see sooo many singers, including the L.A. MASTER CHORALE in their tuxes and evening gowns, singing and clapping the rhythm with Moira singing and conducting. It works for everyone to watch it (but only ONCE for those of us who refuse to infest our devices with Facebook's insidious spyware): https://www.facebook.com/LAMasterChorale/videos/10154900633899442/
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Thu, Jun 22: Not music, but cool...
8 pm "LIFE IN A BLENDER: A SOCIAL MEDIA QUENCHER" at the E Spot Lounge, 4349 Tujunga Av, Studio City, CA 91604.
* Adults-only show. "Today's society is saturated with social media. Surely a majority of us can admit that it absorbs a good chunk of our time on a daily basis. We're blending together a delicious social media quencher for you! The ingredients? Dance, comedy sketches, music fest fashion, and social media madness to help you dive out of reality into, well.. reality! We encourage you to use your smart phone throughout the show during various interactive moments. You'll be sure to have plenty of material to post..."
* Tix, https://tickets.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&w=abe1f9cf62f8a0b9d529f8e560d241c1&vqitq=98c4f29d-38da-424d-855d-4eae42e958c7&vqitp=4ab93519-9593-45c5-a90e-1f977c98e2fa&vqitts=1456159698&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itlwww&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=5b1226e8689a36b556e64886a79a3dd3&vqitq=258c2194-4b24-49a9-8512-0caa53be122a&vqitp=bbd94539-9096-4ed8-89e0-c99784908f32&vqitts=1492213739&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=36033fed206dad14fd87ffe5d03f828b
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Jun 23-25, 2017:
"SUSANVILLE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL" in Susanville, east of the Sierra in Northern Cal.
* Complete info in the Guide's "ENCYCLOPEDIA FESTIVANICA" at: http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-music-festival-guide-current.html
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SATURDAY
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Note that Saturday FESTIVALS that began Friday are listed ONLY on the day they began, so also remember to check above.
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Sat & Sun, Jun 24 & 25, FESTIVAL:
"ARROYO SECO WEEKEND" festival in Pasadena, CA.
* Complete info in the Guide's "ENCYCLOPEDIA FESTIVANICA" at: http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-music-festival-guide-current.html
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Sat, Jun 24:
1 pm "THE BIG SING IN GRAND PARK" is a FREE participatory concert led by MOIRA SMILEY, ERIC WHITACRE, GRANT GERSHON, FRANCESCO NÚÑEZ, & ROLLO DILWORTH, at Grand Park, stretching down the hill from the Music Center to City Hall, in Downtown L.A.; https://www.lamasterchorale.org/showinfo.php?id=61
* Conductors Grant Gershon, Eric Whitacre, Francisco Núñez, Moira Smiley, and Rollo Dilworth will take turns leading the crowd from the Grand Park stage, located in the downtown park between Temple Street and Grand Avenue.
* The five engaging choral conductors will lead participants through a program of popular, well known songs alongside short easy-to-learn choral pieces that the conductors will teach.
* Professional singers from the Los Angeles Master Chorale will perform a short set of music before interspersing amongst the attendees to provide expert encouragement for the main event.
* As a prelude to the musical activities, four of the city’s most popular food trucks will also be in Grand Park near the stage area, serving from 12 noon and people are encouraged to come early and enjoy lunch on the lawn. Food will be available for purchase. Complimentary water will be provided to participants. No choir experience is required to participate.
* Program includes:
SIMON & GARFUNKEL - "Bridge Over Troubled Water"
THE TOKENS - "A-Weema-Weh" ("The Lion Sleeps Tonight")
Arr. HENRY LECK - Siyahamba
BILL WITHERS - "Lean On Me"
ALAN MENKEN - "Be our Guest" ("Beauty and the Beast")
And many more
* Watch Moira leading 1,000 singers at Disney Concert Hall, in singing her original trad-folk song, "Bring Me a Little Water, Sylvie." It's quite amazing to see sooo many singers, including the L.A. MASTER CHORALE in their tuxes and evening gowns, singing and clapping the rhythm with Moira singing and conducting. It works for everyone to watch it (but only ONCE for those of us who refuse to infest our devices with Facebook's insidious spyware): https://www.facebook.com/LAMasterChorale/videos/10154900633899442/
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Note that Sunday FESTIVALS that began Friday or Saturday are NUMEROUS, and are listed ONLY on the day they began, so also remember to check those two days, above.
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Sun, Jun 25, FESTIVAL:
Noon-4 pm "SUMMER SOLSTICE FESTIVAL" is FREE at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av, Fullerton, Ca 92831; 714-738-6595; www.TheMuck.org
✔ TIX: It's free.
✔ CAMPING: No.
✔ THE SCENE: An outdoor festival with free access to the museum galleries. Promo says, "enjoy performances by award winning acts," but none were named by press time. The venue, nicknamed "The Muck," does routinely book Folk-Americana acts for its various series of concerts. We have good info of this one-day event, otherwise: "Celebrate summer with an afternoon filled with live music, food, craft beer and plenty of activities. Enjoy the free children’s art events and play area as well as an arts and crafts fair. Stroll through the galleries inside the Muckenthaler Villa (free admission for the event) and learn about the history of the Muckenthaler Family. Discover local craft breweries in the new OC Beer Alley -- featuring Bootlegger's Brewery, Evans Brewing Company, All-American Ale Works, Karl Strauss Brewing Company, and more. Cold brews organized by RYPEN." For more information about summer concerts and performance schedules, galleries, special events, classes, or to purchase tickets to other events at the Muck, call 714-738-6595 or email info@TheMuck.org
✔ 2017 LINEUP:
♪ Not announced by press time (late May, 2017).
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Tue, Jun 27:
6 pm MOIRA SMILEY & VOCO play the 2017 season opener "World Rhythms Concert" series in Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011; https://www.descansogardens.org/event/world-rhythms-moira-smiley-and-voco/
* Concert is free with paid admission to the Gardens ($9).
* "It's been awhile!" notes Moira, adding, "So great to sing/play with Pilar Diaz & April Guthrie." (Great to hear and see the three of 'em, too.)
* "...genre-bending Moira Smiley & VOCO, bring elegance and grit to folk songs original and ancient."
* Bring a picnic or purchase Patina grill favorites for a family-friendly evening of fun.
* Watch Moira leading 1,000 singers at Disney Concert Hall, in singing her original trad-folk song, "Bring Me a Little Water, Sylvie." It's quite amazing to see sooo many singers, including the L.A. MASTER CHORALE in their tuxes and evening gowns, singing and clapping the rhythm with Moira singing and conducting. It works for everyone to watch it (but only ONCE for those of us who refuse to infest our devices with Facebook's insidious spyware): https://www.facebook.com/LAMasterChorale/videos/10154900633899442/
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Wed, Jun 28: Not music, but interesting
7:30 am-11 am "FUTURE FORUM – ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & ROBOTICS" presented by CSU Dominguez Hills and sponsored by the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation, happens at ROW DTLA (thirty acres of historic buildings in the heart of Downtown L.A.), at 777 S Alameda St, Los Angeles, CA 90021; http://laedc.org/event/future-forums
* FUTURE FORUM explores the region’s Artificial Intelligence industry and jobs. As disruptive technologies continue to pervade society, they require people and organizations to adapt to new capabilities. Artificial Intelligence is already having a profound impact on our personal and working lives–and its impact will only increase in the future.
* "Much like the PC disrupted our lives in the 1980s, AI will lay the foundation for future decades of how we interact with technology, and how these new advents in technology will impact our everyday lives. More specifically, how will advanced manufacturing and machine learning affect our workforce in LA County? Will robots replace jobs, or complement and enhance existing roles in the various industries in the LA region? How will the benefits offered by the Internet of Things (IoT) and AI present opportunities for industries including airlines, manufacturing, smart buildings, smart homes, and oil and power?" Those questions and more will be addressed by an impressive lineup of speakers.
* Keynote speaker is MICHAEL KING, VP & General Manager, Global Education Industry, IBM. Panelists are DR. RANDALL W. HILL, Jr., Executive Director, USC’s Institute for Creative Technologies; and TODD HOLLOWAY, Director of Content Science & Algorithms, Netflix. Welcoming remarks by WILLIE J. HAGAN, Ph. D., President, California State University, Dominguez Hills; and BILL ALLEN, CEO, Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation.
* The Guide is telling you about this because we absolutely do NOT like the directions being taken by the technocratic corporatocracy. For us humans trying to maintain a decent chance at life, being armed with knowledge is really the only way any of us stand a chance to change it.
* Tix (registration fee): General public $65; Student rate is $40. Register at: http://laedc.org/event/future-forums
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Thu-Sun, Jun 29-Jul 2, FESTIVAL:
"HIGH SIERRA MUSIC FESTIVAL" at the Plumas County Fairgrounds, 204 Fairground Rd, Quincy, CA 95971.
* Complete info in the Guide's "ENCYCLOPEDIA FESTIVANICA" at: http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-music-festival-guide-current.html
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Thu, Jun 29:
8 pm "AN EVENING WITH HENRY KAPONO" at the GRAMMY Museum, 800 W Olympic Bl (entrance on Figueroa), Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213-765-6800; www.grammymuseum.org
* Legendary Hawaiian artist HENRY KAPONO does a performance-interview, a discussion on his extraordinary career, followed by an intimate performance. The evening is hosted by SCOTT GOLDMAN, Executive Director of the GRAMMY Museum.
* Tix go on sale Jun 1 at noon; AmEx cardholders can buy them before that.
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Thu, Jun 29:
8 pm "PAT WHITEMAN SINGS HARRIET SCHOCK" at the E Spot Lounge, 4349 Tujunga Av, Studio City, CA 91604.
* "Join popular and versatile LA vocalist Pat Whiteman as she explores the songs of Harriet Schock, well known for her Grammy-nominated song recorded by Helen Reddy “Ain’t No Way to Treat a Lady.” Schock has also written for a variety of other artists as well as TV and film. The show features special guest Gary Lynn Floyd (flying in from Texas) and Harriet on keys with musicians Joe Lamanno (bass), MB Gordy (percussion), Kelly DeSarla (flute), Brad Blaisdell (harmonica), Eden Livingood (violin/viola) and Andrea Ross-Greene and Barbara Shane (background vocals). "A special music and memory filled evening." BroadwayWorld.com says, "A divine songfest, a DREAM TEAM!"
* Tix, https://tickets.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&w=abe1f9cf62f8a0b9d529f8e560d241c1&vqitq=98c4f29d-38da-424d-855d-4eae42e958c7&vqitp=4ab93519-9593-45c5-a90e-1f977c98e2fa&vqitts=1456159698&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itlwww&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=5b1226e8689a36b556e64886a79a3dd3&vqitq=258c2194-4b24-49a9-8512-0caa53be122a&vqitp=bbd94539-9096-4ed8-89e0-c99784908f32&vqitts=1492213739&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=36033fed206dad14fd87ffe5d03f828b
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Thu, Jun 29:
7:30–9:30 pm THE ALLEY CATS play the "Under the Stars" outdoor concert series at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av, Fullerton, Ca 92831; 714-738-6595; www.TheMuck.org
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FRIDAY
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Note that FESTIVALS that began Thursday, June 29, are listed ONLY on the day they began, so also remember to check above.
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SATURDAY
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Note that Saturday FESTIVALS that began Thursday or Friday are NUMEROUS, and are listed ONLY on the day they began, so also remember to check those two days, above.
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Jul 1, FESTIVAL:
9th annual "ROADSHOW REVIVAL" subtitled "A CELEBRATION OF AMERICAN ROOTS MUSIC," at Discovery Ventura, 1888 E Thompson Bl, Ventura CA 93001.
* Complete info in the Guide's "ENCYCLOPEDIA FESTIVANICA" at: http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-music-festival-guide-current.html
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Jul 1-Aug 27, 2017:
"JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS" -- the powerful musical revue, revived at the Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S Sepulveda Bl, West Los Angeles, 90025; reservations and info, 310-477-2055 or www.OdysseyTheatre.com.
* SHOW TIMES: Runs Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm, Jul 1 through Aug 27 (dark Jul 23 & Aug 11; on Sun, Jul 2 only, performance is at 5 pm with no 2 pm matinee). Addt'l 8 pm weeknight performances on Thu, Jul 13; Wed, Jul 19; Thu, Jul 27.
* Tix: $27 on Wednesdays and Thursdays; $32 on Fridays; $36 Saturdays & Sundays. There is one “Tix for $10” performance, Fri, Jul 7.
* "Naughty, funny, dark and romantic... the off-Broadway hit by Eric Blau and Mort Shuman introduced American audiences to the Belgian singer-songwriter known as the 'Bob Dylan of France.'"
* Now, director Dan Fishbach and musical director Anthony Lucca bring it back. Marc Francoeur, Susan Kohler, Miyuki Miyagi and Michael Yapujian star in this powerful and bold theatrical experience that was a sensation when it opened off-Broadway in 1968. A prolific singer-songwriter, actor and director, Brel composed and performed literate, thoughtful and theatrical songs that generated a large, devoted following – initially in Belgium and France, and later throughout the world.
* This revue, conceived by Blau and Shuman FEATURES ENGLISH LYRICS and additional material by the pair and pays tribute to Brel's unique genius. In any language, his songs brim with flair, attitude and European sophistication, retaining their edgy vibe over half a century after they were written. While Brel is no longer either alive or living in Paris, his legendary vision of romance, humor and moral conviction endures. We're looking forward to this freshly revived production.
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Note that Sunday, Jul 2, FESTIVALS that began Thursday, Friday or Saturday are listed ONLY on the day they began, so also remember to check those three days, above.
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TUESDAY
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Jul 4, FESTIVAL:
"4TH OF JULY BLOCK PARTY" is a one-day festival at Grand Park and The Music Center, 200 N Grand Av, downtown Los Angeles, CA 90012
* Complete info in the Guide's "ENCYCLOPEDIA FESTIVANICA" at: http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-music-festival-guide-current.html
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Jul 4, FESTIVAL:
"COLUMBIA’S GLORIOUS 4th OF JULY CELEBRATION" at Columbia State Historic Park, Main St & State St, Columbia, CA 95310.
* Complete info in the Guide's "ENCYCLOPEDIA FESTIVANICA" at: http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-music-festival-guide-current.html
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That's a lil' rundown on bunches o' festivals and a few recommended concerts and events in California through the 4th of July. There are HUNDREDS more FESTIVALS happening all over North America, and we describe 'em in the detail you need in the Guide's "ENCYCLOPEDIA FESTIVANICA" at: http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/2017-music-festival-guide-current.html
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# 5 news feature...
TICKET ALERTS -- GET 'EM BEFORE THEY'RE GONE
✔ BOZ SCAGGS plays the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza on August 18; Adv tix sales now through 10 pm on Thu, May 25, with Password: SCAGGS, at https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/0B0052ACA8C42E0F
✔ SHERYL CROW plus LUKAS NELSON at The Greek Theatre on June 8; some tix still available at https://www.axs.com/events/333027/sheryl-crow-tickets
✔ JONATHAN EDWARDS plays Fri, Jun 9, 8 pm, in the concert hall behind McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix $22.50.
✔ ROY BOOK BINDER plays Sun, Jun 11, 8 pm, in the concert hall behind McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix $20.
✔ JILL SOBULE plays Fri, Jun 16, 8 pm, in the concert hall behind McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $20.
✔ DAN NAVARRO plays Sat, Jun 17, 8 pm, in the concert hall behind McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $20.
✔ BEN VAUGHN TRIO, plus BARBARA MANNING with David Wenger, and RUSS TOLMAN and Friends, plays Sun, Jun 18, 8 pm, in the concert hall behind McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $15.
✔ GORDON LIGHTFOOT, "The Legend Lives On" tour, plays the City National Grove of Anaheim, 8 pm on June 21; some tix still available at https://www.axs.com/events/333748/gordon-lightfoot-tickets
✔ THE MASTERSONS play Fri, Jun 23, 8 pm, in the concert hall behind McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $16.
✔ THE BAREFOOT MOVEMENT, a Guide favorite, plays Sat, Jun 24, 8 pm, in the concert hall behind McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $16.
✔ TREVOR NOAH, host of "The Daily Show," plus special guest ANGELO LOZADA, plays a Guide "not music but cool" pick at the Vina Robles Amphitheatre, Paso Robles, 8 pm on June 24; tix available now at https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/0900528EC6259B11
✔ "JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS," the new revival of a powerful musical revue, runs July 1-Aug 27 at the Odyssey Theatre; tix became available May 24 at 310-477-2055 or www.OdysseyTheatre.com
✔ ANN WILSON of HEART plays the City National Grove of Anaheim, 8 pm on July 2; some tix still available at https://www.axs.com/events/334107/ann-wilson-of-heart-tickets
✔ PAULA COLE plays Fri, Jul 7, 8 pm, in the concert hall behind McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $25.
✔ PETER CASE plays Sat, Jul 8, 8 pm, in the concert hall behind McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $25.
✔ "THE CLASSIC WEST" 2-day ticket for THE EAGLES & STEELY DAN, night 1, and FLEETWOOD MAC & JOURNEY, night 2; Jul 15 & 16 at Dodger Stadium; tix at http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B00527BE74A735Fb
✔ GARTH BROOKS brings his current "World Tour" to the Forum for four nights, Jul 21, 22, 28, 29; tix at http://www.ticketmaster.com/artist/732705
✔ THE DOOBIE BROTHERS play the Vina Robles Amphitheatre in Paso Robles, 8 pm on Tue, Aug 22; tix at https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/0900527D01B6B001
✔ TOTO, plus PAT BENATAR & NEIL GIRALDO, play the Greek Theatre, 6 pm on August 27; tix now available at https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/09005270CBD24FD1
✔ CHICAGO plays the Vina Robles Amphitheatre in Paso Robles, 8 pm on Sat, Sep 2; tix at https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/09005261D682F807
✔ CHICAGO plays the San Diego Civic Theatre, 8 pm on Sun, Sep 3; tix at: https://www1.ticketmaster.com/event/0A005261A2AD338C
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# 6 news feature...
RECENT NEWS FEATURES IN THE GUIDE (catalog listings with links)
Most recent listed first, then a reverse chronology of feature stories in recent editions.
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✔ May 27...
"Some folks to remember who didn't wear uniforms. Special for Memorial Day" is an all-news special edition published May 27, 2017 edition. It features the 110th birthday of RACHEL CARSON on May 27th, and the musical memorial for DUANE THORIN, the same day. It also has a short perspective on the need to put all those little US flags on so many military graves. It's at:
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/05/some-folks-to-remember-who-didnt-wear.html
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✔ May 22...
Late breaking news... Monday night, May 22nd... EXPLOSION STRIKES CONCERT IN ENGLAND
Plus
1) FREE — Tuesday night, May 23 event for Indie Musicians & Music Pros
2) "CINE GEAR EXPO L.A. 2017" is June 1-4: FREE REGISTRATION through May 27
3) "ENCYCLOPEDIA FESTIVANICA" — essential for Memorial Day Weekend
4) FREE, June 1st, aboard Queen Mary – Music; WWII Vets Salute; Air Show
5) Concerts, club gigs, other event picks, now through Memorial Day
6) Post-Memorial Day music & event picks through July 4th
7) GRAMMY Museum, GRAMMY Foundation join forces for education
8) GRAMMY Museum grant program awards $200,000 for music research and sound preservation
9) Musical Memorial for DUANE THORIN is May 27
In the May 22 / 23, 2017 edition, at:
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/05/music-film-news-memorial-day-weekend.html
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✔ May 17...
1) Festivals, Concerts, Workshops, etc. — Now through THIS WEEKEND
2) Festivals — MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND & the week leading to it
3) Concerts, club gigs, other event picks, week leading to Memorial Day
4) Upcoming musicality — post-Mem Day picks through July 4th
5) (Reprint): Musical Memorial for Duane Thorin is May 27, 1-5 pm
6) Net Neutrality may vanish on Thursday — Why you should care, & what you can do
7) USA Songwriting Competition has limited-time CD offer, through May 19th
8) City of Hope announces artists for 27th annual Celebrity Softball Game
9) Folk Alliance Region-West Early-Bird Registration ends May 31st
10) Marina V blends folk sensibilities into pop with fabulous lyrics
11) (Reprint): Navigation / Venue Traffic Alert, now through May 20, Pasadena Area
12) News Finder — Recent Topics in the Guide
In the May 17, 2017 edition, at:
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/05/may-17-21-two-big-festival-weekends.html
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✔ May 16...
"57th Annual Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival Still Needs Volunteers" is the May 16th special edition, at:
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/05/57th-annual-topanga-banjo-fiddle.html
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✔ May 13...
"Weekend Doin's, May 13 & 14, plus News, UPCOMING Festivals & a few Concert picks through July 4th" ran May 13, 2017, and includes these durable news features:
5) Volunteer: Santa Monica Mountains Trail Work, May 20th (or ongoing)
6) The Guide Has an International Readership
Plus it has the first appearances of the following, which were reprinted with updates as shown...
1) (Repeated May 17) Musical Memorial for Duane Thorin is May 27, 1-5 pm
2) (Repeated May 17) Navigation / Venue Traffic Alert, now through May 20, Pasadena Area
7) (Updated May 17) Need to Play Catch-Up? Here are Recent Topics / Editions...
That's at:
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/05/weekend-doins-may-13-14-plus-news.html
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✔ May 9...
This one was titled, "Mid-Week Hot Stuff, May 10-May 14, plus two bits o' history, and FESTIVAL-FILLED weekends ahead" and it ran Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Its news features are integrated with the calendar and are all about history that continues to shape our world today:
* May 9th: "Victory Day" with its marches in 50 nations to honor the "Immortal Batallion" that defeated fascism and dictators and gave us the post-World War II world...
* May 10th: "GOLDEN SPIKE DAY.' Few events in 19th century America were as formative, or came close to having such a big role in defining the nation we would become, as the completion of the first transcontinental railroad..."
That's at:
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/05/mid-week-hot-stuff-may-10-may-14-plus.html
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✔ May 5...
A full edition of music news ran May 5th. It contains the following feature stories:
1) THIS WEEKEND is Festival-Crazy! Here's a Guide to Maximizing Your Fun!
2) BOB DYLAN finally gets his Nobel prize; and DYLANFEST is this Sunday in Torrance
3) LAURIE LEWIS, Bluegrasser and Grammy winner has news, and she plays Saturday night
4) PETER, PAUL & MARY duo play "Music2Life" Benefit in Ventura, May 13
5) Obscure here, famous elsewhere, and wonderful: ELLEN STAPENHORST
6) ERNEST TROOST's latest — an original and ironic "Make America Great Again"
7) For a Cajun landmark, it's ashes to ashes, Hall-Of-Fame to dust
8) Cajun-Zydeco-Creole-Blues FESTIVAL SEASON & concerts in Southern Cal
9) NU-BLU, top bluegrass stars, release brand new album "Vagabonds"
10) New CD by World Music star MEKLIT features ANDREW BIRD on violin and THE PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND
11) New releases of great old material: THE NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, KRIS KRISTOFFERSON, THE DOORS
12) "WILLIE NELSON’s Luck Reunion" 2017 included Southern Cal's THE WILD REEDS
13) The Broad Stage wins Ovation Award for "1984" as "Best Presented Production of 2016"
14) Maritime Music / Sea Chanteys Festivals & News
It's at:
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/05/mays-musical-banquet-news-reviews.html
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✔ May 3...
"Remembering BILL BRYSON, bluegrass musician extraordinaire" is the May 3rd special edition, at:
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/05/remembering-bill-bryson-bluegrass.html
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✔ April 21...
We reported the sad news about JIMMY LaFAVE being diagnosed with terminal cancer. It was received from Slaid Cleaves and his wife, Karen. It's an up-top feature, added when the news arrived. Plus, that same April 21st edition ran with more six music news stories, including these:
2) A Guide to the 10th Annual "RECORD STORE DAY" on Saturday, April 22nd
3) A Special Bluegrass "RECORD STORE DAY" Release
4) After "Record Store Day," there's "RECORD STORE CRAWL 2017" in July
5) "EARTH DAY" Special Video Download: "EARTH AS A PLANET"
That edition is archived at:
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2017/04/weekend-music-news-lotsa-great-stuff.html
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PLENTY MORE is archived, back to when Lassie was a little bitty puppy dog, Napoleon was a private, and banjos only had four strings.
The entire Guide, since we moved the archival editions to Blogspot years 'n years ago, is there and searchable at the basic url:
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com
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Ahead in the Guide...
THE COMING SUMMER...
Contrary to appearances the last couple weeks, we're really NOT going back into the daily music calendar bid'ness. But, that said... there is an irresistible bridge of tunefulness between the current weekends of festivals.
And we all know that if you rely on corporate mainstream media for your supposed news, you'd miss all these things. Along with 'purt near all the music news we bring you. So, we'll feature some select picks of concerts, etc., as we navigate the summer together.
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As always, you know that a whole lot more is coming soon — including fresh MUSIC NEWS, PREVIEWS & REVIEWS, and more additions to our massive guide to the MUSIC FESTIVALS of 2017.
Meantime, with all that's about to happen that we report in the foregoing? Go get tuneful!
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LEGALESE, CONTACTING US, 'N SUCH...
Boilerplate? Where's the main pressure gauge? And the firebox?
What "boilerplate"? Who came up with that goofy term for the basic essential informational stuff...
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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. That includes 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 (now undergoing a major update), and inside info on FESTIVALS and select performances in Southern California in venues from the monumentally large to the intimately small and cozy. We cover workshops, conferences, 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 swamp water roots of the blues and the bright lights of where the music is headed now.
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The Acoustic Americana Music Guide. Thanks for sittin' a spell. The porch'll be here anytime you come back from the road.
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