Thursday – Music, News, Festivals, Arts – June 5 edition, 2014

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♪ Plenty of ticket alerts here, and heads-up for festivals and concerts THIS WEEKEND. Plus TONIGHT’s music and arts scene, some “act-now-or-miss-out” news, and more, all awaiting you within.

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In this edition…

♪ NEWS FEATURES:
. √ BRITISH BLUES LEGEND JOHN MAYALL HAS NEW CD, PLAYS GRAMMY MUSEUM TONIGHT
. √ “ARTPRIZE” ARTIST REGISTRATION CLOSES TONIGHT

♪ THIS DAY IN HISTORY:
. √ Today is “The Festival of Popular Delusions Day” – officially proclaimed!

♪ TICKET ALERTS:
. √ Egads, PLENTY of ’em here!

♪ FESTIVALS coming Saturday in Southern California:
. √ Annual “MAKE MUSIC PASADENA,” is a free, all-day-and-evening musical smorgasbord.
. √ Annual “SAM HINTON FOLK HERITAGE FESTIVAL” in San Diego Co (Poway).

♪ FESTIVALS happening now, ELSEWHERE:
. √ STRAWBERRY PARK CAJUN ZYDECO FESTIVAL runs June 5-8, near Preston, CT.
. √ Annual “KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL” nears the end of its 18 day run, Thu, May 22-Sun, Jun 8, at Quiet Valley Ranch in the Texas Hill Country.

♪ FESTIVALS coming SOON in Southern California:
. √ 38th Annual “HUCK FINN JUBILEE” is a solid Bluegrass Music Festival, June 13-15.
. √ 26th Annual “LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL,” Fri-Sun, Jun 13-15.
. √ 28th Annual “LONG BEACH BAYOU FESTIVAL” a “zydeco, blues, creole & Cajun festival,” Sat & Sun, Jun 21 & 22.

♪ THURSDAY’s MUSIC & ART EVENTS

♪ ONGOING MUSIC & ART EVENTS


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√ BRITISH BLUES LEGEND JOHN MAYALL HAS NEW CD, PLAYS GRAMMY MUSEUM TONIGHT

“AN EVENING WITH JOHN MAYALL” is a post-CD-release live performance-interview event tonight at 8 pm in the Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Theatre, 800 W Olympic Bl, L.A. 90015; 213-765-6803; www.grammymuseum.org.

Recently signed by Forty Below Records, the legendary "Godfather of British Blues," John Mayall, just released his first studio album in five years. “A Special Life” hit the streets and cyber-order parlors on May 13. John Mayall's place in music history has been assured ever since he put together the first of his bands, the BLUESBREAKERS, in 1963. Besides his own work, John also backed blues greats JOHN LEE HOOKER, T-BONE WALKER and SONNY BOY WILLIAMSON on their first English club tours. When ERIC CLAPTON quit the YARDBIRDS, John quickly offered him the job as his new guitarist, whereupon John and the band recorded an all-time best-selling classic album.

Now, “A Special Life” serves as further testament to John Mayall's boundless talent, vitality, and ever-dynamic personality. Recorded at Entourage Studios in North Hollywood, Mayall produced the album himself as well as creating the original cover art and design, with co-production, engineering, and mixing by Eric Corne. Backing Mayall on the new album are his five-year veteran band members – Texas guitarist ROCKY ATHAS and a Chicago-based rhythm section of GREG RZAB on bass guitar and JAY DAVENPORT on drums.

“A Special Life” includes three new songs penned by John and a reworked Mayall classic to go with his covers of JIMMY ROGERS ("That's All Right"), ALBERT KING ("Floodin' in California"), SONNY LANDRETH ("Speak of the Devil"), JIMMY McCRACKLIN ("I Just Got to Know") and EDDIE TAYLOR ("Big Town Playboy"), plus a new song written by Greg and Rocky. Accordion legend C.J. CHENIER makes a powerhouse guest appearance on a couple of tracks, including the opener, "Why Did You Go Last Night," written and previously recorded by his father, Zydeco icon CLIFTON CHENIER.

John Mayall and his band embarked on a major two-month tour of Europe and have now returned to the U.S. to begin touring around the country with the album's release, headlining major concert venues as well as performing at festivals throughout the spring and summer. It’s an in-depth discussion moderated by GRAMMY Museum Executive Director Bob Santelli, and a special, stripped-down performance.

All proceeds benefit The GRAMMY Museum. Tix, $20, at the Museum Box Office at 213-765-6803 or online at www.grammymuseum.org


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√ “ARTPRIZE” ARTIST REGISTRATION CLOSES TONIGHT

ARTPRIZE 2014 runs Sep 24 -Oct 12, and it’s a long ways away – in Grand Rapids, Michigan. But it has attracted West Coast artists and it is quite unlike anything else. The event literally takes over the entire city, with music performances, impromptu sculpture gardens, multimedia exhibitions on scales grand and small, paintings, drawings, etchings, landscapings, and surprising varieties and types of “more.” It’s all free, and the prizes in ArtPrize are appreciable cash awards.
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Venues are of every conceivable kind, from sports arenas and vacant lots to clubs with stages to the lobby and lawn of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. Artist Registration runs April 21-June 5, and “Artist + Venue Connections” run April 28-June 19.
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Anyone over 18, working in any medium, from any place in the world, can enter ArtPrize as an Artist to compete. All venues are eligible to win the $20,000 Juried Award for Outstanding Venue. At ArtPrize 2014, there will be eight category awards and two grand prizes totaling $560,000.
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It’s astonishing, and should be emulated elsewhere. Whether or not you can go, check it all out at:
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♪ THIS DAY IN HISTORY…
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√ Today is “The Festival of Popular Delusions Day” – officially proclaimed! And, in the words of Forrest Gump, “That’s all we have to say about that.” Except that tomorrow is the birthday of Congressman Eric Cantor, so it sorta figures.



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√ “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION” with GARRISON KEILLOR and his huge cast, plus guest GREG BROWN, at the Greek Theater, Fri, Jun 6. We’ve had many ticket alerts for you. You MAY still be able to get reduced prices on some tickets at Goldstar, www.goldstar.com or regular prices from the Greek at www.greektheatrela.com

√ JAMES TAYLOR plays two nights at the Hollywood Bowl, Sat, Jun 7, 8 pm, and Sun, Jun 8, 7:30 pm; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232.

√ KARLA BONOFF and JIMMY WEBB play the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara, Sat, Jun 7, 8 pm; 805-963-0761.

√ GREG BROWN plays the Hotel Café in Hollywood, Sat, Jun 7, 6:45 pm; 323-461-2040.

√ CAROLINE AIKEN plays the Palm Loft Gallery in Carpinteria, Sat, Jun 7, 7 pm; 805-684-9700.

√ ERIC ANDERSEN plays McCabe’s in Santa Monica, Sat, Jun 7, 7:30 pm; 310-828-4497.

√ Jug Band legend JIM KWESKIN plus THE CROCKETT SISTERS play Boulevard Music in Culver City, Sat, Jun 7, 8 pm; 310-398-2583.

√ HAY DUDES play the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena, Sat, Jun 7, 7 pm; 626-798-6236

√ All-banjo extravaganza with DONNA LYNN CASKEY plus 50 STICKS OF DYNAMITE at Bombay Bar & Grill in Ventura, Sat, Jun 7, 7 pm; 805-643-4404.

√ JOHN KRAUS & THE GOERS play the Grand Annex in San Pedro, Sat, Jun 7, 8 pm; 310-833-6362.

√ AOIFE O'DONOVAN plays Lestats Coffee in Normal Heights (San Diego), Sat, Jun 7, 8 pm; 619-282-0437.

√ CARLENE CARTER plays McCabe’s in Santa Monica, Sun, Jun 8, 8 pm; 310-828-4497.

√ FRANK VIGNOLA & VINNY RANIOLA play Boulevard Music in Culver City, Sun, Jun 8, 8 pm; 310-398-2583.

√ CAROLINE AIKEN plays a matinee in San Diego at Chateau Sinnet Winery of Carmel Valley, 3811 Valley Centre Dr, San Diego, Sun, Jun 8, 2 pm; 831-659-2244.

√ TUMBLEWEED ROB & THE SOUTHWEST JUNCTION play a matinee at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena, Sun, Jun 8, 3 pm; 626-798-6236.

√ OZOMATLI plays the Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park in Los Angeles, Sun, Jun 8, 6:30 pm; free, this is a “heads-up” if you like their genre-defying music; info, 213-384-5701.

√ Plus, check YESTERDAY’s edition, LOADED with other TICKET ALERTS. It’s still available at a separate click.



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√ Sat, Jun 7,
FREE FESTIVAL,
in Pasadena:
Annual “MAKE MUSIC PASADENA,” derived from the French “FETE DE LA MUSIQUE,” present an all-day-and-evening musical smorgasbord with an astonishingly variety of music at venues and impromptu performance spaces throughout Pasadena. Free, but they are asking for a $5 donation for the day to help enable it to happen again next year. Be sure to check-out the daytime lineup of folky performers in the Central Library’s fine (and air-conditioned) performance hall. See the massive list of performers, venues, and more, at:
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√ Sat, Jun 7,
FESTIVAL,
in San Diego Co (Poway):
11 am-5 pm Annual “SAM HINTON FOLK HERITAGE FESTIVAL” is a music and storytelling event presented by San Diego Folk Heritage, bringing performances by NECK & NECK, BRIAN CALDWELL, GREGORY PAGE, DANE TERRY & BAND, TRAILS & RAILS, and LACEMAKERS STORYTELLING with MARILYN McPHIE, CHARLES JOHNSON, JESSICA BARIS, PATTI CHRISTENSEN, JAMES NELSON-LUCAS, JIM DIEKMANN, & FRED LASKOWSKI, at Templars Hall in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd, Poway 92064; 858-566-4040.



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√ STRAWBERRY PARK CAJUN ZYDECO FESTIVAL runs June 5-8, near Preston, CT. Bands scheduled to play include JEFFREY BROUSSARD, STEVE RILEY, PINE LEAF BOYS, BONSOIR, THE REVELERS, DENNIS STROUGHMATT, LIL’WAYNE & SAME OL’2-STEP, plus several regional Cajun & zydeco bands. Details at www.strawberrypark.net/2014-cajun-zydeco-festival,or www.strawberryparkcajunzydecofestival.com


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√ 43rd Annual “KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL” nears the end of its 18 straight days, Thu, May 22-Sun, Jun 8, at Quiet Valley Ranch in the Texas Hill Country.
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A post arrived a couple days ago from Southern Cal-based musician / bestselling author Paul Zollo: “In Kerrville with my brother-in-song Darryl Purpose. Had a beautiful time hearing the beautiful Judy Collins last night - with a wonderful tribute to the great Pete Seeger – and seeing and hearing new friends and old, like Freebo F. Freebo who is here and so many others – and all the new friends.”
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Celebrating songwriters for 43 years, the Kerrville Folk Festival is the longest continuously running festival of its kind in North America. It was created by Rod Kennedy, affectionately known as “The RodFather,” who died in April. In addition to concerts each evening, Kerrville features “Ballad Tree” song-sharing sessions, campfire jam sessions, concerts and activities for children, organized canoe trips on the Guadelupe River and Hill Country bike rides, a professional development program for teachers, as well as a three-day songwriters school and instrumental workshops. All the info and schedules are at: www.kerrville-music.com.
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For more, see feature story #2 in the May 22nd edition’s NEWS section.



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√ 38th Annual “HUCK FINN JUBILEE” is a solid Bluegrass Music Festival, June 13-15, moved last year to Cucamonga-Guasti Regional Park in the Ontario/Rancho Cucamonga area. It features RALPH STANLEY, DEL McCOURY, RHONDA VINCENT, DOYLE LAWSON & QUICKSILVER, THE GIBSON BROTHERS, and many more. This may well SELL-OUT in advance! DISCOUNT TICKET DEAL is available at: http://touch.groupon.com/deals/gl-huck-finn-jubilee-1
Full info, including camping and local hotels, http://huckfinn.com.


√ 26th Annual “LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL,” Fri-Sun, Jun 13-15, is a delightfully eclectic festival that benefits folk-friendly KCBX public radio, at the Lions Live Oak Camp, 4600 Hwy 154, Santa Barbara 93105. The huge lineup includes BLIND BOY PAXTON, THE EAGLE ROCK GOSPEL SINGERS, LILY AND MADELEINE, THE BOOGALOO ASSASSINS, THE DUSTBOWL REVIVAL, THE LIONS, ZONGO ALL STARS, SHADOWLANDS, and many more. This one SELLS-OUT in advance! Full info at: www.liveoakfest.org


√ 28th Annual “LONG BEACH BAYOU FESTIVAL” a “ZYDECO, BLUES, CREOLE & CAJUN FESTIVAL,” is Sat & Sun, Jun 21 & 22, at Rainbow Lagoon Events Park, 400-403 Shoreline Village Dr, Long Beach. Headliners are JEFFREY BROUSSARD & THE CREOLE COWBOYS, THE OTIS TAYLOR BAND, SUNPIE & THE LOUISIANA SUNSPOTS, MARK ST. MARY, T-LOU, THE CREOLE BELLES, BARBARA MORRISON, and plenty more. Info, 562-495-5959, http://longbeachfestival.com/201053110/HTML/LBBMF_New_Home.html



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Thu, Jun 5, in Long Beach:
5 pm KEN O'MALLEY plays his solo residency of authentic and original Irish music at the Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300.

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Thu, Jun 5, in South Pasadena:
5 pm BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER plays his acoustic blues residency at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443.

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Thu, Jun 5, in SFV (Canoga Park):
6-9 pm “WEST VALLEY OLD-TIME JAM” at Jerry's Pizzeria, 22035 Sherman Way, Canoga Park 91303; 818-346-3033.

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Thu, Jun 5, in OC (Fountain Valley):
6-10 pm Weekly “FOUNTAIN VALLEY BLUEGRASS JAM” at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708.

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Thu, Jun 5, in San Diego Co (Santee):
6:30-9:30 pm “WOOD 'N' LIPS OPEN MIC” at Kaffee Meister Santee Coffeehouse, 9225 Carlton Hills Boulevard #30, Santee.

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Thu, Jun 5, in OC (Newport Beach):
7:15 pm BETH FITCHET WOOD AND FRIENDS play acoustic at the Rusty Pelican, 2735 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach.

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Thu, Jun 5, in Burbank:
7:30 pm SWING WEST, the San Diego-based band, plays the “2014 WESTERN MUSIC SHOWCASE SERIES” presented by the Western Music Association’s California Chapter and Cody’s Viva Cantina, at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com
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No cover. Venue is known for its Mexican food and full bar. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl (free, nearly unlimited parking for Viva patrons).

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Thu, Jun 5, in Malibu:
7:30 pm The Getty’s “LECTURES & CONVERSATIONS” series presents "LUCRETIUS AND THE TOLERATION OF INTOLERABLE IDEAS" at the Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu; 310-440-7300; parking, $10.
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Pulitzer Prize–winning author Stephen Greenblatt considers why and how Lucretius' great poem On the Nature of Things—the core ideas of which were utterly repugnant to the Christian culture of Renaissance Europe —eluded the period's tight web of censorship and repression, playing a crucial role in an age in love with beauty.
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Free; a ticket is required online or by calling above phone number.

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Thu-Sat, Jun 5-7, in OC (Costa Mesa):
8 pm PACIFIC SYMPHONY performs ORFF’s “CARMINA BURANA” for three nights at Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787; www.ocpac.org
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As one of the most dramatic and powerful pieces of music ever written, it's no wonder that “Carmina Burana” pops up so often in movie soundtracks, TV commercials and video games. Orff's massive choral work caps a musical search for life's meanings, including John Williams' celebratory theme from "Empire of the Sun" and Kathy Bowen's emotive echoes of the Holocaust.
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Go early for the “Concert Preview” at 7 pm with host Alan Chapman. Music Unwound enhancements thanks to a generous grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
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Tix at 714-755-5799 or www.PacificSymphony.org

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Thu, Jun 5, in L.A.:
8 pm “AN EVENING WITH JOHN MAYALL” is a post-CD-release live performance-interview event at the Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Theatre, 800 W Olympic Bl, L.A. 90015; 213-765-6803; www.grammymuseum.org.
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Recently signed by Forty Below Records, the legendary "Godfather of British Blues," John Mayall, just released his first studio album in five years. “A Special Life” hit the streets and cyber-order parlors on May 13. John Mayall's place in music history has been assured ever since he put together the first of his bands, the BLUESBREAKERS, in 1963. Besides his own work, John also backed blues greats JOHN LEE HOOKER, T-BONE WALKER and SONNY BOY WILLIAMSON on their first English club tours. When ERIC CLAPTON quit the YARDBIRDS, John quickly offered him the job as his new guitarist, whereupon John and the band recorded an all-time best-selling classic album.
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Now, “A Special Life” serves as further testament to John Mayall's boundless talent, vitality, and ever-dynamic personality. Recorded at Entourage Studios in North Hollywood, Mayall produced the album himself as well as creating the original cover art and design, with co-production, engineering, and mixing by Eric Corne. Backing Mayall on the new album are his five-year veteran band members – Texas guitarist ROCKY ATHAS and a Chicago-based rhythm section of GREG RZAB on bass guitar and JAY DAVENPORT on drums.
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“A Special Life” includes three new songs penned by John and a reworked Mayall classic to go with his covers of JIMMY ROGERS ("That's All Right"), ALBERT KING ("Floodin' in California"), SONNY LANDRETH ("Speak of the Devil"), JIMMY McCRACKLIN ("I Just Got to Know") and EDDIE TAYLOR ("Big Town Playboy"), plus a new song written by Greg and Rocky. Accordion legend C.J. CHENIER makes a powerhouse guest appearance on a couple of tracks, including the opener, "Why Did You Go Last Night," written and previously recorded by his father, Zydeco icon CLIFTON CHENIER.
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John Mayall and his band embarked on a major two-month tour of Europe and have now returned to the U.S. to begin touring around the country with the album's release, headlining major concert venues as well as performing at festivals throughout the spring and summer. It’s an in-depth discussion moderated by GRAMMY Museum Executive Director Bob Santelli, and a special, stripped-down performance.

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Tix, $20, at the Museum Box Office at 213-765-6803 or online at www.grammymuseum.org

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Thu, Jun 5, in Altadena:
8 pm Jazz star beauty GRACE KELLY & HER TRIO play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena.
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It’s Grace Kelly and her band, Jonathan Richards-bass and Josh Nelson- keys. Grace Kelly was “the” featured artist at the recent 10th Anniversary of The Producers Guild Of America in Hollywood. She followed that with a special apprearance at The Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. She is worth 3 times the $25 charged at The Coffee Gallery Backstage. Last times here she got standing ovations. This is a jazz super star. You will love her. Well proven at The Coffee Gallery Backstage . The Playboy Jazz Festival, Birdland, Carnegie Hall and then multiple appearances at The Coffee Gallery Backstage. “Sounds right to me says Bob Stane,” who is always a happy camper when he books her.
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From Birdland in New York to Carnegie Hall, she has appeared at the Kennedy Center, Symphony Hall in Boston, and over 500 jazz clubs and festivals worldwide, including the 2010 Newport Jazz Festival – where she opened – and the 2010 Montreal Jazz Festival. This is her third time at The Coffee Gallery Backstage.
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Ms. Kelly has become recognized as a saxophonist, singer, composer, arranger, songwriter, and recording artist with talent like no other at her age. She has performed and recorded with the likes of Lee Konitz, Wynton Marsalis, Phil Woods, Hank Jones, The Boston Pops, Harry Connick Jr. among many others. Grace Kelly....Bob Stane says...A most famous saxophone player. This is one of those acts that will prompt you to say to me after the show, “how did you get her?” and, “You didn't charge enough.”
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WYNTON MARSALIS agrees with Bob Stane, saying, “Grace Kelly plays with intelligence, wit and feeling. She has a great amount of natural ability and the ability to adapt. That is the hallmark of a first-class jazz musician.”
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GRACE KELLY is starting a kickstarter campaign for her new CD, at:
www.kickstarter.com/projects/gracekellymusic/grace-kellys-working-for-the-dreamers-ep
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More at: www.gracekellymusic.com
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Tix, $25. Reservations, 626-798-6236, 10 am-10 pm, seven days. All-ages. There’s more on the venue’s website, at www.coffeegallery.com

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Thu, Jun 5, in L.A.:
8 pm Weekly “L.A. HOOTENANNY” at Villains Tavern, 1356 Palmetto St, Los Angeles 90013; 213-613-0766.

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Thu, Jun 5, in L.A.:
8-11 pm Monthly “OLD TIME MUSIC JAM” hosted by that delightfully raucous old-time band, TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, at 1642 Beer & Wine Bar 1642 W Temple St, Los Angeles 90026; 213-483-5571.

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Thu, Jun 5, in Murrieta:
8 pm An UNDISCLOSED (AND PROBABLY IRISH) BAND plays the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com

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Thu, Jun 5, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm MARY WHITE plays the first of two nights at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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ONGOING at the Getty Villa, through Aug 25, in Malibu:
“HEAVEN AND EARTH: ART OF BYZANTIUM FROM GREEK COLLECTIONS” at the Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu; 310-440-7300; parking, $15.
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Marked by glittering mosaics, luminous icons, and opulent churches, the Byzantine Empire (A.D. 330–1453) flourished for more than one thousand years. Over 170 national treasures from Greece illustrate the development of a mighty empire, from its pagan origins to a deeply spiritual Christian society. This exhibition is presented in conjunction with “Heaven and Earth: Byzantine Illumination at the Cultural Crossroads” at the Getty Center.
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The exhibition was organized by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports, Athens, with the collaboration of the Benaki Museum, Athens, in association with the J. Paul Getty Museum and the National Gallery of Art, Washington. The exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.

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ONGOING at the Getty, through Jun 8, in L.A.:
“A ROYAL PASSION: QUEEN VICTORIA & PHOTOGRAPHY” and “HIROSHI SUGIMOTO: PAST TENSE” are two concurrent temporary exhibitions at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, L.A. 90049; 310-440-7300; parking is $15.

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ONGOING at the Getty, through Jun 22, in L.A.:
“HEAVEN AND EARTH: BYZANTINE ILLUMINATION AT THE CULTURAL CROSSROADS” is a new temporary exhibition at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, L.A. 90049; 310-440-7300; parking is $15.



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Wednesday – Arts & Music, and a Moment in History – June 4 edition, 2014

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Today’s edition has one News Feature, and it’s our “This Day in History” item.

Tonight’s live music and art scene are covered, too, of course. Jump right in and enjoy!

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In this edition…

♪ NEWS FEATURE / THIS DAY IN HISTORY:
. √ Tiananmen Square Uprising Still Speaks to Us;
. Twenty-five years ago today, one man showed us what bravery looks like.

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TIANANMEN SQUARE UPRISING STILL SPEAKS TO US

by Larry Wines

Twenty-five years ago today, one man showed us what bravery looks like.

I remember how ready I was to join a new "Lincoln Brigade" and emulate the Americans of the 1930s who went to fight the fascists in the Spanish Civil War. It seemed – for one, brief, shining moment – to be China's turn to taste freedom and freely-elect its leaders. Or so we thought.

It was 1989. The Berlin Wall was about to fall. The Iron Curtain that divided Europe was unraveling. The Soviet Union would soon fragment into states ruled by their own inhabitants.

It seemed to be “the new birth of freedom” that Lincoln had anticipated, with governments everywhere that would be of the people, by the people, for the people. But in China, the ruling class had dug-in and fought to retain control.

I have never forgotten how inspired I was by that lone, brave young man who kept moving sideways, back and forth, to remain centered in front of the leading tank, as an entire column of tanks was coming to end free expression. In the midst of the outrage of an unstoppable force of repression stood an immovable object. The actions of that one, lone human unmistakably communicated, “Stop here, or you will have to run me down.” Single-handed, he prevented that column of armor from attacking the student protestors in Tiananmen Square, until he was taken away, never to be heard from again.

Still, in some of the most iconic photos of the twentieth century, those taken by Jeff Widener of the Associated Press, he became "Tank Man." That unknown figure remains a symbol of the solitary man against the enormous machine, of the lone voice opposing injustice in the face of insurmountable odds, of the ability of one individual to take a stand for the rights of the common man against the power elite of a brutal, totalitarian regime.

It all came flooding back when I saw a brief message from musician Christopher Lockett.

Christopher commented, "...most people have not seen the original version of the photo... The uncropped version shows us the true scope of what this man was facing down -- and when you see it, you know just how mighty a statement he made."

Thus, we include that long shot among the images taken by Jeff Widener.

It still speaks to us, but how much more does it say?

It's twenty-five years later. American jobs have been lost by the millions, chiefly to the poorly-paid corporate residential factory work forces of China. There, workers are often kept behind guarded wire, sometimes with anti-suicide nets to catch them when they jump.

And those American jobs that went overseas have likewise been lost to another cause entirely: the greed of multinational (usually Western, sometimes American-flag-flying) corporations. The same corporations who pay tens of millions in bloated compensation packages and bonuses to their execs as rewards for increasing profits, even as those “expenses” are tax-deductions from their US earnings, based on sales of cheaply-made, often environmentally-damaging, Chinese products.

Meanwhile, China has become addicted to the same kind of acquisitive consumerism, and forgotten those who bravely spoke truth to power. There, it's even sadder that the essence of what those brave souls had to say twenty-five years ago, demanding self-determination and standing in front of the tanks, is not considered to be truth in the land of their birth.

Christopher Lockett had more to say, as the memories of 1989 returned. He wrote, "I was in summer school at Clemson. Jerry from Mauldin, SC, a none-too-bright kid down the hall, ran into the room and said: 'Oh man, the Chinese are sending in tanks!' My roommate and I ran down the hall to someone's room with a TV. Jerry got all excited and said: 'Yeah man, f--- those protestors, send in those tanks!' We all stared / glared at him and wondered three things at once:
1. Just how stupid this kid was.
2. How much law and order propaganda he must have been raised with to hold such a view.
3. How the Chinese dissidents protesting for freedom stood a chance if there were more than a few Jerrys in the west."

Indeed, there seem to be more than a few Jerrys on today’s political ;andscape.

A more hopeful experience came from Shannon Wells, remembering Tiananmen, who said, "A few years after that I worked with three physicists from PRC, who were here when that happened. They almost couldn't believe their eyes. They were furious that their own government would do this to its own people, and they truly believed that if the people of China knew about it, they would stand up to the government."

Twenty-five years on. And how culpable are we in China’s continued repression, as we buy so many imported goods that enrich China's power elite, and even borrow and indebt ourselves to them?

At least we, in the world outside China, have Jeff Widener’s "Tank Man" photographs. (You can read "A Conversation with Jeff Widener, who photographed 'Tank Man'," at:
http://petapixel.com/2013/06/21/a-conversation-with-jeff-widener )

In China, Jeff's photos – along with all other images and all mentions and references to the Tiananmen Square Uprising and the other, concurrent demonstrations throughout China – are aggressively and brutally suppressed. In China, those who attempt to publish, post, or even discuss what happened in 1989 are persecuted, prosecuted, and jailed. It's an open question whether they are still subjected to torture.

1989, and its echo today is muted, perhaps even distorted. 1989, the world before Gitmo, before our own shameful suppressions, repressions, jailings without trials, acts of torture, and official justifications for those acts. Oh yes, we were attacked from outside. But China's rulers say they were attacked, too -- from within.

When driven by fear, any society can co-opt its people to aid in censorship and repression, even persecution of their own neighbors. All it takes to make your citizenry into zealots is convincing them – however nebulously and obtusely – that their way of life, or public decency, or anything held dear that’s more emotional that intellectual, is at risk to a marauding enemy.

All of us have a long way to go before we are endowed as members of the human family with life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as inalienable rights. And today is a good time to think about that.



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√ KEVIN FISHER and PHIL WARD play the monthly "SUNDAY AT THE BOOK STORE" series on Sun, Jun 8, in SFV (Woodland Hills), from 4-6 pm. Presented by Red Rock Concerts at the Crown Book Store, 6100 Topanga Canyon Bl, #1340, inside the mall, next door to Maggiano's Italian Restaurant, in Woodland Hills.
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http://KevinFisher.me
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No cover, but make a reservation to be sure it happens.


√ HUNTER HAYES with DAN + SHAY, play the Santa Barbara Bowl, on Sun, Jun 15, at 6:30 pm. Tix, $35-$65, at http://sbbowl.com

√ SARAH McLACHLAN plays the Santa Barbara Bowl, on Wed, Jun 25, at 7 pm. Tix, $44.50-$89.50, at http://sbbowl.com

√ RINGO STARR and His All Starr Band featuring Steve Lukather, Richard Page, Greg Rolie, Todd Rundgren, & Greg Bissonette, play the Santa Barbara Bowl, on Sat, Jul 12, at 7 pm. Tix, $99- $39, at http://sbbowl.com

√ JACK JOHNSON with MICHAEL KIWANUKA plays two nights at the Santa Barbara Bowl, on Sun, Aug 31 & Mon, Sep 1, at 6:30 pm. Tix, $69.50-$49.50, at http://sbbowl.com

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Wed, Jun 4, in Burbank:
6-11 pm A full evening with CODIO & THE SWINGING ARMANIS, plus DEBRA PRICE & GUIDO ARMANI’s CLASSICAL HOUR on one stage, and on the other stage, GLEN ROBERTS BIG BAND -- recently named “Best Free Big Band Event” in L.A. Weekly’s prestigious “Best of LA” issue – plus REVEREND MARTINI'S ROCKABILLYHOP ‘N HANG, all at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com
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√ CODIO & THE SWINGING ARMANIS play at 6 & 8 pm.
√ DEBRA PRICE & GUIDO ARMANI’s CLASSICAL HOUR happens at 7 pm.
√ GLEN ROBERTS BIG BAND at 7 pm, named “Best Free Big Band Event” in LA Weekly’s prestigious “Best of LA” issue.
√ REVEREND MARTINI'S ROCKABILLYHOP ‘N HANG with the Vinyl Record Assoc., at 10 pm.
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Wed, Jun 4, in Torrance:
6-8:30 pm ANDY & RENEE, leaders of HARD RAIN, named the Best Band in the South Bay for 2013, play their residency at the Buffalo Fire Dept., 1261 Cabrillo Av, Torrance 90501; 310-320-2332.

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Wed, Jun 4, in Murrieta:
6:30 pm “THE SHAM JAM” OPEN MIC, hosted by HUNTER & SIMON, at the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com

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Wed, Jun 4, in Santa Barbara:
7 pm JAMES TAYLOR plays the Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara 93103; 805-962-7411.
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Wed, Jun 4, in South Pasadena:
7 pm Weekly "WINE & SONG" brings a lineup of pre-booked recording artists, plus surprise musical guests, and performing host BRAD COLERICK, all performing all-acoustic, at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443; www.WineAndSong.com
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Wed, Jun 4, in OC (Fullerton):
7 pm STEVE NOONAN & FRIENDS weekly acoustic show at Bourbon Street, 110 E Commonwealth, Fullerton.
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Wed, Jun 4, in Santa Monica:
7-11 pm THE GET DOWN BOYS play their every-Wednesday residency at Areal, 820 Main St, Santa Monica.
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Wed, Jun 4, in L.A.:
7-11 pm “IRISH TRAD SESSION” is a structured jam at Tom Bergin's Public House, 840 S Fairfax Av, Los Angeles; 323-936-7151.

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Wed, Jun 4, in VC (Simi):
7:30-11 pm SONGMAKERS twice-monthly “SIMI VALLEY HOOT.” Location and info, www.songmakers.org

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Wed, Jun 4, in OC (Fullerton):
Time tba DAVID SERBY & THE LATEST SCAM play tThe Slidebar Rock N Roll Kitchen in Fullerton.
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Wed, Jun 4, in Santa Barbara:
8 pm KRIS DELMHORST plays SOHo Restaurant & Music Club, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-962 7776.

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Wed, Jun 4, in L.A.:
SOLD OUT: 8 pm “THE DROP: MATISYAHU” is a CD release and live performance-interview event at the Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Theatre, 800 W Olympic Bl, L.A. 90015; 213-765-6803; www.grammymuseum.org.
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Wed, Jun 4, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm ROB STALEY plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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Wed, Jun 4, near LAX:
8 pm Weekly “GUITAROLOGY” showcase at Melody Bar & Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90045; 310-670-1994.



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ONGOING at the Getty Villa, through Aug 25, in Malibu:
“HEAVEN AND EARTH: ART OF BYZANTIUM FROM GREEK COLLECTIONS” at the Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu; 310-440-7300; parking, $15.
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Marked by glittering mosaics, luminous icons, and opulent churches, the Byzantine Empire (A.D. 330–1453) flourished for more than one thousand years. Over 170 national treasures from Greece illustrate the development of a mighty empire, from its pagan origins to a deeply spiritual Christian society. This exhibition is presented in conjunction with “Heaven and Earth: Byzantine Illumination at the Cultural Crossroads” at the Getty Center.
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The exhibition was organized by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports, Athens, with the collaboration of the Benaki Museum, Athens, in association with the J. Paul Getty Museum and the National Gallery of Art, Washington. The exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.

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ONGOING at the Getty, through Jun 8, in L.A.:
“A ROYAL PASSION: QUEEN VICTORIA & PHOTOGRAPHY” and “HIROSHI SUGIMOTO: PAST TENSE” are two concurrent temporary exhibitions at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, L.A. 90049; 310-440-7300; parking is $15.

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ONGOING at the Getty, through Jun 22, in L.A.:
“HEAVEN AND EARTH: BYZANTINE ILLUMINATION AT THE CULTURAL CROSSROADS” is a new temporary exhibition at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, L.A. 90049; 310-440-7300; parking is $15.



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♪ The Guide has made some CH-CH-CHANGES – turn, embrace the change – with more to come as spring becomes summer of 2014. There are, and will be, points of departure to make room (and time) for the new. We’ll do what we can, because as always, we operate with the editor’s motto, “One does what one can.”

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WEEKEND FESTIVALS, and Friday’s Arts & Music News & Events – May 30 edition, 2014

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♪ TWO nighttime music festivals Friday, and there’s a delightful, but SOLD-OUT folk festival on Saturday in Southern California. They’re both in this edition, plus Friday night’s acoustic & Americana music and theatrical scene. Let’s get started.

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♪ The Guide published a SPECIAL EDITION Wednesday morning, “REMEMBERING MAYA ANGELOU,” in addition to Wednesday’s complete edition with three news features. Both are available at separate clicks.

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In this edition…

♪ FESTIVALS tonight in Southern California:
. √ “SPRING FESTIVAL OF WORLD MUSIC AND JAZZ 2014” at UCLA
. √ “AMERICAN COMPOSERS FESTIVAL 2015” with ANDRÉ PREVIN and PACIFIC SYMPHONY runs Wed-Fri, May 28-30, in OC (Costa Mesa), nightly at 8 pm.

♪ FESTIVAL on Saturday in Southern California:
. √ Annual “CLAREMONT FOLK FESTIVAL” features a wide range of music, art and learning experiences, housed within the natural beauty of Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden in Claremont, Sat, May 31.

♪ FESTIVALS happening ELSEWHERE:
. √ Annual “KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL” continues its 18 day run, Thu, May 22-Sun, Jun 8, at Quiet Valley Ranch in the Texas Hill Country.

♪ MUSIC CAMP in Southern California:
. √ 4th Annual “CALIFORNIA UKULELE ACADEMY MOUNTAIN RETREAT,” May 29-Jun 1, at Alpine Meadows Conference Center in the San Bernardino Nat'l Forest.

♪ NEWS FEATURES:
. √ USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION DEADLINE IS TONIGHT.
. √ FOLK ALLIANCE FAR-WEST CONFERENCE EARLYBIRD DEADLINE IS TONIGHT.
. √ T-LOU & HIS SUPER HOT ZYDECO BAND FACE PERSONAL TRAGEDY.
. √ There are three News Features in Wednesday’s edition, plus the special edition Wednesday that celebrates MAYA ANGELOU.

♪ THIS DAY IN HISTORY:
. √ Joan of Arc; Columbus, “My Bucket’s Got a Hole in it Day”…

♪ TICKET ALERTS:
. √ There were PLENTY of ’em in Wednesday’s edition.

♪ FRIDAY’s MUSIC & ART EVENTS

♪ ONGOING MUSIC & ART EVENTS


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♪ FESTIVALS tonight: two of ’em;
one concludes its three night run,
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Fri, May 30, at UCLA:
7 pm “SPRING FESTIVAL OF WORLD MUSIC AND JAZZ 2014” tonight brings MUSIC OF THE BALKANS ENSEMBLE and the IRISH MUSIC ENSEMBLE at the Herb Alpert School of Music, in Schoenberg Hall, 405 Hilgard Av, on the UCLA campus in Westwood 90095.

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Fri, May 30; Wed-Fri, May 28-30, in OC (Costa Mesa):
8 pm “AMERICAN COMPOSERS FESTIVAL 2015” with ANDRÉ PREVIN and PACIFIC SYMPHONY at Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787; www.ocpac.org
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Full program:
Previn: “Principals” for Orchestra
Previn: Double Concerto (West Coast premiere)
Previn: Owls
Previn: Honey and Rue
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Discover the immense talents of one of the most versatile musicians of the 20th century. In addition to international career in classical music, Previn has previously enjoyed success in the movies, musicals, popular music and jazz. No stranger to the Southland, Previn served as music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic from 1985-89.
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♪ Carl St.Clair, conductor
♪ André Previn, composer
♪ Jaime Laredo, violin
♪ Sharon Robinson, cello
♪ Elizabeth Futral, soprano
♪ Joseph Horowitz, artistic adviser
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FESTIVAL,
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Annual “CLAREMONT FOLK FESTIVAL” features a wide range of music, art and learning experiences, housed within the natural beauty of Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, at 1500 N College Av, Claremont.
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Performers include:
♪ BEN & ELLEN HARPER
♪ DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY ONES
♪ THE GONZALO BERGARA QUARTET
♪ THE COALS
♪ THE CHAPIN SISTERS
♪ RICK SHEA
♪ PHOEBE BRIDGERS
♪ THE OOKS OF HAZZARD
♪ BLUE HIGHWAY
♪ STEVE JAMES
♪ ROSS ALTMAN
♪ PETER HARPER
♪ OLD BROWN SHOE
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Plus Storytellers, Workshops, and all-day Kid’s Activities. General Admission and VIP Seating tickets are available. Children age 12 and under are admitted free, except in the VIP section, where they require VIP tix.
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√ Annual “KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL” runs 18 straight days, Thu, May 22-Sun, Jun 8, at Quiet Valley Ranch in the Texas Hill Country.
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A post arrived a couple days ago from Southern Cal-based musician / bestselling author Paul Zollo: “In Kerrville with my brother-in-song Darryl Purpose. Had a beautiful time hearing the beautiful Judy Collins last night - with a wonderful tribute to the great Pete Seeger – and seeing and hearing new friends and old, like Freebo F. Freebo who is here and so many others – and all the new friends.”
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Celebrating songwriters for 43 years, the Kerrville Folk Festival is the longest continuously running festival of its kind in North America. It was created by Rod Kennedy, affectionately known as “The RodFather,” who died in April. In addition to concerts each evening, Kerrville features “Ballad Tree” song-sharing sessions, campfire jam sessions, concerts and activities for children, organized canoe trips on the Guadelupe River and Hill Country bike rides, a professional development program for teachers, as well as a three-day songwriters school and instrumental workshops. All the info and schedules are at: www.kerrville-music.com.
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For more, see feature story #2 in the May 22nd edition’s NEWS section.



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√ 4th Annual “CALIFORNIA UKULELE ACADEMY MOUNTAIN RETREAT,” May 29-Jun 1, at Alpine Meadows Conference Center in the San Bernardino Nat'l Forest.
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Spend a full day learning from each of the two most published ukulele educators anywhere, Lil Rev & Fred Sokolow. There are 37 cabins available.
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. √ USA SONGWRITING COMPETITION DEADLINE IS TONIGHT.

The 19th Annual USA Songwriting Competition's deadline is a few hours away. This evening is the last chance to enter your songs and / or lyrics. It is easy to enter with your YouTube, Soundcloud or Reverbnation profile URL, and that makes it fast and easy to enter. Previous entrants have been signed to record labels and music publishers and hit the charts, some even going Platinum, selling over 1 million copies.

Starting Saturday, the contest will begin adding new faces and stories to their wall of successful songwriters and music makers on their facebook page.

If you enter, keep an eye on your inbox Tuesday. They'll send you all the info on how you can listen to their latest edition of their “Songwriters Radio Show.”

Sponsors include Gibson Guitars, Sony, New Music Weekly, Loggins Promotion, Airplay Access, Audio-Technica, D'Addario, PreSonus, iZotope, IK Multimedia, Notion Software, Sonoma Wireworks, Songwriter's Pad, MyNewRelease, MusicGateway, Sonicbids, and more. Gibson Guitars is a new sponsor, and this means Gibson guitars for winners.

Info and entries at:
www.songwriting.net/enter

The USA Songwriting Competition is based at 2881 E Oakland Pl Bl, Suite 414, Ft Lauderdale FL 33306.


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√ FOLK ALLIANCE FAR-WEST CONFERENCE EARLYBIRD DEADLINE IS TONIGHT

Earlybird registration ends tonight at midnight for the FAR-West 2014 11th Annual Music Conference, October 16-19, at the 2014 Marriott City Center in Oakland, CA.

FAR-West, one of five regions of Folk Alliance International, celebrates folk music, dance and related performing arts through our annual conference. They invite you to join them this October to listen, celebrate, recognize, and enjoy the richness of folk music and arts in the West.

The weekend will open with a Venues' Choice Concert, and includes Official Showcases, Best Of The West luncheon, Private Guerrilla Showcases, Panels and Workshops, New Voices Showcases, Susanne Millsaps Memorial Coffeehouse, and Networking Center. When you register, there are sponsorship and advertising opportunities.

Registration rates for FAI Members/Non-members. REGISTER EARLY and SAVE.
Early Bird (March 3 – May 30) $150/$180
Summer Special (May 31 – August 31) $175/$205
Pre-Conference (Sept 1 – October 5) $200/$230
Walk-up only: Full Conference (after October 5) $225/$255
One day - Friday $110
One day - Saturday including luncheon $145

Registration and full info at:
www.far-west.org/far-west-2014.html


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√ T-LOU & HIS SUPER HOT ZYDECO BAND FACE PERSONAL TRAGEDY

JOSEPH LOUIS EAGLIN JR., the Son of T-Lou, has died. Personal friends of the family may attend funeral services at Holy Cross Cemetery, 5835 W Slauson Av, Culver City 90230. Service is in the chapel, Sat, May 31, at 12:30 pm. Burial and repast on site. If you wish to send flowers please send them to the address above, labelled for Joseph Louis Eaglin Jr. Info at 310-836-5500.


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√ There are three News Features in Wednesday’s edition, plus the special Wednesday edition that celebrates MAYA ANGELOU.



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√ On this day in 1431, 19-year-old Joan of Arc was burned at the stake by an English-dominated tribunal.

√ On this day in 1498, Columbus departed with 6 ships for 3rd trip to America.

√ Today is “My Bucket’s Got a Hole in it Day,” and yes, that is officially proclaimed by some governing body-or-other – somewhere.



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Fri, May 30, in Monrovia:
6-10 pm Weekly “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL / STREET FAIR” in old downtown Monrovia includes many acoustic troubadours and the rootsy “KATTYWOMPUS CONCERT & JAM” with all comers at 8 pm at Dollmakers Kattywompus, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-357-1091.

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Fri, May 30, at UCLA:
7 pm “SPRING FESTIVAL OF WORLD MUSIC AND JAZZ 2014” tonight brings MUSIC OF THE BALKANS ENSEMBLE and the IRISH MUSIC ENSEMBLE at the Herb Alpert School of Music, in Schoenberg Hall, 405 Hilgard Av, on the UCLA campus in Westwood 90095.

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Fri, May 30, in Tehachapi:
7 pm ROY ZIMMERMAN, today’s best political singing satirist, presents “FUNNY SONGS ABOUT IGNORANCE, WAR AND GREED” at Fiddler's Crossing, 206 East F St, Tehachapi 93561; 661-823-9994.

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Fri, May 30, in Burbank:
7 pm ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK, or AMERICANA BANDS play Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com
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Fri, May 30, in L.A.:
8 pm RODRIGUEZ plays the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave in Griffith Park, L.A.; Greek Theatre hotline, 323-665-1927; tix, 213-480-3232; www.greektheatrela.com.
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Legendary singer-songwriter, Rodriguez, makes his Greek Theatre, LA debut on Friday, May 30. Well-known in the U.S. for his 2012 Oscar award-winning documentary, “Searching for Sugar Man,” Rodríguez's fame and music have now reached audiences worldwide.
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Rodriguez, a self-taught guitarist, began performing in bars and clubs around the city of Detroit in the 1960s, as the city suffered post-industrial urban decay. It was there that he recorded two studio albums, Cold Factin 1969 and Coming from Reality in 1971. These compositions went unnoticed in the U.S. and Rodriguez eventually turned his efforts elsewhere, earning a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Wayne State University, running for political office and working construction and factory jobs to support his family.
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In the mid-1970s, his music gained airplay in Australia and New Zealand and he toured the area finding limited success as an overseas performer.
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Rodriguez was unaware that he had reached legendary folk-rock super stardom status in South Africa, where mistaken rumors circulated that he had perished. As it turns out, South African anti-Apartheid activists and musicians alike were inspired by his counterculture lyrics.
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In the late 1990s, South African fans finally sought him out, leading to the unanticipated renaissance of his music career. Rodriguez now tours extensively in South Africa, Australia, Europe, and the U.S., where he takes thoughtful appreciation in greeting longtime fans, and a new generation of listeners who find common ground in his music. His albums, Cold Fact and Coming from Reality have since been re-released on Light in the Attic records and the Searching for Sugar Man soundtrack is available on Sony Legacy. International media attention and accolades have since been bestowed upon both the film and the music.
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Fri, May 30, in Santa Monica:
8 pm ROY BOOK BINDER plays McCabe’s, 31st & Pico, Santa Monica.
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Blues troubadour, storyteller, humorist (and disciple of Rev. Gary Davis) Roy Book Binder returns to McCabe's for an evening of back-porch Piedmont-style blues that has come to be one of the venue’s favorite shows to present their fans. Jorma Kaukonen says, "Nobody writes in the idiom better than Roy Book Binder. He is a master player, singer, writer and teller of tales - true tales." Tix, $20.

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Fri, May 30, in Altadena:
8 pm THE LOVEBIRDS plus SHELBY & TIEG play a double-bill at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena.
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Fri, May 30, in San Diego (Pacific Beach):
8 pm GONZALO BERGARA QUARTET plays Dizzy's, 4275 Mission Bay Dr, Pacific Beach 92109; 858-270-7467.

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Fri, May 30, in Arcadia:
8 pm-1 am BROTHER DAVID BAND, plus BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND opening, plays the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349.

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Fri, May 30, in Hollywood:
8 pm BILLY MANZIK with guest MARK CHRISTIAN play The Piano Bar in Hollywood.

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Fri, May 30, in L.A.:
8-10 pm STACY ROBIN & FRIENDS play MUSE on 8th, 759 S La Brea Av (at 8th), Los Angeles 90036.
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Fri, May 30, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm CAUGHT RED HANDED plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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Fri, May 30, in San Pedro:
8 pm MITCHEL FORMAN TRIO plays Alvas Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, Weymouth Corners, San Pedro 90732; www.alvasshowroom.com; 800-403-3447 or 310-519 1314. You can bring your own food and drinks into this venue and just pay the cover.

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Fri, May 30, in San Diego (Solana Beach):
8:30 pm MERLE HAGGARD plays the Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Av, Solana Beach 92075; 858-481-9022.

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Fri, May 30, in Murrieta:
9 pm HUMBLE HOOLIGANS, a big hit at the 2014 "Irish Fest," play the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com

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Fri, May 30, in Culver City:
9:30 pm CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7, with THE LEAPIN' LIZARDS opening, play the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; http://thecinemabar.com
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Fri, May 30, in L.A.:
10 pm THE SOUL REBELS BRASS BAND plus the NEW ORLEANS BRASS BAND play the Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90035; 323-954-9630.

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Fri, May 30, in WeHo:
10:30 pm FRENCH HORN REBELLION, plus HEY CHAMP, play the Roxy, 9009 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; www.theroxyonsunset.com; 310-276-2222.
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ONGOING, through Jun 1, in L.A.:
“THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS,” presented by Center Theatre Group, opens tonight, runs Apr 22-Jun 1, at the Ahmanson Theatre at the L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles 90012; www.musiccenter.org
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Winner of the 2012 Tony Award® for “Best Musical Revival,” The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess arrives at the Ahmanson Theatre with award-winning members of the Broadway cast in this stunning and stirring new staging. This re-envisioned Broadway production includes such legendary songs as “Summertime” and “I Got Plenty of Nothing.”

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ONGOING at the Getty Villa, through Aug 25, in Malibu:
“HEAVEN AND EARTH: ART OF BYZANTIUM FROM GREEK COLLECTIONS” at the Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu; 310-440-7300; parking, $15.
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Marked by glittering mosaics, luminous icons, and opulent churches, the Byzantine Empire (A.D. 330–1453) flourished for more than one thousand years. Over 170 national treasures from Greece illustrate the development of a mighty empire, from its pagan origins to a deeply spiritual Christian society. This exhibition is presented in conjunction with “Heaven and Earth: Byzantine Illumination at the Cultural Crossroads” at the Getty Center.
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The exhibition was organized by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports, Athens, with the collaboration of the Benaki Museum, Athens, in association with the J. Paul Getty Museum and the National Gallery of Art, Washington. The exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.

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ONGOING at the Getty, through Jun 1, in L.A.:
“JACKSON POLLOCK’S MURAL,” and “HATCHED! CREATING FORM WITH LINE,” are two concurrent temporary exhibitions at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, L.A. 90049; 310-440-7300; parking is $15.

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ONGOING at the Getty, through Jun 8, in L.A.:
“A ROYAL PASSION: QUEEN VICTORIA & PHOTOGRAPHY” and “HIROSHI SUGIMOTO: PAST TENSE” are two concurrent temporary exhibitions at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, L.A. 90049; 310-440-7300; parking is $15.

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ONGOING at the Getty, through Jun 22, in L.A.:
“HEAVEN AND EARTH: BYZANTINE ILLUMINATION AT THE CULTURAL CROSSROADS” is a new temporary exhibition at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, L.A. 90049; 310-440-7300; parking is $15.



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Thursday – Arts & Music News, Events & Festivals – May 29 edition, 2014

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♪ A nighttime music festival this week, and a delightful folk festival on Saturday in Southern California are in this edition, plus Thursday night’s acoustic & Americana music and theatrical scene. Let’s get started.

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♪ The Guide published a SPECIAL EDITION Wednesday morning, “REMEMBERING MAYA ANGELOU,” in addition to Wednesday’s complete edition. Both are available at separate clicks.

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In this edition…

♪ FESTIVAL this week, three nights, in Southern California
. √ “AMERICAN COMPOSERS FESTIVAL 2015” with ANDRÉ PREVIN and PACIFIC SYMPHONY runs Wed-Fri, May 28-30, in OC (Costa Mesa), nightly at 8 pm.

♪ FESTIVAL coming Saturday in Southern California:
. √ Annual “CLAREMONT FOLK FESTIVAL” features a wide range of music, art and learning experiences, housed within the natural beauty of Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden in Claremont, Sat, May 31.

♪ FESTIVALS happening ELSEWHERE:
. √ Annual “KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL” continues its 18 day run, Thu, May 22-Sun, Jun 8, at Quiet Valley Ranch in the Texas Hill Country.

♪ MUSIC CAMP in Southern California:
. √ 4th Annual “CALIFORNIA UKULELE ACADEMY MOUNTAIN RETREAT,” May 29-Jun 1, at Alpine Meadows Conference Center in the San Bernardino Nat'l Forest.

♪ NEWS FEATURES:
. √ There are three News Features in yesterday’s edition, plus the special edition yesterday that celebrates MAYA ANGELOU.

♪ THIS DAY IN HISTORY:
. √ Birthdays, Civil Rights, and “End Of The Middle Ages Day.”

♪ TICKET ALERTS:
. √ There were PLENTY of ’em in yesterday’s edition.

♪ THURSDAY’s MUSIC & ART EVENTS

♪ ONGOING MUSIC & ART EVENTS


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Thu, May 29; Wed-Fri, May 28-30, in OC (Costa Mesa):
8 pm “AMERICAN COMPOSERS FESTIVAL 2015” with ANDRÉ PREVIN and PACIFIC SYMPHONY at Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787; www.ocpac.org
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Full program:
Previn: “Principals” for Orchestra
Previn: Double Concerto (West Coast premiere)
Previn: Owls
Previn: Honey and Rue
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Discover the immense talents of one of the most versatile musicians of the 20th century. In addition to international career in classical music, Previn has previously enjoyed success in the movies, musicals, popular music and jazz. No stranger to the Southland, Previn served as music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic from 1985-89.
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♪ Carl St.Clair, conductor
♪ André Previn, composer
♪ Jaime Laredo, violin
♪ Sharon Robinson, cello
♪ Elizabeth Futral, soprano
♪ Joseph Horowitz, artistic adviser
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Tix at 714-755-5799 or www.PacificSymphony.org



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Annual “CLAREMONT FOLK FESTIVAL” features a wide range of music, art and learning experiences, housed within the natural beauty of Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, at 1500 N College Av, Claremont.
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Performers include:
♪ BEN & ELLEN HARPER
♪ DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY ONES
♪ THE GONZALO BERGARA QUARTET
♪ THE COALS
♪ THE CHAPIN SISTERS
♪ RICK SHEA
♪ PHOEBE BRIDGERS
♪ THE OOKS OF HAZZARD
♪ BLUE HIGHWAY
♪ STEVE JAMES
♪ ROSS ALTMAN
♪ PETER HARPER
♪ OLD BROWN SHOE
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Plus Storytellers, Workshops, and all-day Kid’s Activities. General Admission and VIP Seating tickets are available. Children age 12 and under are admitted free, except in the VIP section, where they require VIP tix.
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Last year sold-out in advance, so get your tix now, at:
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√ Annual “KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL” runs 18 straight days, Thu, May 22-Sun, Jun 8, at Quiet Valley Ranch in the Texas Hill Country.
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A post arrived a couple days ago from Southern Cal-based musician / bestselling author Paul Zollo: “In Kerrville with my brother-in-song Darryl Purpose. Had a beautiful time hearing the beautiful Judy Collins last night - with a wonderful tribute to the great Pete Seeger – and seeing and hearing new friends and old, like Freebo F. Freebo who is here and so many others – and all the new friends.”
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Celebrating songwriters for 43 years, the Kerrville Folk Festival is the longest continuously running festival of its kind in North America. It was created by Rod Kennedy, affectionately known as “The RodFather,” who died in April. In addition to concerts each evening, Kerrville features “Ballad Tree” song-sharing sessions, campfire jam sessions, concerts and activities for children, organized canoe trips on the Guadelupe River and Hill Country bike rides, a professional development program for teachers, as well as a three-day songwriters school and instrumental workshops. All the info and schedules are at: www.kerrville-music.com.
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For more, see feature story #2 in the May 22nd edition’s NEWS section.



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√ 4th Annual “CALIFORNIA UKULELE ACADEMY MOUNTAIN RETREAT,” May 29-Jun 1, at Alpine Meadows Conference Center in the San Bernardino Nat'l Forest.
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Spend a full day learning from each of the two most published ukulele educators anywhere, Lil Rev & Fred Sokolow. There are 37 cabins available.
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√ There are three News Features in yesterday’s edition, plus the special edition yesterday that celebrates MAYA ANGELOU.



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√ Today is the birthday of L.A.-based musician EARL GREY. And bestselling author PAUL ZOLLO (“Songwriters on Songwriting”) sent a celebratory note worth sharing (and envying):
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Paul Zollo writes, “Happy Earl Grey Day! We celebrate this day, the birthday of Earl Grey, one of the best humans I have ever been lucky enough to know. On this day we celebrate musicians and artists and authors and poets and all those people who enrich our world with their loving brilliance - few people I have ever known recognize their value more than Urlie, who has not only read a few of the great books - he's read every one of them!! And few people in my life have ever treated me - the songwriter me - with more love or appreciation. So on this day, in his honor, have a drink or a smoke or whatever makes you happy, and put on great music, or read a great book, and delight in the fact that humans can do this stuff. And tell those you love how much you love them, without apology. Love you forever Urlie Gee.”


√ We noted yesterday that it was the birthday of the late LESLIE PERRY, L.A.-based storyteller, author, and Civil Rights activist. We did not realize that we should have noted another May 28 event in conjunction.
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May 28, 1963, was the “Woolworth Sit-In” in Jackson, MS. John Salter, a participant wrote, "This was the most violently attacked sit-in during the 1960s. A huge mob gathered, with open police support while the three of us sat there for three hours. I was attacked with fists, brass knuckles and the broken portions of glass sugar containers, and was burned with cigarettes."
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The photo includes John Salter (Hunter Bear) seated with Joan Trumpauer (now Mulholland), and Anne Moody (who would author the book, “Coming of Age in Mississippi”).
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Learn more about the Jackson sit-in at the "We Shall Not Be Moved" book and website, at: www.notbemoved.com
and the CRM-Vets website, at:
www.crmvet.org/tim/timhis60.htm#1960sitins


√ On a lighter note, today, May 29, is “End Of The Middle Ages Day,” which is followed tomorrow by “My Bucket’s Got a Hole in it Day.” Yes, those are officially proclaimed by governing bodies – somewhere.



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Thu, May 29, in Long Beach:
5 pm KEN O'MALLEY plays his solo residency of authentic and original Irish music at the Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-8300.

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Thu, May 29, in South Pasadena:
5 pm BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER plays his acoustic blues residency at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443.

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Thu, May 29, in VC (Camarillo):
5:30 pm Monthly “CAMARILLO ROUND TABLE PIZZA SONG CIRCLE” at Round Table Pizza in Camarillo 93010. Info, www.songmakers.org

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Thu, May 29, in San Diego Co (Santee):
6:30-9:30 pm “OPEN MIC” at the Wood 'n' Lips Kaffee Meister Coffeehouse, 9225 Carlton Hills Bl #30, Santee.

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Thu, May 29, in Burbank:
7 pm ALT-COUNTRY / HONKY-TONK, or AMERICANA BANDS play Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com
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Thu, May 29, in SFV (Sherman Oaks):
7 pm STEVE NOONAN plays acoustic at the Cork Lounge in Sherman Oaks.

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Thu, May 29, in L.A.:
Time tba “THE SOUND OF SUPPORT” is a monthly free concert at Angel City Brewery & Public House, in L.A.
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Thu, May 29, in OC (Newport Beach):
7:15 pm CHAUNCEY BOWERS with LISA TURNER lead the lineup, followed by BETH FITCHET WOOD, at the Rusty Pelican, 2735 W Coast Hwy, Newport Beach.
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Thu, May 29, in Hollywood:
7:45-10 pm AMILIA K. SPICER, just returned from playing the Kerrville Folk Fest, headlines the eight-act "URBAN DESERT CABARET" show at the Pig 'n Whistle, 6714 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood.
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Thu, May 29, in SFV (Northridge):
8 pm JOHN ANDERSON and TRACY LAWRENCE play the Valley Performing Arts Center, on the campus at CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge 91330; 818-677-3000.

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Thu, May 29, in Altadena:
8 pm BERT LAMS and TOM GRIESGRABER, with special guest EMMETT CHAPMAN, inventor of The Chapman Stick, play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena.
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Chapman Stick player Tom Griesgraber and guitarist Bert Lams celebrate the release of their new concept album: Unnamed Lands. The culmination of over four years of collaboration and one of the most inspired projects either musician has ever been a part of, this all-original work tells the story of a group of wagon train pioneers heading west circa 1840. A strong progressive rock influence and adventurous sounds blend seamlessly with a highly melodic, folk-like approach into what could almost be called "Progressive Americana." The duo is honored to be joined by Chapman Stick inventor Emmett Chapman, who will perform an opening set. In addition to creating the Stick instruments, beginning in 1969, Emmett has taken his musical invention and his unique approach to improvisation to venues throughout the world.
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Tom Griesgraber is one of the world’s most active players of the Chapman Stick, a unique 12-string guitar/bass hybrid. An honors graduate of Berklee College of Music, he has performed across the US and Europe as a soloist and with his groups Marotta/Griesgraber and Agent 22.
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Bert Lams is a founding member of the California Guitar Trio, and known for his affinity with the music of J.S.Bach. His recent arrangements of Bach's cello suites and violin partitas for solo guitar were released on his solo CD 'Nascent'. Bert tunes his guitar in fifths; a tuning more closely resembling a cello than a traditional guitar.
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California Guitar Trio member Bert Lams and Chapman Stick player Tom Griesgraber play a new set of original music featured on their new CD 'Unnamed Lands'.
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Bert Lams initially gained notice in 1980 as first laureate for National Music Contest for Youth in Brussels, and went on to earn an honors degree in the study of classical guitar, at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Brussels, Belgium. After attending Guitar Craft seminars with Robert Fripp, Bert Lams co-founded the CGT with Paul Richards (U.S.) and Hideyo Moriya (Japan).
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Since 1993, CGT has released eleven albums and toured extensively across the world, performing their eclectic repertoire. CGT music was featured in the television coverage of the Olympics, and on CBS, NBC, CNN World Beat, and ESPN TV programs. Their music was sent into outer space to wake the crew aboard NASA's Space Shuttle Endeavor.
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A honors graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston, Tom Griesgraber is one of the world's most active performers on the Chapman Stick; a unique 12-string guitar and bass hybrid played more like piano with both hands sounding notes. He is an active composer and arranger for the instrument and his shows generally include a mix of original material as well as arrangements ranging from Bach to the Beatles.
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Thu, May 29, in L.A.:
8 pm Weekly “L.A. HOOTENANNY” at Villains Tavern, 1356 Palmetto St, Los Angeles 90013; 213-613-0766.

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Thu, May 29, in Murrieta:
8 pm An UNDISCLOSED (AND PROBABLY IRISH) BAND plays the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com

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Thu, May 29, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm HOLLYWOOD HILLBILLIES play the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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Thu, May 29, in Valencia:
8:30 pm-12:30 am HUMBLE HOOLIGANS, a big hit at the 2014 "Irish Fest," play the Tilted Kilt in Valencia (the town next to Santa Clarita).



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ONGOING, through Jun 1, in L.A.:
“THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS,” presented by Center Theatre Group, opens tonight, runs Apr 22-Jun 1, at the Ahmanson Theatre at the L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles 90012; www.musiccenter.org
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Winner of the 2012 Tony Award® for “Best Musical Revival,” The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess arrives at the Ahmanson Theatre with award-winning members of the Broadway cast in this stunning and stirring new staging. This re-envisioned Broadway production includes such legendary songs as “Summertime” and “I Got Plenty of Nothing.”

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ONGOING at the Getty Villa, through Aug 25, in Malibu:
“HEAVEN AND EARTH: ART OF BYZANTIUM FROM GREEK COLLECTIONS” at the Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu; 310-440-7300; parking, $15.
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Marked by glittering mosaics, luminous icons, and opulent churches, the Byzantine Empire (A.D. 330–1453) flourished for more than one thousand years. Over 170 national treasures from Greece illustrate the development of a mighty empire, from its pagan origins to a deeply spiritual Christian society. This exhibition is presented in conjunction with “Heaven and Earth: Byzantine Illumination at the Cultural Crossroads” at the Getty Center.
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ONGOING at the Getty, through Jun 1, in L.A.:
“JACKSON POLLOCK’S MURAL,” and “HATCHED! CREATING FORM WITH LINE,” are two concurrent temporary exhibitions at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, L.A. 90049; 310-440-7300; parking is $15.

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ONGOING at the Getty, through Jun 8, in L.A.:
“A ROYAL PASSION: QUEEN VICTORIA & PHOTOGRAPHY” and “HIROSHI SUGIMOTO: PAST TENSE” are two concurrent temporary exhibitions at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, L.A. 90049; 310-440-7300; parking is $15.

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ONGOING at the Getty, through Jun 22, in L.A.:
“HEAVEN AND EARTH: BYZANTINE ILLUMINATION AT THE CULTURAL CROSSROADS” is a new temporary exhibition at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, L.A. 90049; 310-440-7300; parking is $15.



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Wednesday – Arts & Music News / Events & Festival Preview – May 28 edition, 2014

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♪ Here’s the news of music festivals this week and weekend in Southern California, AND Wednesday night’s theatrical and acoustic & Americana music scene. It all awaits you within.

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♪ The Guide published a SPECIAL EDITION this morning, available at a separate click:
. √ REMEMBERING MAYA ANGELOU ~ Wednesday morning Special Edition, May 28, 2014

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In this edition…

♪ FESTIVAL this week, three nights, in Southern California
. √ “AMERICAN COMPOSERS FESTIVAL 2015” with ANDRÉ PREVIN and PACIFIC SYMPHONY runs Wed-Fri, May 28-30, in OC (Costa Mesa), nightly at 8 pm.

♪ FESTIVAL coming this weekend in Southern California:
. √ Annual “CLAREMONT FOLK FESTIVAL” features a wide range of music, art and learning experiences, housed within the natural beauty of Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden in Claremont, Sat, May 31.

♪ FESTIVALS happening ELSEWHERE this month:
. √ Annual “KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL” begins its run of 18 straight days, Thu, May 22-Sun, Jun 8, at Quiet Valley Ranch in the Texas Hill Country.

♪ NEWS FEATURES:
. √ WATCH TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE 2014 VIDEOS ON LINE
. √ NEW JAMES HURLEY ALBUM HAS AN EARLY SELL-OUT
. √ NEW ALBUM JUST OUT, & AWARD NOM FOR ANNIE WENZ’S EARLIER CO-WRITE

♪ THIS DAY IN HISTORY:
. √ Birthdays, and a bit of an omnibus, careening down a narrow road…

♪ TICKET ALERTS:
. √ “THE DROP: JOHN FULLBRIGHT” coming to the Grammy Museum.
. √ “ROADSHOW REVIVAL – JOHNNY CASH TRIBUTE FESTIVAL;” IAN ANDERSON (Jethro Tull); CROSBY, STILLS & NASH (2nd show added at the Greek Theatre).
. √ CANCELLED: Maestro ENNIO MORRICONE conducting his film scores in L.A.
. √ “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION” with Garrison Keillor on Fri, Jun 6; RODRIGUEZ on Fri, May 30; PAUL McCARTNEY on Aug 10 at Dodger Stadium; THE BOTH, the duo of AIMEE MANN & TED LEO, with NICK DIAMONDS of Islands.

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♪ ONGOING MUSIC & ART EVENTS


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Wed-Fri, May 28-30, in OC (Costa Mesa):
8 pm “AMERICAN COMPOSERS FESTIVAL 2015” with ANDRÉ PREVIN and PACIFIC SYMPHONY at Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787; www.ocpac.org
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Full program:
Previn: “Principals” for Orchestra
Previn: Double Concerto (West Coast premiere)
Previn: Owls
Previn: Honey and Rue
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Discover the immense talents of one of the most versatile musicians of the 20th century. In addition to international career in classical music, Previn has previously enjoyed success in the movies, musicals, popular music and jazz. No stranger to the Southland, Previn served as music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic from 1985-89.
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♪ Carl St.Clair, conductor
♪ André Previn, composer
♪ Jaime Laredo, violin
♪ Sharon Robinson, cello
♪ Elizabeth Futral, soprano
♪ Joseph Horowitz, artistic adviser
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√ Sat, May 31,
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Annual “CLAREMONT FOLK FESTIVAL” features a wide range of music, art and learning experiences, housed within the natural beauty of Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, at 1500 N College Av, Claremont.
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♪ BEN & ELLEN HARPER
♪ DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY ONES
♪ THE GONZALO BERGARA QUARTET
♪ THE COALS
♪ THE CHAPIN SISTERS
♪ RICK SHEA
♪ PHOEBE BRIDGERS
♪ THE OOKS OF HAZZARD
♪ BLUE HIGHWAY
♪ STEVE JAMES
♪ ROSS ALTMAN
♪ PETER HARPER
♪ OLD BROWN SHOE
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Plus Storytellers, Workshops, and all-day Kid’s Activities. General Admission and VIP Seating tickets are available. Children age 12 and under are admitted free, except in the VIP section, where they require VIP tix.
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√ Annual “KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL” runs 18 straight days, Thu, May 22-Sun, Jun 8, at Quiet Valley Ranch in the Texas Hill Country.
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A post arrived a couple days ago from Southern Cal-based musician / bestselling author Paul Zollo: “In Kerrville with my brother-in-song Darryl Purpose. Had a beautiful time hearing the beautiful Judy Collins last night - with a wonderful tribute to the great Pete Seeger – and seeing and hearing new friends and old, like Freebo F. Freebo who is here and so many others – and all the new friends.”
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Celebrating songwriters for 43 years, the Kerrville Folk Festival is the longest continuously running festival of its kind in North America. It was created by Rod Kennedy, affectionately known as “The RodFather,” who died in April. In addition to concerts each evening, Kerrville features “Ballad Tree” song-sharing sessions, campfire jam sessions, concerts and activities for children, organized canoe trips on the Guadelupe River and Hill Country bike rides, a professional development program for teachers, as well as a three-day songwriters school and instrumental workshops. All the info and schedules are at: www.kerrville-music.com.
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News Feature #1

√ WATCH TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE 2014 VIDEOS ON LINE

For the first time ever, the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival had video crews stationed at all the stages, recording contestants and professional performances alike, all day. The prestigious “TBFC” marked its 54th annual run earlier this month, on a day with beautiful weather and, as always, countless jams large and small, and nothing but smiling faces.

All the TBFC videos are now available for your enjoyment on YouTube. The events and playlists (where applicable), by stage, are listed at:

www.youtube.com/user/Topangabanjofiddle/playlists

All videos are filed and available at:

www.youtube.com/user/Topangabanjofiddle/videos

No doubt those who plan to compete next year will be studying the techniques of this year’s winning performers. The rest of us can just watch and enjoy.


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√ NEW JAMES HURLEY ALBUM HAS AN EARLY SELL-OUT

Southern Cal-based troubadour JAMES HURLEY reported today, “CD Baby just notified me that once again, they've sold out of my new album ‘Voice and Guitar’ and would I please send more!... [so] Off to the Post Office! In the meantime, it's available for download there [at CD Baby] and at Amazon and a bunch of other places too.”

Needless to say, it’s a very big deal when a record by a solo indie artist sells-out repeatedly anywhere. For those who don’t want to wait for the CD restock to become available, here (thanks to the vigilant Marissa Meizel) are the links to buy the download versions.

www.amazon.com/Voice-Guitar-Jam es-Hurley/dp/B00K8N59A0

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/voice-and-guitar/id877457048


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√ NEW ALBUM JUST OUT, & AWARD NOM FOR ANNIE WENZ’S EARLIER CO-WRITE

Florida-based folksinger-songwriter ANNIE WENZ has lived in Northern California, long enough to help harvest and bottle a special vintage at a winery there, and she just got back from a sailboat adventure in the Caribbean – just in time to drive to the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas to perform.

Annie has a brand-new CD, just out, titled, “Rain on Bare Skin,” but we just got it and don’t have a review ready yet. Meanwhile, Annie reported this morning from Kerrville:

“Jaime Michaels is off to the New Mexico Music Awards where our [co-written] song, ‘Dirty Wine,’ was nominated for ‘Song of the Year!’ Just being nominated was amazing in our book... But hell, it still would be fun to ‘take the cake’... Wish us well!”

Her many Southern Cal fans and friends and readers elsewhere are surely doing that. Hit your browser and bring-up some music videos. And check-out or order the new album at www.anniewenz.com.



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√ May 28 is the birthday of two L.A. music scenesters, JANIS VAILE, and the Urban Homestead’s JORDANNE DERVAES.

√ May 28 is the birthday of the late LESLIE PERRY, (May 28,1936-March 5,2014), renowned storyteller, author, and Civil Rights activist.

√ May 28 is the birthday of a Teabagger darling, freshman US Senator Marco Rubio (R) Florida. Also…

√ Today is “National Hamburger Day,” coming just three days after “National Tap Dance Day,” which was followed two days ago by “Grey Day,” and it’s just before tomorrow’s “End Of The Middle Ages Day,” which will be followed by “My Bucket’s Got a Hole in it Day.” Yes, all those are officially proclaimed by governing bodies – somewhere.



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√ “THE DROP: JOHN FULLBRIGHT” is a CD release event presented in conjunction with the Americana Music Association & 88.5FM KCSN. It happens Mon, Jun 30, at 8 pm at the Grammy Museum in L.A. General on-sale begins Thursday, May 29, 2014 at noon. (American Express-only presale ended Wed, May 28, at 10:30 am.)
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Just two years ago, John Fullbright released his debut studio album, From The Ground Up, to a swarm of critical acclaim. The LA Times called the record "preternaturally self-assured," while NPR hailed him as one of the "10 Artists You Should Have Known." The Wall Street Journal crowned him as giving one of the year's 10 best live performances, and the album also earned him the ASCAP Foundation's Harold Adamson Lyric Award. If there was any doubt that his debut announced the arrival of a songwriting force to be reckoned with, it was put to rest when From The Ground Up was nominated for Best Americana Album at the GRAMMY Awards, which placed Fullbright alongside some of the genre's most iconic figures. But for Fullbright, it hasn't been all the acclaim that means the most to him, but rather his entrance into a community of songwriters whose work he admires. Now, as part of our popular Americana Music Series, we celebrate Fullbright's latest work, Songs, released May 27. The arrangements on Songs are stripped down to their cores and free of ornamentation. Fullbright's guitar and piano anchor the record, while a minimalist rhythm section weaves in and out throughout the album. Songs has its moments of darkness, tracks born from pain and heartbreak, but for a craftsman like Fullbright, there are few greater joys than carving emotion into music, taking a stab at that lofty goal of immortality through song. Join us in The Clive Davis Theater for an interview with Fullbright, moderated by Vice President of The GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares, and performance. Doors at 7:30 pm. All proceeds benefit The GRAMMY Museum. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased in person at the Museum Box Office at 213-765-6803, or online at www.grammymuseum.org.

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√ IAN ANDERSON (Jethro Tull) performs legendary hits and his new album ‘Homo Erraticus’ at Segerstrom Center for the Arts in OC, on Sep 18. Tix available now at: www.scfta.org

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√ CROSBY, STILLS & NASH – 2nd show added at the Greek Theatre on Oct 3; originally set for only one show on Oct 4. Tix on sale now.

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CANCELLED: Maestro ENNIO MORRICONE conducts for the first time ever in L.A., at the Nokia Theatre, Jun 15 at 8 pm.
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PLUS:
We’ve alerted you to presale ticket opportunities for all the following shows. Some remaining tix are still available:

√ "A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION" with Garrison Keillor on Fri, Jun 6, at 7:30 pm, at the Greek Theatre.

√ RODRIGUEZ plays Fri, May 30, at 7:30 pm, at the Greek Theatre.

√ PAUL McCARTNEY plays Aug 10 at Dodger Stadium, doors at 7 pm. Tix $25, $49.50, $69.50, $99.50, $125, $165, $250.

√ THE BOTH, the duo of AIMEE MANN & TED LEO, with NICK DIAMONDS of Islands, perform Jun 14 at 8 pm at the El Rey Theatre. Tix, $25, on sale now.



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Wed, May 28, in Burbank:
6-11 pm A full evening with CODIO & THE SWINGING ARMANIS, plus DEBRA PRICE & GUIDO ARMANI’s CLASSICAL HOUR on one stage, and on the other stage, GLEN ROBERTS BIG BAND -- recently named “Best Free Big Band Event” in L.A. Weekly’s prestigious “Best of LA” issue – plus REVEREND MARTINI'S ROCKABILLYHOP ‘N HANG, all at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com
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√ DEBRA PRICE & GUIDO ARMANI’s CLASSICAL HOUR happens at 7 pm.
√ GLEN ROBERTS BIG BAND at 7 pm, named “Best Free Big Band Event” in LA Weekly’s prestigious “Best of LA” issue.
√ REVEREND MARTINI'S ROCKABILLYHOP ‘N HANG with the Vinyl Record Assoc., at 10 pm.
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Wed, May 28, in Torrance:
6-8:30 pm ANDY & RENEE, leaders of HARD RAIN, named the Best Band in the South Bay for 2013, play their residency at the Buffalo Fire Dept., 1261 Cabrillo Av, Torrance 90501; 310-320-2332.

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Wed, May 28, in Murrieta:
6:30 pm “THE SHAM JAM” OPEN MIC, hosted by HUNTER & SIMON, at the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com

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Wed, May 28, in L.A.:
7 pm WILLIE WATSON plays “The Fold” concert series at the Bootleg Theatre, 2220 Beverly Bl, Los Angeles 90057; 213-389-3856.

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Wed, May 28, in South Pasadena:
7 pm Weekly "WINE & SONG" brings a lineup of pre-booked recording artists, plus surprise musical guests, and performing host BRAD COLERICK, all performing all-acoustic, at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443; www.WineAndSong.com
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Wed, May 28, in OC (Fullerton):
7 pm STEVE NOONAN & FRIENDS weekly acoustic show, and Steve says, “it's the Paradox Hoot Night” at the venue, Bourbon Street, 110 E Commonwealth, Fullerton.
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Wed, May 28, in Venice:
7-9 pm ACOUSTIC AGAIN, the new duo of globetrotting pro ASHLEY MAHER and FEDERICO RAMOS, returns to FEED Body & Soul, 1239 Abbot Kinney Bl, Venice 90291; 310-450-5550; http://feedbodyandsoul.com
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7-11 pm THE GET DOWN BOYS play their every-Wednesday residency at Areal, 820 Main St, Santa Monica.
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Wed, May 28, in L.A.:
7-11 pm “IRISH TRAD SESSION” is a structured jam at Tom Bergin's Public House, 840 S Fairfax Av, Los Angeles; 323-936-7151.

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Wed, May 28, in VC (Simi):
7:30-11 pm SONGMAKERS twice-monthly “SIMI VALLEY HOOT.” Location and info, www.songmakers.org


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Wed, May 28, in L.A.:
8 pm JAMESTOWN REVIVAL does a live performance-interview event at the Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Theatre, 800 W Olympic Bl, L.A. 90015; 213-765-6803; www.grammymuseum.org.
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At the heart of Jamestown Revival is a friendship that spans over a decade. Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance grew up together in the small Texas town of Magnolia. From a young age, they shared a love for music as well as the outdoors. About an hour north of Magnolia TX, there was some old family land with a dilapidated ranch house where they spent the better part of their adolescence. At one point or another, music from Creedence Clearwater Revival and The Everly Brothers, to fellow Texans Willie Nelson, Guy Clark and Stevie Ray Vaughan found its way through an old pair of speakers that sat on the back porch. At the age of 22, they moved to Austin and began to craft a sound of their own. Deeply rooted in harmony, they merged the sounds of the South with classic American and Western rock. Looking for adventure, as well as a change of pace, they eventually made the decision to head west and made the move to Los Angeles. Throughout the course of the next 12 months, they wrote their debut album, "UTAH." It's heavily autobiographical, telling the stories of their adventures, their discomforts and their observations. In order to capture the spirit of the music, the two found a log cabin high within the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. The pair, along with their band and engineer, set out to convert it into a temporary recording studio. With wild moose right outside the window, and aspen leaves spinning in the wind, they tracked the songs for "UTAH" live-to-tape and without headphones. Jamestown Revival is gearing up for life back out on the road with a national tour in May and June.
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Wed, May 28, in Altadena:
8 pm LAUGHING STOCK plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena.
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Venue impresario Bob Stane tells us, “Big fan following… will sell out.”
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Bob tells us, “For the mere $15 admission, you can be entertained by six actresses performing six monologues. That’s less than three dollars a person. What a bargain! These women have been brought together for an evening of fun and frivolity to delight the audience with a variety of characters. Four of the monologues are from the play ‘Talking With…’ by Jane Martin. ‘The monologues make direct emotional appeals that at times flirt with self-indulgence…A very pleasurable exercise for those of you who love good theater and stand-out performances,’ says FlagerLive.com. Marianne Davis will perform ‘Audition,’ about a woman who is desperately attempting to give a good audition but forgetting simple things like her stage name but not the puns. Sandra Cruz will compete with ‘Rodeo,’ about a broncobuster, Sarah Hunter will deliver ‘French Fries,’ about an aging woman who wishes to live at McDonalds, and Lynda Pyka offers us ‘Scraps,’ about a housewife who begins to dress like a character from the Wizard of Oz books.”
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He continues, “In addition to these pieces, you will witness the acting prowess of Graciemarie Serafina in ‘I Hate My Purse,’ by the great Nora Ephron. Ephron’s insider wit and wisdom for daily life comes to fruition through Serafina’s performance. And for something completely different, we get a Catholic school lesson by Julie Beltran from ‘Sister Mary Ignatius Explains it All,’ by Christopher Durang. It is nun to be missed. $15 tix.”
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Reservations, 626-798-6236, 10 am-10 pm, seven days. All-ages. There’s more on the venue’s website, at www.coffeegallery.com

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Wed, May 28, in L.A.:
8 pm FIRST AID KIT with WILLY MASON plays the El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Bl, L.A.; 323-936-4790; www.theelrey.com.
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Tix, $27.

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Wed, May 28, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm COLDWATER CANYON plays the second of two nights at the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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Also tonight, the POOL TOURNAMENT. Starting time approximately 7:30 pm. It’s Double Elimination, Blind Draw Partners, $5 per person, amount may change by players, but $5 per entry goes to the Cowboy Palace. Sign-up sheet is with the bartenders.
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This is L.A.’s last real honky tonk. No cover, full bar, lots of fun. Go early for the free dance lesson.

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Wed, May 28, in Murrieta:
8 pm An UNDISCLOSED (AND PROBABLY IRISH) BAND plays the Shamrock Irish Pub & Eatery, 39252 Winchester Rd #145, Murrieta 92563; 951-696-5252; www.theshamrockirishpubandeatery.com

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Wed, May 28, in SFV (Chatsworth):
8 pm An undisclosed AMERICANA / ALT COUNTRY / TRAD COUNTRY / HONK TONK BAND plays the Cowboy Palace, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166.
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This is L.A.’s last real honky tonk. No cover, full bar, lots of fun. Go early for the nightly free dance lesson.

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Wed, May 28, near LAX:
8 pm Weekly “GUITAROLOGY” showcase at Melody Bar & Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90045; 310-670-1994.



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ONGOING, through Jun 1, in L.A.:
“THE GERSHWINS' PORGY AND BESS,” presented by Center Theatre Group, opens tonight, runs Apr 22-Jun 1, at the Ahmanson Theatre at the L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles 90012; www.musiccenter.org
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Winner of the 2012 Tony Award® for “Best Musical Revival,” The Gershwins' Porgy and Bess arrives at the Ahmanson Theatre with award-winning members of the Broadway cast in this stunning and stirring new staging. This re-envisioned Broadway production includes such legendary songs as “Summertime” and “I Got Plenty of Nothing.”

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ONGOING at the Getty Villa, through Aug 25, in Malibu:
“HEAVEN AND EARTH: ART OF BYZANTIUM FROM GREEK COLLECTIONS” at the Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu; 310-440-7300; parking, $15.
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Marked by glittering mosaics, luminous icons, and opulent churches, the Byzantine Empire (A.D. 330–1453) flourished for more than one thousand years. Over 170 national treasures from Greece illustrate the development of a mighty empire, from its pagan origins to a deeply spiritual Christian society. This exhibition is presented in conjunction with “Heaven and Earth: Byzantine Illumination at the Cultural Crossroads” at the Getty Center.
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The exhibition was organized by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and Sports, Athens, with the collaboration of the Benaki Museum, Athens, in association with the J. Paul Getty Museum and the National Gallery of Art, Washington. The exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.

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ONGOING at the Getty, through Jun 1, in L.A.:
“JACKSON POLLOCK’S MURAL,” and “HATCHED! CREATING FORM WITH LINE,” are two concurrent temporary exhibitions at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, L.A. 90049; 310-440-7300; parking is $15.

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ONGOING at the Getty, through Jun 8, in L.A.:
“A ROYAL PASSION: QUEEN VICTORIA & PHOTOGRAPHY” and “HIROSHI SUGIMOTO: PAST TENSE” are two concurrent temporary exhibitions at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, L.A. 90049; 310-440-7300; parking is $15.

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ONGOING at the Getty, through Jun 22, in L.A.:
“HEAVEN AND EARTH: BYZANTINE ILLUMINATION AT THE CULTURAL CROSSROADS” is a new temporary exhibition at the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr, L.A. 90049; 310-440-7300; parking is $15.



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