June 15 events, Acoustic Americana Music Calendar & News 2008

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"Tied to the Tracks"
ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC CALENDAR & NEWS
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Events for June 15, 2008
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copyright (c) © 2008, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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June calendar, as a continuous read, is now at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com, along with each day’s updated post of events, and our newest popular feature, the anniversaries of things that happened on that date.
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Each day’s updated events and anniversaries is still at www.myspace.com/laacoustic – for the time being. Because Myspace is suddenly accepting only short posts, we must go through the ponderous process of listing events there in small blocks, usually one day at a time – so, the calendar will move to another site, and that will happen soon.
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FUTURE EVENTS are posted into 2009 on our myspace site, where reading them curiously requires that you use the “Older Entries” button that appears when you click “View All” – going “back” to the future… just one of the many myspace aberrations.
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LATEST NEWS FEATURES were posted separately on June 13 and appear on both sites; previous news features posted June 7 on myspace, where earlier editions are still available by using the “View All” button, and if you want to journey farther back than recent editions, use the “Older Entries” button as many times as necessary to go all the way back to when acoustic music was made by indigenous natives pounding on hollow logs with rocks.
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Today’s anniversaries:
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MAGNA CARTA went into effect on this day in 1215, as King John of England placed his Royal seal on the document. It was, in essence, a peace treaty between John and his barons, assuring their feudal rights, the rights of the church, and the a guarantee of the nation’s laws. Today, it is seen as a landmark in human rights, since, along the way, it also guaranteed the rights of the people, even if they were serfs. John had succeeded King Richard the Lionheart, and the mythical tale of Robin Hood id set in this era.
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DELAWARE DECLARES INDEPENDENCE on this day in 1776, from both the British dominion and from the Pennsylvania authority. Delaware had not existed as a British colony, but as part of an odd arrangement of a North and South Assembly “Upper and Lower Counties” of Pennsylvania. Independence in Delaware was gained with drama and intrigue, and ultimately secured by a single vote.
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The US-CANADIAN BORDER was established in 1846, set at the 49th Parallel from the Rocky Mountains west to the Strait of Georgia. The US gained sovereignty over what would become the states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana, and the British got undisputed rights to Vancouver Island and navigation rights on part of the Columbia River. Things had been anything but certain before that, and James K. Polk successfully ran for president in the US with a slogan of “fifty-four-forty-or-fight.” That latitude is almost to Alaska.
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WEST POINT graduated HENRY OSSIAN FLIPPER, its first black cadet in 1877. He had been born a slave, and spent his entire four years in the US Military Academy at West Point without a single white cadet ever speaking to him. What a testament to fortitude that he stayed and achieved success. Upon graduation, he was appointed a second lieutenant in the Buffalo Soldiers, the all-black 10th US Cavalry, at Ft. Sill, in Indian Territory that would become Oklahoma.
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RIVERBOAT DISASTER IN NEW YORK in 1904, as the river steamer “General Slocum” burns and sinks while taking passengers on a sightseeing excursion in the East River. The boat’s captain had taken his burning vessel toward a small island to run it aground, rather than to any of the nearby docks where firefighters could have helped. He said that he made the decision to avoid spreading the fire to the docks. In all, 1,031 men, women and children were killed, and it remains one of the worst US maritime disasters.
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JUDY GARLAND, famous as the singing Dorothy 1939’s “The Wizard of Oz,” married director VINCENTE MINNILLI in 1945. The union produced singer-actress LIZA MINNILLI. It was Garland’s second marriage, at age 23. At 19, she had married band leader David Rose.
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HELEN HUNT was born in 1963. She had childhood roles on “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and in the film, “Swiss Family Robinson,” before starring in TV’s “Mad About You” from 1992-1999. She won a Best Actress Oscar for “As Good as it Gets,” starring opposite Jack Nicholson.
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“HEE HAW” aired its debut episode on this day in 1969. It ran two years and was in the Top 20 when CBS dropped it, in the same era when the same network cancelled “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.” The show resumed in highly successful syndication, with ROY CLARK and BUCK OWENS as co-hosts, until 1992.
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TODAY’S EVENTS:
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Sun, Jun 15:
THIS WEEKEND’S FESTIVALS:
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Sun, Jun 15; near Santa Barbara:
20th annual “LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL” concludes today at Live Oak Camp, on Hwy 154, in the Santa Ynez Valley, near Lake Cachuma and Goleta; www.liveoakmusic.org; 805-781-3030. This year’s lineup includes NANCI GRIFFITH, DAN HICKS AND THE HOT LICKS, MIKE MARSHALL’S MANDOLIN EXTRAVANGANZA, CHORO FAMOSO, PONCHO SANCHEZ, NAPPY BROWN, THE DERAILERS, QUEEN OMEGA, WITH SOUL MAJESTIC, BABA KEN AND THE NIGERIAN BROTHERS, GIBSON BROTHERS, EILEN JEWELL, INGA SWEARINGEN, CAMPBELL BROTHERS, THE STAIRWELL SISTERS, BANSHEE IN THE KITCHEN, CACHE VALLEY DRIFTERS, WHISKEY CHIMP, RESINATION, DON LAMPSON, RACHEL SEDACCA, LOUIE ORTEGA AND THE BURNERS, BUNGEE JUMPING COWS, GOVE COUNTY STRING QUARTET. Also plenty of workshops and vendors. (Started Friday.) Entertainment runs Fri, 3:45 pm-midnight; Sat, 8 am-midnight; Sun, 8 am-10 pm. See festival site for schedules, artist bios, etc.
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This is always a wonderful festival. Every year, it’s produced as a benefit for KCBX public radio, as the station’s principal annual fund-raiser. Camping is additional; car camping $25, RV (anything over 22 ft) is $55; parking / camping for motorcycles and disabled camping (with reserv) are free. A “Full festival pass” is required to qualify for camping; prices shown include a $5 web-order discount: adults $115, ages 13-17, $75, age 4-12, $35. Individual days (no camping) available for $35 adult or teen, $15 child.
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Sun, Jun 15; in Victorville:
32nd Annual “HUCK FINN JUBILEE” the annual big-deal Father's day Weekend bluegrass festival concludes today, at Mojave Narrows Regional Park, just over Cajon Pass in the Mojave Desert, near Victorville; info & tix, 951-341-8080; www.huckfinn.com. This is “the big one” in Southern Cal for bluegrass fans. Newsweek called Huck Finn "One of eight great American festivals." (Started Friday.)
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Lineup includes:
THE NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, DOYLE LAWSON AND QUICKSILVER, THE DAN TYMINSKI BAND, SCOTT GATES & PACIFIC OCEAN BLUEGRASS BAND, THE NATIONAL BLUEGRASS PLAYOFFS, and many more. 15-year-old mandolin wunderkind Scott Gates will perform with the NGDB. Runs 7 am-11 pm Fri & Sat, 7 am-8 pm Sun.
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Tix went on sale Jan 7, and camping tix always go fast. Reserved camping and adv tix are strongly recommended. This year brings more electrical hook-ups for RVs in Camp Area 1,2,3 behind the Main Stage and in the SWBA "Entertainers Camp” Area. RV non hook-up sites can also be reserved for a small fee in both areas. All parking and fishing are free. Adv tix by phone, mail or web are $10 LESS THAN SHOWN HERE. Prices at gate require cash payment. Adult 4-day (includes Thu, Fri, Sat camping) $85; adult 3-day (includes Fri, Sat camping) $80; junior 3-day (includes Thu, Fri, Sat camping) $20; Daily admission (no camping; cash at gate) adults, Fri $15, Sat $20, Sun $20; juniors (ages 6-11), $5 any one day; kids under age 6 are free.
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Sun, Jun 15:
30th Annual “PLAYBOY JAZZ FESTIVAL” concludes today with central events at the Hollywood Bowl. Established in 1979, The Playboy Jazz Festival has become internationally acclaimed, emerging as the West Coast's premier jazz event. Sold out every year, it is a month-long affair culminating on one weekend in June, at the Hollywood Bowl, featuring jazz, Latin and world music. Virtually every jazz legend and major contemporary artist has performed here, yet the festival has also showcased up-and-coming talent from around the world and from various genres. Begun in 1959 as a one-time landmark event in Chicago to celebrate the 5th anniversary of Playboy Magazine, it was revived in 1979 and remains one of the most unique festivals with its forward thinking and creative programming. (Started Fri.)
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Past performers include Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Joe Williams, Art Blakey, Freddie Hubbard, Gerry Mulligan, Mel Torme, Etta James, Pancho Sanchez, Chris Botti, Arturo Sandoval, Brian Setzer, Gladys Knight, Joshua Redman, Chucho Valdes, Ozomatli and hundreds of others.
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Sun, Jun 15:
10 am-6 pm “TOY THEATRE FESTIVAL” concludes today at Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S Grand Av, Downtown L.A. The Music Center’s Toy Theatre Festival offers free family-friendly professional Toy Theatre productions both days, 10-6. This unique event features eighty performances over two days and is being presented throughout Walt Disney Concert Hall. Toy Theatre is a genre of puppetry that is small in scale but large in stature, with two-dimensional rod puppets enacting plays in miniature theatres. Performances are free; however advance reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 213-972-8500. The festival is family-friendly, designed for ages 6 and up. There will also be hands-on workshops in the Concert Hall Garden. For more information on featured artists, call 213-972-8500 or see www.musiccenter.org.
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Sun, Jun 15; in Northern Cal:
13th Annual “RUSSIAN RIVER BLUES FESTIVAL” concludes today at Johnson's Beach, Guerneville, CA. The Russian River Blues Festival is back amidst Sonoma County’s redwoods, on Father's Day Weekend. It’s said to be “an amazing weekend of blues music, great food and wine tasting.” During the weekend, there are 16 performances on two stages; a mix of traditional blues, rock, R&B and soul music. Lineup includes LOS LONELY BOYS, JONNY LANG, THE FABULOUS THUNDERBIRDS, SHEMEKIA COPELAND, ROBBEN FORD, COCO MONTOYA, DAN HICKS & THE HOT LICKS, EARL THOMAS, and local artists include THE VOLKER STRIFLER BAND and BILL NOTEMAN & THE ROCKETS. Tix: At gate, single-day tix are $5 more than shown, and wkend passes will not be available. Adv tix: “Gold” single day $90, single day gen’l $45; “gold” wkend pass $170, gen’l wkend pass $80, children under age 10 are free.
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Sun, Jun 15; runs Sat-Thu, Jun 14-19; in Owens Valley:
“MAMMOTH LAKES PACK OUTFIT HORSE DRIVE” with DAVE STAMEY; 888-475-8747.
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Sun, Jun 15; in Nevada:
Annual “CARSON CITY RENDEVOUS” with DAVE STAMEY, MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY, SOURDOUGH SLIM, TOM HIATT, RICHARD ELLOYAN, concludes today in Mills Park, Williams St, Carson City, NV; www.carsoncityrendezvous.com; 775-883-1976. (Started Friday.)
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Sun, Jun 15; in Washington State:
“RODEO WEEK END” COWBOY POETRY, MUSIC & DANCE, concludes today in Bickleton, WA; with BODIE DOMINGUEZ, SMOKE WADE, JIM AASEN, COYOTE JOE. Includes shows 3-5 pm Fri, 8 pm Sat, and a 7 am “Cowboy Breakfast,” with music & poetry. (Started Friday.)
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Sun, Jun 15; in Idaho:
“SHABANG DAYS” concludes today; includes BODIE DOMINGUEZ playing at the Saddleclub, in Culdisac, ID.
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SUNDAY’S OTHER EVENTS:
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Sun, Jun 15; on web radio:
LAURIE LEWIS does a performance-interview on the “Open Mic” radio program with Carol Beaugard on New York’s WFDU FM. It’ll be aired and simulcast on the web sometime today, but the schedule wasn’t yet posted at press time. Go to WAMU's site to check the time and to hear the show, at www.bluegrasscountry.org.
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Sun, every week:
10 am & 1 pm “GOSPEL BRUNCH” at House of Blues Sunset Strip, 8430 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 323-848-5100.
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Sun, every week:
10 am & 1 pm “GOSPEL BRUNCH” at House of Blues Anaheim, 1530 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim; 714-778-2583.
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Sun, every week:
10 am-2 pm LIVE MUSIC at WEST L.A. FARMERS MARKET, 11360 Santa Monica Bl (at Corinth); www.westlafarmersmarket.com. Also, free raffle for Farmers Market fresh food. A nice, permanent band shell stage and good sound system distinguish this one. Usually the first act performs from 10 or 10:30 am-noon, there’s a second act noon-1 pm, a break for the raffle of market goodies, and the final act performs 1:15-2 pm. This is a well-structured event. Free wifi at the farmers market and throughout the West L.A. Civic Center Plaza, and Free kids crafts table operated by volunteers 9 am-2 pm, both sponsored by West L.A. Neighborhood Council www.wlanc.com. When you are on the plaza with your laptop, select wlancwifi as your free wireless network. Free event. Map to free parking, www.westlafarmersmarket.com/Location.htm.
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Sun, Jun 15:
11 am-3 pm “FATHER’S DAY FIESTA” includes a concert by INCENDIO at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Canada Flintridge; www.DescansoGardens.org; 818-949-4200. Schedule:
Latin-Flavors Bar-B-Q, 11 am-3 pm.Salsa Dance with Dad, 11:30 am-1:30 pmKids' Station, Noon-2 pmINCENDIO concert, in Under the Oaks Theater (outdoors), 2-3 pm.
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INCENDIO blends spicy hot Latin genres with cool jazz improv; the result is an eclectic acoustic sound that's earned top reviews for exciting live performances.
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Plenty to see here even without the special events, so come early, before the concert. Garden rules regarding blankets & lawn chairs are waived for this event, so you are encouraged to bring them. Limited seating available. No sporting equipment or balls. Self-brought picnics permitted in picnic area outside the Gardens only, not in the Gardens. All events included with Garden admission.
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Sun, Jun 15; 3rd Sun, every month:
Noon-3 pm SONGSALIVE! monthly “LOS ANGELES WORKSHOP,” with music industry guest speaker, at The Finnish Center, 10701 Magnolia Bl (E of Vineland), North Hollywood 91601. Guest is DAN KIMPEL, with his newest book, “Electrify My Soul: Songwriters and the Spiritual Source,” featuring interviews with MELISSA ETHERIDGE, PAUL WILLIAMS and many others, exploring “the axis of spirituality and creativity specific to songwriters.” As an author, his other best-selling titles include, “How They Made It: True Stories of How Music’s Biggest Stars Went From Start To Stardom;” “Networking Strategies For The New Music Business,” and “Networking in the Music Business.”
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Each monthly workshop features a music industry guest speaker, in a setting for songwriters to gather, share their songs, gain feedback and develop relationships within the songwriting community. The first half of each session is an in-the-round workshop, where each writer presents one song, on tape or CD or live. The second half includes the guest speaker and an industry discussion, with time to talk, enjoy coffee and network. Hosted by Paul Lawrence Moyer. Info on guest speaker, or pre-registration, at 310-238-0359 or www.songsalive.org/losangeles for rules, speakers & what to bring. (Event now held on 3rd Sundays, changed from 1st Sundays.) $5, or free for Songsalive! members.
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Sun, every week:
Noon-3 pm “AMERICANA BRUNCH” with different live performers each week, at Safari Sam's, 5214 Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90027. Hosted by Hillbilly DJ Jeff W, who David Serby says, “Not only puts these Sunday shows together, but he spins some serious old school country, honky tonk and rockabilly music, too.”
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Sun, every week:
12:30 pm families; 1:30 pm adults only COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLES at Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove; 323-222-4740; rockroseart@yahoo.com; www.rockrosegallery.com. Every Sun; 12:30 pm families, 1:30 pm adults only. Bring your own drum or percussion instrument to the drum circle or use one of those provided by the gallery. Taught by Mr Blue, a versatile artist from New York.
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Sun; 3rd Sun, every month:
1-3 pm monthly “WESTERN MUSIC JAM” sponsored by the Western Music Association, California Chapter, at the Autry National Center (Autry Museum), 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park; www.museumoftheamericanwest.org; 818-971-5002. Event is free, held in museum lobby, but the wrong person at the museum desk can demand a museum entry fee, so call ahead to check. WMA California Chapter meeting follows. Info at www.westernmusic.org.
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Sun, Jun 15; in Lake Hughes:
1-5 pm SEAN WIGGINS & PAUL HOUSTON at The Rock Inn, 17539 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Lake Hughes; 661-724-1855. She’s performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and scored a “Listener Favorite of 2006” with her song, “L.A. Blues.” Artist info, www.seanwiggins.com. No cover.
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Sun, recurring:
1:30 pm WELSH CHOIR, for location, contact Rutthy: 818-507-0337.
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Sun, Jun 15:
2-5 pm WORKSHOP: “CREEPING UP THE BANJO NECK (INTERMEDIATE)” with MARY Z. COX at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena . Reservations: 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. The New England banjo wizard presents a 5-string banjo workshop to get you playing tunes up the neck in Double C. Mary tells us, “Get your fingers used to creep past the 5th fret without music theory or stress! We’ll use this technique to learn ‘Sally Ann,’ ‘John Stinson’s #2’ and ‘Angeline.’ Come tuned in gCGCD. Add sparkle to your playing while having lots of fun! And we'll continue with ‘Snow Drop’ in open C which is a fun tune--even if you've played for years! ‘Snowdrop’ has become a popular contest tune on the East Coast and it is one of my most requested tunes for banjo workshops.” Limited to 20 students. Phone to reserve your place. $45.
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Sun, Jun 15:
2-5 pm DALE BOATMAN & FRIENDS play the “Jazz at the A Frame” house concert series in L.A.; reserv gets directions, at 310-659-9169 or betty@aframejazz.com. Band is DALE BOATMAN, vocals, KRISTIN KORB, bass & vocals, LLEW MATTHEWS, piano, RON ESCHETE, guitar, KENDALL KAY, drums. Kristin has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and she promises, “an exciting mix of musicians, performing in the intimacy of a hillside home.” $35, includes beer, wine, soft drinks & light buffet.
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Sun, recurring:
3-5:30 pm JAZZ COMPOSERS WORKSHOP at Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove; 323-222-4740; rockroseart@yahoo.com; www.rockrosegallery.com. Every Sunday.
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Sun, Jun 15:
4-6 pm CHARANGOA plays the “Pershing Square Salsa Sundays” 3rd Sundays summer series at Pershing Square, on W 5th St between S Olive St & S Hill St, L.A.; www.laparks.org/pershingsquare/concerts.htm. Ride the Red Line subway to the Pershing Square Station and avoid expensive downtown L.A. parking. Grab a take-out lunch across the street, and enjoy a FREE lunchtime concert downtown.
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Sun, every week:
4-7 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Finn McCool, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica; 310-452-1734.
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Sun, Jun 15:
5-9 pm weekly “GRAND OLE ECHO” show, this time with SARAH GAYLE MEECH, THE HORSETHIEVES, CLYDE WRENN, ROSES PAWN SHOP, LONESOME HEROES, at The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park; www.attheecho.com; 213-413-8200. (Sign on Sunset reads, “Nyarit.”) The Happy Bookers tell us, “We've got a bigger room and more time, so we've added an act! Sarah Gayle Meech will be going on right after The Horsethieves and before Clyde Wrenn. Roses Pawn Shop will round things out! We'll still have the BBQ and The Lonesome Heroes will be on the "front" porch, and things still kick off around 5:30 pm!” What’s different is that you now ENTER THE ECHOPLEX THROUGH THE ALLEY, at 1154 GLENDALE BL. Full bar available. All ages, no cover.
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Sun, 3rd Sun, every month; in Arroyo Grande:
5:30-8:30 pm "BLUEGRASS JAM SESSION" at the SLO Down Pub, 1200 E Grand Av (at Brisco), Arroyo Grande; 805-481-4015. Hosted by Roger Siminoff; info, siminoff@siminoff.net. All welcome.
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Sun, Jun 15:
6 pm HORACE HEIDT, JR. & HIS MUSICAL KNIGHTS BIG BAND play the “Concerts in the Park” outdoor series at Lou Bredlow Pavilion in Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Bl, Woodland Hills. Spend Father's Day evening enjoying Big Band sounds and the Arthur Murray Dancers performing jitterbug and waltz, and teaching the audience a step or two along the way. The sponsoring Valley Cultural Committee has an upgraded food court with sixteen vendors serving a variety of food and beverages. The Children’s Play Zone is also upgraded this year with bounce rides, clowns, face painting and balloon artists. Parking is available for a $8 in three nearby parking structures; Califa St between Topanga & Owensmouth and Owensmouth Av between Oxnard & Califa. Proceeds help offset the cost of the concerts. Info on shows and free parking with incentives at VCC, 818-704-1358 or www.valleycultural.org.
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Sun, Jun 15:
6 pm JEFFREY MICHAELS performs, and WEEKLY COMPLIMENTARY BBQ at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Bonnie, 4-6 pm. Every Sunday they “light up the 'ol barbie and throw on anything from marinated tri-tip beef to good 'ol hamburgers. Every BBQ is served with all the fixin's, like baked beans, vegetables, rice, cole slaw, potato salad and more.” They tell us, “If you're looking for something really fun and different to do on Sundays, then head on down to The Cowboy Palace Saloon for dance lessons at 4, mouthwatering BBQ at 6, and a hot country band starting at 6!” No cover.
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Sun, Jun 15; 3rd Sun, every month:
6-10 pm “GRIMM / BIG FISH / PRO BLUES JAM” at The Big Fish, 5230 San Fernando Rd, Glendale; 818-244-6442. With KATHRYN GRIMM on guitar & vocals, BILL ORR on bass & vocals, FRANKIE SALEMMO on drums. Other musicians take part by invitation from Kathryn, in advance, at grimmmusic@yahoo.com. "Grimm hosts the Pro Blues Jam the third Sunday of each month, to give professionals and amateurs a chance to shine. Her guitar licks are explosive and her singing divine." - Joyce Rudolph, Los Angeles Times. Billy Hulting (Lou Rawls, Patti Labelle, Dwezill Zappa) says Kathryn Grimm "...sings like an angel, plays guitar like the devil." Kathryn tells us, “Bill [Orr] has just started a myspace page for the Big Fish Jam. Pleeeaaasseee go visit, add it to you friends list and keep visiting to view the up-and-comers photos, [and learn about the] music and info about the Best Jam in Town.” It’s at www.myspace.com/bigfishjam.
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Sun, Jun 15:
7 pm SLIGO RAGS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena . Reservations: 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. SLIGO RAGS performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” on St Patrick’s Day 2006, and at that time, eight of the top ten songs on one Celtic Music Chart were theirs (no one else in the top 100 had repeated at all.) Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “They are a delightful group of singer-musicians doing up-tempo and sensitive songs of Ireland and some very nice bluegrass. This will satisfy everyone who likes instruments played with great skill and solid vocals. Lots of wit, humor and sparkling personalities. Two-time winners of the Orange County Music Award for Best Folk Band, this dynamic ensemble presents robust, up-tempo, lively Celtic Folk with a decidedly bluegrass attitude. Using fiddle, acoustic guitar, electric bass, and percussion, Sligo Rags is taking the local and not-so-local Celtic music scene by storm.” Their debut studio recording, "The Night Before the Morning After," still receives international airplay, and was called "the best I've heard from a stateside band" by Celtic Beat Magazine. Says the San Diego Troubadour, "This band can light up an atmosphere as dim as the Guiness stout you just ordered at the bar...Don't be surprised if elements of country, gypsy jazz, and swing manage to sneak their way into the act as well.” $18.
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Sun, every week:
7 pm PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP WITH MARC PLATT at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; www.kulakswoodshed.com. Must be a member in advance to gain entry. Limit 10 performers per week. Info, www.kulakswoodshed.com/workshop.shtml. Each week's workshop is $20, with all proceeds to the venue.
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Sun, every week; on broadcast & web radio:
7-9 pm "FOLKSCENE" on 90.7 FM in Los Angeles, 98.7 in Santa Barbara, and at www.kpfk.org. Each edition features a performance-interview, recorded live. In February, the show celebrated its 37th year on the air. Info, www.folkscene.com.
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Sun, every week; on web radio:
7 pm On-air interview on “FLAT CAT RADIO,” hosted by Dave Strauss. Listen at www.myspace.com/flatcatradio. It’s a weekly live broadcast featuring interviews, music and live performances by Los Angeles-based songwriters. It airs (on the web) every Sunday at 7 pm Pacific time.
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Sun, Jun 15:
8 pm “FOREVER FLAMENCO!” at The Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Av (Fountain at Normandie), L.A. 90029; 323-663-1525; www.FountainTheatre.com. Ongoing Flamenco series takes place on the first and third Sunday of every month. With only 80 seats in four rows, The Fountain Theatre is the perfect place to view Flamenco. Each show features a roster of world-class Flamenco dancers, singers and musicians drawn from the rich pool of Flamenco artists in Southern California, with additional guest artists brought from San Francisco, Albuquerque and Spain. Dancers Yolanda Arroyo, Paloma Rios, La Pamela, singer Charo Monge, guitarist Paco Arroyo, with artistic directors Paco & Yolanda Arroyo comprise tonight’s show. (Different cast on Jul 6.) Sun, Jul 6 show brings dancers Timo Nunez, Pamela Lourant, Jessica Marquez, Genevieve Guinn "La Genoveva," singer Jesus Montoya, and artistic director Timo Nunez. Other flamenco shows here, Sundays, 8 pm, Jul 20, Aug 3 & 17, Sep 7 & 21, Oct 5 & 19, Nov 2 & 16, Dec 7 & 21. Secure, on-site parking is $5; tix $30.
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Sun, Jun 15; third Sun, every month:
8 pm “VARIETY NIGHT,” with a guest recording artist, at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. Performance by the guest artist, plus the pre-registered open mic-ers. Signups each month begin two Sundays ahead, at 1 pm, and continue until showtime unless all 8 slots are filled in advance. The night always includes a drawing for 2 hrs free studio time at Sunburst Recording for a lucky open mic-er. Performers may purchase a live recording of their stage performance for $8. Website has directions to venue and nearby recommended eateries. $4.
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Sun, Jun 15; in Santa Barbara:
8 pm JOHN GORKA plays the SOHo Restaurant and Music Club, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-962 7776; www.sohosb.com. Artist info, www.johngorka.com.
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View all of June at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com, or listings continue at www.myspace.com/laacoustic with chronological date listings, as separate posts. On myspace, use the “view all” and then, curiously enough, the “older” button to see into the future, all the way into 2009. The calendar will be moving soon, where we won’t need to post events in small increments, and we’ll let you know when and to where. Meantime, the most recent info, both events and news, lives on both the myspace and the blogspot pages.
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