June 27 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 27, 2008
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copyright (c) © 2008, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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WHY WE’RE ON BLOGSPOT.COM: after a long presence on MySpace, that site suddenly changed parameters to accept only short posts, now requiring a ponderous and VERY time-consuming process to list events in small increments. It’s far too time-consuming. So we began posting the calendar and news on Blogspot. We’ll see how it works, and if everyone adjusts and gives positive feedback, we’ll move, and soon.
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JUNE CALENDAR updates frequently. View all of June as a continuous read at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com, and see EACH DAY’s listings, as separate posts, there AND at www.myspace.com/laacoustic – for the time being.
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FUTURE EVENTS are posted into 2009. We update often to add a BUNCH of concerts, club gigs, workshops, and recurring events as announcements and dates arrive. It’s easy to find at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com. On our myspace site, reading into the future curiously requires that you use the “Older Entries” button that appears when you click “View All” – thus going “back” to the future… another myspace aberration.
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LATEST NEWS FEATURES posted JUNE 19 and news always posts separately. Previous news features posted June 13; those, and recent editions, are available at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com; earlier editions, old radio playlists from “Tied to the Tracks,” and more, remain available at www.myspace.com/laacoustic, by using the “View All” button, and if you don’t see what you want, then you’ll need to journey farther back by using the “older entries” button as many times as necessary to find what you want – a quirk of myspace to see into the future as well as into the past; and you can go all the back to when “acoustic” meant natives pounding on hollow logs with rocks.
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FRIDAY, JUNE 27
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Today’s anniversaries:
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SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION FOUNDING BEQUEST was left in the will of English scientist JAMES SMITHSON, who died this day in 1829 without ever having seen the young United States. It seemed so crazy that it took years to sort-out. Congress voted in 1836 to accept the gift for the specified purpose. Today, the Smithsonian has 19 museums, and a small, hardly noticed crypt containing the remains of Smithson, in the Smithsonian Castle, the first of the museum buildings in Washington, DC.
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MORMON LEADER KILLED IN MOB VIOLENCE on this day in 1844, as founder JOSEPH SMITH and his brother Hyrum were taken from the jail in Carthage, Illinois and murdered. Persecution of the polygamist Mormons spread, and two years later, Smith’s successor, BRIGHAM YOUNG, led the Mormon exodus to Utah.
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THE WOBBLIES UNITED on this day in 1905, as the struggle of workers for rights from brutal bosses pushed people to overcome fear with hope. “Wobblies” was the nickname for the International Workers of the World, the IWW, founded this day in Chicago. Much strife and loss of life lay ahead, before labor unions would gain legal status that ended violence and murder by the owners of industrial America.
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“FRANKLY, MY DEAR...” the scene in “Gone with the Wind,” in which Rhett Butler (Clark Gable) tells Scarlett O’Hara (Vivian Leigh) that he doesn’t “give a damn,” was filmed on this day in 1939. It was the most scandalous moment in the short history of motion pictures, and brought a $5,000 fine to producer David O. Selznick for including it. In fact, an alternative scene was shot, in which Rhett says, “I just don’t care,” in case the censors forbade the use of the famous line. The film would debut six months later, and be nominated for more than a dozen Oscars.
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TV CHANNELS DETERMINED in 1945 by the FCC, as they set the frequencies and licenses for 13 broadcast channels, 1 through 13. Alas, Channel 1 would fail due to too much interference, until digital tuners and cable brought it back. The first scheduled network series arrived in 1946, and 3.6 million viewers watched the 1947 World Series on NBC, mostly from bars, since few homes had TV sets.
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U.S. and U.N. FORCES COMMITTED TO KOREA on this day in 1950, the UN Security Council voted to commit forces to stop the military invasion from communist North Korea, and President Truman orders US naval and air forces to South Korea. The Soviet Union was boycotting the session, and not there to use its veto to stop the UN action. Most Americans and Europeans have an idea of that war based on TV’s long-running series, M*A*S*H, though there was much more, like the trapped Marines at “Frozen Chosin” Reservoir, the UN advance through nearly all of North Korea, the massive invasion by the Chinese Communists that nearly drove the UN troops into the sea, the US/UN seaborne invasion at Inchon, General Douglas MacArthur being fired as commander by President Truman, for the general’s insubordination, and General Dwight Eisenhower’s decision to run for president in 1952 to keep MacArthur out of office. On July 27, 1953, an armistice was signed, returning the dividing line to its original 1945 boundary. Between the events of North Korea’s invasion and the reestablishment of the original boundary, the US suffered 36,515 killed in Korea (of a global US military death count of 54,246, long thought to be the number from Korea alone). Today, South Korea is a thriving bastion of high-tech capitalism, while North Korea is one of the world’s most oppressive regimes that is frequently caught digging explosive-filled tunnels into South Korea and that plays a shell game with nuclear materials, but that cannot feed its own people.
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JFK VISITED IRELAND on this day in 1963, returning to his ancestral homeland. Zhe would speak before the Irish Parliament and condemn the long history of British oppression of the Emerald Isle and her people. The Irish went crazy for the Irish-American Catholic president.
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SONNY & CHER divorced on this day in 1975, after scoring several Top ten hits, including their ironic trademark, “I Got You Babe.”
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TODAY’S EVENTS:
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FRIDAY, JUNE 27
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Fri, Jun 27; on web radio:
11:40 am (Pacific) ANGIE STEVENS does a live performance-interview from Fargo, North Dakota, as part of the “Hometown Hero” promotion, which highlights "talented people from the region." Angie is (officially) Denver’s hottest songwriter, and you’ve heard her music on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” She says, “I'm honored to be included in that [Hometown Hero]. If you aren't in Fargo, you can listen online at http://www.y94.com.“
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Fri, Jun 27:
Annual 2008 “LOS ANGELES FILM FESTIVAL” continues today, runs Jun 19 through Jun 29, showcasing more than 100 feature films, alongside star-studded premieres, outdoor screenings, live musical performances, and a Family Day. Info and sched at www.lafilmfest.com.
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Fri-Sun, Jun 27-29; in Northern Cal:
Annual “KATE WOLF MEMORIAL MUSIC FESTIVAL” at Black Oak Ranch, five miles N of Laytonville; info, www.cumuluspresents.com. Featuring the ANI DiFRANCO BAND, GREG BROWN, LOS LOBOS, DAVID LINDLEY, THE WAIFS, JIMMY LaFAVE, TODD SNIDER,TAJ MAHAL TRIO, KEB' MO' BAND, JOHN GORKA & LUCY KAPLANSKY w/ NINA GERBER, RUTHIE FOSTER, THE WAILIN' JENNYS, PIETA BROWN, CRIS WILLIAMSON, ROSALIE SORRELS, BLAME SALLY, VANCE GILBERT, THE GREENCARDS, MOIRA SMILEY & VOCO, KEITH GREENINGER, WOODY SIMMONS, LOVE CHOIR, JAMMIN' 101 W/SID LEWIS, CHRIS CASWELL, and more.
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This year’s festival is dedicated to the memory of the late UTAH PHILLIPS. Full festival pass, incl camping, is $160 adult (adv, by Jun 26) or $180 at gate; youth (age 7-14, w/ adult) is $55 adv, $60 gate; one-day passes (no camping) are $60 adv, $65 gate for adults, $25 adv, $27 gate for youth. Age 6 and under, free w/ adult. See their site for info on area lodgings.
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Fri, Jun 27 (runs Jun 26-28); in Colorado:
"SOUTH PARK MUSIC TOUR & MUSIC INDUSTRY CONFERENCE" in the great South Park of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado (the real and very historic place, not the goofy cartoon town on TV). McGoon Productions presents the 2nd annual event, billed as "A totally unique music experience, located in historic South Park, Fairplay, and Alma, Colorado.” Presenting over 70+ independent musicians from around the globe, in all genres of music, from Americana roots, bluegrass, country, blues, jazz, rock, indie, emo, funk, hip-hop, metal, alternative, reggae and more. Performances on 9 showcase stages, 30+ juried arts, crafts and food vendors, all attracting an average of 5,000+ music fans per day from the surrounding area for the four-day event. It's called "the Highest Independent Music Festival in the U.S.," (presumably based on the altitude). .
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The festival is FREE to the public, on 10 stages over 4 days.
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In addition to the music, it is also a music industry conference on Fri, June 27, where musicians can learn about “branding their band, reaching their audience, touring, getting a record deal, and getting their music on radio, TV, and film.” Industry professionals from Warner Brothers Records, BMI, Blue Metallic Entertainment, Warrior Girls Music, Songsalive! and more will be at the conference, for a networking opportunities.
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On Sat, Jun 28, “Songsalive! Songcamp” (www.songsalive.org.songcamp) is an all-day “focused songwriting camp,” where songwriters and composers can get feedback on their music, collaborate and co-write with guidance of Songsalive! Mentors and co-founder, Gilli Moon.
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An All-Access VIP badge is $50, and get you free food and drinks throughout the weekend, all VIP parties, the industry conference, and the songwriting camp. Info on the entire event, at www.SouthParkMusicTour.com.
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Fri, every week:
6-9 pm DAVE OSTI and DEANNA COGAN jam-out with acoustic classic rock tunes every Friday at the Mayan Bar, 311 W Foothill Bl, Monrovia.
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Fri, every week:
6-8 pm OPEN MIC at Fendi's Café, 539 East Bixby Rd (near Atlantic), Long Beach; 562-424-4774.
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Fri, Jun 27:
6:30-10 pm “DANCE DOWNTOWN” presents swing dance music with a live band (tba), at the Music Center Plaza, 135 N Grand Av, downtown L.A.; 213-972-3660; www.musiccenter.org. Dance floor provided. You don't need a partner. No matter what your dance style of choice or level of expertise, spend a Friday evening dancing under the stars on the Music Center Plaza. UPCOMING EVENTS: Bollywood / Bhangra on July 11; Samba on July 25. Information is subject to change. In case of rain, events are cancelled. Parking available in the Music Center garage for $8 (weekends). Public transit, on MTA’s bus or the Metro Red Line subway, is available; info at 1-800-Commute (weekdays) or www.mta.net. Free event.
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Fri, Jun 27:
7:30 pm LOST CANYON RANGERS at Rattlesnake Slim's, 23127 Lyons Av, Newhall (Santa Clarita); 661-877-4165.
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Fri, Jun 27; repeats 4th Fri, every month:
7:30 pm monthly “COFFEE HOUSE AT THE ONION” is an OPEN MIC at The Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Av, North Hills. Songmakers tell us, “A great place to showcase your new stuff.” Coffee & cookies available (in return for your donation). Free event.
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Fri, Jun 27:
8 pm THE TEXAS TRAILHANDS plus THE TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS share the night at The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001, reserv 626-398-7917; info, www.coffeegallery.com.
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THE TEXAS TRAILHANDS include Miss DEVON DAWSON, the singing voice of Toy Story 2's “Jesse the Yodeling Cowgirl.” Together, they are four-time winners of a top award, voted the international WMA “Western Swing Group of the Year” in 2004, 2005, 2006 & 2007. This is a special treat, as the Coffee Gallery Backstage brings these two groups together for the first time. It'll be a fine evening of lively Western music and fun. Artists info, www.texastrailhands.com.
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Meanwhile, back at the ranch…
THE TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS are Southern Cal-based and new favorites at Disneyland and on the Western music circuit. They attended the annual Western Music Association Conference in Albuquerque last November, played the lobbies and wherever they could, and took the place by storm. They’re returning to the 2009 WMA Festival as a featured act! They tell us their “official CD release party" will be announced soon. Artists’ info, www.TheTumblingTumbleweeds.com.
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The show was prev billed as DEVON DAWSON with the Tumbling Tumbleweeds; so, you get all them, and more. Tix for tonight, $18.
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Fri, Jun 27:
8 pm ALVERADO plays at Rattlesnake Slim’s Coffee, Tea, and Tack, 23127 Lyons Av, Newhall; 661-877-4165; www.myspace.com/rattlesnakeslims. We love the venue’s self-promo: “If you like pre-made concentrated coffee from a plastic bag or tea that comes from concentrate than keep goin’ down Lyons. If you prefer music that is produced by a giant media conglomerate and a computer, than stay away. If your preference for music is generated by Pro-Tools, not by people with talent, than stay away. Yeah, we know that we seem like a hick joint. We would rather be hick than fake. We have the blues all the time. We love Howlin Wolf and Ella. We listen to Billie and Willie. We design our own clothes. We have a nice selection of vintage hand made cowboy shirts perfect for the rockabilly in your family. Oh yeah and we are a tack and saddle shop too. Lets see you try and saddle up at Hollister. We brew our coffee and blend our shakes from beans not bags. We bring in live music Fridays and Satudays. If you want to be on our mailing list than just drop us a line at RattlesnakeSlims@earthlink.net.”
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Fri, Jun 27:
8 pm DUOZONA plays a classical guitar & flute concert for The Long Beach Classical Guitar Society, at St Luke’s Episcopal Church, 525 E 7th St, Long Beach 90808; info & reserv, 562-377-0591, www.lbcgs.net. Phoenix, Arizona-based DUOZONA is rapidly becoming recognized as one of the top flute and guitar duos, excelling at balancing artistic depth, style, and interpretation, with inviting, warm, and often humorous commentary and dialogue. CHARLES & THERESA HULIHAN have been described as “understated yet virtuosic,” their concerts hailed “truly an evening of Bravos” and their programming called “a global trek of sound.” A vibrant and gifted pair that presents a rich and colorful palette of musical styles from all over the world, their joy in music-making and their unique abilities to communicate, both with one another and with audiences, is displayed in their compelling performances and magnetic presence on the concert stage. The duo has been coached by a wide variety of musicians including guitarists Frank Koonce and Sharon Isbin, flautists Ransom Wilson and Trygve Peterson, and oboist Martin Schuring. They first met while students at Arizona State University, and since have performed throughout North America. In June 2006, the duo performed at the first “Wood Flute Conference” at the University of Washington, where they were featured in concert, discussed their work as a duo in symposium, and had the honor of performing in a memorial concert for renowned flutist and wooden flute revival pioneer Felix Skowronek. The duo shares a love for the music of Django Reinhardt, for their college teaching jobs, and for their English Bulldogs. John Duarte, composer-guitarist-writer says, "Duozona are blessed with excellent technique and fine musicality, and are pleasing to watch. What more needs to be said?" Artist info, www.nigroclassicalguitar.com. $10.
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Fri, Jun 27:
8 pm CLIFF MORRISON & THE LIZARD SUN BAND plus TOMMY FROM HAWAII opening, at the Warner Grand Performance Space, at the historic Warner Grand Theater, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-833-4813; www.grandvision.org. Cliff is the son of the late Jim Morrison (The Doors) and he is an accomplished singer-songwriter in his own right. Expect originals and classic Doors songs. Part of the proceeds benefit the San Pedro YWCA. Tix through Ticketmaster, 213-480-3232; www.ticketmaster.com. $20.
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Fri, Jun 27:
8-11 pm CYNTHIA JONES at Club 705, 705 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach; www.club705.com. Steve Deming tells us, “Cynthia just bested over two thousand entrants to get top billing for the Temecula Jazz Festival July 12.” Tonight, Cynthia is entertaining for Warner Bros’ music producer Jerry McClain. Public invited. Her music is currently available on CD Baby.
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Fri, every week:
8-10:30 pm THE PLOUGHBOYS play an every-Friday residency at the Tam O'Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz 90039; www.lawrysonline.com/tamoshanter_gen_info.asp; 323-664-0228. Band member Mark Romano says, “Great food, drinks, dancing, and of course, music!” Info & directions, www.theploughboys.com. All ages, no cover.
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Fri, every week:
8-10 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE, singer-songwriter or band, at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info / web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. No cover, artists are unpaid, and a $10 donation to the venue is expected from each participant & audience member.
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Fri, Jun 27; rock-opera:
“THE WHO’S TOMMY” with ALICE RIPLEY & NONA HENDRYX runs Jun 18-29, at the Ricardo Montalban Theater, 1615 Vine St, Hollywood 90028. Somehow, the L.A. Times found it, even though it isn’t classical or jazz (usually the only music they acknowledge), and they have named it their “#1 L.A. Times Summer Theater Pick.” Sure, it’s largely an electric performance, but we’re sure you want to know about it. Info & tix, www.TheWhosTommy.com.
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Fri, Jun 27:
9 pm NEIL MORROW 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 Marie, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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Fri, last Fri, every month:
9 pm “LAST FRIDAYS AT THE SCENE” with I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. and MIKE STINSON and guests, at The Scene, 806 E Colorado Bl, Glendale; 818-241-7029; www.thescenebar.com. I See Hawks and Mike Stinson do this monthly gig with a different guest each month, where “The worst stage monitors in California contribute to the fun.” Artists info: www.paulmarshall.net. No cover.
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Fri, Jun 27:
9:30 pm KEN O'MALLEY & THE TWILIGHT LORDS bring authentic and original Irish music to Ireland’s 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys; 818-785-4031. Artist’s info, www.kenomalley.com.
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View all of June at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com, and chronological date listings, as separate posts, continue there AND at www.myspace.com/laacoustic. 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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copyright (c) © 2008, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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Questions? Comments? Contact us at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com
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