August 26 to 31 events, Acoustic Americana Music Calendar 2008

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“Tied to the Tracks”
ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC CALENDAR & NEWS
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August 26 through 31, 2008
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(more events are added as news arrives, and recurring events are added as dates approach)
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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 this works, and we welcome your feedback, at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com .
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FUTURE EVENTS are posted into 2009. We update often, and we add a BUNCH of concerts, festivals, club gigs, workshops, and recurring events as dates arrive.
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LATEST NEWS FEATURES always post separately. The most recent edition posted August 16; recent editions are available at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com; older archived editions are available on the myspace page (www.myspace.com/laacoustic), by using the “View All” button and scrolling, and if you don’t see what you want, then journey farther back by using the “older entries” button and scrolling, as many times as necessary. You can go all the way back to when acoustic music was made by trees crashing to the floor of the primeval forests when the dinosaurs got too rambunctious.
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ANNIVERSARIES – things that happened in music, entertainment, and elsewhere in history – are on hiatus. Let us know if you miss them, and maybe that’ll prod us to start doing them again.
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COMMUNICATE WITH US about that, and anything else related to the Acoustic Music Calendar & News, at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR LATE AUGUST:
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(RECURRING EVENTS have NOT yet been added to the listings for Aug 26-31, and additional updates will also be made as we learn of more events.)
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 26
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Tue, Aug 26:
Noon-2 pm SWINGIN’ WRANGLERS brings swing music to the “Pershing Square Lunchtime Concert 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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Tue, Aug 26:
7-8:45 pm GILLI MOON plays her monthly residency and “SONGSALIVE! SHOWCASE” with this month’s artists CHRISTOPHER BARRAN, BILL DOBBINS, KAYE REZNICK, & J. WALKER, at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90046; 323-653-0640. It’s a mostly-acoustic event with guest artists. Gill says, “It features 'moi,' plus a couple of cool cats from Songsalive! - and we all perform in the round on stage. It's really a wonderful night, and starts early, 7 pm stage time.” Venue is known for its Chinese food; call for dinner reserv.
Artist info:
gilli moon www.gillimoon.com
Christopher Barran www.christopherbarran.com
Bill Dobbins www.billdobbinsmusic.com
Kaye Reznick www.myspace.com/kayereznick
J.Walker www.rhymecology.com
Plenty of parking, $7 cover.
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Tue, Aug 26; every Tue, Jun 3-Aug 26:
7-9 pm JOSE RIZO'S JAZZ ON THE LATIN SIDE ALL STARS closes this year’s “WINE, JAZZ & MOONLIGHT” 5th annual summer series at the Hollywood & Highland Center. Enjoy free concerts by some of the country's top jazz performers on summer Tuesday evenings in the central courtyard of Hollywood and Highland Center. The event is FREE to the public and a wine tasting donation with wine provided by Wente Vineyards benefits Project Angel Food. Come early, and grab some dinner at one of the local restaurants.
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Tue, Aug 26:
8 pm “SONGWRITERS NIGHT,” with ALLAN COMEAU, JOHNNY SZYMD, & RICHARD MARCHETTA, at 14 Below, 1348 14th St (at Santa Monica Bl); www.14below.com; 310-451-5040. Full bar, no cover.
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27
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Wed, Aug 27:
6 & 8:30 pm DAVE FRISHBERG plays the “Parlor Performances” series at Steinway Hall, 12121 W Pico Bl (one door W of Bundy under Fields Pianos, level P2); free parking; reserv, 310-471-3979. The New York Times says, “Frishberg is a master pianist and wit. His original songs—over 125 of them—are known to fans of jazz, and lovers of musical wit in every English speaking country. His own records sell consistently in the hundreds of thousands, and when recorded by superstars, they reach a much larger mass audience. His now classic My Attorney Bernie, I'm Hip, Blizzard of Lies and Peel Me A Grape have been ‘covered’ by such icons of hip as Diana Krall, Al Jarreau, Blossom Dearie, Mel Torme, Maria Muldaur, Bob Dorough, Cleo Laine, Susannah McCorkle, Jackie & Roy, Rosemary Clooney and too many others to list.”
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The NY Times continues, “Frishberg's Quality Time (the hilarious and tuneful tale of a multi-tasking couple attempting to schedule a weekend getaway amidst call-waiting, text messages and beepers) has received wide play on NPR, comedy and jazz stations around the world. He has written for Schoolhouse Rock (I'm Just A Bill) and has four Grammy-nominated albums. A favorite guest on NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross, Frishberg has been profiled in The New Yorker, Esquire, New York Times and Atlantic Monthly – and last year he was named to the ASCAP Jazz Wall of Fame.
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“‘I'm just a jazz musician who has always written songs, and finally summoned up enough nerve to sing them in public,’ Frishberg says modestly. The result: seven albums featuring Frishberg as a singer, four of which earned Grammy nominations.” Two shows. $30 if reserved by Aug 1; $35 thereafter.
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Wed, every week, Jun 25-Aug 27:
6:30 pm “LEVITT LOVES KIDS” series for a half-hour before the evening’s professional musicians, at the “Concerts in the Park” series at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Memorial Park, Walnut & Raymond, Pasadena; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org; 626-683-3230. Talented local musicians under age 18 take the stage; this year’s offerings include a Spotlight Awards winner and performers from the Young Musicians Foundation and Theatre 360. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, and save expensive parking and gas. Nice outdoor venue. (Tonight’s featured performance at 7 pm is an R&B show.) Free.
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Wed, Aug 27:
10 pm CIAN (from Ireland) plays Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90046; www.genghiscohen.com; 323-653-0640. CIAN is a young singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Cork, Ireland. Hot Press says, “This is impressive stuff, full of charm and style, and song arrangements serving as fitting vehicles for Cian's handsome voice." Garret Swayne, host of the Main Street Songwriter Showcase, says, “His music is an urgent, melody-driven fusion of acoustic guitar with electronic beats and synths. Despite his tender years, Cian (pronounced kee-n) has shared the stage with a number of renowned Irish artists such as Cathy Davey, The 4 of Us, and Juliet Turner. Cian completed his first West Coast tour of the US in late 2007 and is now back for select shows in August 2008. His music was featured on popular LA acoustic radio show Tied to the Tracks on with host Larry Wines in 2007. Cian’s debut EP has recently been chosen as ‘Pick of the Fortnight’ in Hot Press Magazine’s ‘Garageland’ section. His new EP entitled Closer will be hitting the retail and online stores very soon and supported by a string of live dates at home and overseas. Cian has a voice to be reckoned with, a mellifluous, pitch-perfect instrument unique in range and melodic sweep. His influences vary from the sweet sublime of Jeff Buckley to the electro-pop inflections of The Postal Service, with more than a nod or two to Depeche Mode, Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, Bowie, Fleetwood Mac, and Van Morrison.” www.myspace.com/ciansongs. More info at www.myspace.com/tonik.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 28
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Thu, Aug 28; final night of series:
5-8 pm “TWILIGHT THURSDAYS” with live jazz, at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Cañada Flintridge 91011; 818-949-4200; www.DescansoGardens.org. On Aug 7, 21 and 28, Descanso’s shady Main Lawn provides a casual setting for picnics and to enjoy jazz featuring JENNIFER ROBIN, MICHAEL COMPANIA, RINER SCIVALLY, plus special guests. The Gardens remain open until 8 pm on Thursdays in August. Families are encouraged to “enjoy the day’s shimmering end in the Gardens,” enjoy the music and take a “Twilight Thursday Walk.” The Enchanted Railroad is running, $3 per ride. Descanso Gardens members and children under age 5 are free. Half-price Garden admission begins at 5 pm; adults $3.50; srs & students $2.50; children $1. Free parking.
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Thu, Aug 28:
7-10 pm TOOTS & THE MAYTALS, Jamaican reggae legends, close the season at the 24th Annual “SANTA MONICA PIER TWILIGHT DANCE SERIES” presented by Amoeba Music on the Santa Monica Pier; info, www.twilightdance.org; 310-458-8901. This year brings a new 3-hour show format (past years were 2 hrs). Parking near the pier is limited - walk, bike or take the MTA (www.mta.net) or Big Blue Bus (www.bigbluebus.com) or call 310-451-5444 for info. Bike valet starts at 6:30 pm on concert nights, offering safe and convenient parking for thousands of bikes. Santa Monica Pier is wheelchair accessible.
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TOOTS HIBBERT is a legend whose career spans every development in Jamaican music, from ska through rock-steady to reggae. TOOTS AND THE MAYTALS, originally called simply The Maytals, shaped the sound of reggae with a unique, original combination of gospel, ska, soul, reggae and rock. Comprised of leader Frederick "Toots" Hibbert, Nathaniel "Jerry" Matthias, and Henry "Raleigh" Gordon, the childhood friends are credited with giving the music its name, first using the word "reggae" in the song "Do the Reggay" in 1968. The band won the 2005 Grammy award for best reggae album "True Love," recorded WITH BONNIE RAITT, WILLIE NELSON, ERIC CLAPTON, KEITH RICHARDS, NO DOUBT, BEN HARPER, THE ROOTS, and SHAGGY.
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Thu, Aug 28:
7-10 pm (6:45pm downbeat tonight) “POCKET GOLDBERG & FRIENDS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” with this week’s guest artists MICHAEL MAZOCHI, JOHN WILLIAMSON, BRAD HUNT (from STIKY SIDE UP), at Arnie's Café, 6864 Foothill Bl (at Marcus), Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089; www.myspace.com/arniescafe. Hosted by MARK “POCKET” GOLDBERG & “BROTHER” RANDY SACKS. Musician DALE LaDUKE (Kaedmon, BeaTunes, past guest on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks”) tells us, “This bass player-songwriter MARK GOLDBERG hosts a fantastic Americana Songwriter Showcase every Thursday night, many times with name songwriters. I try to go as often as possible, because it's always good.” No cover, tip jar donations to artists are welcome.
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Thu, Aug 28:
7:30 pm BILL REVELES & SHANNON HURLEY plus THE FOLK COLLECTION opening, for “American Music Thursdays” for the “Concerts in the Park” series at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Memorial Park, Walnut & Raymond, Pasadena; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org.
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THE FOLK COLLECTION has performed live, twice, on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” delighting listeners with their comprehensive catalog and energetic interpretations of ‘60s Folk Revival classics.
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Both BILL REVELES & SHANNON HURLEY are highly-regarded emerging performing songwriters, and Shannon’s originals have been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” She is also well-known as the performing host of the long-running “Don’t Call Us Tori” female artist showcase. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, and save expensive parking and gas. Nice outdoor venue. Free.
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Thu, Aug 28:
8 pm STEPHANIE BETTMAN & COMPANY at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. They’ve performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and Grammy winning fiddler Richard Greene (Bill Monroe, Seatrain) calls her "A phenomenal singer-songwriter-fiddler…an artist of great promise destined for huge success."
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Stephanie is a current finalist in the “Mountain Stage” New Song Contest, and Stephanie and her band were among the winners in the past two years’ Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest. And when they played the 2007 Sedona Bluegrass Festival, buzz on the street labeled her "the next Alison Krauss". Stephanie's music is new and very catchy; an engaging mixture of bluegrass, folk, roots, and jazz with sophisticated lyrics and killer instrumentation set in a folky mountain vibe. She has an angelic voice, and when her band chimes in with those soaring harmonies, audiences have been heard to gasp "wow." This band is the culmination of Stephanie's lifelong love affair with the performing arts. She's acted and produced films, theater and commercials, written screenplays, and performed as a trapeze and circeau artist. Her violin has taken her from the National Theater Of Korea to The Capistrano Valley Symphony and beyond.
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Stephanie is backed by an impressive acoustic ensemble: LUKE HALPIN (mandolin and vocals) and BRIAN NETZLEY (bass and vocals). Her illustrious band members have worked as studio musicians in Nashville, toured this and other countries, and opened for everyone from Kenny Chesney to Merle Haggard. Based from L.A., Stephanie and her band have shared the stage with some of Southern California's favorite bluegrass and roots artists at festivals and in numerous respected venues. "A fiddle playing charmer with a set of pipes she knows how to use and gift of gab that regularly amuses her audiences" - Jesse Lilly, Mondo Cult Magazine. $15.
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Thu, Aug 28:
8 pm BERNIE PEARL & MIKE BARRY with BOB JONES opening, for an all-acoustic blues evening at Zoey's, 451 Main St, Ventura 93001; 805-652-1137. Bernie says, “A lovely little eatery with first-rate sound. Thursday night is acoustic blues night. Opening set by our friend, the excellent Bob Jones.” Upstairs venue. Reserv recommended. $15.
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Thu, Aug 28:
10 pm CHRISTOPHER LOCKETT, DAVE DONDERO, & KATY J, at The Unknown Theater, 1110 Seward St, L.A. 90038. Unknown Theater is 3 blks E of Highland and 50 feet N of Santa Monica Bl. Christopher Lockett has been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” He tells us, “[Dave] Dondero is on Team Love, Conor Oberst's label. He's an old friend and he's a fantastic live performer. Bob Boilen, host of National Public Radio's show, ‘All Music Considered,’ calls Dondero, ‘One of the greatest living songwriters.’ He's currently on Team Love Records, a label run by Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst.”
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Christopher Lockett continues, “Katy's great. Dondero's great. Me? I'm bringing backup. I've got VOYCE McGINLEY III with me. He's played percussion behind Stevie Wonder. In other news, I should be done with the album by the end of August. AMY FARRIS (www.amyfarris.com) is playing mandolin and fiddle on it. Might do some singin' on it, too. Got MONA TAVAKOLI from the band Raining Jane banging some percussion on it, too.” All-ages show, despite the late hour. For the adults, the theater serves beer and wine. Tonight’s cover is $5.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 29
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Fri-Mon, Aug 29, 30, 31, & Sep 1:
“SWEET & HOT FESTIVAL” at L.A. Airport Marriott Hotel; info, www.sweethot.org. Check their site for lineup and performance schedule, and to reserve tix. We do know that JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS are performing.
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Fri-Sun, Aug 29-31; in Texas:
Annual “KERRVILLE WINE & MUSIC FESTIVAL” is the one the locals call “Little Folk,” at Quiet Valley Ranch, 9 miles from Kerrville, Texas; the same site as the annual Kerrville Folk Festival that lasts three weeks in May & June. Info, www.kerrville-music.com.
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Sat, Aug 29; in Temecula:
6-9 pm SILVERADO BLUEGRASS BAND, plus AUNT KIZZY'Z BOYZ, TWO OF US PLUS ONE, OLDER THAN DIRT, and JOHN LECLERC play the season finale of “Temecula Hot Summer Nights” at Temecula Valley Cheese Company, 42072 5th St, Temecula; www.temeculacalifornia.com. Organizers say, “We saved the best for last with MIKE NADOLSON and SILVERADO BLUEGRASS. One of the best flatpickers in Southern Cal, Mike heads the band that specializes in vocal harmony and tight musicianship. This is the final concert of the season, and party of the summer, so we punched-up the lineup throughout Old Town with all the favorites including AUNT KIZZY'Z BOYZ - one of the hottest blues bands in Southern California. You'll also find playing in Old Town TWO OF US PLUS ONE, OLDER THAN DIRT, and JOHN LECLERC. Info, contact Melody at 951-678-1456 or melsads@aol.com. There are kid's games and activities. All concerts are free.
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Sat, Aug 23:
7 pm THOMAS LEEB at It's a Grind, Hasley Canyon, in Castaic. Thomas is featured in the current issue of Acoustic Guitar Magazine, and he’s playing a few shows in Southern Cal this month.
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Fri, Aug 29:
8 pm PIRATES OF THE BLACK SWAN with RON ELY opening, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “Batten down the hatches. Secure the main lines, for this ship be a rocin' tonight!” Captain Ron Ely will be performing his maritime music with his trusted guitar and harp, singing songs from ports of call (the world premiere of Ron’s maritime originals was on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.”) Then, the Pirates of the Black Swan board the main deck to perform bone rattlin' pirate rock in full pirate regalia, with nautical wit and mayhem. Bob Stane adds, “Guaranteed to get your peg leg a tappin' with nautical wit and seafaring music.” They are a five-piece crew with strong vocals, two guitars, woodwinds, harmonica and fiddle. More at www.myspace.com/piratesoftheblackswanmusic. $15.
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Fri, Aug 29:
8 pm The BEATUNES plus RICK SIMON play the Starlight House Concert series in North Hills (North SFV). Reserv gets directions, at 818 895-8414. RICK SIMON plays James Taylor’s music. The BEATUNES are The BEATLES music that you've never before heard live, plumbing the depths of the Fab Four’s careers by playing songs from the flip sides of singles, and album cuts. Donations welcome for dessert and drink bar. Show is outside, under the light of the moon. $20.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 30
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Sat, Aug 30; runs Aug 29, 30, 31, & Sep 1:
“SWEET & HOT FESTIVAL” at L.A. Airport Marriott Hotel; info, www.sweethot.org. Check their site for lineup and performance schedule, and to reserve tix. We do know that JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS are performing.
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Sat & Sun, Aug 30 & 31, in Pennsylvania:
20th Annual “MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS FESTIVAL” in Ohiopyle State Park, across from Falls Market, Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania 15470. Runs Sat, noon-9 pm, and Sun, noon-6 pm. Music all day, plus arts and crafts, marathons, interactive shows, car show, and more. CHE ZURO plays Sat at noon. Expect an especially energetic event for the 20th anniversary of the festival. Free.
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Sat, Aug 30; in Wyoming:
“MAGIC CITY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL,” in Lyons Park, Cheyenne Wyoming. Great bands, free.
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Sat, Aug 30:
9:30-10:30 am GUITAR COURSE from KIM KOPP of VERTIGO ROAD begins today, runs eight weeks. In North Hollywood. Contact Kim at 818-298-9864. Runs Saturdays, Aug 30-Oct 18; doors open at 9 am for bagels, coffee and set-up. Fee is $150 for entire 8 week course.
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Sat, Aug 30:
4-7 pm MASON MOUNTAINEERS at Suzy's Bar and Grill, 1141 Aviation Bl, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310 379-6171. Traditional bluegrass with Glen Mason on guitar and mandolin, Dave Sharp on banjo, Tom Hall on bass, and Bryan Dresler on fiddle. They play for the venue’s dinnertime, every other Saturday. charge. Selection of food and drinks available. No cover.
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Sat, Aug 30-Mon, Sep 1:
6 pm-2 am (hours different each day) 1st Annual “DOG AND PONY SHOW” with THE KNITTERS, DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY MEN, THE BLASTERS, PETER CASE, TEX & THE HORSEHEADS, HACIENDA BROTHERS, RED MEAT, MIKE STINSON, JOE WOOD SINGS TSOL, THE COLD HARD FACTS, BIG SANDY & THE FLY-RITE BOYS and many others, all to benefit people in the music community who have no health care, all at Safari Sam's, 5214 Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90027; www.safari-sams.com. The music community is filled with talented people who share the same plight: they have no access to adequate healthcare. Please join us in bringing awareness by attending this three day festival, with a stellar lineup of artists. In memory of the late CHRIS GAFFNEY. Info, www.musicmenagerie.net/dogandponyshow. Runs Sat, 6 pm-2 am; Sun, 5 pm- 2 am; Mon, 3-9:30 pm. $30 / day, or $70 for 3-day pass; VIP table eating is $50 / day or $125 for 3-day pass.
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Sat, Aug 30:
7 pm THE DUO TONES at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. Veteran rock-instrumental masters PAUL JOHNSON & GIL ORR have hit upon a unique and winning idea: by leaving-out the drums and bass, they put the focus on their delightful dual-guitar interplay, both acoustic and electric, which lends fresh appeal to the surf-instro genre. Paul co-founded the pioneer '60s surf band, the Belairs ("Mr. Moto"); and he currently plays with the Surfaris ("Wipeout"). Gil has been with the Chantays ("Pipeline") since the '60s.
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With two popular CDs and a growing visibility, including their recent performance on radio’s "A Prairie Home Companion," the Duo Tones are creating a stir among music fans who are discovering, for the first time, just how rich this stuff can be when played with the skill and authority that Paul and Gil bring to it. Always a fave act at the venue; many encores for a reason. Get reservations early. $18.
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Sat, Aug 30:
8 pm STAN WEST at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com. “Stan West is something of an institution on the Southern Californian blues scene, delighting the patrons of the area's blues clubs with his potent slide guitar riffs for around thirty years as well as opening for artists like Bo Diddley, Johnny Winter and Robben Ford and running his own guitar shop in Glendora (now closed). If you're looking for the real deal, invest your time in Mr. West.” -Doug Deutsch (Happening). “Stan West knows the blues.” - Vintage Guitar Magazine. Doors at 7:30 pm. $15.
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Sat, Aug 30:
8 pm MARIACHI DIVAS play “Musica Latina Saturadys” for the “Concerts in the Park” series at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Memorial Park, Walnut & Raymond, Pasadena; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org. They’re an all-female, multicultural ensemble, full of mariachi energy and musicality. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, and save expensive parking and gas. Nice outdoor venue. Free.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 31
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Sun, Aug 31; runs Aug 29, 30, 31, & Sep 1:
“SWEET & HOT FESTIVAL” at L.A. Airport Marriott Hotel; info, www.sweethot.org. Check their site for lineup and performance schedule, and to reserve tix. We do know that JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS are performing.
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Sun, Aug 31:
11 am-noon KATHERINE DINES plays the “KIDS KONCERT” SERIES at The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicam, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290; tix & info, www.theatricum.com; 310-455-3723. This year’s series brings a great lineup of shows:
Aug 31 - KATHERINE DINES - lively and unique
Sep 7 - BUCK HOWDY & BB - wild west romp
Sep 14 - JUMBO SHRIMP CIRCUS - circus folks
Sep 21 - PARACHUTE EXPRESS - super stars in the world of children’s music
Sep 28 - THE SQUEEGEES - good clean fun
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Sun, Aug 31:
4 pm-midnight Robert Morgan Fisher’s semi-annual “FOLKTACULAR” returns with DAN BERN, MANDA, JOYCE WOODSON, MOTHER NATURE’S ARMY, CHAD WATSON, LEE DOMANN (from Albuquerque), SEVERIN BROWNE, DAVE MORRISON, DALE LaDUKE, TIM TEDROW & TERRY VREELAND, ALLAN COMEAU, PAUL ZOLLO, PIPER-GREY, and ROBERT MORGAN FISHER, at Writers Boot Camp Auditorium at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica, Bldg. I, Santa Monica. Adv tix/reserv strongly encouraged. Robert says, “We expect a pretty big response due to the stellar lineup, which includes (as Ed Sullivan used to say): “A fine balladeer, causing quite a splash with the young people … DAN BERN.” And Robert adds, “Yes, 4-12 is a long show – but this is a luxurious auditorium with couches and everything.”
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Many of these artists have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” including LEE DOMANN, SEVERIN BROWNE, CHAD WATSON, DAVE MORRISON, DALE LaDUKE, TIM TEDROW & TERRY VREELAND, PIPER-GREY, and ROBERT MORGAN FISHER.
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Featuring (not necessarily in this order):
DAN BERN, special headliner guest, goes on at 9 pm; http://danbern.com/index.html
JOYCE WOODSON, www.joycewoodson.com (wrote the big hit, “He’s Courtin’ Annie)
MANDA, www.myspace.com/myspacemanda
PAUL ZOLLO, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Zollo and http://bluerailroad.com (well-known songwriter and best-selling author of music bio books)
MOTHER NATURE’S ARMY, http://imdb.com/name/nm0424560 and http://imdb.com/name/nm0189845
CHAD WATSON, www.chadwatson.us (Cal Country Music champ before Nashville made country awful)
LEE DOMANN, www.leedomann.com (Kathy Mattea and Riders in the Sky have recorded his songs)
SEVERIN BROWNE, www.severinbrowne.com
DAVE MORRISON, www.davemorrisonmusic.com
DALE LaDUKE, www.daleladuke.com (from TttT “Listener Favorite” Kaedmon)
TIM TEDROW & TERRY VREELAND, www.trough.com/tedrow-vreeland/default.htm
ALLAN COMEAU, www.allancomeau.com
PIPER-GREY, www.trough.com/piper-grey/index.html
ROBERT MORGAN FISHER opens the show at 4 pm; www.robertmorganfisher.com
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DIRECTIONS: I-10 W of I-405, exit Cloverfield, turn right, then right on Michigan, which ends at gates of Bergamot Station. Enter gates and park as far to the left, or West, as you can, get out and follow signs, on foot, to Writers Boot Camp, Bldg. i.
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Tix include admission, beverages (beer, wine, soda) and Tito’s Tacos while they last. Adv tix encouraged, so they know how much food to get. $15 adv, $20 door. To purchase $15 adv tix, email robert@robertmorganfisher.com.
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Sun, Aug 31-Mon, Sep 1:
5 pm-2 am (hours different each day) 1st Annual “DOG AND PONY SHOW” with THE KNITTERS, DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY MEN, THE BLASTERS, PETER CASE, TEX & THE HORSEHEADS, HACIENDA BROTHERS, RED MEAT, MIKE STINSON, JOE WOOD SINGS TSOL, THE COLD HARD FACTS, BIG SANDY & THE FLY-RITE BOYS and many others, all to benefit people in the music community who have no health care, all at Safari Sam's, 5214 Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90027; www.safari-sams.com. The music community is filled with talented people who share the same plight: they have no access to adequate healthcare. Please join us in bringing awareness by attending this three day festival, with a stellar lineup of artists. In memory of the late CHRIS GAFFNEY. Info, www.musicmenagerie.net/dogandponyshow. Runs Sat, 6 pm-2 am; Sun, 5 pm- 2 am; Mon, 3-9:30 pm. $30 / day, or $70 for 3-day pass; VIP table eating is $50 / day or $125 for 3-day pass.
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Sun, every week, Jun 29-Aug 31:
6:30 pm “LEVITT LOVES KIDS” series for a half-hour before the evening’s professional musicians, at the “Concerts in the Park” series at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Memorial Park, Walnut & Raymond, Pasadena; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org; 626-683-3230. Talented local musicians under age 18 take the stage; this year’s offerings include a Spotlight Awards winner and performers from the Young Musicians Foundation and Theatre 360. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, and save expensive parking and gas. Nice outdoor venue. (See 7 pm listing for tonight’s featured professional musicians.) Free.
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Sun, Aug 31:
7 pm CAJI & SALOMÉ at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. With voice, guitar, pandeiro, uke, CAJI comes from the rich cultural city of Salvador, Bahia in Brazil. Here, Afro-Brazilian roots are blended with influences from around the world. A distinctive guitarist in the Brazilian style and unique singing interpretation redefines the grooves from his hometown. After studying classical and Brazilian music in college, he worked for an organization that provided relief throughout Brazil, giving him the opportunity to travel and play folk music with many people. His sophisticated acoustic guitar playing, sensitive voice and original compositions are a true expression of strong, sensual and percussive Brazilian music.
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SALOMÉ, a native of Portugal, joined him with vocals, pandeiro and ukulele. Born on the islands of the Azores, she moved to the cosmopolitan city of Montréal, where she was able to develop her unique musical style combining traditions of European music with the contemporary sounds of Brazil. Salomé brings to her music the influences of many languages and cultures, transmitting a love for the Portuguese and Brazilian music and for the many cultures of the continents that surround her homeland islands: Africa, Europe, North, Central and South America, and a desire to bring them closer together in one voice.
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With Salomé’s percussiveness and ability to sing in four different languages (Portuguese, Spanish, French, and English), and Caji's unbelivable guitar playing and singing, they are able to bring to the music of the world, including Brazilian, Cuban, French, Peruvian, Cabo Verdian, Portuguese and more, a special sensitivity to the rare beauty of these cultures. Caji & Salomé will be accompanied by two fine musicians on percussionist or/and bass and/or flugel horn. $20.
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Sun, Aug 31:
7 pm AMY LONDON plays “Jazz Night Sundays” for the “Concerts in the Park” series at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Memorial Park, Walnut & Raymond, Pasadena; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org; 626-683-3230. The NY jazz artist and Broadway star under the stars in Pasadena. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, and save expensive parking and gas. Nice outdoor venue. Free.
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Sun, Aug 31:
8 pm MAIRE CLERKIN'S “THE BAD ARM - CONFESSIONS OF A DODGY IRISH DANCER” is an “Uproarious & tender dance-comedy” at the Bang Improv Theatre, 457 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90036; 323-653 6886; www.bangstudio.com. Moira Smiley (VOCO) tells us, “This hilarious woman is only doing this incredible show a few times. Unlike music, it's ‘one run,’ then you're done (at least for a long while), so please consider treating yourself to the best laughing & crying I can recommend. I LOVED it so very much.”
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Written and performed by Máire Clerkin, directed by Dan O’Connor, the show asks, “> "Have you ever felt overlooked? As if the world had failed to notice your brilliance? Growing up in a large family can have that effect - especially when your mother, a dance teacher, is otherwise occupied. At a safe distance from her native London, Maire Clerkin uses the format of a one-woman show to air her grievances, complain about parental neglect, overbearing siblings, ignorant boyfriends, and accidental alcohol abuse; and to prove once and for all that she should have been a famous irish dancer! (this is an ugly duckling story in which the beautiful swan refuses to emerge). The London-Irish dancer / comedienne Maire Clerkin cut her teeth in the 80’s punk-vaudeville scene with an act called The Hairy Marys. Recently immigrated to the U.S., she debuts on this side of the pond with hilarious tales about the disappointing daughter of an Irish dancing-school mistress. Ear-bashingly good jigs punctuate stories of dysfunctional family strife, embarrassing adolescence and a totally hopeless adulthood." Runs here Aug 10, 14, 31 and Sep 7, 11, 18. $12 adv, $14 door.
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View more events at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com, as chronological date listings, and longer “looks ahead” to May, 2009. The Acoustic Americana Music Calendar updates often, and News Features post weekly. Current chronological date listings, to May, 2009, are available for (1) Los Angeles-area acoustic Americana music events, and (2) festivals and other events of great note throughout the US and Canada (and sometimes beyond) in our presentation of “Best-Out-of-Town (Beyond L.A.) Events,” which also updates often. If you don’t see the dates you need in the first window, browse-around on the site. If you are exploring our Myspace page, use the “view all” button and scroll, then use the “older” button as many times as needed to explore the archives. The calendar’s most recent info, both events and news, lives at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com and news of the “Tied to the Tracks” radio & TV shows is at www.myspace.com/laacoustic.
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