November Finale, Acoustic Americana Music Guide 2008

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BE SURE to check for the HUGE radio broadcast, 9 am-noon on THANKSGIVING!
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A major December update will be along soon, and meantime, there’s MUCH more to see and hear this weekend than we knew to report in the last edition…
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“Tied to the Tracks”
ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC GUIDE
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November, 2008 events
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November 26 update
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EDITOR’S NOTE…
You may notice that we are including a number of concerts that are usually found only under the headings of “Classical Music.” We’re happy to bring you the info about these, not only because some of the best holiday music often includes classical music, but because people who love real music tend to love all real music, whether, for example, a fiddle is called a violin or a viola or just a fiddle.
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It is all quite consistent with letting you know about music and musicians doing live performances that we know you’ll enjoy. We are, of course, true to the nature of live acoustic music, “keeping it real.” So, if you’re looking for that Britney Lohan sh-thump-thud, revolving-door-rehab, pop-tart-du-jour junk that infests the radio and is recorded one note at a time, you’ll need to look elsewhere. THIS is the place for acoustic music that’s REAL MUSIC, from blues-to-bluegrass-to-borderlands, Cajun-to-cowboy-to-Celtic-to-Cape-Breton-to-Quebecois, new-old-trad-alt-post folk, and the exciting artists of today’s acoustic renaissance!
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WELCOME! And after reading this little section of relevant stray facts, if you feel lost or mystified about any of this, BE SURE to read our “Welcome” post (find it in the list, at left) – it’s a good idea to do that if you are new to the calendar & news. It’ll help you understand how all this works!
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The GUIDE and the NEWS FEATURES post separately.
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IF YOU USED A SPECIFIC URL to reach this edition of the Guide, and more than a few days have passed since the date it posted, THERE MAY BE A NEWER EDITION. Use the basic url - http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com - and check the side bar on the left, to see if additional and updated events are available in more recent editions.
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THE MOST RECENT GUIDE, with its detailed calendar of events, is identifiable by the date it was posted at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com. We DO post future months separate from the current month, so the next time you come to the site to find “long looks ahead,” remember that they may get buried under updates to the current month; use the list on the left side for guidance. And we occasionally post a Guide / calendar of “Best-Out-of-Town (Beyond L.A.)” events, for those great festivals and special happenings in other parts of the country, and to help everyone include music with travel plans.
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MOST RECENT NEWS FEATURES posted November 19, at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2008/11/news-features-nov-19-edition-acoustic.html
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Recent weeks and months editions are available by reading the list of posts at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com and clicking what you want.
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WHAT’S IN THE NEWS WE COVER? Our latest news features always include things of interest to acoustic music fans AND artists (musicians and songwriters). Topics include trends in the industry, radio, internet radio, music conferences, artists who have recently won awards and recognitions, charity benefits, festival lineups and booking information, our picks for on-line music videos, music-related books, things that are fun to know, and more – but NEVER any “who’s-sleeping-with-who” gossip crap. (That’s YOUR business, and it’s not the public’s business just because you work in show biz.) Current and recent news editions are found at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com. Old archived editions are on the myspace page (www.myspace.com/laacoustic), accessible by using the “View All” and the “older entries” button and scrolling all the way back to when acoustic music happened because dinosaurs got rambunctious.
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CALENDAR UPDATES TO THE CURRENT MONTH are made at least weekly, because MORE acoustic and folk-Americana music events are posted all the time, and we include events as we learn of them from artists, presenters, venues, festivals, etc.
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FUTURE EVENTS are currently posted into the summer of 2009, and will go farther than that as we receive the information.
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RECURRING EVENTS include artists’ residencies, weekly and monthly series, showcases, and open mics, and all these are numerous in the Southern California acoustic music universe. We generally add them to the calendar one week at a time, as dates approach. That’s because there are so many of them, AND because it gives us a chance to learn who is playing. These are currently included through –
Sunday, November 30.
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GETTING YOUR GIG LISTED: We welcome your feedback, and news of your acoustic Americana / acoustic renaissance music shows (send us gig notices in our format, please; see any listed show for an example.) Please DON’T expect us to re-type the info from a jpg or artsy-fartsy flyer you spent hours designing to make all your clamoring fans happy – send us plain text, so we can work with it! Send to us at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com .
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WE’RE ON BLOGSPOT.COM after a long presence on MySpace, because that site now accepts only short posts. The Guide is waaaay too comprehensive to fit anywhere that imposes limitations. We began posting to Blogspot in early 2008.
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Our MYSPACE PAGE (www.myspace.com/laacoustic) has current news of the syndicated “Tied to the Tracks” radio show, and what’s happening with its TV counterpart. And it’s where you can find archived Acoustic Americana Music News editions published prior to Spring, 2008.
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PLEASE DO COMMUNICATE WITH US about anything related to the Acoustic Americana Music Guide and / or the Acoustic Americana Music News, at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com.
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PLEASE DON’T send us anything through myspace email. It’s esoteric, it cannot be auto-forwarded into a “real” email account, and we just can’t keep up with it. (Myspace “friends” are great, and we DO welcome you there!) But, communicate through email only at the above address. And, yes, we get HUNDREDS of emails every week, so please give us as much advance notice as possible for your event!
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Entire contents copyright (c) © 2008, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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Updated November 26, 2008;
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26
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Wednesday’s “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick is in Long Beach at 7 pm.
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Wed; every week; in Yucaipa:
12:30 pm “YUCAIPA UKERS,” THE YUCAIPA UKULELE GANG, an ‘off-shoot’ of the Loma Linda Ukulele Strummers (LLUS), meets every Wed (recently changed; was 10:30 am). Info, loc, www.lomalindaukestrummers.org.
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Wed; 2nd & 4th Wed every month; in Lancaster:
6 pm UKULELE CLUB at Nicks Pizza, 43755 15th St West, Lancaster. Uke players begin arriving about 5 pm, meeting starts at 6 pm. Newcomers welcome.
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Wed, Nov 26:
6:45 pm monthly “GILLI MOON & J.WALKER'S SONGSALIVE! SHOWCASE” this time with JESSIE SPARKS, BILL DOBBINS, J WALKER, & GILLI MOON, at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. Gilli is co-founder of the global Songsalive! songwriters organization. She books different guests, and herself performs each month. More at www.songsalive.org
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JESSIE SPARKS was nominated for Best Female Vocal at the Hollywood Music Awards 2008, and hers was the winning showcase at Victoria, Australia’s renowned Blue Diamond. An accomplished Australian singer, songwriter and musician, Jessie continues to gain widespread recognition for her unique sound and live performances. Amidst ongoing gigs and charity performances, her career has been in overdrive since the release of her critically acclaimed indie debut CD, “Breathe Easy,” earlier this year. More at www.jessiesparks.com
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BILL DOBBINS began as a singer-songwriter in the ‘60s and ‘70s, working with Emmylou Harris, Arlo Guthrie, Tim Buckley, John Hammond, and Ramblin' Jack Elliott at venues like The Bitter End, Folk City, Café Wha?, Izzy Young's Folklore Center and the Gaslight. More at www.billdobbinsmusic.com
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Wed, Nov 26:
7 pm “BATTLE OF THE BLUES HARPS” with ROD PIAZZA & THE MIGHTY FLYERS, THE JAMES HARMAN BAND, JOHNNY DYER, LYNWOOD SLIM, and more, at Best Western Golden Sails Hotel, Crystal Ballroom, 6285 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach; 562-498-6942; www.southlandblues.com
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Wed, every week:
7-10 pm weekly OPEN MIC at the Talking Stick, (new location), 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net. Alternating hosts TOM & BYRON or ELLEN. Sign-ups at 6:45 pm. Venue has coffeehouse fare and good sandwiches. All ages, no cover.
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Wed, 2nd & 4th Wed, every month; in Lompoc:
7-9 pm “BLUEGRASS JAM” at Southside Coffee Co, 105 S "H" St, Lompoc. Info, call Bill, 805-736-8241.
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Wed, every week; in Tehachapi:
7-10 pm OPEN MIC at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; 661-822-BEAN; www.mamahillybeans.com. They welcome "musicians, poets, writers, thinkers, and audiences." Venue has great ambience, food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." No cover.
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Wed, every week:
7:30-10:30 pm “SINGER-SONGWRITER NIGHT” with STRUFF & TERRY, and Musical Guests at Tango D'Amore, 19524 Nordhoff St #3, Northridge 91324; shared parking with Guitar Center; 818-727-7399; www.tangodamore.com. Lineup always includes hosts Struff & Terry (www.struffandterry.com) and others, sometimes unknown, sometimes rather well-known. $5 cover.
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Wed, every week:
7:30-10 pm OPEN MIC at Guitar Merchant, 7503 Topanga Cyn Bl, Canoga Park 91303; 818-884-5905. Every Wednesday, hosted by Melinda Gibson. 7 pm sign-ups. Get your set recorded on CD for $10 (optional). Snacks and drinks available. No cover, tip jar for artists.
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Wed, every week; in Simi Valley:
7:30-11:30 pm SONGMAKERS “SIMI VALLEY HOOT” jam session in Simi Valley; for location, contact M. Gregory, info@songmakers.org or 805-579-6416. More at www.songmakers.org/hoots/simi_valley_hoot.htm.
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Wed, last Wed, every month:
8-10 pm “HOBO SOUP” monthly folk music evening with performing host “BANJO FRED” STARNER, usually joined by PHIL VAN TEE and KAREN KRANTZ, at the Lost Souls Café, 124 E 4th St, in the Old Bank District, downtown L.A.; 213-617-7006; www.lostsouls.com. The venue is the big lobby of a 1905-era bank building. Fred says it has “a fine sound system, and a no-alcohol good vibe.” FRED STARNER is the officially-named “GRAND DUKE OF HOBO MINSTRELS” by the National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa. Musical funnyman PHIL VAN TEE has taken his homemade cookie-tin banjo to stages everywhere, opening for nearly all the big-name country music acts. Previous guests have included JILL FENIMORE, ORGANIC DEMO, and DADDY BONE. Artist info, www.hobobanjofred.com. Venue is just down the gated alley between Main and Broadway; it’s a coffeehouse that serves coffee drinks and tasty light fare.
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Wed, every week:
8 pm “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” SERIES at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks; 818-789-1985. One recent lineup included Heather Waters & Duane Jarvis and Micheal Ann & Alexandra Bustamante. Manda has played the series, as well. Hosted by singer-songwriter DONOVAN LYMAN (Blue Meridian) performing a song or two between each act. Dinner served all evening; plenty of private tables. All ages, free parking, no cover.
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Wed, every week:
8 pm OPEN MIC at The Talking Stick, 1630 Ocean Park Bl, Santa Monica; www.thetalkingstick.net.
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Wed, recurring:
8 pm OPEN MIC at The Pig 'n Whistle, 6714 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.pignwhistle.com. Sign-ups at 7:30, show at 8 pm.
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Wed, every week:
8 pm ACOUSTIC JAM at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; www.kulakswoodshed.com. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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Wed; repeats every Wed:
8 pm OPEN JAZZ JAM at Hip Kitty Jazz / Fondue, 502 W First St (in the Packing House complex), Claremont 91711; www.hipkittyjazz.com; 909-447-6700. Beautiful venue, serves food, beer & wine, 25 mins E of Pasadena off the 210 Fwy.
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Wed, Nov 26; in Ventura:
8-11 pm DENISE VASQUEZ at Café Bella 79 California St, Ventura 93001. Denise is an award-winning singer-songwriter, and she’s performed all over the world and twice on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” This is her every-Wednesday-in-November residency, and Denise tell us, “I will be performing 2 sets with RANDY MARTINEZ. I wrote a blog about my experience this week, so check out my blogspot site or website to read about why I love performing in intimate settings - http://www.denisevasquez.blogspot.com or http://www.denisevasquez.com.” No cover.
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Wed,: 4th Wed every month:
8:30 pm “FESTIVAL OF THE EGG” the monthly all-female musicians’ event, at the Universal Bar & Grill, 4093 Lankershim Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-2114. $7.
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Wed, every Wed:
8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) 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 Kathy, 7-8:30 pm. No cover.
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Wed, every week:
8:30 pm-midnight “JAZZ JAM SESSION” at The Smokehouse Restaurant, 4420 W Lakeside Dr (at Barham), Burbank 91505; www.smokehouse1946.com; 818-845-3731. New home for the long-running weekly series formerly at the Sportsman’s Lodge; hosted by CATHY SEGAL-GARCIA, President of the California Pop & Jazz Council (www.capopandjazzcouncil.org). Event info, www.cathysegalgarcia.com. No cover.
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Wed, every Wed:
8:30 pm “SPOKEN WORD & POETRY OPEN MIC” at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). It’s "Real Talk," a night of self-expression, hosted by Moses, a native of New Orleans who has performed at many venues across the country, from neighborhood lounges to the Kennedy Center. Moses seeks “to create and rekindle a form of ‘Spoken Word’ familiar to everyone.” Venue adds, “If you have the desire to express yourself but feel you don't rhyme like everyone else, then this is the place for you. But for those that are as polished-as-chrome, make Wednesday nights at Café Muse your home, and you'll be delighted you didn't spend it alone.” Sign-ups at 8 pm.
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Venue serves vegan & omnivore “comfort food,” fruit smoothies and organic coffee & tea beverages. Entertainment (of various kinds) happens every night, usually beginning 9:30-10 pm, after the shows in the surrounding theatre district. Venue has a beautiful piano and a house guitar for musician use, or bring your own instrument. They say, “We welcome people to come by and play anytime - you never know when the Muses might appear!” They tell us, “We are always looking for piano players & musicians to accompany the singers and spoken word artists (or to come in and jam with us).” Email them to be added to their roster, at TheMuses@CafeMuseLA.com. Early arrival recommended; $5 minimum for table service requested, otherwise, no cover.
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Wed, Nov 26:
10 pm KEN O'MALLEY with JOHN BREEN bring traditional and original Irish music to O'Brien's Irish Pub, 2941 Main St, Santa Monica; 310-396-4725.
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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Thursday’s “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick is on THE RADIO and simulcast on WEB RADIO, from 9 am to noon.
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Note: we are including listings for the regularly recurring events, but check before attending any of them; most, if not all, have likely been cancelled for Thanksgiving.
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Thu, Nov 27; on radio & web radio:
9 am-noon “THE HISTORY OF McCABE’S GUITAR SHOP” is celebrated on KCRW 89.9 FM in Los Angeles, simulcast at www.kcrw.com. The 3-hour show includes lots of music and interviews. News of this has traveled organically, since that station has not broadcast folk or acoustic renaissance music in years. Rex & Nick, from the Caltech Folk Music Society, observe, “McCabe's has long kept live acoustic music alive in the L.A. area and was an inspiration to Brian Toby when he started the Caltech Folk Music Society.” They add, “Thanks to Roger, our former sound man, for the tip on this program.”
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THIS could make a HUGE difference for the future of L.A. radio. If you listen, and then email KCRW with your accolades for the program, you can encourage them to do more. You may not know that their longtime Music Director, Nic Harcourt (the sole hand who’s been hand-picking the station’s “hand-picked” music) was just replaced. The multitudes of us who have long found KCRW’s music programs unlistenable may have an opening here. So create a trail of your approval for the “McCabe’s special,” and encourage the station to broadcast more programming with acoustic Americana / acoustic folk music!
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You’ll be stunned at all the info, the scrolling timeline, and links to folk-Americana / acoustic Americana artists and their music on the station’s own page, at www.kcrw.com/music/mccabes-at-50 especially since they’re all artists who haven’t been heard on KCRW in years, if ever. Check-out the link for the info, the joy of seeing it there, AND to post a comment on the page’s dedicated blog.
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Thu, Nov 27:
11 am-2 pm “THANKSGIVING AT THE LEARNING GARDEN,” at The Learning Garden at Venice High School, 13000 Venice Bl, Venice 90066; 310-722-3656; learninggardenmaster@yahoo.com. For the fourth consecutive year, the garden and the community hosts the clients and staff of “Program for Torture Victims” in the celebration of our most quintessentially American holiday. This is an event that will make you thankful for what you have, as you share company and a meal with some very thankful folks who escaped torture in their home countries. Bring a traditional Thanksgiving dish and join-in sharing gratitude for another year of growth and love. There’s always a fun acoustic roots music jam at these events.
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Thu, every week:
11 am-2 pm “VAN NUYS FARMER'S MARKET,” brand new in October ’08, with live music performances, in the Van Nuys Civic Center behind the Los Angeles City Hall annex building and in front of the City Library, 14410 Sylvan St, Van Nuys 91401.
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Thu, Nov 27:
Noon & 2 pm “BOUNTIFUL THANKSGIVING DINNER” at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Canada Flintridge 91101; 818-949-4200; www.descansogardens.org. This Thanksgiving, Descanso Gardens is open for a holiday gathering – before or including the big meal. Wander and explore the Gardens (open 9 am-4:30 pm), and/or have the “Bountiful Harvest Thanksgiving Buffet” offered by Patina (seatings at noon & 2 pm in Van de Kamp Hall). A sample of menu items includes butternut squash soup with toasted pecans, wild rice salad with dried autumn fruit, brown sugar-brined roasted tom turkey with bourbon scented gravy, hearty herbed stuffing with roasted shallots and sage, green bean gratin with crispy shallots, cane sugar roasted sweet potatoes with marshmallow meringue and buttery mashed potatoes; dessert choices from among a selection of holiday pies. Cost for the brunch is $42 adults ($35 adult mbrs), $15 children age 12 and younger, and free for children age 3 and younger. Reservations required, at 818-790-3663. Descanso Gardens is accredited by the American Association of Museums. Free parking. Gardens admission required: $8 adults; $6 srs & students; $3 children ages 5-12; free for children ages 5 and younger, and for Descanso mbrs.
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Thu, every week:
4:30-5:30 pm SON JAROCHO CLASSES at East Side Café, 5469 Huntington Dr N, L.A.; 323-583-5113.
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Thu, every week; in Santa Barbara:
5:30-7:30 pm THE SALT MARTIANS play bluegrass for Happy Hour at the Tupelo Junction Cafe, 1218 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-899-3900 for dinner reserv. The band is TIM MULLINS, KEN GASTON, AARON DOUGLAS and often MIKE MULLINS. Artists’ info, www.saltmartians.com. Full bar & food. No cover.
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Thu, 4th (and 2nd) Thu, every month; in Ventura:
6-9:30 pm “ZOEY'S JAM” at Zoey’s, 451 E Main St, Ventura. 805-658-8311. Hosted by Gene Rubin, who says, “Check-out Ventura's Bluegrass Jam website, at http://home.earthlink.net/~generubinaudio/index.html. All skills welcome, friendly folks, great food and drink, and even better jammin'. Generally we number 25 to 35 musicians. We now have additional space for even more jam circles. Spectators are appreciated and welcome.” Contact Gene with your email address to receive regular reminders and details: 805-658-8311 or generubinaudio@earthlink.net.
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Thu, recurring; in Idyllwild:
6-9 pm SANDII CASTLEBERRY & KEVIN HAMBY at Café Aroma, 54750 N Circle Dr, Idyllwild; 951-659-5212. Acoustic blues, bluegrass, swing, folk, more; Sandii Castleberry with guitar, vocals, harmonica; Kevin Hamby on bass, vocals.
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Thu, every week:
NO SHOW tonight: 7-10 pm “POCKET GOLDBERG & FRIENDS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” with guest artists each week, at Arnie's Café, 6864 Foothill Bl (at Marcus), Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089; www.myspace.com/arniescafe.
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Thu, every week:
7 pm WEEKLY ZYDECO DANCE in Long Beach, every Thursday at Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club, 6285 E Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach; 562-596-1631. Come early for Bar Happy Hour with free food, 4-7 pm. Evening costs $7 plus two drink minimum (bottled water, juices, more available). Zydeco dance lessons included: 7-7:30 basic zydeco; 7:30-8 pm intermediate / advanced dance moves. CD dancing 8-9 pm. Beginners, singles, all ages welcome. Dance instruction by Karen Redding of LouisianaDanceLA.com; Karen has taught at L.A. Music Center, “Long Beach Bayou Festival,” San Diego's “Gator By The Bay” Festival, “Simi Valley Cajun Festival,” Galaxy Theater, private parties and corporate events. Info, Karen, 562-438-1255, karinovations@verizon.net.
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Thu, every week:
7 pm CHARANGOA SALSA DANCE at Steven's SteakHouse, 5332 Steven's Pl, City of Commerce; 323-723-9856; Fay@charangoa.com; www.charangoa.com. Every Thu. Includes dance class with Miguel, 7-8 pm; dancing to live music, 9 pm-1:30 am. It’s reported that there are lots of great dancers & surprises. Free.
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Thu, every week:
7-11 pm OPEN MIC NIGHT on “The Main Stage” at Highland Perk Coffeehouse, 5930 York Bl, L.A. The inaugural event was Apr 12. Sponsors say, “This event repeats every Thursday night. Singers, spoken word, guitar players, drum soloists, almost anything that makes the crowd applaud...”
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Thu; every week; in Lancaster:
7-10 pm “CEDAR OPEN MIC” at Cedar Center, 44345 Cedar Av (at Lancaster Bl), Lancaster 93534; www.myspace.com/cedarcenteropenmic. Hosted by Ms. Shell Marie and Cleen. It’s open to all ages, however there is no censorship rule. It welcomes poets, spoken word, “freestylers,” and acoustic musicians. Free.
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Thu, every week:
OPEN MIC / SONGWRITER SHOWCASE at Primo Pizza, 28200 Bouquet Cyn Rd, Saugus. Mike Dill hosts. He's a fine fingerstyle blues picker.
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Thu, every week:
7:30-9:30 pm IRISH SET DANCING CLASSES in Los Feliz area; social dancing for adults every Thursday. Info & location: www.michaelpatrickbreen.com.
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Thu, recurring:
8-11:30 pm RICK SHEA AND THE LOSIN' END at Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; 626-447-9349; www.arcadiabluesclub.com. Rick and his honky-tonk blues band’s Thursday series, with guests. Rick & co play 8-9, then from 10-12. At 9 is the guest band, different each week. Artists’ info: www.rickshea.com. Venue serves dinner, has drink specials most nights. $5 cover.
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Thu & Fri, every week:
8-10:30 pm THE PLOUGHBOYS play their residency at the Tam O' Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz. The boys say, “Come down for great music, dancing and a green beer!” Info & directions, www.theploughboys.com.
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Thu, recurring:
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. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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Thu, last Thu, every month:
8-10 pm SONGSALIVE! SHOWCASE at The Talking Stick, (new location), 1411c Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net. A full evening of entertainment from local songwriters, hosted by MAUREEN DOHERTY. Songsalive is now booking for various dates in 2007, and seeking singer-songwriters to perform; info: hotline at 310-238-0359 or email usa@songsalive.org; www.songsalive.org. No cover, $5 donation requested.
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Thu; repeats every Thu:
CALJAS ARTISTS WEEKLY JAZZ PERFORMANCE NIGHT at Hip Kitty Jazz / Fondue, 502 W First St (in the Packing House complex), Claremont 91711; www.hipkittyjazz.com; 909-447-6700. It’s a new venue, said to be beautiful, serving food, beer & wine, 25 mins E of Pasadena off the 210 Fwy. The venue is part of the newly-renovated Claremont Packing House. Proprietress Nancy Tessier’s father, Refugio "Coco" Lopez, plays alto, and she wanted her club to feature an array of jazz singers. This led to a fortuitous connection with Dale Boatman, founder and president of the California Jazz Arts Society. CalJAS is a powerful force in bringing some of the best jazz artists in Southern California, especially singers, to restaurants, clubs and other performance spaces in eastern Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire, an area that previously had relatively few opportunities for jazz musicians to perform.
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Thu, most Thursdays:
8:30 pm THE WATKINS FAMILY HOUR at one of the two Largo locations, either the original “little stage” venue at 432 N Fairfax Av, LA; 323-852-1073, or the new “big stage” Largo at the Coronet, 366 N La Cienega Bl, L.A. 90048; http://largo-la.com; 310-855-0350. They are alumni of NICKEL CREEK. Cover is $15 in the small venue, $25 in the big venue.
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Thu, every week:
8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) 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, 7-8:30 pm. Happy hour 4-7 pm, M-F. No cover.
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Thu, every Thu; on web radio:
9 pm “FREIGHT TRAIN BOOGIE” radio show from Northern Cal, on KRCB 90.9 and 91.1 FM on Sonoma County’s only public radio station; features live performance-interviews; simulcast on the web at www.krcb.org/listen/listen.html. You can ask the host or the guests questions or make comments at frater@freighttrainboogie.com.
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Thu, every week:
9 pm BEGINNERS SON JAROCHO CLASS with CESAR CASTRO from VeraCruz, at Cal Poly Downtown Center, 300 2nd St, Pomona (Arts Colony). Learn to play jarana, string instrument from Veracruz; dance Zapateado; sing & compose sones (songs); gain knowledge of Son Jarocho music. For children, teens & adults. Venue has a mic and stage lights. Info, www.myspace.com/besskepp. $3 cover.
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Thu; every Thu:
9:30 pm PRESTON SMITH & THE CROCODILES at Bartwist, 48 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia; www.bartwist.com. Expect a good time and dancing’, from honky-tonk to Elvis. Venue has food and full bar. No cover.
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Friday’s “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick is in Altadena at 8 pm.
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Fri, every week:
6-9 pm DAVE OSTI and DEANNA COGAN jam-out on 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, Nov 28; in Corona:
7-10 pm LUIS OLIART solo acoustic at Rodrigo's Corona, 150 W Parkridge Av, Corona 92880; 951-738-0373. When he competed on NBC’s “Star Tomorrow,” Billy Gibbons of ZZ TOP said, “If Luis doesn’t advance to the next round, I’m gonna take him myself and start our own project on the side.” Music Connection magazine calls him, “Simply magical…totally captivating…compelling.” And his original, “La Petite Morte,” is in the film trailer for the upcoming motion picture, “Elegy,” starring Ben Kingsley, Penelope Cruz, and Dennis Hopper. More at www.oliartmusic.com.
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Fri, Nov 28; in Santa Barbara:
7-11 pm KELLY’S LOT plays “full band acoustic” at Cold Springs Tavern, 5995 Stage Coach Rd, Santa Barbara. They’re touring their new CD, “The Light.” More at www.kellyslot.com
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Fri, Nov 28; in Tehachapi:
7 pm “LOST HILLS,” aka Americana songwriter ARCHIE LOGSDON, at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; 661-822-BEAN; www.mamahillybeans.com. Lost Hills is solo guitar and harmonica player and singer Archie Logsdon, Kern River Valley poet and songwriter. He is a native Californian who has traveled everywhere by the back roads, crafting songs about love, death and wandering in the wilderness. All are rooted in traditional American folk music. His songs tend to evoke the Southern Sierra region where he grew up and now resides, and he loves to play the old ballads of the Carter Family and Woody Guthrie. More at www.myspace.com/losthillsmusic. Venue has great ambience, and food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." Check with venue for tix prices.
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Fri, Nov 28; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
8 pm “JIM STUBBLEFIELD’S GUITARRA EXOTICA” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91101; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations, 626-398-7917. Guitarist and composer JIM STUBBLEFIELD, a founding member of the Billboard-charting band INCENDIO, performs original music from his first solo album in ten years, “Guitarra Exotica.” Jim Stubblefield’s music is a journey into an exciting world of exotic melodies, infectious rhythms and evocative soundscapes, featuring original compositions inspired by his love of flamenco, jazz, classical, Celtic and many other Western and Eastern forms. From flamenco-inspired rumbas to Eastern European folk melodies, to Middle-Eastern bellydance rhythms, Jim Stubblefield’s fleet-fingered guitar takes center stage.
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Tonight, he is joined by three fabulous and accomplished musicians: violinist ANNA STAFFORD, whose credits include work with artists MARY J. BLIGE, LEANN RIMES, JOSH GROBEN, KANYE WEST, KELLY CLARKSON, & ANDREA BOCELLI; percussionist BRYAN BROCK, whose credits include performing with FRANKIE VALLI, JACKSON BROWN, LEONARD COHEN, & INCENDIO; and the fourth member of the band, bassist-guitarist RUBEN RAMOS, who performs with The Ten Tenors.
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Stubblefield's music has appeared on compilations with other notable artists, including the great OTTMAR LIEBERT, GOVI, and the late RUBEN ROMERO. Jim’s other band, INCENDIO, has released 6 CDs, a DVD, and toured the country several times. Stubblefield's music has been used on HGTV, ESPN, the Showtime series “Re:Evolution of Sports,” on the History Channel show “Modern Marvels,” on the WB shows “Elimidate,” and “The Girls Next Door,” and other network television shows. Tix, $15.
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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. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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Fri, Nov 28:
8 pm KATTYWOMPUS STRING BAND leads a “Folk / International Concert & Jam” at 412 S Myrtle Av, Old Town Monrovia. Info, Jennifer Ranger, 877-365-5744.
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Fri, Nov 28; on cable TV:
8 pm “BACKSTAGE L.A.” with guest CLAY EALS, author of “STEVE GOODMAN: FACING THE MUSIC,” broadcast tonight in Westchester on cable Ch 24. Recorded in July, it’s a half-hour. More at More at www.clayeals.com and www.backstagelosangeles.net
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Fri, Nov 28:
DAVID SERBY plus THE VAQUETONES at The Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl (between Washington & Venice), Culver City 90230; www.myspace.com/thecinemabar; 310-390-1328; music series hotline 310-250-1317. Venue is 21+. No cover, bring $ for the tip jar. More at www.myspace.com/davidserby and www.davidserby.com
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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, every week:
9 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) 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, Nov 28:
9:30 pm KEN O'MALLEY & THE TWILIGHT LORDS bring traditional and original Irish music to Ireland's 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys; 818-785-4031.
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Saturday’s “SHOW OF THE WEEK” picks are amazing and abundant. All are at 8 pm, and they are in Altadena, in Thousand Oaks, and two in Santa Monica.
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Sat, repeats every week:
11 am-12:30 pm “PACIFIC SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP” with G. F. MLELY, at Theater & Cabaret, 1535 Termino Av, Long Beach 90804. Info, Billie Kalua, songwriters@jazcraft.net or 562-494-9627. Ongoing, began Mar 31, 2007. $15 per workshop, minimum 4 workshops payable in advance; pre-registration required.
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Saturdays, on web radio:
Noon-2 pm “CONTINENTAL DRIFT” Celtic and British Isle folk show, on KUSP in Santa Cruz, includes live performance-interviews with host CINDY ODOM on her long-running show. From the highlands of Scotland to the midlands of England and beyond, it’s traditional and contemporary music from Ireland and the other British Isles, with Celtic lore and Celtic-influenced folk and ethnic music from Europe and North America. Info, playlists, and web simulcast at www.kusp.org.
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Saturdays, on web radio:
Noon-1 pm “UNSIGNED MUSIC SHOW” on WPMD with TEE-M and MIKE STARK is “a genre-busting show, where the UNsigned Revolution is on.” On the web at http://wpmd.org. Mike and TEE-M spin CDs 11 am-noon “from cutting-edge indie artists and bands,” (acoustic and electric) then welcome guests at noon, usually for all-acoustic live performances. The show rebroadcasts through the week; check site for details.
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Saturdays, alternate Saturdays, on web radio:
2 pm (Pacific) “ACOUSTIC HARMONY,” hosted by Mark Michaelis, from WGDR at 91.1 FM in the Green Mountains of Vermont, simulcast at www.wgdr.org. Mark sometimes hosts folk and acoustic renaissance artists in-studio for all-acoustic performance-interviews. He says, “The focus is on contemporary and traditional folk, singer-songwriters and local artists, but a little of anything and everything might creep-in. Whether it's Celtic, bluegrass, world music or even rock or blues, as long as it's got beautiful harmonies and melodies you might here it here on a Saturday afternoon.” More info, playlists, and archived performance-interviews at www.acoustic-harmony.com.
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Saturdays, on web radio:
3-5 pm (Pacific) “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION” always features live performances and skits and stories with host GARRISON KEILLOR, a regular cast of recording artists, and guests, whether broadcasting from various live venues across America, or from its home base in Minnesota. This initial “live” broadcast tiume each weekend is standard everywhere, though repeat times vary by station. In L.A., the show is broadcast on KPCC 89.3 FM, and repeats Saturday night, 6-8 pm and Sunday Noon-2 pm. But if you’re in L.A., it’s much better to find a web simulcast from somewhere; that’s because KPCC has no other music shows and they do not know how to control the levels for music performances, causing frequent peaking and signal cut-out.
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Sat, recurring:
4-6 pm SHAPE NOTE / SACRED HARP, “The Learners Group” in Santa Monica. Call Laura for location: 310-450-3516.
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Sat, every week:
6:30-10:30 pm Weekly BLUEGRASS CONCERT at Me n’ Ed’s Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl (at Carson), Lakewood; 562-421-8908.
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Sat, Nov 29:
7 pm “CHRIS VALENTI’S SURPRISE BIRTHDAY PARTY SHOW” with music from CHRIS VALENTI, plus comics MICHAEL GOLDSTROM and TONY BOSWELL, at the M Bar, 1253 Vine St (at Fountain), Hollywood 90038; 323-856-0036. Chris is a fine performing songwriter who has played live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” He doubles as the self-appointed patron saint of lonely hearts, or more accurately, of the broken relationship. Make that plural, relationships. Thus, many of his songs address that subject, always with witty and comic commentary. A veteran comic as well as musician, Chris obviously knows about this “surprise” birthday, and we ‘spect he orchestrated it himself. Which is fine, since that gives him plenty of time to prepare his material. This will be fun.
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Chris told us, “I have never been dating a girlfriend long enough for her to be vested in our relationship to the point where she'll throw me a surprise party. I've been to other surprise parties and they seem really great: The lights are out. The person walks in. Everyone jumps up to scare the crap out of the sucker. What fun! I want that! . I'm going to get me an incredible birthday cake (ice cream, of course) and we'll all gorge on that.”
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Chris adds, “I'll be performing a full hour and recording the show for my first comedy DVD. Being a loud part of that DVD is your gift to me. But please, it’s a surprise. Don't mention this to me beforehand.” More at www.ChrisValentiMusic.com, where you can see a performance by Chris at the Comedy Store.
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It’s a “dinner and a show” event for those who want dinner; venue has a $10 minimum on food and drink. Cover is $10, but Chris can get you an advance ticket for $6; email him at Chris@ChrisValentiMusic.net.
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Sat, Nov 29; in Tehachapi:
7 pm “FRIENDS OF BETTY CASEY JACKSON” brings performances by PAT SEAMOUNT, MICHAEL GALLAGHER, GARY MAZZOLA, JERRY MULKINS, JOHN KAMPLANE, JON HAMMOND, CAMERON MELVILLE, TONY VICE, BUMPY WORTHINGTON, DEBBY HAND, PETER CUTLER, & more, at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; 661-822-BEAN; www.mamahillybeans.com.
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Betty herself wrote this on her my space page: “My name is Betty Casey Jackson. I live in Bakersfield Ca. I grew up in Tehachapi, Ca. I have 1 child the love of my life, Jeremy. He is 34 yrs old. My father Bernie Casey,{Deceased} was a professional musician, and played for Maddox Brothers and Rose. My mother was a musician. Her name was Mary Casey. She sang and played guitar and taught me to sing & play at a very young age. I followed the musical path, and have been a singer and guitar player professionally for the past 30 yrs. I have played most all of the Kern County lounges and clubs. I love rock music and country, I especially love Bad Company, Steppenwolff, Jackson Browne, Aerosmith, & Tom Petty. I do not like Jazz, Opera, or Rap. I am a people person, and have been very blessed in my life to have wonderful friends. I am a Big cat lover. I have 6 cats all of whom live in my bedroom with me. I am an artist. I love to draw, paint, and make many different things. I Love the simple things in life, Family, Kids, the beach, theme parks, thrift stores, & yard sales. I am not spoiled. I love to laugh and I am a hopeless, people pleaser, romantic, and try to treat people the way I want to be treated. This is me in a nut shell. Will write more later. Who I'd like to meet: too many to mention.”
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Venue has great ambience, and food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." Check with venue for tix prices.
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Sat, Nov 29:
ONE FOOT IN at It's A Grind Coffee, 4214 Woodruff Av, Lakewood 90713; 562-420-2474. They’re a fun old-timey string band, and you’ve heard them perform live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.”
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Sat, every week:
7:30-10:30 pm GRATEFUL DUDES weekly bluegrass concert at Vincenzo’s Pizza, 24500 Lyons Ave, Newhall; 661-259-6733. (Lyons exit, just off I-5.) This a long-running series, often, with very impressive performing guests.
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Sat; every Sat:
7:30 pm “RANCH PARTY” evening of country & Americana roots music performances, on the West Patio Stage, Original Farmers Market, 3rd & Fairfax, L.A. Presented by EB’s Beer & Wine Bar. New in April, 2008. Performers have included DAVID SERBY, GRANT LANGSTON, 29 MULES, BOB WOODRUFF, OLD BULL, PSYCHEDELIC COWBOYS, PAUL CHESNE, NICOLE GORDON, and BUCKSWORTH. Parking: 2 hours free with validation from EB’s Beer & Wine Bar. $3 for the third hour; $1 for each additional 20 minutes; $15 max. Addt’l parking at The Grove, next door. Get validation for their structure from Grove merchants. No cover.
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Sat, Nov 29:
8 pm CELTIC THUNDER at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, downtown L.A. Tix $65 / $57.50 / $47.50/ $37.50; On sale at 10 am, Jun 23.
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Sat, Nov 29; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
8 pm JACKSON BROWNE, BONNIE RAITT, JOAN BAEZ, & RY COODER, play an all-star benefit for hurricane relief, at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St (N of Pico Bl, E of Main St), Santa Monica 90401; 310-458-8551; www.santamonicacivic.org. More at www.jacksonbrowne.com
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Sat, Nov 29; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
8 pm ALEX DePUE, with special guest MIGUEL de HOYOS (Guitarrista Mexicano), at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91101; reservations, 626-398-7917; info, www.coffeegallery.com.
The venue’s impresario, Bob Stane, says of Alex’s first performance here, “It was a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience to see a full fledged ‘fiddle extravaganza.’ There is no other way to describe it. ....way too big to be in a 49 seat bistro. However, he had a great time and asked to come back, just like every other big time act who gets hooked up with The Coffee Gallery Backstage. Alex DePue is a well-known fiddler in a big rock band!”
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Alex is classically trained, and that’s abundantly obvious, once you hear him. Bob Stane says, “He does not ‘just’ play, but puts on a thorough show. He has a sweet puckish sense of humor and is good looking. This is a ‘class’ act. Not a person in the room stayed in his, or her, seat at the end of the last song. A 100% standing ovation. The audience would not let him off the stage and he played for about another hour. He was mobbed at the CD table after he finally got off stage …the nicest person you can imagine, with even a good sense of humor. I am convinced I will never have a finer solo violinist/fiddler on my stage.”
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Alex DePue is one of the most innovative violinists/fiddlers of our day. You can expect a jaw-dropping demonstration including all styles of violin playing. He performed at NYC's Carnegie Hall at age 14, then won numerous competitions, including the “National Fiddling Championship” in Winfield, Kansas in 1999 and again in 2005. Alex was employed as Musical Director for Capitol country recording artist CHRIS CAGLE from 2000 to 2006. He arrives for tonight’s show fresh off a world tour with legendary rock guitarist STEVE VAI, which began way back in July 2007. Find out more at www.myspace.com/alexdepue and www.vai.com including news of their live DVDs and recordings. Search "Alex DePue" at www.youtube.com and see live performances. Alex’s Myspace page has logged over a million hits.
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Plus, tonight’s special guitar guest MIGUEL de HOYOS, one of most renowned and talented guitarists in Mexico. One critic wrote, “His musical elegance and virtuosity, the personal seals that print to his solo performances, continue to captivate audiences of all ages in Mexico, United States and Europe.” Another wrote, “Throughout the course of his performance, you will hear a piece of XVI century Baroque music, Spaniard music, Mexican music, South American music, European music and even some killer rock and roll!” These many different genres of music include original arrangements, all performed with such mastery and skill you will believe the music was originally written for solo guitar. Tix for this show, up-close in an intimate venue with great sound, are a real bargain at $20.
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Sat, Nov 29; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
8 pm TOM RUSSELL at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403. Tom gave radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” the world broadcast premiere of his song, “Who’s Gonna Build Your Wall,” and the song has become a clear perspective in the dialogue over immigration issues. He’s a transplanted Californian who is a Texas folk icon and a stellar songwriter with a fine voice. He brings a repertoire that includes countless originals recorded by himself and covered by many folk and western and country stars, a few covers that he makes his own, and a Tom Russell concert is always memorable. His “Gallo del Cielo” is ancient Greek mythology translated into a tale of old California. Expect “Outbound Plane,” and the best version of “The Dutchman” you’ve ever heard. Tix purchased online or by phone, add $4 svc chg, per order (not per ticket) to price shown. $25.
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Sat, Nov 29; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
8 pm “IRISH CHRISTMAS” with ANDREA WILLOUGHBY, ROBY HELLER, PATRICK D'ARCY, JOHN MCKENNA, LAURA TURNER, SHEELAGH CULLEN, at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks; 805-449-2787 or 818-784-3805. Event info, www.kerryrecords.com. Tix, $24-51.
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Sat, Nov 29:
8 pm “I LOVE A PIANO” at the Santa Clarita Performing Arts Center, at College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Rd, Santa Clarita 91355; www.canyonspac.com; 661-362-5304. "I Love a Piano" is the music of IRVING BERLIN in a new musical journey spanning seven decades of American history as seen through the perceptive and hopeful eyes of Berlin's music. Berlin was a legend, a man Jerome Kern described by saying, "Irving Berlin has no place in American music... He IS American Music!" Using 64 of Berlin’s enduring and popular favorites, the show explores the spirit of America from the Ragtime rhythms of the early 20th century through the swinging sophistication of the 1920s and '30s. From the sentimental songs that inspired a nation during two World Wars to the innocent optimism of timeless classics of the 1950s, including “White Christmas,” “God Bless America,” “Puttin’ On The Ritz” and “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” these songs do more than define the music of a generation. They define the music of a nation. Tix go on sale Jul 16; prices tba.
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Sat, 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. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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Sat, fifth Sat of the month (when there is one):
8 pm-midnight SONGMAKERS “TAKE THE FIFTH HOOT” in Studio City; for location, contact Rich & Jo Lewis, Takethe5thHoot@songmakers.org; www.songmakers.org.
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Sat, Nov 29:
DAVID SERBY at The Press Restaurant, 129 Harvard Av, Claremont; 909-625-4808. More at www.myspace.com/davidserby and www.davidserby.com
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Sat, Nov 29:
9-11 pm RICHARD MARCHETTA & MIKE DILL conclude their November residency that has featured different guests each week, at Cafe At The Vista, 4469 Sunset Dr (next to the historic Vista Theater), Los Feliz; 323-660-4722. It’s “acoustic originals & standards - jazz, blues, ragtime tunes.” Tonight’s guest artist is acoustic jazz guitarist MARIO MARTIN ZELAYA. More at www.myspace.com/richardmarchetta. No cover.
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Sat, every week:
9 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) 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 / couple dance lessons with Charlotte, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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Sat, every week; on TV:
11 pm-12 am "AUSTIN CITY LIMITS" on KLCS (check your cable co.; broadcast TV Ch. 58). Recent editions have happily featured classic Americana artists, rather than the dearth of alt rockers who dominated for several months.
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Sunday’s “SHOW OF THE WEEK” picks are begin midday, in Irvine at 2 pm, in Altadena at 3 pm, in Thousand Oaks at 6 pm, in Altadena at 7 pm., and in Thousand Oaks at 8 pm.
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Sun, Nov 30:
10 am-5 pm 5th annual “HOLIDAY ART & GIFT SALE” with live music, at the Eagle Rock Center For the Arts, 2225 Colorado Bl, Eagle Rock 90041; 323-226-1617; www.centerartseaglerock.org. It’s a “Community celebration, collaborative circle of support, [where] local artists offer functional art fine crafts at wholesale prices.”
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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. Music, farm fresh produce, and a free raffle for farmers market 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, 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, Nov 30:
Noon-3 pm LUIS OLIART solo acoustic for “Sunday Brunch,” at the Wine Bistro, 11915 Ventura Bl, Studio City 91604; 818-766-6233. When he competed on NBC’s “Star Tomorrow,” Billy Gibbons of ZZ TOP said, “If Luis doesn’t advance to the next round, I’m gonna take him myself and start our own project on the side.” Music Connection magazine calls him, “Simply magical…totally captivating…compelling.” And his original, “La Petite Morte,” is in the film trailer for the upcoming motion picture, “Elegy,” starring Ben Kingsley, Penelope Cruz, and Dennis Hopper. More at www.oliartmusic.com.
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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, recurring:
1:30 pm WELSH CHOIR, for location, contact Rutthy: 818-507-0337.
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Sun, Nov 30; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
2 pm “IRISH CHRISTMAS” with ANDREA WILLOUGHBY, ROBY HELLER, PATRICK D'ARCY, JOHN MCKENNA, LAURA TURNER, & SHEELAGH CULLEN, at The Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Dr, Irvine; 949-854-4646. Event info, www.kerryrecords.com. Tix, $22-48.
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Sun, Nov 30; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
3 pm matinee with TOM BREIDING plus POPULUXE at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. Haunting. An evening full of history. Tom Breiding's epic songs echo the voices resonating from the coalfields of West Virginia, the mills of industrial Pittsburgh, and the Main Streets of small-town America.
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“A real folk experience” says AboutFolk.Com (NY Times Co.) about TOM BREIDING. They go on to say, "Breiding is a fantastic songwriter, and an even more gifted performer. His lyrics are honest and empathic, and the instrumentation is outstanding."
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TIM O’BRIEN, Grammy Award Winning Singer-Songwriter, says, “Tom Breiding's bluegrass flavored CD, ‘The Unbroken Circle,’ provides a much needed look at the story of the West Virginia coalfields. Like the best historical fiction, these true stories in song provide easy access to a culture whose trials and tribulations are too often ignored.”
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TOM T. HALL, “The Storyteller,” Distinguished Member of the Songwriter Hall of Fame, says of Tom Breiding’s “Shades of Woodie Guthrie,” "These recordings contribute the historical understanding of this much misunderstood region."
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Plus, the upbeat show opener POPULUXE contributes something entirely different to this double-bill. A modern duo, entirely composed of the flexible music rhythms and the subtle cadences of drummer PETE STRAUB and the songs and strings of ROB SHAPIRO, the interweaving of their voices and their instrumental sympathies, to create entire universes that continue to spark long after the tune itself is through. By turns dark, wry, funny, biting and always melodic and surprising, their music has received critical acclaim internationally. We heard them a few years ago, when BRETT PERKINS still did a “Listening Room” concert in Southern California, and they made a fine impression and were quite memorable. Yep, it’s a matinee (there’s a different show here tonight at 7 pm). $15.
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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, 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, every week:
4-7 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach; 562-437-8300; www.aulddubliner.com.
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Sun, every week:
4-6 pm “BEGINNERS IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Celtic Arts Center at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
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Sun, last Sun, every month; in Seattle:
4-6:30 pm “RUNNING DOG SHANTY SING,” held the last Sunday of every month, at Running Dog Guitars / Sound Guitar Repair, 118 N 35th St, Suite 105, Fremont, WA. Info, 206-448-0707. This one is “A community sing for songs about the sea, rivers or any kind of water. Lead a song or just join the chorus,” hosted by Rick Davis & Cat Fox. Sea Chanties (shanties) are fun to sing and the choruses are always easy-to-learn sing-alongs. The hosts tell us, “The building is tall, grey cinderblock and green metal. Suite 105 is in the back, facing the alley between 36th and 35th. Parking available on the street. Over 21 years of age please. Potluck beverages and snacks.” The “call and response” form of these work songs of the sea makes them easy to learn and fun to sing. Free.
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Sun, every week:
5 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) and WEEKLY COMPLIMENTARY BBQ at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. (BBQ changed to 5-8 pm, effective July 4.) 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 5, and a hot country band starting at 6!” No cover.
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Sun; repeats last Sun, every month:
5:45 pm OPEN MIC at McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4497; www.mccabesguitar.com.
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Sun, Nov 30; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
6 pm TOM RUSSELL plays the Thousand Oaks Library (Grant R. Brimhall Library), 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91361, co-sponsored by the Concerts at The Bodie House series in Agoura Hills; reserv gets directions, at BodieHouse@aol.com or 818-621-8309. Includes dessert / appetizer bar (food contributions appreciated). More, www.BodieHouse.com.
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Tom gave radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” the world broadcast premiere of his song, “Who’s Gonna Build Your Wall,” and the song has become a clear perspective in the dialogue over immigration issues. He’s a transplanted Californian who is a Texas folk icon and a stellar songwriter with a fine voice. He brings a repertoire that includes countless originals recorded by himself and covered by many folk and western and country stars, a few covers that he makes his own, and a Tom Russell concert is always memorable. His “Gallo del Cielo” is ancient Greek mythology translated into a tale of old California. Expect “Outbound Plane,” and the best version of “The Dutchman” you’ve ever heard.
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Sun, Nov 30; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
7 pm BRIAN JOSEPH & BRAD COLERICK, two headliners sharing a co-billing, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91101; reservations, 626-398-7917; info, www.coffeegallery.com. This is an outstanding “double bill.” If you don’t yet know the names of these artists, prepare to add their music to your list of favorites.
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BRIAN JOSEPH is often introduced with the question, “If Elvis was the king of rock, and Michael Jackson the king of pop, who's the king of Echo Park?” The answer, since his song and album, “The King of Echo Park,” is Brian, a tall, slim young man whose music has been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” The Independent Musician (publication) called Brian, "royalty in scuffed sneakers and a jester’s hat..." while The Oakland Tribune calls him, "...a troubadour in the classic sense,” adding, “Joseph is a singer and songwriter of the first order." With lyrical irony and warm, smart songs, BRIAN JOSEPH is in the royalty of L.A.-based “new folk” singer-songwriters. Brian's performances have been praised by venue bookers from New York to San Francisco. For a decade, his acting career had been met with critical acclaim and awards, yet he was best known for his portrayal of “Cheesy the Pizza Slice” in a TV commercial than for his roles as “Rodrigo” in Shakespeare’s “Othello” or as “Dromio” in “A Comedy of Errors.” Fortunately for us, Brian has returned to his first love - music. (Not that he wasn't a convincing slice of pizza.)
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BRAD COLERICK is featured in a recent issue of Billboard Magazine, and called, “one of a baker’s dozen of acts to watch in the folk community around the world." He has worked with a long list of musical icons from JOHNNY CASH to BB KING. Brad has performed live, twice, on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and scored a “Listener Favorite” there. An Associated Press review of Colerick’s latest CD, “Lines In The Dirt,” says, “The 11-song set shows that Colerick’s excellent 2006 release, ‘Cottonwood’ – his first album in 19 years – was no fluke.” With contributions from SUZY BOGGUSS, LARRY KLEIN, HERB PEDERSEN, APRIL VERCH, and LOWEN & NAVARRO, “Lines In The Dirt” is marvelous, filled with honest, original, unique and memorable songwriting and fine music making from Brad and his stellar cast of guest artists. You can catch Brad's videos of "Time Away" and "Let Her Fall In Love" in occasional rotation on the GAC TV channel; that’s especially notable, because he’s a pure Americana original, and certainly not just another Nashville clone - but it’s probably easier to catch the real thing live, as part of a full set in the comfort of the Coffee Gallery Backstage. Especially since it’s a “two-fer” night with Brian Joseph. Tix, $20.
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Sun, every Sun:
7-8 pm JES HUDAK plays her weekly residency at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). JES HUDAK is a singer/songwriter living in Los Angeles. Her weapons of choice are the piano and her voice, and she has been known to wield a guitar from time to time. Her live performance “takes her audience on a journey through laughter and love and sadness and heartbreak. Her voice is powerful and soulful, and her songs are original, emotional, and real.” Artist info, www.jes-hudak.com and www.myspace.com/jeshudak
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Venue serves vegan & omnivore “comfort food,” fruit smoothies and organic coffee & tea beverages. Entertainment (of various kinds) every night, usually beginning 9:30-10 pm, after the shows in the surrounding theatre district. Venue has a beautiful piano and a house guitar for musician use, or bring your own instrument. They say, “We welcome people to come by and play anytime - you never know when the Muses might appear!” They tell us, “We are always looking for piano players & musicians to accompany the singers and spoken word artists (or to come in and jam with us).” Email them to be added to their roster, at TheMuses@CafeMuseLA.com. Early arrival recommended; $5 minimum for table service requested, otherwise, no cover.
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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; repeats last Sun, every month; in the OC:
7-9 pm monthly “ORANGE COUNTY SONGSALIVE! SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP” at Spires Restaurant (in the Meeting Room), 13030 Goldenwest Av (crnr of Garden Grove Bl), Westminster 92683; 714-636-0442; event info, 714-333-8222 (Rodney). Songwriting workshop, critique session and songwriting exercises. Event gathers songwriters to share their songs, gain feedback and develop relationships within the global Songsalive! songwriting communities. First half is an in-the-round workshop where writers present one song each (on tape, CD or live) followed by a guest speaker or industry discussion in the second half, with time to talk and network. Moderated by Rod O'Riley. Directions, info, www.songsalive.org/losangeles.
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Sun, Nov 30; in Illinois:
7 pm SHELBY LYNNE with LISA DeROSIA & LUSH BUDGETT at Fitzgerald's Night Club, 6615 Roosevelt Rd, Berwyn, IL; 708-788-2118; www.fitzgeraldsnightclub.com. Grammy Winner Shelby Lynne's album of (mostly) Dusty Springfield songs, "Just a Little Lovin','' was released in January to immediate acclaim, garnering four-star reviews from the likes of "USA Today'' and "Blender'' magazine and newspapers from coast to coast.
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Chicago's own Lisa DeRosia & Lush Budgett open. Part Emily Dickinson and part Kris Kristofferson, Lisa DeRosia's lyrics and rare voice are wrapped in arrangements flavored with bits of Burt Bacharach's '70s orchestral pop, Tammy Wynette's classic country and the Beatles' Revolver-era rock. The Daily Herald called Lush Budgett's latest CD, “Yesterday is Gone,” one of the 10 best Chicago releases of the year, “A sweet convocation of vintage country-inspired melodies and alt. rock brooding...lonely and love-struck lyrics...sung with a soothing, hushed twang...and a dash of Beatles-esque pop melancholy." More at www.shelbylynne.com and www.myspace.com/lushbudgett. Advance tix $20, $25 door.
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Sun, every week, on radio and web radio:
7-9 pm “FOLKSCENE” is a long-running folk music show from Los Angeles, hosted by ROZ LARMAN on KPFK 90.7 FM in Los Angeles, 98.7 FM in Santa Barbara, and simulcast at www.kpfk.org. Each edition features a long-form performance-interview, recorded live, with a guest recording artist. The show celebrated its 37th year on the air in February 2008. Info on the show and guests, playlists, and tributes to the late co-host HOWARD LARMAN, at www.folkscene.com.
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Sun, every week, on web radio:
7 pm “FLAT CAT RADIO,” hosted by DAVE STRAUSS, features live on-air performance-interviews at www.myspace.com/flatcatradio. It’s a weekly live web-only show focused on Los Angeles-based songwriters of all genres, but the live segment is generally an acoustic performance.
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Sun; repeats last Sun, every month:
7:30 pm OPEN MIC at the Folk Music Center, 220 Yale Av, Claremont; 909-624-2928. Sign-ups at 7 pm. $1 cover.
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Sun, Nov 30; a “SHOW OF THE WEEK” pick:
8 pm TOM RUSSELL with MICHAEL MARTIN, at the Thousand Oaks Library concert series, 1401 E Janns Rd, Thousand Oaks; 818-621 8309. Cosponsored by the Bodie House Concert series; info at bodiehouse@aol.com. Artist info, www.tomrussell.com
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As always, more to come, as we (believe it or not) continue to make updates to the DECEMBER calendar, as well as all the months between then and August, 2009. So many truly fine shows, so few evenings and weekends to see them. And hey, Western Capitalism is going to collapse around you anyway, so why not go have a good time?
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View more events at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com, where all is presented as chronological date listings, for today/tonight, this week, this month, and longer “looks ahead.” The Acoustic Americana Music Guide updates often, and News Features post weekly.
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Current chronological date listings, to June, 2009, are available for
(1) Los Angeles-area acoustic Americana / folk-Americana / acoustic renaissance music events, and,
(2) festivals and other events of great note featuring acoustic Americana music, THROUGHOUT THE US & CANADA (and sometimes beyond), are included in the Guide, and listed separately in our presentation of “Best-Out-of-Town (Beyond L.A.) Events,” which posts from time to time.
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If you’re trying to explain this thing to someone who likes real music, just tell ‘em that the Guide’s MOST RECENT EDITIONS as well as our NEWS FEATURES - that’s both the Guide with its event calendars with descriptive write-ups, AND the separately-posted News for and about acoustic musicians and music - can be found conveniently at
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News of the “Tied to the Tracks” radio & TV shows is at www.myspace.com/laacoustic.
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