March 13 edition, Acoustic Americana Music Guide 2009

Weekend update, March 13, Acoustic Americana Music Guide 2009
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There are more ACOUSTIC AMERICANA / ACOUSTIC RENAISSANCE music performances EVERY week in the Los Angeles area than the COMBINED TOTAL of ALL OTHER KINDS OF MUSIC!
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“Tied to the Tracks”
ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC GUIDE
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MARCH 13 through MARCH 20, 2009 events
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Updated March 13, 2009; recurring events included through Friday, March 20.
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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, write to us at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com
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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! People who love real music tend to love all real music. So, yes, we do include listings for many classical music performances. (When is a fiddle a violin? We’ll leave that to you.)
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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.
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Here you will find news of live performances of acoustic music and musicians, events that we know you’ll enjoy attending. We include festivals everywhere, and provide a comprehensive guide to concerts, club gigs, coffeehouse performances, and more in the Los Angeles region, from Santa Barbara to Orange County. The Guide includes musicians’ workshops, music conferences, seminars, panel discussions, and more.
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This is the “big half” of what we publish. The ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC GUIDE and the ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC NEWS post separately.
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You will need to use the tabs (at left) for 2008, and specific months, to find anything posted before January 1, 2009.
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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. See next line.
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THE MOST RECENT GUIDE, with its detailed calendar of events, is identifiable by the date it was posted. Use the basic url - http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com - and check the side bar on the left to look for the latest updated editions.
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FUTURE MONTHS are published separate from the current month. If you’re looking for “long looks ahead,” remember they may get buried under updates to the current month; use the list and tabs to the left 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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THE MOST RECENT NEWS FEATURES, as well as other recent news posts that are often still relevant, are always available at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com
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WHAT’S IN THE NEWS THAT 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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UPDATES TO THE CURRENT MONTH’S GUIDE / CALENDAR are made at least weekly, because MORE acoustic and folk-Americana music events get booked into a vast number of venues, with more added all the time. And, we include events as we learn of them from artists, presenters, venues, festivals, workshop presenters, etc.
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FUTURE EVENTS are currently posted past mid-2009, and will soon go farther than that.
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RECURRING EVENTS include residencies, series, showcases, and open mics, and all these are numerous in the Southern California acoustic music universe. We generally add them to the Guide’s calendar one week at a time, as dates approach, because there are so many of them, AND because it gives us a chance to learn who is playing.
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GETTING YOUR GIG LISTED: We welcome your feedback, and news of your acoustic Americana 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 info that you have locked into a jpg – 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) © 2009, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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MARCH 13-MARCH 20, 2009 EVENTS
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Includes the Weekend Update for March 13-15 weekend, with MANY events added…
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And we resume our popular “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks with this edition!
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FRIDAY, MARCH 13
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‘Tis the day feared by triskadecaphobians, for the second month in a row!
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TONIGHT is the annual “ART NIGHT PASADENA,” with many events in Old Town and the surrounding area. Includes performance venues, art galleries, theaters, museums, and more. Only the events that are advertised as including music are listed in the Guide. Free shuttle service connects most of the venues and events (a big deal, since parking and re-parking in Old Town can eat you alive). In past years, additional activities have been scheduled without a lot of notice. Info on participants, 626-744-7076; www.artnightpasadena.org.
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Pasadena's cultural institutions open their doors for FREE during ArtNight Pasadena, offering the public a rich sampling of quality art, artifacts and music within the city along with free shuttle service. ArtNight is an ongoing partnership among many cultural institutions and the Cultural Affairs Division of the City of Pasadena offered every October and March. The event is sponsored by the Pasadena Arts & Culture Commission. Free.
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Fri-Sun, Mar 13-15; not music, but cool:
“GREEN LIFESTYLE FILM FESTIVAL” at various venues in L.A. On Sunday at UCLA, it includes a film on “The Learning Garden,” the urban farm and acoustic music venue operated by “Tied to the Tracks” associate producer David King. Info on all festival activities at www.greenlifestylefilmfestival.com
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Fri & Sat, Mar 13 & 14; in Ohio:
19th annual “HIBERNIAN ST. PATRICK’S FESTIVAL” at The Sullivam Center at Central Catholic High School, Toledo, Ohio, features live Irish Music all day, Irish dancers, Irish food, Irish beverages, Irish vendors and irish baked goods, Kid's Corner with games and a clown, fun for all ages. A traditional Irish celebration of St. Patrick, with an "All Things Irish" Art Fair. Students from all around the region submit art work. Adult tix $6, or get admission all day Saturday by attending the memorial Mass at 11 am. Raffle for a trip to Ireland for two is drawn Sat, Mar 14. Get raffle tix at www.tolaoh.com. Raffle tix $10 each, only 1,200 tix sold.
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Fri, Mar 13:
10-10:45 am LEGACY brings Irish music & dance with BARBARA GERSHMAN on hammer dulcimer & PATTY McCOLLOM on “many instruments,” at the
Women's Club of San Pedro, 560 N Western Av, San Pedro. More at www.musicbypatty.com. Visitors welcome, $10 admission.
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Fri, every week, on web radio:
5 pm (Pacific) “RALPH’S BACK PORCH” broadcast from Texas, usually has live in-studio western music guests; call-in number to chat with Ralph and guests, 347 215 8849; catch the show at www.blogtalkradio.com/ralphsbackporch.
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Fri, every week:
5:30-10 pm “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL” along Myrtle Av, in old downtown Monrovia. It’s year-round and weekly, a street festival and farmers market, that’s been running 17 years. KATTYWOMPUS STRING BAND plays at 412 S Myrtle Av; contact Jennifer Ranger, 877-365-5744. RON ELY does authentic and original maritime songs most weeks, usually at Myrtle Av & Colorado or Myrtle Av and Lemon Av, on the North end of the festival. Artist’s info, www.myrecordlabel.net/ronely. There’s lots of other music throughout old town Monrovia, several acoustic performers each week – singer-songwriters, duos or bands – plus specialty vendors, lots of food, and local merchants. Event is large during the summer when it includes a carnival (rock climbing wall, balloon man, bubble man, petting zoo, pony rides, etc.) It scales-down from 4 blocks to 2 blocks during winter months, following the Christmas holidays. Myrtle Av exit, N of 210 Fwy, free parking, free event.
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Fri, Mar 13:
6 pm “ART NIGHT PASADENA” brings LES AMIS with CAROL BURRILL on hammered dulcimer, MARK BURRILL on accordion and foot percussion, NED BOYER on harmonica, and JIM SCHEEL on guitar, to the Pasadena Museum of History, 470 W Walnut, Pasadena 91103; 626-577-1660. Info on Les Amis from Carol, 626-305-0990, or mrburrill@aol.com. Free museum admission, tonight only, and free show.
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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, Mar 13; in the OC:
7-9 pm “UKULELE WORKSHOP” with ABE LAGRIMAS, JR. at Island Bazaar, 16582 Gothard St, Ste R, Huntington Beach. Abe plays a concert here Sat, Mar 14, 8-10 pm, on ukulele and vibraphone. More at www.myspace.com/abelagrimasjr - www.facebook.com/pages/Abe-Lagrimas-Jr/32930930714 - www.youtube.com/drumboy808. Workshop is $15; concert is $20.
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Fri, Mar 13; in Tehachapi:
7 pm PAT STRONG TRIO brings acoustic folk and blues to Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; www.mamahillybeans.com; 661-822-BEAN. Venue has great ambience, and food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." Traveling acts have varying admission prices; check venue's web site.
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Fri, 2nd Fri, every month in 2008; in Seaside:
7-9 pm “KIKI WOW & FRIENDS” at Borders Books & Music, 2080 California St, Seaside 93955. For all of you have clamored to know “Whatever happened to Kiki Wow?” – just take drive up the coast, and you can see and hear for yourself.
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Fri, every Fri:
MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel bar, 1401 S Oak Knoll Av, Pasadena; 626-568-3900. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Fri & Sat residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Start time varies; call venue.
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Fri, Mar 13; a “show of the week” pick:
8 pm SLIGO RAGS, named in FolkWorks among L.A.’s “Best of 2008 / Top Ten” bands, perform at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reserv 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. They played radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” on St. Patrick’s Day, 2007, at the time they had EIGHT of the Top Ten songs on one Celtic Music Chart. No other artist or band repeated even once anywhere in the Top 100. And they earned a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “TttT.” Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “Such a talented group. Drawing big crowds without it bein’ a wake. As usual, they’ve been winning awards, but modest they are.”
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Two-time winners of the “Orange County Music Awards” for “Best Folk Band,” this dynamic ensemble presents Celtic Folk with a decidedly bluegrass attitude. Using fiddle, acoustic guitar, electric bass, and percussion, Sligo Rags is taking the local and not-so-local Celtic music scene by storm. Their debut studio recording, "The Night Before the Morning After," still gets international airplay, and was called "the best I've heard from a stateside band" by Celtic Beat Magazine. Says the San Diego Troubadour, "This band can light up an atmosphere as dim as the Guinness stout you just ordered at the bar... Sligo Rags really know their Celtic music." Don't be surprised if elements of country, gypsy jazz, and swing manage to sneak their way into the act. Bob Stane adds, “Much fun. This is money-back, no-questions-asked-if-you-are-not-thrilled. Bring friends. Dynamic, up tempo, multi-talented. A fusion that just crackles.” $18.
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Fri, Mar 13; a “show of the week” pick:
8 pm “ART NIGHT PASADENA” at the Central Library, 285 E Walnut St Pasadena 91101; info, 626-744-7076; www.artnightpasadena.org.
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Celebrate “ONE CITY, ONE STORY,” including 2009's “THE HUMMINGBIRD'S DAUGHTER” by LUIS ALBERTO URREA at a Mexican Fiesta with music, dancing, storytelling, crafts and more. Performances at the library include MICHAEL HERALDA’s “AZTEC STORIES.” He has performed excerpts on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” drawing from Native American Indian legends and folklore to explore themes of reverence for the earth and spirituality. More at www.aztecstories.com
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Pasadena's cultural institutions, including numerous galleries and museums, open their doors for FREE during ArtNight Pasadena, offering the public a rich sampling of quality art, artifacts and music within the city along with free shuttle service. Events with music are listed in the Guide. ArtNight is an ongoing partnership among many cultural institutions and the Cultural Affairs Division of the City of Pasadena offered every October and March. The event is sponsored by the Pasadena Arts & Culture Commission. Free.
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Fri, Mar 13; a “show of the week” pick:
7:30-9:30 pm “ART NIGHT PASADENA” with the PASADENA SYMPHONY at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E Green St, Pasadena; 626-793-7172. The symphony rehearses their upcoming concert, “REBIRTH!” featuring stunning pieces from Vivaldi (The Four Seasons: Spring), Copland (Appalachian Spring), and Schumann (Spring Symphony). The concert is tomorrow, and tickets start at $20; the rehearsal tonight, as part of Art Night, is free. AND, because of the nature of ART Night and its many activities, you may come and go as you please.
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Pasadena's cultural institutions, including numerous galleries and museums, open their doors for FREE during ArtNight Pasadena, offering the public a rich sampling of quality art, artifacts and music within the city along with free shuttle service. Events with music are listed in the Guide. ArtNight is an ongoing partnership among many cultural institutions and the Cultural Affairs Division of the City of Pasadena offered every October and March. The event is sponsored by the Pasadena Arts & Culture Commission. Free.
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Fri, Mar 13:
“ART NIGHT PASADENA” brings “SHIKI: FOUR SEASONS OF ART” to the SHUMEI ARTS COUNCIL OF AMERICA, at 2430 E Colorado Bl, Pasadena, 626-584-8841; www.shumeiarts.org. Enjoy four seasons of traditional Japanese art, celebrating the spirit of Nature: Taiko drums, Koto-strings, the Art of Tea, and Calligraphy.
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ArtNight includes restaurant specials; 5-6:30 pm, ask for a free ArtNight dessert with purchase of an entree at these restaurants located at One Colorado: Akbar, Gordon Biersch, Il Fornaio, Johnny Rockets, Russell's, or Sushi Roku.
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Pasadena's cultural institutions, including numerous galleries and museums, open their doors for FREE during ArtNight Pasadena, offering the public a rich sampling of quality art, artifacts and music within the city along with free shuttle service. Events with music are listed in the Guide. ArtNight is an ongoing partnership among many cultural institutions and the Cultural Affairs Division of the City of Pasadena offered every October and March. The event is sponsored by the Pasadena Arts & Culture Commission. Free.
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Fri, Mar 13:
6 pm “ART NIGHT PASADENA” brings a “DRUMMING JAM” followed at 8 pm by the KAN ZAMAN TAKHT ENSEMBLE with Jim Sullivan on clarinet, Wael Kakish on oud, Musa Nasser on qanun, TJ Troy on riqq and Jamie Papish on darabukka and frame drums, at the Armory Center for the Arts, 145 N Raymond Av, Pasadena 91103. More at www.kanzaman.org. Free.
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Fri, Mar 13; in the OC:
7-9 pm “UKULELE WORKSHOP” with ABE LAGRIMAS, JR. at Island Bazaar, 16582 Gothard St, Ste R, Huntington Beach. Abe offers a concert here Sat, Mar 14, 7-9 pm (see listing). More at www.myspace.com/abelagrimasjr - www.facebook.com/pages/Abe-Lagrimas-Jr/32930930714 - www.youtube.com/drumboy808. $15.
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Fri, Mar 13; a “show of the week” pick:
8 pm DANU brings traditional Irish music to Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos; 562-916-8501; 800-300-4345; tix, 562-467-8818; www.cerritoscenter.com. The current edition of FolkWorks says, “The Oireachtas Festival in Dungarvan, County Waterford in November 1994 was the first place where the first members of Danu met up. Benny McCarthy, Donal Clancy and Donnchadh Gough from County Waterford with Dubliner Daire Bracken were invited at this time to the renowned festival in France, Lorient Inter-Celtic Festival. The band was named Danu, after the Celtic Goddess, by good friend Trisha Hutton. This was the simple beginning to what was to become one of the most important Traditional Irish ensembles of recent years.” More at www.folkworks.org and at www.danu.net
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Fri, Mar 13; in Thousand Oaks; a “show of the week” pick:
8 pm THE IRISH ROVERS play the “Live From The Plaza” series, co-presented by the Civic Arts Plaza Foundation, at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Fred Kavli Theatre, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks; 805-449-2787. Info, YouTube video, & tix, at www.toaks.org/cap/tickets/events/event.asp?eventID=1267
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These international ambassadors of Irish music have charmed and entertained people around the world, and continue to delight audiences with their exciting stage shows. The Irish Rovers have never lost their timeless ability to deliver a rollicking, rousing performance of good cheer that will have you singing and clapping along.
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Group and "Friends" discounts available; individual tix available at the Civic Arts Plaza Box Office (above link) or at Ticketmaster. Individual tix prices shown include $4 facility charge: $49, $44 & $34.
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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. Venue serves ale & sandwiches. Band member Mark Romano says, “Great food, drinks, dancing, and of course, music!” More at www.theploughboys.com. All ages, no cover.
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Fri, Mar 13; a “show of the week” pick:
8-10 pm “GEOFF PERLMAN & FRIENDS,” featuring ZACK HEXUM, ADAM LEVY, MARVIN ETZIONI, and performing host GEOFF PERLMAN, at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info / web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com - named for “Best Web Simulcast” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166.
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MARVIN ETZIONI is a singer-songwriter-record producer-musician, founding member of Lone Justice; toured with U2 and Tom Petty, and he’s been a producer for Toad the Wet Sprocket, Counting Crows, Peter Case, Adam Levy and others. His work includes the Grammy winner-tribute to Steven Foster, Willie We Have Missed you, Grey Delisle, and he is a Grammy winner for the Dixie Chicks "Taking the Long Way" on mandolins. In addition, he just won the Jammy (Michigan Grammy) for Ralston Bowles "Rally at the Texas Hotel," for album of the year, and song of the year. Marvin’s debut album, “Marvin the Mandolin Man,” features his hit song "Can't Cry Hard Enough." Etzioni will play songs from his forthcoming record, "This is Marvin Country." He returns from Italy just in time for this show. He’s been there producing Sergio Borsato with Andrea Valf, Grammy nominated engineer.
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GEOFF PERLMAN, originally from Omaha, Nebraska, started playing guitar at the age of 9. Upon graduating Boston's Berklee College of Music, Geoff moved to San Francisco and later to L.A. in search of musical opportunities. Geoff has played with Linda Perry, Shelby Lynne, Jill Sobule, Storm (seen recently on Rockstar Supernova) Quincy Coleman, Bird York, Garrison Starr, Buck Johnson and others. As a singer-songwriter, Geoff released a full-length CD, “Anything at All,” & an EP, “Someplace Like Nowhere.” Both get national airplay in Sweden, Italy and Japan, as well as in the US. Geoff evokes influences of the Beatles, Todd Rundgren, James Taylor, Jules Shear, and John Hiiatt.
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ZACK HEXUM, L.A.-based singer-songwriter, is armed with a diverse musical background and a rich-textured voice that matches the depth of his songwriting abilities. His sophisticated indie sound is influenced by his jazz background and combines his love of Americana with generational pop rock. Hexum has been influenced by Elliott Smith, Wilco, Jon Brion, Steely Dan and Joni Mitchell. Hexum plays seven instruments - saxophone, piano, guitar, bass, drums, bass clarinet and flute. His aptitude as a multi-instrumentalist has earned him the respect of musicians and producers, and he’s recorded and performed with Brian Wilson, 311, Michael Buble, Jessie Baylin and Drake Bell.
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ADAM LEVY’s skills as a guitarist are no secret. He is featured on recordings by Norah Jones, Amos Lee, Tracy Chapman, and Jenny Scheinman, and he has skippered several instrumental releases of his own. In recent years, he has turned to singing and songwriting, with “highly poetic, deeply emotional, and at times disturbing results,” observed the San Francisco Chronicle. Though Levy now calls New York City his home, he's an Encino-born valley boy at heart. More at www.adamlevy.com and www.myspace.com/adamlevysings
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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, Mar 13; a “show of the week” pick:
8 pm JACKSH*T at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica; 310-828-4403; www.mccabes.com. They’ve become a favorite at the venue. They’re the country-fried trio with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee PETE THOMAS on drums, DAVEY FARAGHER (who also plays with Elvis Costello) on bass, and monster guitarist VAL McCALLUM. Lincoln, the McCabe’s booker and concert host, observes, “The boys from Cochtotan simply NEVER disappoint.” Tix purchased online or by phone, add $4 svc chg, per order (not per ticket) to price shown. $15.
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Fri, Mar 13:
8 pm AMY KUNEY at The Roxy, for Daisy Rock's “Pretty in Punk” show, 9009 W Sunset Bl, West Hollywood 90069. Amy recorded a folk album that debuted on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and she has performed live on the radio show. Tonight’s show looks quite electric, but it’s your only chance to see her for awhile, with all her touring.
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Fri, Mar 13; a “show of the week” pick:
8 pm LAURENCE JUBER plays the ”Lord Of The Strings” Concert Series at Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan St, Dana Point; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656; www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com. He was Paul McCartney’s choice as guitar player for WINGS, and he is a dazzling performer. More at www.laurencejuber.com. $25.
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Fri, Mar 13:
8 pm “ART NIGHT PASADENA” brings the KAN ZAMAN TAKHT ENSEMBLE with Jim Sullivan on clarinet, Wael Kakish on oud, Musa Nasser on qanun, TJ Troy on riqq and Jamie Papish on darabukka and frame drums, at the Armory Center for the Arts, 145 N Raymond Av, Pasadena 91103. More at www.kanzaman.org. Free.
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Fri, Mar 13:
9 pm PRESTON SMITH plays plays a full band show at JAX, 339 Brand Av, Glendale. "Preston is a singing, guitar and harmonica playing virtuoso of blues and jazz, which makes him a great fit. His stuff is upbeat, intelligent and classy, He's known for his widespread appeal to a variety of audiences and some say his music knows no boundaries. While Smith's songwriting skills have received a big thumbs up from critics all over the map, his live gigs are legendary." - John Sollenberger July 28, ‘06 Pasadena Weekly.
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Preston sang for Barbra Streisand's wedding, and he’s performed for Steven Spielberg, Bruce Willis, Aaron Spelling, Brad Grey, the cast of The Soprano's, and the late Sonny Bono. He appeared on "The Tonight Show" with the late Jimmy Stewart. Roseanne Cash recorded his song "Black and White," then she included it in her greatest hits CD that went to gold. More at www.myspace.com/prestonsmithmusic and www.prestonsmith.com
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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, Mar 13:
9:30 pm-1:30 am 21st CENTURY BLUES band at the Big Fish, 5230 San Fernando Rd, Glendale 91203; 818-244-6442. The band tell us, “Friendly neighborhood bar, so come on down and listen to us lay it down.”
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Fri, Mar 13:
10 pm-1 am “ART NIGHT PASADENA” presented by Pasadena Jazz Institute, Paseo Colorado, 260 E Colorado Bl, Suite 206, Pasadena; 626-398-3344; www.artnightpasadena.org.
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It’s the Art Night After-Party, “CHASIN' the TRANE,” as L.A.'s finest saxophonists celebrate the music of JOHN COLTRANE. Food and drink specials all night.
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Pasadena's cultural institutions open their doors for FREE during ArtNight Pasadena, offering the public a rich sampling of quality art, artifacts and music within the city along with free shuttle service. ArtNight is an ongoing partnership among many cultural institutions and the Cultural Affairs Division of the City of Pasadena offered every October and March. The event is sponsored by the Pasadena Arts & Culture Commission. Free.
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Sat, Mar 14; runs Fri-Sun, Mar 13-15; not music, but cool:
“GREEN LIFESTYLE FILM FESTIVAL” at various venues in L.A. On Sunday at UCLA, it includes a film on “The Learning Garden,” the urban farm and acoustic music venue operated by “Tied to the Tracks” associate producer David King. Info on all festival activities at www.greenlifestylefilmfestival.com
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Sat & Sun, May 14 & 15; in Sonoma:
Annual “SONOMA BLUEGRASS AND FOLK FESTIVAL” includes LAURIE LEWIS &TOM ROZUM, THE EARL BROTHERS, ROSEBUD BLUE, THE RAY BIERL TRIO, KAPALAKIKO HAWAIIAN BAND, and THE STADLER-GIBBONS BAND. playing at the Sebastopol Community Center. Sponsored by the Sonoma County Folk Society.
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Sat, Mar 14; in Inverness, California:
Noon-to-whenever “INVERNESS MANDOLIN GATHERING” includes a TOM ROZUM Mandolin and Mandola Workshop, jam, and potluck, at 55 Via Del Vista, Inverness, CA; info & registration, 530) 739-3183 or dcrummey@snowcrest.net. The Inverness Mando Gathering is open to everyone who owns a mandolin, plays a mandolin, or just enjoys mandolin music. There will be lots of mandolins to sample, plus a potluck, so bring your favorite dish for everyone to sample. Tom says, “The workshop is highly recommended ($25), but is not mandatory. And don't let the potluck keep you away, either. While additions to the potluck are appreciated, the day is about music and mandolins. Come and join us, from noon until the music stops!”
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Sat & Sun, Mar 14 & 15; in Seattle:
“IRISH FESTIVAL SEATTLE” at Seattle Center, Seattle, WA, features non-stop Irish music, singing, dancing, workshops, lectures, cultural displays, booths selling Irish and Celtic products, children's contests and activities, genealogy workshops, Irish language workshops, and more. Family-oriented activities include Irish Musicians along with champion Irish stepdancers. Events for children include the “Smilingest Irish Eyes Contest” and the “Most Irish-Looking Face Contest.” Contemporary Irish short films are screened during the “Irish Reels Film Festival.”
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Sat; recurring:
8-10:30 am FREE ACOUSTIC CONCERT at Strings Music Store, 146 N Glendora Av, Ste 101, Glendora 91741; 626-914 4100. Sometimes featuring VIN FIZ FLYER. Another in a series of MORNING concerts. Free entertainment, tips only, in a great place, with nice people and good music. Vin Fiz Flyer tells us, “Old town Glendora is a kinda sleepy small Midwest town plopped into Southern California. These early morning concerts sound like a wacky idea, but they’re well-attended by musicians as well as music lovers! A car club meets at the Cafe next door every Saturday for breakfast, and they park their assorted ‘babies’ out front for you to peruse too. Come on by and start your weekend out right.” Check with venue to see if there is a concert scheduled for today.
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Sat, Mar 14:
10 am-3 pm MISTER B & THE BAND performs for the opening of a new coffeehouse, Royal Cup, 16300 Crenshaw Bl, Ste 101, Torrance. The acoustic renaissance songs & tunes of Mister B have been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Mr B says, “My friend Raj is opening another Royal Cup Coffee House. This is his Grand Opening and we're scheduled to provide entertainment. We've got the POTENTIAL LUNATICS joining us about noon & you'll love the cool young hip punk rock music they play. Raj has had great success with the Royal Cup in Long Beach 'cause he supports the arts. He has about 300 pieces of local art hanging on his walls and MisterB & the Band have played most of their Art Shows (in fact, we'll be there March 21 for a huge show). There will be great food, good vibes, and some really good musical talent this Saturday with maybe a surprise guest musician showing up too.” All ages, no cover.
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Sat, Mar 14; a “show of the week” pick:
11 am-5 pm “ARTTalk FESTIVAL” includes music, and is a free, all-ages, six-hour performance marathon event in The Branson at Boston Court Performing Arts Center, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106; www.bostoncourt.org; 626-683-6883. Presented by the Playhouse District Association and the venue, ARTTalk, features cutting-edge word and theatrical performances, music, dance, and film. The presenters tell us, “ARTTalk features some of Los Angeles' most established and emerging performers.”
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NEVENKA, the women’s vocal group that performs Eastern European material, is on stage at 1 pm. Free.
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Sat, Mar 14 (& Sun, Mar 15) ; a “show of the week” pick:
11 am & 2 pm DAN ZANES at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org. The 2007 Grammy Award winner for “Best Musical Album for Children,” Dan brings his Brooklyn-based band and eclectic special guests create a rollicking “Woodstock for Kids,” where sea shanties, American traditional songs, West Indian folk music, and fiddle tunes collide with soulful originals in a spirit of rock and roll. Traversing the myriad cultures of this diverse and vibrant city – from East L.A. and Malibu to Koreatown and South Central— the concert will celebrate the “indigenous” music of L.A. in its many forms and variations, from hip-hop to classic Disney tunes. The audience is invited to “sing along with gusto” before things heat up and ultimately dissolve into a rollicking dance party. 3 performances: Sat, Mar 14 at 11 am & 2 pm; Sun, Mar 15 at 11 am. Gen’l, $25; Kids age 12 & under, & UCLA students, $15.
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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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Sat, Mar 14:
Noon-5 pm “ROCKSTAR PERFORMANCE WORKSHOP” with GILLI MOON in Sherman Oaks; address given with registration. It’s “a workshop for musicians, singer-songwriters and singers who want to get solid advice and practical techniques on how to own the stage, deliver a great show and rock the house. Rock stars or budding rock stars out there - ever feel like you want to brush up on how you deliver your show on stage without fumbling in front of an audience?”
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It’s a performance workshop for those who wish to hone their stage craft, “From owning the stage, to reaching your audience through your movements, voice, eyes and actions, to building your entire show on stage: This workshop is for all music artists who perform on stage in any genre or style of music.” Details at www.gillimoon.com/Workshop
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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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Sat, Mar 14; in the OC:
1-4 pm “FREE COMMUNITY JAM” co-sponsored by The Living Tradition and Southern California Dulcimer Heritage, at Mo's Music, 121 N Harbor (at Amerige), Fullerton 92832; info, 714-267-4567. Organizers say, “Stop by, bring an instrument. For fretted and hammered dulcimer players and ALL acoustic instruments.
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Saturdays, on web radio:
1-3 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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Sat, Mar 14 (& Sun, Mar 15) ; a “show of the week” pick:
2 pm DAN ZANES at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org. The 2007 Grammy Award winner for “Best Musical Album for Children,” Dan brings his Brooklyn-based band and eclectic special guests create a rollicking “Woodstock for Kids,” where sea shanties, American traditional songs, West Indian folk music, and fiddle tunes collide with soulful originals in a spirit of rock and roll. Traversing the myriad cultures of this diverse and vibrant city – from East L.A. and Malibu to Koreatown and South Central— the concert will celebrate the “indigenous” music of L.A. in its many forms and variations, from hip-hop to classic Disney tunes. The audience is invited to “sing along with gusto” before things heat up and ultimately dissolve into a rollicking dance party. 3 performances: Sat, Mar 14 at 11 am & 2 pm; Sun, Mar 15 at 11 am. Gen’l, $25; Kids age 12 & under, & UCLA students, $15.
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Sat, Mar 14:
2 pm DAN JANISCH solo acoustic at Echo Curio, 1519 Sunset Bl, Echo Park. On the bill with him are Kepi Ghoulie, & Kevin Seconds. DAN JANISCH has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” More at www.danjanisch.com and www.myspace.com/danjanisch.
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Sat, 2nd Sat, every month; in Tehachapi:
2-5 pm Monthly “FIDDLE JAM” at Veterans Hall, 125 East F Street, Tehachapi. Second Sat, every month. Info: Leslie Schoenberg, California State Old Time Fiddlers Association, District 3, 661-821-0800. Every second Saturday, fiddlers and pickers are all welcome to join in the fun and learn some new fiddle tunes. All ages welcome as well as those who want to listen and tap their toes; www.tehachapi.com.
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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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Sat, Mar 14; in the OC:
3-11 pm “3RD ANNUAL HEP C AWARE / ORANGE COUNTY - RAISING AWARENESS OF HEPATITIS C” brings live music performances and free Hepatitis C testing to Java Joes, 4973 Yorba Ranch Rd, Yorba Linda 92887. Organized by KELLY Z of KELLY’S LOT, the sponsoring band that plays at 5:30 pm. The afternoon is filled with live music by 3 CAR GARAGE, ACOUSTIC CONVERSATION, KELLY’S LOT, ONYA, ZUCCA, DEBRA DAVIS, FUJI MINX, ED THE SPOON MAN, SCOTT DETWEILER, and special guests.
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Through the years, Hepatitis C has infected the lives of millions of Americans including Naomi Judd, Natalie Cole, Steven Tyler, Pamela Anderson and Mickey Mantle. There is no vaccine for Hepatitis C. It is a virus that attacks the liver and is spread by blood-to-blood contact. Although 1 in 50 Americans have the disease, 2 out of 3 do not know it. Persons who most at risk include those who have received blood, blood products or an organ transplant prior to 1992; those who have been involved with drug abuse (either injecting or snorting); those who have been patients of dialysis, those who have been tattooed or pierced, shared personal care items, been incarcerated or have been a war veteran (especially Vietnam).
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This is a free community event that is open to the public. Free hepatitis testing. More info, 310-377-2527. Free.
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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, Mar 14:
4-6 pm TIM TEDROW & TERRY VREELAND with special guests JOEY VREELAND and the REVEREND MARK on bass, at Sierra Cup, 409 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia. Tim & Terry tell us, “This has become one of our favorite places to play, so come join us for a couple hours of good music on the patio (it's an outdoor setting - in the event of rain we won't be there). Hope to see you.” Venue has tasty light fare, ice cream & yougurt and coffeehouse beverages. No cover.
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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, 2nd Sat, every month; in Lake Elizabeth & web simulcast:
5-10 pm “EAST OF NOWHERE JAM & POTLUCK” at a private residence in Lake Elizabeth 93532; call for info & directions, 661-724-1064. Sponsors say, “Bring your axe, your voice, your ears and something to eat and/or drink. We’ll have a ball!” For the first time, the monthly event will be simulcast on the web, at http://lakesandvalleys.camstreams.com.
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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, 2nd Sat, every month; in the OC:
6:30 pm Blues legend BERNIE PEARL plays a monthly duet show with pianist DWAYNE SMITH at Iva Lee's in San Clemente. This is Bernie & Dwayne’s every-second Saturday show, and Bernie usually plays this one electric. He was great performing live acoustic on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” in March 2007. Artist info, www.berniepearl.com.
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Sat, Mar 14; a “show of the week” pick:
7 pm ANNIE MOSCOW acclaimed poet-pianist-recording artist, joined by STEVIE GOLD, at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reserv 626-398-7917. ANNIE MOSCOW is called things like: “Whimsical. Daring. Funny. Poignant and Powerful.” Author Diane Rappaport says, “The songs of Annie Moscow tap into the aspirations of every man/woman... to recapture the dreams and inspirations that initially drove them in their youth, a desire to tap into their creativity... and show them that it is always possible to connect.”
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When Annie Moscow sits down at the piano, she takes her audience on a powerful and unexpected journey through the world in which we live. With a background in theater and classical piano, it’s a musical adventure into both familiar and unexplored territory.
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STEVIE GOLD, Annie Moscow’s collaborator, joins her tonight. Gold has traveled the world as keyboard player for Sister Sledge, Billy Paul, Donna Summer and many others. Together, Moscow and Gold have written music for film, television and a variety of recording artists ranging from Sarah Vaughn to Mickey Mouse - really! In 2007, one of their songs recorded by Mickey Mouse became a top-selling Disney audio greeting card). In 1992, Moscow and Gold penned the hit song, “All of My Love” for Kathy Sledge, whose album went to #1 on the Billboard charts.
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In 2001, Annie Moscow released her first solo CD, “Wolves at My Door” about the midlife shattering of illusions. In a feature article on Moscow and her music, the Washington Post wrote, “Annie Moscow is breaking all of the rules.” Moscow recently completed a two-week run of a one-woman show at the Herberger Theater in Phoenix, Arizona, and is currently at work on her third CD. This March will be her first tour through California and she tells us she is “very much looking forward” to her first appearance at The Coffee Gallery Backstage. $18.
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Sat, Mar 14:
7 pm monthly “GRASSROOTS ACOUSTICA” presents “THE HOOTMASTERS' EDITION” with performing host MARK ISLAM at the Talking Stick Coffee Lounge, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 90291. This edition presents many of Southern Cal's “recurring showcase series” hosts, including TOM GRAMLICH & BYRON PFEIFER, BEN CARR, DANIEL McFEELEY, ERNEST TROOST, JANE BOLDUC, JEFF KOSSACK, JOHN STOWERS, LAUREN ADAMS, MARK “POCKET” GOLDBERG, MERRILY WEEBER, RANDALL KIRBY, RANDY SACKS, RICHARD RIQUE PATIRE, & STEVE KEY. Come early for a 4:30 pm pre-show meet & greet. Mark's shows always raise money for a selected charity. This month it’s The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Southern California Chapter. To date Mark has raised $12,944 for a plethora of deserving organizations. Dan McFeeley adds, “So come, have fun, make the world a better place!” Venue has good sandwiches and salads, coffeehouse beverages. No cover, but it is a charity benefit.
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Sat, Mar 14; not music, but cool:
7-10 pm LALO GARCIA at NELAart “Second Saturday Gallery Night” at the Southwest Museum, 234 Museum Dr, Mt Washington / Highland Park 90065; www.southwestmuseum.org; info, www.swmfuture.org or 323-221-2164, x 221. Join artist LALO GARCIA for night of great art, conversation, Mexican Hot Chocolate and pan dulce. Born in La Cieneguita, a small rancho in the state of Michoacan, Mexico, and raised since the age of 13 in the San Fernando Valley, north of downtown Los Angeles, celebrated artist Lalo Garcia has spent 35 years immersed in the world of art. Garcia's love for his Native culture combined with his faith and commitment to preserving the folklore of Mexico are all reflected in his unique work. Garcia's work has been permanently placed in sacred spaces throughout Los Angeles and the United States. Currently, Garcia is one of eleven commissioned artists selected by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to create artwork for the Los Angeles Cathedral of the Angels, a major historic landmark. Lalo's artwork will be complimented by sculpture by celebrated artist LUIS VILLANUEVA. Free.
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Sat, Mar 14; in Ventura:
7 pm JEAN SYNODINOS plus CHRIS & THOMAS play the Duncan House Concert series in Ventura, in the series’ "two headliners for a bit more then the price of one" show. Reservations get directions at scottd13@roadrunner.com. Info on entire series at www.myspace.com/duncanhouseconcerts.
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JEAN SYNODINOS, from Austin, amazed the audience the last time she came out for a Duncan House Concert. Scott Duncan calls her, “One of the most powerful voices in the business.” Susanne Millsaps of KRCL, Salt Lake City, says of her, "Intelligent, thoughtful, literate lyrics, a world-wise sensibility and a big, big sound… And oh, that voice!" Kerry Dexter writes in Dirty Linen Magazine, "... a writer of humor, grit and grace, with a smoky mezzo well-suited to her elliptical storytelling lyrics."
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CHRIS & THOMAS have amazed audiences at McCabes in Santa Monica and Zoey’s in Ventura. “Their voices fuse like twins...channeling Simon & Garfunkel or young Crosby & Nash lost on a moonlit prairie. This is evocative and impressive stuff.” - Mojo Magazine. Susan Mansfield wrote in The Scotsman (Edinburgh Festival Review), “If you like to hear instruments well played, and thoughtful, well-written lyrics backed by tuneful melodies and solid rhythms, there can be few better groups to see than Chris and Thomas.” The duo have sold out McCabe’s in Santa Monica and Zoey’s in Ventura. Doors at 6 for wine & munchies, show at 7 pm. $18, all proceeds to the artists. $18.
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Sat, Mar 14; in the OC; a “show of the week” pick:
7-9 pm ABE LAGRIMAS, JR. in concert on ukulele and vibraphone, at Island Bazaar, 16582 Gothard St, Ste R, Huntington Beach. Abe is a brilliant young artist, and if you don’t yet know his name, you will. He offers a ukulele workshop here Fri, Mar 13, 7-9 pm for $15 (see listing). More at www.myspace.com/abelagrimasjr - www.facebook.com/pages/Abe-Lagrimas-Jr/32930930714 - www.youtube.com/drumboy808. $20.
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Sat, recurring; in the OC:
7-9 pm JUST PLAIN FOLKS ORANGE COUNTY Group Singing; for info & loc, go to www.JPFolks.org.
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Sat, Mar 14; in Tehachapi; a “show of the week” pick:
7 pm JAMES LEE STANLEY plays a CD RELEASE SHOW at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; www.mamahillybeans.com; 661-822-BEAN. JAMES LEE STANLEY has performed live several times on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” He is a fine songwriter who has collaborated and performed with a who’s-who of the music world. One of his CDs is listed among “The Top 200 Albums of All Time.” Venue has great ambience, and food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." Traveling acts have varying admission prices; check venue's web site. Tix $12 adv, $15 door.
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Sat, Mar 14:
7:29 pm “MEL BO AT MOL MO” is MELANIE BOMAR at Molly Malone's, performing her entire new album, "Neither Slave Nor Free," live with her full band; at Molly Malone's, 575 S Fairfax Av (just N of Wilshire), L.A. 90036. Copies of the new CD available at the show, along with prize drawings and free giveaways, and new Melanie Bomar "Neither Slave Nor Free" T-shirts. She says, “Get your St. Patrick's Day festivities underway early! Kick off St. Patty's by enjoying a refreshing pint of Guinness.” More on Scott & Melanie Bomar at www.MelanieBomar.com. Venue is 21+. $6 at the door.
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Sat, Mar 14; a “show of the week” pick:
7:30 pm PASADENA SYMPHONY performs “REBIRTH!” featuring stunning pieces from Vivaldi (THE FOUR SEASONS: SPRING), Copland (APPALACHIAN SPRING), and Schumann (SPRING SYMPHONY), at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E Green St, Pasadena; 626-793-7172. Jorge Mester, Music Director. Tix at box office, noon-6 pm , M-F and weekend of show, and at the usual places. $20-$60; $10 for children, students, seniors.
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At 6:30 pm, prior to each Pasadena Symphony concert, your symphony ticket allows you to attend the “Insights” series, featuring leading musicologists who give entertaining and informative talks about the works performed that night, o help draw audiences into the performances. “Insights” include historical background on the composers and the periods in which they lived.
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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, Mar 14; in Thousand Oaks:
7:30 pm “ALL SHOOK UP - The Ultimate Tribute to the King” presented by Cruisin' Oldies Concerts at the Janet and Ray Scherr Forum Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks; 805-449-2787.
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It’s Elvis tribute artist MARK W. CURRAN, and THE SUSPICIOUS MINDS SHOW BAND with special guests THE MEMPHIS SOUL SINGERS, returning to the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Scherr Forum Theater, back by popular demand with Mark’s new high energy show. This exciting presentation highlights the musical history of Elvis, presented in four parts, from his early pioneering Sun Records era, The Movie Years, 1968 Comeback Special, and recreations of the historic ‘70s Aloha and Vegas concerts. Utilizing a unique narrative, multimedia and live performances with five costume changes, this show covers many of The King’s greatest hits, highlighting a phenomenal career that spanned three decades of solid gold.
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MARK W. CURRAN is considered one of the most authentic and dynamic Elvis performers working today and he is a Thousand Oaks favorite. His recent appearances on “The Tyra Banks Show” and the L.A. morning radio with Ryan Seacrest have increased his local fame. More info at www.cruisinoldies.com
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Tix at box office, 805-449-ARTS (2787) or www.civicartsplaza.com or at Ticketmaster, 805-583-8700 or www.ticketmaster.com. Svc chgs may apply: adults $40, srs/students $36, children $20.
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Sat, Mar 14; comedy show, in Thousand Oaks:
7:30 pm JOEL McHALE presented by Live Nation at Fred Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks; 805-449-2787. Hailing from Seattle, Washington, and blessed with Irish and Nordic ancestral roots, Joel McHale is one of the whitest and fairest stars around. Armed with sunscreen, his Mariners jersey and plenty of Wellbutrin, Joel became a cast member on Comedy Central’s “Almost Live!” Following in the footsteps of Patrick Duffy, Joel managed to complete the Actor’s Training Masters Program at The University of Washington where he honed his acting craft, played video games incessantly and discovered his passion: single malt scotch. Finally seeing his day in the sun, Joel took off for Southern California to pursue a future in acting and fell in love…with Korean BBQ. Well satiated with marinated beef, he quickly landed roles on “Will & Grace” and “CSI: Miami.” Now he is the star/ writer / producer of E!’s “The Soup” which satirizes pop culture and current events and attracts over 4 million viewers each week. Obsessed Joel McHale fans or bored people may also recognize him from “Spider-Man 2”, “Pushing Daisies,” and “Lords of Dogtown.” He is also a weekly guest on Adam Corolla’s nationally syndicated radio show and entertains fans around the country with his stand up comedy. Tix at box office, 805-449-ARTS (2787) or www.civicartsplaza.com or at Ticketmaster, 805-583-8700 or www.ticketmaster.com. Includes a $4 facility charge: $43 & $38.
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Sat, every Sat:
MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel bar, 1401 S Oak Knoll Av, Pasadena; 626-568-3900. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Fri & Sat residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Start time varies; call venue.
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Sat, Mar 14:
7:30 pm STEPHANIE BETTMAN & LUKE HALPIN, the duet version of STEPHANIE BETTMAN & THE BOYS, play a house concert in Echo Park. Reservations get directions, at michellevivian@yahoo.com. The band had their radio debut on “Tied to the Tracks” in 2007, after being among the winners at the prestigious “Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest.” Since then, lots has happened for them: Stephanie was named among FolkWorks “Best of 2008 / Top Ten Best Female Singer Songwriters” in L.A., then a deejay in New Zealand named her CD the station’s “Album of the Week.” He is Eddie O’Strange, his show is “Town & Country,” and it’s broadcast from Lower Hutt, New Zealand. Stephanie adds, “As if that weren't enough, news has it that my album, ‘Get Close To Me,’ has charted at #8 on the Folk DJ Chart, and my track, ‘Evening Prayer Blues,’ came in at number #6 - I BEAT ROBERT PLANT AND ALISON KRAUSS!”
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Sat, Mar 14; a “show of the week” pick:
8 pm HARVEY REID at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020; frethouse@earthlink.net. Harvey is a longtime folk fest favorite who always satisfies with wonderful songs and fine guitar. More at www.woodpecker.com. $15.
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Sat, Mar 14; a “show of the week” pick:
8 pm monthly “ACOUSTIC L.A.-LIVE!” show, this time SUSIE GLAZE plus PAM LOE & CHAD WATSON, and performing hosts SABRINA & CRAIG, at with Hallenbeck's & Cahuenga General Store, 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood 91601; 818-985-5916.
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SUSIE GLAZE won the “Just Plain Folks” award in 2006 (with 70,000+ people voting, worldwide) for “Best Roots Album of the Year” for her second CD, “Blue-Eyed Darlin’,” after it captured the prize for “Best Bluegrass Album of the Year” in FolkWorks in 2005. Susie has performed live many times on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” From her role in the original Broadway cast of Roger Miller’s “Big River” to Acoustic L.A.-LIVE!, SUSIE GLAZE is a tried and true bluegrass powerhouse. Bluegrass Unlimited magazine named her "an important voice on the California Bluegrass scene," and “the real deal!” Susie has won the “Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest” “Traditional Singing” prize. She is “the heart and soul” of 3 critically acclaimed albums. “She can blow the roof off any joint lucky enough to book her.” - Entertainment Weekly.
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PAM LOE & CHAD WATSON - California Country Music Association “Female Entertainer of the Year,” PAM LOE has opened for the likes of Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, The Judds, and Patty Loveless. She's also toured as lead singer for "The Seekers" (Of "Hey, There, Georgie Girl Fame!)
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CHAD WATSON is a multi-instrument master who has played with Albert Lee, Charlie Rich, and Janis Ian. He's opened for Waylon Jennings, Ernest Tubb, Jerry Jeff Walker, Patty Loveless, and others, and he’s performed on dozens and dozens of recordings, and produced many CDs, as well. Together with PAM LOE, his partner in music and life, they are a magical musical synergy, and delightfully entertaining.
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(Advance notice for the April show, which will bring James Lee Stanley and Jude Johnstone; and (drum roll…) joining Jude is her friend Stephen Bishop.) Venue has sandwiches, soup, salads, coffeehouse beverages. More at www.SabrinaandCraig.com - www.MySpace.com/SabrinaandCraig - www.MySpace.com/AcousticLA - www.MySpace.com/lincmusic. $5 cover.
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Sat, Mar 14; a “show of the week” pick:
8 pm PACIFIC COAST BAND plays their FINAL SHOW, plus the “SATURDAY NIGHT VARIETY HOUR,” at Kulak’s Woodshed, 5830-1/2 Laurel Cyn Bl; North Hollywood; live web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com.
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PACIFIC COAST BAND performs “VOICES IN THE WILDERNESS,” a song cycle by Patrick William Horn, Billboard songwriting contest honoree, at 8 pm. Here’s a lyric sample from one of the songs, “Dusk:”
”I’ve been searching so long
For the coda to my song
A perfect ending to a dream
The gentle fade of my theme.”
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It’s the band’s final performance, and they will record a live DVD of the show. So, why is this their last show? They tell us, “We sadly report the recent death of our guitarist, engineer and co-producer, BRUCE GROSSMAN. Tonight’s song cycle, the PACIFIC COAST BAND’s final public performance before a permanent hiatus, was among the projects planned for production (along with vocals for Bruce’s country blues album) in his newly constructed recording studio, MadHatteras. The loss of a true friend and longtime collaborator is a shock, and we honor him tonight in the opening acoustic sing-along medley preceding Duke’s swan song.”
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Following at 9 pm is the “SATURDAY NIGHT VARIETY HOUR” hosted by TOM HUBBARD of WEIRDBROTHER, and Tom reports he has a solo album in production. The hour includes performances by DAVID STONE, JULIE CHADWICK, MICHAEL PENROSE, AVRIL ROY-SMITH, KEN HOLMES, RANDALL KIRBY, WEIRDBROTHER and others.
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No cover, but venue expects a minimum $10 donation. Tonight’s presenters say, “Your gift donation to Kulak’s Woodshed supports indie acoustic music.” And they add, “Special thanks to Joe Goodman, West L.A. Music and the Vedanta Society of Southern California.” More at www.pacificcoastband.com
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Sat, Mar 14; a “show of the week” pick:
8 pm CAVA with CLAUDIA GONZALEZ at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731. CLAUDIA GONZALEZ reemerges with Cava, a project that combines the sounds of a unique Mexican-American upbringing. A new configuration of Latin powered jazz tinged with Peruvian soul, weaving in and out of cumbia, salsa, Afro-Cuban son taiko and ska beats. The musical influences range from Celia Cruz, Chayito Valdez, & Benny More to Nina Simone, John Coltrane and Billie Holiday. Her ensemble features young musicians. Paniolo Productions Alyssa Archambault says, “Claudia has been featured in L.A. Magazine ‘Tú Ciudad’ as the next up and coming artist to look out for.” She has independently released her new album titled “CAVA.” The L.A. Times says, "CAVA, a bawdy, boisterous and blistering singer-songwriter…." $15 advance.
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Sat, Mar 14; a “show of the week” pick:
8 pm TOUMANI DIABATE at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403. Okay, we don’t often list “world music” in the Acoustic Americana Music Guide. But you must see this guy perform. He enchanted us at last year’s Millpond Music Festival. Backstage, we spent much time in his company, and found him to be as much of a charming human being as he is a wonderful musician. The current edition of FolkWorks says, “Toumani Diabaté is one of the most important musicians in Africa. Toumani plays the kora, a harp unique to West Africa with 21 strings; and more than any other kora player it is Toumani who is responsible for bringing this instrument to audiences around the world. He is a performer of truly exceptional virtuosity and creativity - someone who shows that the kora can rival the world's greatest instruments. Toumani was born in Bamako, the capital of Mali, …into a family of exceptional griots (hereditary musician/historian caste); his research shows 71 generations of kora players from father to son.” More at www.folkworks.org and at www.myspace.com/toumanidiabate. Tix purchased online or by phone, add $4 svc chg, per order (not per ticket) to price shown. $24.50.
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Sat, Mar 14; a “show of the week” pick:
8 pm THE FOLK COLLECTION at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. They’ve performed twice on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” and brought many enthusiastic calls, celebrating their musical tour of the best-known hits of the folk revival. They take you on a trip down memory lane in the footsteps of the Kingston Trio, Peter, Paul and Mary, John Denver, and the Limeliters with songs like "Blowin' in the Wind" and the "MTA." A great family show that works for all ages, full of sing-alongs and good clean humor. $15.
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Sat, Mar 14; world music:
8 pm STEFANI VALADEZ ENSEMBLE with Stephanie singing and playing her Ladino, Hebrew & Portuguese, and Middle Eastern favorites “including some new Klezmer instrumentals ala Leo,” at Arbeter Ring / Workmen's Circle, 1525 S Robertson Bl, L.A. 90035; www.circlesocal.org/900.html. With Stefani Valadez on guitar, vocals & percussion; Leo Chelyapov on woodwinds; Nyofu Tyson on Turkish long necked lute (saz) and bass; Jamie Papish on percussion. Jamie has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks: with Extreme Klezmer Makeover. More at www.stefanivaladezmusic.com and www.myspace.com/stefanivaladezmusic. Tix at door, $20 gen’l, $17 mbrs.
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Sat, 2nd Sat, every month:
8 pm-midnight SONGMAKERS “MISSION HILLS SONG CIRCLE” in the north SFV; for location, contact Bobbi Gore, 818-365-6418; www.songmakers.org.
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Sat, Mar 14; in Claremont:
8 pm THE BROMBIES at the Folk Music Center, 220 Yale Av, Claremont; 909-624-2928; www.folkmusiccenter.com. More at www.thebrombies.com. $10.
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Sat, Mar 14; in Lancaster; a “show of the week” pick:
8 pm DANÚ brings Irish folk music to the Lancaster Performing Arts Center, 750 W Lancaster Bl, Lancaster; 661-723-5950; www.lpac.org. The current edition of FolkWorks says, “The Oireachtas Festival in Dungarvan, County Waterford in November 1994 was the first place where the first members of Danu met up. Benny McCarthy, Donal Clancy and Donnchadh Gough from County Waterford with Dubliner Daire Bracken were invited at this time to the renowned festival in France, Lorient Inter-Celtic Festival. The band was named Danu, after the Celtic Goddess, by good friend Trisha Hutton. This was the simple beginning to what was to become one of the most important Traditional Irish ensembles of recent years.” More at www.folkworks.org and at www.danu.net. Tix $32 & $27.
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Sat, Mar 14: in the OC; a “show of the week” pick:
8 pm LAURENCE JUBER plays the ”Lord Of The Strings” Concert Series at Mission Viejo Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Dr, Mission Viejo; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656; www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com. He was Paul McCartney’s choice as guitar player for WINGS, and he is a dazzling performer. More at www.laurencejuber.com. $25.
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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, Mar 14; in Simi Valley:
9 pm-1 am 21st CENTURY BLUES band at PC’s Bar & Grill, 4250 E Los Angeles Av, Simi Valley 93063; 805-579-9079. The band tells us, “Great local bar with friendly music loving people. Good drinks and nice owners.”
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Sat, Mar 14; in Colton:
9 pm SLIGO RAGS, named in FolkWorks among L.A.’s “Best of 2008 / Top Ten” bands, perform at Liam's Irish Pub, 1087 S Mount Vernon , Colton; www.liamsirishpub.us; ; 909-422-9900. They played radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” on St. Patrick’s Day, 2007, at the time they had EIGHT of the Top Ten songs on one Celtic Music Chart. No other artist or band repeated even once anywhere in the Top 100. And they earned a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “TttT.” Show biz impresario Bob Stane says, “Such a talented group. Drawing big crowds without it bein’ a wake. As usual, they’ve been winning awards, but modest they are.”
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Two-time winners of the “Orange County Music Awards” for “Best Folk Band,” this dynamic ensemble presents Celtic Folk with a decidedly bluegrass attitude. Using fiddle, acoustic guitar, electric bass, and percussion, Sligo Rags is taking the local and not-so-local Celtic music scene by storm. Their debut studio recording, "The Night Before the Morning After," still gets international airplay, and was called "the best I've heard from a stateside band" by Celtic Beat Magazine. Says the San Diego Troubadour, "This band can light up an atmosphere as dim as the Guinness stout you just ordered at the bar... Sligo Rags really know their Celtic music." Don't be surprised if elements of country, gypsy jazz, and swing manage to sneak their way into the act.
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Sat, Mar 14:
10 pm BOB WOODRUFF followed by DAN JANISCH with his new band, at Taix 321 Lounge, 1911 Sunset Bl, L.A. DAN JANISCH’s new band hasn’t got a name yet; they are finely talented musicians CARL BYRON on keyboards, KEVIN JARVIS (late of Kaedmon) on drums, & RICHARD REDMOND on bass. DAN has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” More at www.danjanisch.com and www.myspace.com/danjanisch.
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Sat, Mar 14:
10 pm DAVID SERBY plays two sets at The Press Restaurant, 129 Harvard Av, Claremont. 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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Sun, Mar 15; runs Fri-Sun, Mar 13-15; not music, but cool:
“GREEN LIFESTYLE FILM FESTIVAL” at various venues in L.A. On Sunday at UCLA, it includes a film on “The Learning Garden,” the urban farm and acoustic music venue operated by “Tied to the Tracks” associate producer David King. Info on all festival activities at www.greenlifestylefilmfestival.com
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Sun, Mar 15; a “show of the week” pick:
9 am (all day) “SUSAN G. KOMAN RACE FOR THE CURE” includes lots of music, at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Health Expo and a 5k Run, and more; info at www.komenlacounty.org.
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MELISSA MANCHESTER and TAYLOR HICKS are performing, and KELLY'S LOT, a fine band, plays at 1 pm.
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Sun, recurring:
9 am-1 pm “CLAREMONT FARMER'S MARKET” has live acoustic music in downtown Claremont. RON ELY plays songs of the sea and more on 2nd St between Yale Av and Indian Hill, in old downtown Claremont. Artist’s info, www.myrecordlabel.net/ronely .
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Sun, Mar 15:
9:50-11 am BARBARA GERSHMAN on hammered dulcimer, JILL CASSIDY on Irish whistle, BRAD MOORE on baritone violin and octave mandolin, play for the CELTIC MASS at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 525 E 7th St, Long Beach 90813; info, 714-963-4665.
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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. Includes free raffle for Farmers Market fresh food. A nice, permanent band shell stage and good sound system distinguish this one. Usually the first act performs from 10 or 10:30 am-noon, there’s a second act noon-1 pm, a break for the raffle of market goodies, and the final act performs 1:15-2 pm. This is a well-structured event. Free wifi at the farmers market and throughout the West L.A. Civic Center Plaza, and Free kids crafts table operated by volunteers 9 am-2 pm, both sponsored by West L.A. Neighborhood Council www.wlanc.com. When you are on the plaza with your laptop, select wlancwifi as your free wireless network. Free event. Map to free parking, www.westlafarmersmarket.com/Location.htm.
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Sun, 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, Mar 15; in Santa Barbara; a “show of the week” pick:
10:30 am-noon PETER FELDMANN, the bluegrass wiz, plays the Santa Barbara Unitarian Society, 1535 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara. Peter performs for a building dedication ceremony. A singer and multi-instrumentalist with many years' performing experience throughout California and the West, Peter Feldmann has been presenting bluegrass, folk, string band, and related music since the early 1960s. He is known as the founder of the Santa Barbara Old Time Fiddler's Convention, and the original Bluebird Café in Santa Barbara, a music club highly influential on the Southern California Music scene. Peter is the recipient of last years "Music Legend" award at the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival.
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Sun, Mar 15; a “show of the week” pick:
11 am DAN ZANES at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org. The 2007 Grammy Award winner for “Best Musical Album for Children,” Dan brings his Brooklyn-based band and eclectic special guests create a rollicking “Woodstock for Kids,” where sea shanties, American traditional songs, West Indian folk music, and fiddle tunes collide with soulful originals in a spirit of rock and roll. Traversing the myriad cultures of this diverse and vibrant city – from East L.A. and Malibu to Koreatown and South Central— the concert will celebrate the “indigenous” music of L.A. in its many forms and variations, from hip-hop to classic Disney tunes. The audience is invited to “sing along with gusto” before things heat up and ultimately dissolve into a rollicking dance party. 3 performances: Sat, Mar 14 at 11 am & 2 pm; Sun, Mar 15 at 11 am. Gen’l, $25; Kids age 12 & under, & UCLA students, $15.
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Sun, Mar 15:
11 am GUSTAFER YELLOWGOLD plays the “KIDS KONCERT” series at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica; 310-828-4403; www.mccabes.com. The venue’s booker, Lincoln Myerson, says, “Come and hear tales of his former life on the sun, as he takes us on a humorous musical journey. If you're lucky, you'll meet his pet eel, and get advice from his best friend, a wise and eccentric pterodactyl.” $8, will-call only.
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Sun, Mar 15; 3rd Sun, every month:
Noon-3 pm SONGSALIVE! monthly “LOS ANGELES WORKSHOP,” with music industry guest speaker JAN LINDER-KODA, at The Finnish Center, 10701 Magnolia Bl (E of Vineland), North Hollywood 91601. Song critique session first half, followed by Guest Speaker JAN LINDER-KODA discussing "Artist Development Through a Good Business Plan."
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Each monthly workshop features a music industry guest speaker, in a setting for songwriters to gather, share their songs, gain feedback and develop relationships within the songwriting community. The first half of each session is an in-the-round workshop, where each writer presents one song, on tape or CD or live. The second half includes the guest speaker and an industry discussion, with time to talk, enjoy coffee and network. Hosted by Paul Lawrence Moyer. Info on guest speaker, or pre-registration, at 310-238-0359 or www.songsalive.org/losangeles for rules, speakers & what to bring. (Event now held on 3rd Sundays, changed from 1st Sundays.) These events start promptly. $5, or free for Songsalive! members.
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Sun, Mar 15:
12:30 pm “BRUNCH AMERICANA” with a full lineup, hosted by Hillbilly DJ Jeff at The Redwood Bar, 316 W 2nd St, L.A. Today, you get WHISKEY WAGON at 12:30 pm; RED EYE JUNCTION at 1:25 pm; TED RUSSELL KAMP at 2:40 pm; BRIAN JAY AND THE LAST CALL BOYS at 3:40 pm; DAVID SERBY at 4:35 pm.
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TED RUSSELL KAMP has performed live and debuted his first CD on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” DAVID SERBY tells us, “The music starts around 12:30 pm and runs all afternoon. The music, food, and drinks are all great, the bands are top-notch, and Hillbilly DJ Jeff puts on a great show and spins some fantastic classic country music in between the acts.”
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Sun, every week:
12:30 pm families; 1:30 pm adults only COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLES at Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove; 323-222-4740; rockroseart@yahoo.com; www.rockrosegallery.com. Every Sun; 12:30 pm families, 1:30 pm adults only. Bring your own drum or percussion instrument to the drum circle or use one of those provided by the gallery. Taught by Mr Blue, a versatile artist from New York.
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Sun; 3rd Sun, every month:
1-3 pm Monthly “WESTERN MUSIC ASSOCIATION SOUTHERN CAL JAM SESSION” named in FolkWorks as co-winner of L.A.’s “Best Monthly Listening Room Series” - on the Heritage Court Stage in the Autry National Center (Autry Museum), 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park; www.museumoftheamericanwest.org; 818-971-5002. WMA California Chapter meeting follows. All performing musicians (whether or not they are Autry members or WMA members) get in free, and each may bring one guest. On WMA jam days at the Autry, all WMA members are admitted free (w/ WMA membership ID) and get access to the jam and to all the museum galleries for the whole day. Award-winning performing songwriter JOYCE WOODSON says, “You can have lunch there at the Golden Spur [café] first, then stop by for some music.” Info on event and participating at www.westernmusic.org. Museum gen’l adm $9 adults, $3 kids age 12 and under.
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Sun, every week:
1-6 pm “BRUNCH AMERICANA” Show hosted by Hillbilly DJ Jeff at The Redwood Bar, 316 W 2nd St, downtown L.A. 90012. It’s a four-act musical afternoon. David Serby has played it, and he tells us, “Get there early for great food and drinks. [It’s] live, independent Western Country Music in Los Angeles!”
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Sun, 3rd Sunday, every month:
1-5 pm SONGMAKERS “EAST VALLEY HOOT” in Van Nuys; for location, contact Barbara Greenspan, EastValleyHoot@songmakers.org or 818-780-5979; www.songmakers.org.
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Sun, recurring:
1:30 pm WELSH CHOIR, for location, contact Rutthy: 818-507-0337.
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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, Mar 15; in Ventura:
3 pm PRESTON SMITH plays solo at Bernadettes on Main, Main at Fir St, Ventura. "Preston is a singing, guitar and harmonica playing virtuoso of blues and jazz, which makes him a great fit. His stuff is upbeat, intelligent and classy, He's known for his widespread appeal to a variety of audiences and some say his music knows no boundaries. While Smith's songwriting skills have received a big thumbs up from critics all over the map, his live gigs are legendary." - John Sollenberger July 28, ‘06 Pasadena Weekly.
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Preston sang for Barbra Streisand's wedding, and he’s performed for Steven Spielberg, Bruce Willis, Aaron Spelling, Brad Grey, the cast of The Soprano's, and the late Sonny Bono. He appeared on "The Tonight Show" with the late Jimmy Stewart. Roseanne Cash recorded his song "Black and White," then she included it in her greatest hits CD that went to gold. More at www.myspace.com/prestonsmithmusic and www.prestonsmith.com
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Sun, Mar 15; a “show of the week” pick:
4-8 pm CONJUNTO LOS POCHOS, plus LOS FABULOCOS featuring KID RAMOS play a dance and Los Pochos CD Fundraiser at VFW Post 1944, 16151 E Gale Av, City Of Industry 91745. Otono from Conjunto Los Pochos tells us, “We've been busy working on our next CD project and this coming Sunday marks another leg in the journey. I'm excited to announce that our good friends, Los Fabulocos & Kid Ramos join us for this Sunday's Tardeada & Dance. Win prizes such as Albertson's Gift Cards, Disneyland Tickets or a Free Pochos Performance! Why? Because the accordion kicks butt & makes you want to dance a Texas two-step! Besides that, we Pochos are working on our 3rd CD project (are we still calling them CDs?) and have to raise some more funds to put it together. If you'd like to donate items for the raffle, please email Elliott at baribow@hotmail.com. We're looking forward to seeing you there. Saludos and Happy (belated) New Year!” $8 cover.
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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, Mar 15:
5 pm “HOT AUGUST NIGHT: A TRIBUTE TO NEIL DIAMOND” at Chapel of Lake Avenue Church, 393 N Lake Av, Pasadena; Advance tix, 626-441-1465 or 626-405-0497. Presented by The Celebrity Series, San Marino Guild of Huntington Hospital. Starring DEAN COLLEY and the HOT AUGUST NIGHT Showband. Backed by his top notch show band, Dean takes the audience on a musical journey through the history of Neil Diamond, playing all the favorite hits like 'Cracklin Rosie,' 'America,' 'Song Sung Blue,' 'Cherry Cherry,' 'Holly Holy,' and many more. The Las Vegas Sun Review says, “Dean Colley is the best Neil Diamond impersonator in the world.” More, including a video clip of the show, at www.hotaugust.com. Tix $30.
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Sun, 3rd Sunday, every month:
5-7 pm ONE FOOT IN at Java Joe's, 4973 Yorba Ranch Rd (in strip mall at Yorba Linda Bl & Yorba Ranch Rd), Yorba Linda 92887; 714-970-7988. They are RUSS LEWARK, MICHAEL R. GARDNER & JEFF NEWELL, joined by KEVIN GORE to form the quartet, then by drummer T.J. TARRANCE DeFRIEZ for the big band. They’re a fun rootsy string band, they’ve performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and they tell us, “We're excited about now doing regular monthly performances at Java Joe's in Yorba Linda… playing in the early evening for those that have to work the next day. Come out and gather with us against the cold, cruel world. We want to sing away your troubles. Bring 'em on down.” As for the venue, the guys say, “Mmmmm, wine & beer & coffee & tea & atmosphere & company at Java Joe's alone is worth the trip. Chuck, the owner, only serves what he likes to drink and his good taste really shows. Come, sit on a comfy couch, have a slosh and groove to the sounds of One Foot In!” New residency, beginning Jan 18, ’09. More at www.onefootin.com
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Sun, Mar 15:
5 pm BILL CUNLIFFE plays the “JAZZ VESPERS” series at All Saints Church, 132 N Euclid Av, Pasadena 91101; 626-583-2725; www.allsaints-pas.org. The series is “a celebration of life, spirit and music.” Child care is provided. Good will offering is accepted. No reservations. 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, every week; on web radio:
5 pm (Pacific) “MOUNTAIN STAGE,” the long-time NPR roots music show with live performances, hosted by Larry Groce, from the West Virginia University Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, WV. No L.A. broadcast station carries this incredibly popular show (or any other NPR syndicated folk-Americana performance-interview show) but you can find a simulcast from any of many other stations at www.mountainstage.org or get info at 304-293-SHOW.
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Sun, 3rd Sun, every month; in Arroyo Grande:
5:30-8:30 pm "BLUEGRASS JAM SESSION" at the SLO Down Pub, 1200 E Grand Av (at Brisco), Arroyo Grande; 805-481-4015. Hosted by Roger Siminoff; info, siminoff@siminoff.net. All welcome.
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Sun, 3rd Sun, every month:
6-10 pm “GRIMM / BIG FISH / PRO BLUES JAM” at The Big Fish, 5230 San Fernando Rd, Glendale; 818-244-6442. With KATHRYN GRIMM on guitar & vocals, BILL ORR on bass & vocals, FRANKIE SALEMMO on drums. Other musicians take part by invitation from Kathryn, in advance, at grimmmusic@yahoo.com. "Grimm hosts the Pro Blues Jam the third Sunday of each month, to give professionals and amateurs a chance to shine. Her guitar licks are explosive and her singing divine." - Joyce Rudolph, Los Angeles Times. Billy Hulting (Lou Rawls, Patti Labelle, Dwezill Zappa) says Kathryn Grimm "...sings like an angel, plays guitar like the devil." Kathryn tells us, “Bill [Orr] has just started a myspace page for the Big Fish Jam. Pleeeaaasseee go visit, add it to you friends list and keep visiting to view the up-and-comers photos, [and learn about the] music and info about the Best Jam in Town.” It’s at www.myspace.com/bigfishjam.
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Sun, every week:
6-8 pm CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD NUMBER 7 play a new “Sunday Happy Hour” residency at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl (between Washington & Venice), Culver City 90230; 310-390-1328; music series hotline 310-250-1317; www.myspace.com/thecinemabar. Venue is 21+. No cover, bring $ for the tip jar. You’ve seen them on TV, as final-round finalists on “America’s Next Great Band,” and they made it to #29 on the Americana charts at the close of 2008. Bluegrass-Americana music and drink specials on the West Side. More at www.oldnumber7.net.
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Sun, Mar 15; a “show of the week” pick:
7 pm SUSAN WERNER at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica; 310-828-4403; www.mccabes.com. The venue’s booker, Lincoln Myerson, says, “We welcome back the incredible SUSAN WERNER for one show. En route to a career as an opera singer, Werner turned to songwriting after seeing a Nanci Griffith concert, and we're all the luckier for it. Over the course of nine albums, she has demonstrated an amazing range, sounding equally at home with gospel, cabaret, confessional folk and classic pop. But it is the live environment where she shines brightest, delivering a show so saturated with wit and charm that we dare you not to fall in love with her.” Tix purchased online or by phone, add $4 svc chg, per order (not per ticket) to price shown. $20.
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Sun, Mar 15; a “show of the week” pick:
7 pm MUSICANTICA at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reserv 626-398-7917. Roberto Catalano and Enzo Fina, is a Southern Italian duo playing traditional and experimental Folk Music of Mediterranean Italy. MUSICàNTICA offers the finest collection of world music to come out in recent years. Unless you are an Italian native, it's unlike anything you've heard before, with music performed on mostly traditional Italian folk instruments like the launeddas and benas with cow horn (Sardinian cane clarinets), putipù (friction drum), tamburieddhru (frame drum), chitarra battente (ten string Renaissance guitar), mandolin, bouzouki (Greek lute), mule bell collar, sheep bells, and marranzanu (jaw harp).
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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, Mar 15; in Ojai; a “show of the week” pick:
7 pm HARVEY REID at Theater 150, 316 E Matilija St, Ojai; 805-646-4300; www.theater150.org. Harvey is a longtime folk fest favorite who always satisfies with wonderful songs and fine guitar. More at www.woodpecker.com.
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Sun, Mar 15:
7-10 pm “NSAI GROUP SONG EVALUATIONS” brings multi-platinum songwriter HARRIET SCHOCK to the Nashville Songwriters local meeting, at the Thurnher House, 1485 Virginia Rd, 2 blks N of Huntington Dr, San Marino. Harriet Schock is a Grammy-nominated hit songwriter as well as an author and well-known instructor. She will discuss the factors that create emotional impact in songs. Harriet will also listen to your material and provide feedback. Harriet's insights can often shed new light on how to approach the writing of a song. Directions: Huntington Dr to Virginia Rd, N 2 blocks, just beyond the entrance to Lacy Park. Car parking on the street or in the Thurnher House parking lot, the next driveway after the park entrance. All welcome. Free for NSAI members, $15 for non-members after two free trial meetings. NSAI members receive priority for song listening.
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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, May 15; 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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This week, performing guests are STEPHANIE BETTMAN & THE BOYS; listen at www.kpfk.org/listen-live.html. The band had their radio debut on “Tied to the Tracks” in 2007, after being among the winners at the prestigious “Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest.” Since then, lots has happened for them: Stephanie was named among FolkWorks “Best of 2008 / Top Ten Best Female Singer Songwriters” in L.A., then a deejay in New Zealand named her CD the station’s “Album of the Week.” He is Eddie O’Strange, his show is “Town & Country,” and it’s broadcast from Lower Hutt, New Zealand. Stephanie adds, “As if that weren't enough, news has it that my album, ‘Get Close To Me,’ has charted at #8 on the Folk DJ Chart, and my track, ‘Evening Prayer Blues,’ came in at number #6 - I BEAT ROBERT PLANT AND ALISON KRAUSS!”
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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; third Sun, every month:
8 pm “VARIETY NIGHT,” this month with guest recording artist ROBERT MORGAN FISHER, at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. ROBERT MORGAN FISHER has performed live, several times, on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and twice earned the #1 song on Neil Young’s “Living with War” website. Performance by the guest artist, plus the pre-registered open mic-ers. Signups each month begin two Sundays ahead, at 1 pm, and continue until showtime unless all 8 slots are filled in advance. The night always includes a drawing for 2 hrs free studio time at Sunburst Recording for a lucky open mic-er. Performers may purchase a live recording of their stage performance for $8. Website has directions to venue and nearby recommended eateries. $4.
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Sun, Mar 15:
8 pm “FOREVER FLAMENCO!” series continues every first, third and occasional fifth Sunday of the month in 2009, at The Fountain Theatre, 5060 Fountain Av (at Normandie), L.A. 90029; 323-663-1525; www.FountainTheatre.com. With only 80 seats in four rows, The Fountain Theatre is the perfect place to view Flamenco. Each show features a roster of world-class Flamenco dancers, singers and musicians drawn from the rich pool of Flamenco artists in Southern Cal, with additional guest artists brought from San Francisco, Albuquerque and Spain.
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Upcoming dates are all Sundays, at 8 pm: Mar 29; Apr 5 & 19; May 3, 17, 31; Jun 7 & 21; Jul 5 & 19; Aug 2, 16, 30; Sep 6, 13, 27; Oct 4 & 18; Nov 1, 15, 29; Dec 6 & 20.
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Mon, Mar 16; in the OC:
1-1:45 pm LEGACY brings Irish music & dance with BARBARA GERSHMAN on hammer dulcimer & PATTY McCOLLOM on “many instruments,” at the Meadowlark Golf Course in Huntington Beach. More at www.musicbypatty.com
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Mon, every week; on radio & web simulcast:
1-4 pm “BUFFALO BAYOU” radio show hosted by Jake Bacon on KUCI, simulcast at http://www.kuci.org. Sometimes with live performances. It’s “a swamp pop, Cajun, Zydeco, and all things bayou sonic gumbo laced with international flavorings and a wild attitude, cooked up, and served live to the world on the web and on itunes, and at 88.9 FM in Irvine since 2003. In addition to the KUCI webstream, the show is live on myspace at www.myspace.com/jakebacon889.
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Mon, every week:
2-4 pm “HEAR, HERE” at the Lost Souls Café, 124 E 4th St (down the gated alley), downtown L.A.; 213-617-7006; www.lostsouls.com. A weekly live benefit event of “whatever” kind of music, by and for www.killradio.org, which has daily internet radio and live webcasts on Fridays, Noon-2 pm. The “Kill Radio” webcast is a submission show; send them your CDs or mp3s for “guaranteed” airplay. All the info for that is at www.myspace.com/hear_here.
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Mon, every Mon, on the web:
3:59-5:15 pm (Pacific time) “WOODSONGS OLD TIME RADIO HOUR” live simulcast from Lexington, Kentucky. Those near Lexington are invited to attend the show live; the rest of us can watch and listen live on the web, or download the podcast later, at www.woodsongs.com. The host is folksinger MICHAEL JOHNATHON, and both he and many of his guests have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.”
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Michael’s “WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour” is a multi-media celebration of grassroots Americana music, heard worldwide in radio syndication (except in L.A.) and seen and heard on the web. Every Monday evening, Michael and his guests perform folk and bluegrass, and the show explores songwriting, new artists, literature, worldwide radio, television and concerts. WoodSongs is the world first multi-camera, weekly series broadcast on the Internet. Online viewers worldwide can watch the behind-the-scenes production heard by over 900,000 radio listeners on over 491 radio stations each week. Here’s the weekly schedule, adjusted to Pacific time: 4 pm - watch the 60 minute show live as it happens; 5:03 pm - join the audience as they record the promo for the just-completed show; 5:05 pm - enjoy the guest artist's encore performances, not heard on the radio broadcast.
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Mon; every Mon:
6-10 pm MARC BOSSERMAN plays his residency at Parkway Grill, 510 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena 91105; reserv recommended, 626-795-1001 (or hang out at the bar). He delivers fine piano and vocals. Info, www.marcbosserman.com.
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Mon, recurring, on web radio:
6 pm (Pacific) “RALPH’S BACK PORCH” broadcast from Texas, usually has live in-studio western music guests; call-in number to chat with Ralph and guests, 347 215 8849; catch the show at www.blogtalkradio.com/ralphsbackporch.
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Mon, every week:
“PRO BLUES JAM” at Cozy's Bar & Grill, 14058 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks; 818-986-6000 www.cozysblues.com.
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Mon, every week:
“ALL STAR PRO JAM” (blues, R&B, jazz, soul, etc.) every Monday at Harvelle's, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; 310-395-1676.
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Mon, every week:
7:30 pm OPEN MIC at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; Web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. This is named as the “Best Acoustic Open Mic” in L.A. AND the “Best Web Simulcast,” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. Kulak’s provides all necessary connections for acoustic stage, plus a baby grand piano. Hosted by LISA TURNER. Sign-ups 7-7:15 pm, show at 7:30 pm. Performers may choose (in advance) to purchase a multi-camera DVD of their performance. One (max length 3-4 minute) song per performer. Info, www.kulakswoodshed.com/openmic.shtml. 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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Mon, Mar 16:
7:45 pm twice-monthly “DALE LaDUKE & FRIENDS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” at Arnie's Café, 6864 Foothill Bl, Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089. This time with local legend and electronic and honkytonk genius in residence ALFRED JOHNSON, with great songwriter PETE McCABE joining DALE LaDUKE in a special song circle. Dale adds, “And always, if time permits, I try to get one or two others up for a song or two. Come early and have dinner. And a reminder to please try to order blender/cappaccino drinks between songs, or better yet, between sets.” No cover, but tips are welcome.
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Mon, Mar 16; a “show of the week” pick:
8 pm “TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC GALA PERFORMANCE” with master of the stage- singer-banjo-player and recording artist MICK MOLONEY joined by THE SWEET SET trad Irish band, at the Bang Theater, 457 N Fairfax Av, Hollywood 90036; 323-653-6886; www.bangstudio.com. (Between Beverly Bl & Melrose Av; parking available in pay lot at NE corner of Fairfax & Rosewood.) It’s a “gala performance” with The Sweet Set band, comprised of local musicians MELANIE NOLLEY, JIMMY MURPHY, LEEANN GORNE, & JOEY ABARTA.
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MICK MOLONEY was awarded the National Heritage Award from the National Endowment for the Arts in 1999. He performs with many of the best Irish musicians of our time. Mick is a musician and producer on more than 40 highly acclaimed recordings, including his solo album "Strings Attached” and the award winning CD, "McNally's Row of Flats." In 2007, he produced his third Public Television special in America, and the CDs, "Absolutely Irish," and "The Green Fields of America." Originally from Limerick, Mick makes his home in New York City and teaches Irish studies at NYU. More in the current ish of FolkWorks at www.folkworks.org and at www.mickmoloney.com
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THE SWEET SET is a collaboration between MELANIE NOLLEY & LEEANN GORNE, mainstays in the Los Angeles session scene over a decade. Melanie's unique fiddle style is influenced by great masters including Liz Carroll and Martin Hayes. Melanie has toured internationally and been a member of several bands including popular LA based Dublin 4. LeeAnn Gorne began her music on the tin whistle and now performs regularly on both concertina and tin whistle. LeeAnn was awarded a prestigious apprenticeship with the Durfee Foundations “Master Musician's Fellowship” in 2006. Joey Abarta plays pipes, whistle and bodhran, while Jimmy Murphy regularly accompanies the band on guitar and vocals. More at www.myspace.com/melanienolley - www.myspace.com/thesweetset - www.thesweetset.com
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Show doubles as a benefit Food Drive - please bring a canned food item or donations for the Los Angeles Food Bank. Tix $20 advance, and $20 door for any remaining tix.
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Mon, Mar 16; a “show of the week” pick:
8 pm Grammy-winner MARK HANSON, stellar acoustic guitarist, at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reserv 626-398-7917. Grammy winner Mark Hanson is an accomplished fingerstyle guitarist and experienced performer, composer, recording artist, and author. His recordings are heard regularly on major television programs, including “American Idol” and “Martha Stewart Living,” and on nationally-syndicated radio. Mark contributed two pieces to 2005’s Grammy-winning “Henry Mancini - Pink Guitar” CD. Mark arranged and recorded several tunes for the follow-up solo guitar CDs, “Spoonful of Sherman” (“It’s A Small World” and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”), “Cole Porter - Delovely Guitar” (“Delovely” and “Let’s Do It”), and “Elvis” (“Viva Las Vegas”).
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Called by “A Prairie Home Companion” guitarist Pat Donohue “...perhaps the greatest teacher of fingerstyle guitar,” Mark is a prolific author and publisher in the guitar education field. He and his wife Greta Pedersen formed Accent On Music, LLC, in 1985. Since then, Mark has authored more than 30 books and DVDs on many aspects of guitar playing, available at www.AccentOnMusic.com and distributed by Music Sales Corporation and Alfred Publishing. His articles appear in “Acoustic Guitar” and “Fingerstyle Guitar” magazines. In the '80s, Mark was an editor and columnist at “Frets” magazine, interviewing such luminaries as James Taylor, David Crosby, Roger McGuinn, Jorma Kaukonen, and Leo Kottke. Each summer, Mark and Greta host the “Accent On Music Fingerstyle Guitar Seminar” in Portland, Oregon. At the culmination of the weeklong event, Mark shares the stage with his fellow instructors, who have included Tommy Emmanuel, John Renbourn, Laurence Juber, Guy Van Duser, Pat Donohue and Muriel Anderson. He had, as he expresses it, “the great pleasure to share the stage with the late Jerry Garcia.”
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Mark's most recent CDs are his solo guitar arrangements of jazz standards, “Great American Songbook for Guitar,” and pop love songs, “Love Songs for Guitar.” Mark can be seen playing several pieces from these albums and others on www.YouTube.com - search word: Mark Hanson Acoustic Guitarist.
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Mark Hanson concerts are enjoyable affairs, highlighted by blazing fingerpicking, haunting ballads, fun songs, and Mark’s good humor. Stories of the music “biz” are educational and fun, and there may even be a bit of audience participation. $12.50.
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Mon, every week:
8 pm “BLUE MONDAYS” brings NEW ORLEANS WEST and featured blues performers to Club Fais Do Do, 5257 W Adams Bl, L.A. 90016; www.faisdodo.com; 323-215-5212; (Adams & Cloverdale; exit La Brea S from 10 Fwy). Free red beans & rice with BBQ chicken.
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Mon, every week:
8 pm “KILLING CASSANOVA'S SALOON MONDAYS” series at The Bordello, 901 E First St, L.A 90012; www.bordellobar.com; 213-687-3766. Event info, scheduled performers, www.myspace.com/saloonmonday. Always a lineup of alt-country and roots bands, often with names you recognize and already know you want to go see. The Bordello is the oldest bar and brothel in downtown Los Angeles, reflecting its legendary status as the theater of the unusual and provocative, and it is now the venue for “Killing Cassanova’s Saloon Mondays.” $3 cover.
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Mon, every week:
8 pm “ACOUSTIC MONDAYS” in-the-round showcase, guided by singer-songwriter JAY NASH, with different guest artists each week, at Room 5, 143 N LaBrea Av (2nd floor, above Amalfi Ristorante), L.A. 90036; 323-938-2504. Upscale, cozy atmosphere with affordable food. Full bar and menu.
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Mon, every week:
8 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at the Celtic Arts Center at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
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Mon, every week:
ON HIATUS: 8-11 pm blues legend BERNIE PEARL has long hosted the weekly BLUES JAM at M'Dear's, 78th & Western, L.A. But, the series is on hiatus because the venue is remodeling. We’ll let you know when it returns. Artist info, www.berniepearl.com.
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Mon, every Mon:
8:30 pm “TALENT NIGHT” hosted by CHAD WATSON BAND at the Cowboy Palace Saloon (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Cash prizes, and some winners have gone on to perform on the Grand Ole Opry. Free dance lessons 7-8:30 pm, "Two-Step with Ed." No cover.
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Mon, every week:
8:30 pm OPEN MIC at the Rainbow Bar and Grill, 9015 W Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-278-4232. Sign-ups at 8, show at 8:30 pm.
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Mon, every Mon:
8:30 pm OPEN-MIC hosted by Gordon Gilges at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). The venue tells us, ”There's a piano & guitar you are welcome to use, the rest is up to you. Bring your music, your own instruments, your friends!” Sign-ups are at 8 pm. Comedy is now from 7:30-8:30 pm, with those sign-ups at 7:30 pm. They add, “We are trying to create a community of artists who support each other, so participants are encouraged to come early and stay as long as you can to show the love to your fellow open-mic-ers. You may even get to go up a second time. The night may even turn into a big music jam, so be prepared for anything! There's a piano and guitar you are welcome to use, the rest is up to you.”
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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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Mon, every week:
9-11:30 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Celtic Arts Center’s new shared location, Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com. Schedule every week is Irish language workshop at 7 pm, followed by the Irish céilí dance workshop at 8 pm, then comes Southern California's longest running traditional Celtic music seisiún, from 9-11:30 pm. Free.
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Mon; most Mondays (note changed venue):
9 pm PRESTON SMITH hosts a weekly singer-songwriter evening at Lucy's 51, 10149 Riverside Dr (just E of Cahuenga, at Forman), Toulca Lake. "Preston is a singing, guitar and harmonica playing virtuoso of blues and jazz, which makes him a great fit. His stuff is upbeat, intelligent and classy, He's known for his widespread appeal to a variety of audiences and some say his music knows no boundaries. While Smith's songwriting skills have received a big thumbs up from critics all over the map, his live gigs are legendary." - John Sollenberger July 28, ‘06 Pasadena Weekly.
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Preston sang for Barbra Streisand's wedding, and he’s performed for Steven Spielberg, Bruce Willis, Aaron Spelling, Brad Grey, the cast of The Soprano's, and the late Sonny Bono. He appeared on "The Tonight Show" with the late Jimmy Stewart. Roseanne Cash recorded his song "Black and White," then she included it in her greatest hits CD that went to gold. More at www.myspace.com/prestonsmithmusic and www.prestonsmith.com
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Mon, every week:
9:30 pm “JJ SONG SALON” weekly singer-songwriter night at Life on Wilshire, 6311 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90048; 323-651-5433; www.lifeonwilshire.com. Grammy award winning producer JOHN JONES (Fleetwood Mac, Duran Duran, Celine Dion) is the “JJ” who assembles an eclectic mix of performers for an evening of live acoustic entertainment. Complete list, with links, for this week’s performers at www.jjsongsalon.com. Each plays a short set, beginning at 9:30 pm. Dinner seating available starting at 6:30 pm.
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Mon, every week:
10:30 pm “BLUES JAM” with MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at Babe's and Ricky's Inn, 4339 Leimert Bl, L.A.; 323-295-9112; www.bluesbar.com.. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Monday residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Event info, Info, info@bluesbar.com. No cover.
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Tue, every week; in Loma Linda:
9-11:30 am “LOMA LINDA UKULELE STRUMMERS” welcomes all, every Tuesday at the Loma Linda Senior Center, 25541 Barton Rd (behind the Civic Center), Loma Linda. (Sr Center at the far end of the parking lot.) Info, www.lomalindaukestrummers.org. Contact, Ginny Stone, 909 795 3841 or harryginny@hotmail.com.
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Tue, Mar 17:
11:30-12:30 pm “ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE” in Los Angeles, followed by a concert at Pershing Square. Parade begins at Main & Arcadia Sts, ends at Pershing Square, includes the L.A. Police EMERALD SOCIETY BAGPIPES & DRUM BAND, historic LAPD and Fire Department vehicles, city council members and other officials, and more. Free.
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Tue, Mar 17; a “show of the week” pick:
12:30 pm “ST. PATRICK’S DAY CONCERT” with THE YOUNG DUBLINERS in Pershing Square, downtown L.A., following the parade. Ride the Red Line subway to Pershing Square station and avoid traffic. Free.
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Tue, every week:
4:30-6 pm SON JAROCHO CLASSES at East Side Café, 5469 Huntington Dr N, L.A.; 323-583-5113. Learn to play Jarana, a string Instrument from Veracruz; dance Zapateado; sing & compose Sones-songs; gain knowledge of Son Jarocho music; work sound & lights. Open to adults, children and teens. No cover, donations are accepted.
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Tue, every week:
6 pm Weekly BLUEGRASS JAM at Curley’s Café, 1999 E Willow (at Cherry), Signal Hill; 562-424-0018.
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Tue, every week:
6-8 pm ARANA MUSIC LESSONS at IMIX Bookstore, 5052 Eagle Rock Bl, Eagle Rock; 323-257-2512; www.imixbooks.com. For beginners to experts music lessons focusing on the arana and Son Jarocho, presented by Caesar Castro, El Jarochelo.
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Tue, every week; in Menifee:
6-8:30 pm SANDII CASTLEBERRY & RON DAIGH, folk fest faves, at Giovanni's, Pizza, Pasta & More, 26900 Newport Rd #112, Menifee 92584; 951-672-8080. Info, www.sandiicastleberry.com.
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Tue, every Tue:
6:30-11 pm “SOUP JAM,” Don Rowan’s country & bluegrass jam, at 3240 Industry Dr, Signal Hill 90755. Info, contact Don, 562-883-0573. Acoustic instruments only, floating mic for voice; soup, donuts, coffee & tap water served. Loc is 1 mile S of 405 Fwy, 1.2 mi S of Long Beach Airport. Lakewood Bl South exit from 405, immediate right onto Willow for 1 mi (W), left on Redondo for 3/4 mile (S), right onto Industry Dr for 0.2 mi (W), building is first entrance for last building on the left; a fair-sized industrial building with high ceilings.
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Tue, Mar 17:
7-10 pm “VENICE SONGFEST,” a monthly program of featured acoustic performers, preceded by an open mic, at the Talking Stick, 1141-C Lincoln Bl, Venice; 310-450-6052. Tonight’s featured performers are rhythm & blues great MARTIN YARBROUGH, plus ALLAN COMEAU & JOHNNY SZMYD, MERRILY WEEBER & JOHN BARNARD, ROD SMEAR. Music veteran GREGORY FOREST is the emcee. Showcase at 8 pm; at 7 pm, Comeau and Szmyd host an open-mike hour, sign-ups begin at 6:30. Allan Comeau tells us, “We already have a full roster for April 21 and May 19, and are working on the June and July dates.”
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Tue, Mar 17; a “show of the week” pick:
7 pm BROWNE SISTERS AND GEORGE CAVANAUGH, delightful Celtic / Irish performers, at the Palmdale Playhouse, 38334 10th St East, Palmdale 93550; 661-267-5684; www.cityofpalmdale.org. They earned a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” for their cover of the old Stan Rogers song, “Northwest Passage.” This show is a fine choice for St. Paddy’s Day. More at www.brownesisters.com. $16.
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Tue, every week:
ON HIATUS, PENDING VENUE’S BUILDING IMPROVEMENTS: 7 pm “MAIN STREET SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE” at Café Bellissimo, 22458 Ventura Bl, Woodland Hills; 818-225-0026. It’s a nice format, always with two recording artists, each doing a half-hour set, and a few songs from performing host GARRET SWAYNE. The two featured artists are followed by an open mic; info, www.garretswayne.com. MSSS patrons get half-price drinks, 6:30-7:30, and special discount on award-winning pizza all evening. No cover, but venue expects a minimum $5 food / drink purchase (and that’s half their former expectation).
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Tue, every week:
7-10 pm OPEN MIC - Music, Comedy, Spoken Word, at Synergy Café Lounge, 4437 Sepulveda Bl (just S of Culver Bl), Culver City; www.synergycafelounge.com; 310-482-3490. An eclectic open mic night. Bring your instruments, poetry, comedy, and anything else you'd like to share during your 8-10 minute set. Great atmosphere, excellent opportunity to see and meet other performers. No cover, food / drink purchase expected. Info, contact MC Jackie, jackielievense@yahoo.com.
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Tue, every week; in the Inland Empire:
7 pm “LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY OPEN JAM” at Loma Linda University College Market Patio Pantry, 24905 Anderson St, (at Mound & Anderson St, near US Post Office, behind other buildings), Loma Linda. Every Tue in 2009.
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Tue, every week; in Tehachapi:
7-10 pm “ACOUSTIC JAM” at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; 661-822-BEAN; www.mamahillybeans.com. They welcome "All unplugged acoustic players." Venue has great ambience, food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." No cover.
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Tue, Mar 17; series runs third Tue, every month; a “show of the week” pick:
7:30 pm TOM & PATRICK SAUBER bring “two generations, one spectacular sound,” as “master musicians who do it all,” for this month’s performance at “BLUEGRASS AT THE BRAEMAR,” the BASC (Bluegrass Assoc of Southern Cal) show at Braemar Country Club, 4001 Reseda Bl, Tarzana 91356. (Take 101 Fwy to Reseda Bl, exit S, go 2 1/2 miles up the hill to the entrance on the right.) Show is free; dinner is an optional pasta buffet, complete with soup, dinner salad (you can add chicken breast), rolls, butter, coffee, tea and dessert, $14 (tax and tip included). Buffet served beginning at 6:30 pm. Bar service available. Ample seating, safe, secure free parking. Info: contact Joy Felt, Bluegrass Association of Southern California, at 818-705-8870 or bascinfo@socalbluegrass.org.
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Tue, recurring:
7:30 pm Weekly OPEN MIC at Hallenbeck’s General Store, 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood; 818-985-5916; www.hallenbecks.com. Venue offers sandwiches, coffeehouse fare. No cover.
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Tue, Mar 17; in the OC:
7:30 pm New “SONGSALIVE! ORANGE COUNTY SHOWCASE,” hosted by Rod O’Riley, premieres tonight at Sam Ash Music Store, 12400 Beach Bl, Westminster 22683. Event will continue on first Tue, every month. Features “talented songwriters from around the globe, the Songsalive! Showcases are intimate and acoustic settings where media and music industry representatives can drop-by to check out the latest talent. Showcases are conducted globally.” Performances take place in the Guitar Department at Sam Ash Westminster, on the showcase stage. Each performer does three original songs. Tea and snacks provided for the audience. No admission fee, donations gratefully accepted. Songsalive! is an all-volunteer organization, and artists play for tips.
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DR. GIL HAGER, a physician/musician who specializes in treating soldiers injured in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Gil recorded his first album in 1975, then wrote no songs for another 20 years, until the music came calling again in March of 1998. Since then, he’s recorded several more records with a crew of skillful musicians.
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KIP CORLEY, a singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He’s been performing original and cover songs in restaurants, clubs, lodges and coffeehouses in and around the OC for the last 10 years or so as a soloist and with a band called Knightlyghter. Two of his songs have been recorded by other artists.
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CHARLES WILLIAM, an experienced and seasoned singer-songwriter whose songs and style have been said to reach out and grab the heart and mind, warming and soothing the soul. He’s just moved to Southern Cal from Atlanta, via Nashville. More details for the events at www.songsalive.org/orangecounty
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Tue; third (and first) Tue, every month:
“BACK PORCH AT THE UNURBAN” hosted by swamp grass band KILLING CASSANOVA, on the back porch at the Unurban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Bl (at 33rd), Santa Monica. The back porch is “a night of acoustic singer-songwriters, folk and freak folkers” sharing the stage with Killing Cassanova. The Unurban is a free thinking, all ages, speakeasy-style coffee house, with food for vegeterians and deli lovers alike, and the usual coffeehouse fare. The hosts add, “Please contact us if you're interested in sharing the stage with Killing Cassanova,” through www.myspace.com/killingcassanova or www.myspace.com/backporchattheunurban.
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Tue, Mar 17; a “show of the week” pick:
8 pm MOVING HEARTS bring Irish folk-rock fusion to the “UCLA Live!” series in Royce Hall on the UCLA campus in Westwood; tix & info, 310-825-2101 or 310-825-4401; www.uclalive.com. In 1984, the Irish folk-rock fusion group Moving Hearts released its critically acclaimed genre-defining album, Storm, and established itself as one of Ireland’s most influential bands. Soon after, the ever-evolving group of musicians went their separate ways to pursue individual projects that included performing on soundtracks for movies such as Gangs of New York and Michael Collins and winning a Grammy for a collaborative New Age album (Davy Spillane); heading a Rock School in Ireland (Matt Kelleghan); performing as principal percussionist with the National Symphony Orchestra of Ireland and recording with artists such as U2, Van Morrison and Elvis Costello (Noel Eccles);and touring with artists such as Genesis and The Corrs (Anto Drennan). Although they were only together for four years, Moving Hearts had a profound effect on the development of modern Celtic music. Now, after almost two decades, the band has reunited and brings its inimitable musical blend of traditional Irish folk, rock, and jazz to Royce Hall for a rare and eagerly anticipated performance. More at www.movinghearts.ie. Tix, $28, $44, $56; $15 for UCLA students.
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Tue, Mar 17; a “show of the week” pick:
8 pm THE ALLEY CATS plus RANDY RIVERA at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reserv 626-398-7917.
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THE ALLEY CATS are “a perfect blend of musical talent and comic timing. Their interaction with audiences combined with their spontaneous humor makes each show refreshing and exciting. Royce, Juan, Mando, and Sean never miss a beat as they bring their own contemporary style to the great songs of the 50s and 60s. They have recorded four albums, which showcase their rich harmonies, as well as the energy and humor from their live shows. Every Alley Cat performance is accompanied by the sounds of laughter and voices joining in to sing the melodies we all know and love. Tight harmonies, universal humor, and unbelievable a cappella energy have made THE ALLEY CATS ‘America's Premier Doo-Wop Group’ and the most-booked Doo-Wop group.”
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Plus, RANDY RIVERA with his wry sense of humor in song. Bob Stane adds, “If you have not experienced our opening act, RANDY RIVERA, you will be captivated by his songs and humor. He sneaks up on you, song by song.” Randy’s original writing stretches from the tender to the ludicrous. He tickles your heartstrings. He has that wonderful ability to remember bitter sweet moments and make you laugh at the same time. Comes with a solid fan club. Many encores here. Always a winner. Bob Stane highly recommends Randy Rivera. $20.
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Tue, every week:
8-9:30 pm “TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB” weekly series with KACEE and MICHAEL DOMAN, with different musical guests each week, at Molly Malone's, 575 S Fairfax Av, L.A. 90036; 323-935-1577; www.mollymalonesla.com. Began Jul 8, 2008. Michael says, “Tuesdays just got a whole lot better.”
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Tue, every week:
8 pm OPEN MIC at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank; www.vivacantina.com; 818-515-4444.
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Tue, every week:
8 pm OPEN MIC at Sierra Cup, 409 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-301-4214; www.sierracup.com. Sign-ups at 7:30 pm.
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Tue, Mar 17; not music, but cool:
8 pm KEN BURNS, the award-winning documentary filmmaker, presented by the Distinguished Speaker Series at the Fred Kavli Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Countrywide Performing Arts Center, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Bl., Thousand Oaks. It’s been said "more Americans get their history from Ken Burns than any other source," with the New York Times calling Burns "his generation's greatest filmmaker." This award-winning filmmaker has been making films for over 30 years. He’s the creator of such beloved PBS film projects as The Civil War, Baseball, Jazz, The West, and Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson. His newest hit series, The War, aired in 2007. One of the greatest speakers of our time, his electrifying and unusually moving words remind us of the timeless lessons of history and the enduring greatness and importance of the U. S. in the course of human events. Tix for the ENTIRE “Distinguished Speaker Series” are apparently needed; check with venue for more info. Entire series is $385 to $343. Subscriber Services, 805-449-2775.
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Tue, every week; in Laguna Beach:
8 pm weekly “SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” features guest artists and BETH FITCHET WOOD, who plays the opening set each week, at the The Marine Room Tavern, 214 Ocean Av, Laguna Beach; 949-494-3027.
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Tue, every Tue:
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 swing dance lessons with Ed, 7-8:30 pm. No cover.
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Tue, Mar 17; a “show of the week” pick:
10 pm KEN O'MALLEY brings traditional and original Irish music for St Patrick’s Day to (where else?) a neighborhood Irish bar, Ireland's 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys; 818-785-4031; www.irelands32pub.com. More at www.kenomalley.com
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Wed, Mar 18; in Austin, Texas:
“SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST” (SXSW) Music Festival is underway in Austin, and includes favorites-from-the-road HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN, who tell us, “We'll get to share in the insanity of South by Southwest. We're going to be playing at a couple of places, so if you're in Austin, make sure to come out and see us. You'll have three opportunities, starting with our official SXSW showcase on Wed, Mar 18, and then we have two other shows on Thursday. Hope we see you out there! - Elana, Whit, & Jake.” HCOC plays a SXSW Official Showcase tonight at The Ale House, at 8 pm, and tomorrow, Mar 19, first at Jovita's Twangfest Day Party at noon, then at their fav Austin haunt, The Continental Club, for a FREE Happy Hour Show, 4-6 pm.
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Wed, Mar 18; on TV:
9 am LEE ANN RIMES and PETE HUTTLINGER (John Denver’s band) are the musical guests today on the “REGIS & KELLY SHOW.” In L.A. on KABC broadcast channel 7; check local listings in other cities.
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Wed; every Wed; 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, every Wed:
ON HIATUS: 3-7 pm “ROOTS MUSIC JAM SESSION” with TOM SAUBER at the Sierra Madre Farmers' Market, in the parking lot behind the shops on the south side of Sierra Madre Blvd., just west of Baldwin Av, in Sierra Madre. Take Baldwin Av exit N from 210 Fwy. Turn W off Baldwin onto Mariposa and you'll see the tents. Tom tells us, “It won't take the place of Frank & Joe’s [the long-gone Wed night jam] and I know it's not convenient for most, but it's something as long as the weather's nice.” Info, masaw48@earthlink.net
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Wed (& Thu), every week; near Santa Barbara:
4 pm-late New “PARADISE STORE TWICE-WEEKLY BLUEGRASS / MOUNTAIN MUSIC JAM” at Paradise Store, N of Santa Barbara on Hwy 154 for 9.5 mi; right on Paradise Rd, 1/2 mile to the store. Directions, www.paradisestoresb.com/directions.asp
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Wed, every week:
5-8 pm New “CLAREMONT WEDNESDAY GREEN MARKET” features acoustic music with RON ELY doing seafaring songs and more, inside the Packing House in the new West Claremont Center, 532 W First St, Claremont 91711; www.claremontpackinghouse.com/home.htm . Ron tells us, “It's all about ‘going GREEN,’ and should be promoted and supported. They are going to expand with a Farmer's Market each Wednesday evening. That will be outside this same venue, The Packing House, a fully rehabilitated old building, a real packing house, Historical Landmark. It's put-on by the non-profit ‘Claremont Forum,’ (www.claremontforum.org) that sponsors the "Prison Library Project," sending books to those incarcerated.”
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Wed, Mar 18:
5:30-8:30 pm SEAN WIGGINS & PAUL HOUSTON at the Oceanview Bistro, 3826 Ocean View Bl, Montrose 91020; 818-248-2722. Sean says, “Happy Hour is 4-6:30. This is a new place for us - come stop by - good food and drink, nice peeps, cool laid back bar / restaurant - yummy food - good vibe!” More at www.seanwiggins.com
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Wed, every Wed:
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, every Wed:
7-10 pm (started Jan 7) “KULAK'S WEDNESDAY NIGHT SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info and live webcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. Marc Platt wrote, for Music Connection, “Your Wednesday Nights will never be the same after participating in this Group Workshop. The weekly cost is $20, which goes to Kulak’s to help pay the rent. The Workshop… is open to the public for the first four weeks. We will then set our 12-person group writing roster until the end of March. The workshop will be limited to 12 writers. We will break up into groups and work on many styles, genres and topics. You will find it challenging and exhilarating. You can bring instruments and will need to have your own small recording device, as well as a pen and notepad. Marc Platt (from the Sunday Night Performance Workshop) will facilitate with help from Steve Schalchlin. Marc has written music for TV Shows like ‘Queer Eye For The Straight Guy’ and others for many years. Steve Schalchlin ran similar workshops for the NAS (National Academy of Songwriters) in the 1990s and is a very accomplished songwriter. His ‘New World Waking’ show is currently running in San Francisco. If you are interested, please email Marc Platt at rotn60@aol.com.”
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Wed, every Wed; 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 Wed:
CANCELLED - VENUE HAS CLOSED: 7-9 pm ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC, hosted by ALLAN COMEAU, at Santa Monica Bar & Grille, 3321 Pico Bl, Santa Monica. It’s now weekly. SEVERIN BROWNE says, “For those of you who like a good open mic night, my friend Allan Comeau is hosting… not far from McCabe’s. And the food is good.” 6:45 pm sign-ups.
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Wed, Mar 18; in the OC:
7:15-8:15 pm LEGACY brings Irish music & dance with BARBARA GERSHMAN on hammer dulcimer & PATTY McCOLLOM on “many instruments,” at Regents Point, 19191 Harvard Av, Irvine. More at www.musicbypatty.com
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Wed, Mar 18:
7:30 pm annual “SONGNET AWARDS NIGHT” at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reserv 626-398-7917. Local artists and members who are in town, and who released a new CD in 2008, are recognized, and perform live. This recognition night is always a satisfying and inspirational time. Learn more from jimi@songnet.info and the organization’s website, www.thesongnet.org Free, donations accepted to pay for the room.
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Wed, Mar 18:
7:30 pm monthly “MUSIC INDUSTRY SHOWCASE” at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90046; www.genghiscohen.com; 323-653-0640. Presented by Shout It Out Promotions (www.myspace.com/shoutitoutpromo). Feature a song circle of songwriters WICKED KATE, CHARLOTTE CHASE, & SHARIF, each doing four songs, followed by full sets by indie artists CHRIS CARGILL-KINNEY, CHRIS PARISH, & ISAAC JOHNSON.
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> CHRIS PARISH info, www.myspace.com/chrisparish
> ISAAC JOHNSON “velvet voice R&B/pop singer” www.myspace.com/isaacjohnson.
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Wed, 3rd (and 1st) Wed, every month:
7:30-9:30 pm twice-monthly “COWBOY WESTERN JAM” at El Trocadero, 24274 Main St (at Market), Newhall 91321; 661-284-6615; www.eltrocaderosteakhouse.com. (Many maps show the street name as San Fernando Rd; the part where the venue is located was renamed Main St in 2007.) Event moved to this venue in Sep, 2008. This is the event that was held at Rattlesnake Slim’s until that venue had a fire, and before that, it was held for years at Vincenzo’s Pizza. All pickers invited. No cover.
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Wed, every Wed:
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 Wed:
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 Wed; 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, every Wed:
MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at Harvelle's, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; 310-395-1676. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Wednesday residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. $3-7 cover. Start time varies; call venue.
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Wed, Mar 18; a “show of the week” pick:
8 pm SONG SIRENS, a new “collective of independent artists” with some accomplished and well-known Southern Cal musicians, at Café 322, 322 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre; 626-836-5414; www.cafe322.com. BLISS, host for the event and creator/publisher of AmericanaRootsLA (www.myspace.com/americanarootsla), explains, “This is a little something that KRISTIN MOONEY, CLAIRE HOLLEY, NICOLE GORDON, GIA CIAMBOTTI, CARL BYRON and I have been cooking up. If you've spoken with me lately, you know I'm rather excited about it. And if you're in the mood for some vibey, beautiful music-making and harmonies, I hope we'll see you on March 18. Mark your calendars.” More at www.myspace.com/songsirens.
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Wed, 3rd Wed every month:
8 pm THE BROMBIES bring bluegrass to Viva Fresh Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank (next to L.A. Equestrian Center); 818-845-2425. They have a residency there, the first, third (and occasional fifth) Wed of every month.
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Wed, every Wed:
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 Wed:
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 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, 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 Wed:
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 week:
9 pm-midnight “PRO BLUES JAM SESSION” hosted by 21st CENTURY BLUES band, at the Azteca Restaurant and Bar, 717 S San Gabriel Bl, San Gabriel 91776; 626-287-4645. (New Mar 11, 2009.)
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Wed, 3rd (& 1st) Wed, every month:
CANCELLED - VENUE HAS CLOSED: 9-11 pm “WESTSIDE SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND” hosted by JEFF KOSSACK & JOHN STOWERS with pre-booked guests, at Santa Monica Bar & Grille, 3321 Pico Bl, Santa Monica. “They usually have a song circle with 4 or 5 songwriters,” says SEVERIN BROWNE and he continues, “For those of you who like a good open mic night, my friend Allan Comeau is hosting the open mic [happens earlier, 7-9 pm]. The location for this wondrous event not far from McCabes. For those of you on the West Side, this may become your regular Wednesday night outing! John and Jeff are talking about having the very best singer-songwriters that they know join them every two weeks. And the food is GOOD.”
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Thu, Mar 19; in Austin, Texas:
“SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST” (SXSW) Music Festival continues in Austin, and includes favorite touring musicians and some from the Los Angeles area, invited to play showcases.
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Thu, Mar 19:
9:30 am & 11 am “CONEJO VALLEY CHILDREN'S CONCERT SERIES” presents LINDA ARNOLD, "SPLASH ZONE!" at the Janet and Ray Scherr Forum Theatre, Civic Arts Plaza, Countrywide Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks. Linda Arnold presents “Splash Zone!” a musical celebration of the sea and the creatures that live there. She is a wonderfully talented and award-winning performer. Linda’s songs feature lovely Caribbean and Cuban rhythms with fun, educational lyrics that will inspire children to discover more about oceans.
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Tix are NOT available at the Box Office or Ticketmaster for this production; available only at 805-338-3021. Conejo Valley Adult Education Presents The Conejo Valley Children’s Concert Series, “A wonderful combination of crowd favorites and exciting new performers for our 2008 - 2009 season. Come experience some of the very best in children’s entertainment and musical education at Ventura County’s premiere concert venue. I hope that you and your children can join us for one or more of these delightful shows that are sure to leave a song in your heart and a smile on your face! " - Kelley King, Concert Director. $9.
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Thu, every week:
11 am-2 pm “VAN NUYS FARMER'S MARKET” 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 (& Wed), every week; near Santa Barbara:
4 pm-late New “PARADISE STORE TWICE-WEEKLY BLUEGRASS / MOUNTAIN MUSIC JAM” at Paradise Store, N of Santa Barbara on Hwy 154 for 9.5 mi; right on Paradise Rd, 1/2 mile to the store. Directions, www.paradisestoresb.com/directions.asp
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Wed’s include BBQ; Thu’s are a “Mountain Fiddle Hootenanny.” Both hosted by MARK LEWIS. More at www.paradisestoresb.com/entertainment.asp?cmth=2&cyer=2009
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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, 3rd (and 1st) Thu, every month; in the OC:
6-9 pm “BLUEGRASS JAM IN THE OC” at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708; 714-965-1125. It’s described as “Open Mics and Jams,” and as an “open bluegrass jam, all pickers welcome, all grinners welcome!” Event info, Shelah Spiegel, 714-962-5083 or ifiddler@yahoo.com. Free.
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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, Mar 19; series runs every week; a “show of the week” pick:
7-10 pm “POCKET GOLDBERG & FRIENDS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” this week brings ERNEST TROOST (music Emmy winner; has performed with Nicole Gordon, Lauren Adams) plus PHIL PARLAPIANO (John Prine, Lucinda Williams, Lowen & Navarro) to Arnie's Café & Ristorante Italiano, 6864 Foothill Bl (at Marcus), Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089; www.ArniesCafe.com. Ernest Troost has performed live, multiple times, on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and scored a “Listener Favorite” on the radio show. Hosted by Mark "Pocket" Goldberg & "Brother" Randy Sacks; this is not an open mic. Venue has good food, coffeehouse beverages. No cover.
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Thu, every week:
7-10 pm “FLAMENCO GUITAR NIGHT” with award-winning flamenco guitarist STEPHEN DICK at Manchego Food From Spain Restaurant, 2510 Main St, Santa Monica 90405; 310-450-3900; www.manchegoonmain.com. Venue serves great tapas and Spanish dinner plates in an elegant and intimate space. STEPHEN DICK - "Esteban de Los Angeles" - has won numerous prizes for his compositions and performances, including an award from the Sur Jerez Flamenco Competition in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, for his original 1st album, "Naranjas Amargas." A versatile artist, he is the winner of the Peter Frampton award for excellence in contemporary music, and his compositions for the guitar have been published in Italy, and in the US by Columbia Music Company. He won the Paulo Barsacchi award for guitar composition for his "Sonatina for Solo Guitar," and a Meet the Composer's grant for his realization of Federico GarcÃa Lorca's romantic ballad, "Romance Sonambulo." He a 2008/2009 winner of a grant from the Spanish Ministry of Culture and US Universities for a new flamenco concert featuring GarciaLorca's mystical lullaby, "Nana del Caballo Grande."
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Thu; third Thu, every month:
7-10 pm “BEACH CITIES FOLK MUSIC CLUB” at a private home in Manhattan Beach; for info & loc, 310-376-8760, Aprilstory@aol.com, www.beachcitiesfolkclub.org. Hosts say, “Please bring yummy snacks, drinks to share. Since we meet on a weeknight, we ask that you respect the ending time and leave at 10 pm.” Coordinator is April Halprin Wayland.
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Thu, 3rd Thu, every month; in Camarillo:
7-11 pm SONGMAKERS “CAMARILLO HOOT” in Camarillo; for location, contact TJ Zeiler, Songmaker93010@gmail.com or 805-482-0029; www.songmakers.org.
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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:
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; 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, third Thu, every month:
7:30-10:30 pm L.A. SONGWRITERS CO-OP monthly meeting, with music industry guest speaker, at The Pig & Whistle, 6714 Hollywood Bl (1 blk E of Highland), Hollywood. Event info, 323-551-1000; www.SongwritersCoOp.com. Meets here every 3rd Thu, hosted by Alex Del Zoppo. Info: 323-551-1000; info@songswritersCoOp.com; www.SongwritersCoOp.com. Get feedback from songwriting professionals and your peers on what's working in your original song and how to make it even better. Bring 15 to 20 copies of your lyrics (with chords if possible) and your music on CD or tape or play it live. Meetings start promptly. $5 admission fee.
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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, Mar 19; a “show of the week” pick:
8 pm CHRIS & THOMAS at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reserv 626-398-7917. With sounds gathered from the landscapes of the American Southwest, Chris and Thomas’ music could just as easily find its home in the rainy hills of the early 1970’s English countryside. Combining American roots instrumentation with soothing vocal harmonies, the duo’s rustic sounds and heartfelt songs are filled with thoughtful lyricism.
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Chris Anderson grew up in the swampy, humid land of the Delta Blues. With his mother being born and raised in Liverpool, England, Chris developed an early connection to the music and culture of old Britannia.
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Thomas Hien was Born in Munich, Germany. His mother, an opera singer, made sure young Thomas learned the classical piano at an early age.
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The two became close friends at the historic art school in Liverpool where John Lennon and Paul McCartney had met decades before. After school, the two relocated to L.A. Returning from a weekend in Joshua Tree, Chris and Thomas were greeted by multiple phone messages from excited friends who had heard their song “Take These Thoughts” on the radio. It was news to the pair. Their album, “Land Of Sea,” had been sent to the station by a friend.
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Since then, Chris and Thomas have sold-out at McCabe’s, and been doing what they do best, writing and performing. There have been many accolades along the way; “Take These Thoughts” recently won best song of the year in the Americana category at the Independent Music Awards, and "Horse In The Sky" is featured in Garry Marshall’s film “Georgia Rule” with Lindsey Lohan and Jane Fonda. One reviewer says, “Their live show is a blend of warm-humored audience interaction and beautiful musicianship. Their voices swim in a tight parallel harmony with any variety of traditional acoustic instruments providing the counterpoint. Their melodies are as new as they are familiar. Their arrangements endure listen after listen. Chris and Thomas are a feast for the ears. Enjoy.” $15.
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Thu, Mar 19; a “show of the week” pick:
8 pm CHICK COREA & JOHN MCLAUGHLIN FIVE PEACE BAND, with Christian McBride, Kenny Garrett & Vinnie Colaiuta, play the “UCLA Live!” series in Royce Hall on the UCLA campus in Westwood; tix & info, www.uclalive.com; 310-825-2101 or 310-825-4401. Since first performing together with the legendary Miles Davis band nearly 40 years ago, Chick Corea and John McLaughlin have become giants in their own right, redefining the boundaries of music with their explosive jazz-rock fusion. Creating a thrilling synthesis of energy, spirituality, emotion and improvisation, McLaughlin’s Mahavishnu Orchestra and Corea’s Return to Forever bands set the jazz world on its ear and inspired a new generation of artists to expand their own musical horizons. Playing music from then and now, these icons will be joined by three of the most accomplished contemporary jazz players of our time in another transcendent journey into the far reaches of musical nirvana. Tix $38, $50, $62, $80; UCLA students $15.
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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; www.lawrysonline.com/tamoshanter_gen_info.asp; 323-664-0228. Venue serves ale & sandwiches. Band member Mark Romano says, “Great food, drinks, dancing, and of course, music!” More at www.theploughboys.com. All ages, no cover.
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Thu, 3rd (and 1st) Thu, every month:
8-10 pm WINDY RIDGE brings bluegrass to the Coffee Cartel, 1820 S Catalina Av, Redondo Beach 90277; 310-316-6554. Info, contact Frank Bayuk at 310-567-6321 or windyridgeband@aol.com. Band info, www.windyridgebluegrass.com. No cover.
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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 - named for “Best Web Simulcast” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. 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; 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, 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, 3rd Thu, every month:
9 pm-midnight “100% ACOUSTIC & OLD TIME JAM” hosted by TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, always fun, at the Hyperion Tavern, 1941 Hyperion Av (look for barber pole just S of Lyric), L.A. 90027. “The Foot” has twice performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” The Foot’s Ben says, “Please buy some refreshments and tip your bartender.” No cover.
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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; 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, Mar 19:
9:30 pm-1:30 am SEAN WIGGINS & PAUL HOUSTON at Ireland's 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys; 818-785-4031. Sean says, “We love this place - never a dull moment! Sean & Paul jamming all night long - free!” No cover. More at www.seanwiggins.com
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Thu, 1st & 3rd Thu, every month:
9:30 pm Pianist DANNY HOLT “& friends” at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). Called "exceptional" by the Los Angeles Times, pianist Danny Holt performs across the globe in concert halls, clubs, art galleries, churches, living rooms, and wherever else he can find a piano and someone to listen. Whether playing classical music, experimental music, minimalist grooves, or pop/rock, Danny is consistently praised by critics for his energy, wit, and vibrancy. Twice a month, Danny performs here with his invited guests. More at www.dannyholt.net and www.myspace.com/dannyholtmusic
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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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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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Fri, Mar 20; in Austin, Texas:
“SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST” (SXSW) Music Festival continues in Austin, and includes favorite touring musicians and some from the Los Angeles area, invited to play showcases. Here are a few SXSW events for you:
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Noon “SXSW FRIENDS OF THE PARISH” show includes L.A.’s own MANDA MOSHER at the Parish Room Downstairs, 214 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701 - free, no badges required.
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10:15 pm “INVASION OF THE GOGIRLS at SXSW” includes L.A.’s own MANDA MOSHER (aka MANDA) at Trophy’s Bar, 2008 S Congress, Austin, TX 78704 - free no badges required.
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Fri-Sun, Mar 20-22; in Palm Springs:
Annual “RENAISSANCE FAIR” in Palm Springs features PATTI AMELOTTE performing on hammered dulcimer; info, www.renaissanceinfo.com/palmsprings/index.html
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Fri & Sat, Mar 20-21; in Vinton, CA:
“VINTON COWBOY POETRY SHOW AND OLDE TIME WESTERN MUSIC FESTIVAL” in Vinton, CA. It’s the oldest continuous Cowboy Poetry Gathering in California, started the year after Elko and it “has been goin' strong ever since.” Champion cowboy poet LARRY MAURICE tells us, “This classic grange hall has seen many great performances over the years and I am happy to be back on its stage. A great line-up this year with good friends RICHARD ELLOYAN (www.richardelloyan.com), CHRIS ISAACS (www.chrisisaacs.com), and GEORGE DICKEY (www.georgedickey.com). Three performances, Friday at 7:30 pm, Saturday at 1 pm, and the evening show Saturday at 7:30 pm. Friday night is corned beef and cabbage and Saturday is roast beef, all with the most amazing array of pies to found under one roof.” Info and advance tix, 530-993-4692 or e-mail Betty Ramelli at bramelli@gotsky.com. More at www.cowboypoetry.com
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Fri, every week, on web radio:
5 pm (Pacific) “RALPH’S BACK PORCH” broadcast from Texas, usually has live in-studio western music guests; call-in number to chat with Ralph and guests, 347 215 8849; catch the show at www.blogtalkradio.com/ralphsbackporch.
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Fri, every week:
5:30-10 pm “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL” along Myrtle Av, in old downtown Monrovia. It’s year-round and weekly, a street festival and farmers market, that’s been running 17 years. KATTYWOMPUS STRING BAND plays 8-10 pm at 412 S Myrtle Av; contact Jennifer Ranger, 877-365-5744. RON ELY does authentic and original maritime songs most weeks, usually at Myrtle Av & Colorado or Myrtle Av and Lemon Av, on the North end of the festival. Artist’s info, www.myrecordlabel.net/ronely. There’s lots of other music throughout old town Monrovia, several acoustic performers each week – singer-songwriters, duos or bands – plus specialty vendors, lots of food, and local merchants. Event is large during the summer when it includes a carnival (rock climbing wall, balloon man, bubble man, petting zoo, pony rides, etc.) It scales-down from 4 blocks to 2 blocks during winter months, following the Christmas holidays. Myrtle Av exit, N of 210 Fwy, free parking, free event.
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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, 3rd (&1st) Fri, every month:
7-10 pm MARC BOSSERMAN plays piano at Vitello’s Restaurant 4349 Tujunga Ave., Studio City 91604; 818-769-0905. Marc says, “Great place for Italian grub.” He delivers fine piano (and elsewhere, vocals). Info, www.marcbosserman.com.
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Fri, Mar 20; in Santa Barbara:
7-10 pm SEAN WIGGINS & PAUL HOUSTON at Montrose Cold Spring Tavern, 5995 Stagecoach Rd, Santa Barbara; 805-967 00667; www.coldspringtavern.com. Sean tells us, “Very cool old log cabin bar in the woods above SB. Freeeeeeee.” More at www.seanwiggins.com. No cover.
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Fri, every 3rd (& 1st) Fri; in Lancaster:
7 pm SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASS in Lancaster, meets the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month, at the Lutheran Church of the Master, 725 E Avenue J, Lancaster. Call Walter or Paula at 942-6893 for info. Organizers say, “If you can walk, you can do this social dance. It's great fun, and beginners are welcome.”
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Fri, every week; in Tehachapi:
7 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; www.mamahillybeans.com; 661-822-BEAN. Venue has great ambience, and food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." Traveling acts have varying admission prices; check venue's web site.
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Fri, every Fri:
MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel bar, 1401 S Oak Knoll Av, Pasadena; 626-568-3900. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Fri & Sat residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Start time varies; call venue.
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Fri, every 3rd (& 1st) Fri; in San Clemente:
Blues legend BERNIE PEARL’s residency at Iva Lee's in San Clemente. Switching his four-year residency there to alternate Fridays; on second Saturdays, Bernie will continue to play electric with pianist Dwayne Smith. He was great performing live on “Tied to the Tracks” in March, ‘07. Artist info, www.berniepearl.com.
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Fri, Mar 20; a “show of the week” pick:
7:30 pm GRAND DERANGEMENT brings Acadian music & dance to the Scherr Forum Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Countrywide Performing Arts Center, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks. Presented by “Performances to Grow On;” www.ptgo.org; 805-646-8907.
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Fire up a Cajun fiddle, add step dancers, mix in a dash of Celtic rock and watch the sparks fly in this whirling visual feast of French-Canadian musical excitement from the Maritime Provinces. The six member French–speaking group from Nova Scotia blends traditional Acadian music, jazz and rock with Louisiana and Irish themes in an explosive combination of contagious rhythms, enthralling dance and a show that is both powerful and poetic. In an all out explosion of lights, sound, contagious rhythms and amazing step-dancers, Nova Scotia’s young, hip ambassadors defy you to sit still.
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Fri, Mar 20; a “show of the week” pick:
8 pm CLAIRE LYNCH BAND at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. One of the greatest bluegrass bands on the scene today with Claire, the International Bluegrass Associan “Vocalist of the Year,” and two-time Grammy nominee. Plus hot guitarist Hurst, Jason Thomas the virtuoso Fiddler and Mandolinist, and bassist Mark Schatz with his deft touch and instinct for groovin'. "One of the best lead voices in the business today," says Dolly Parton. $15.
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Fri, Mar 20:
8 pm BROOKE RAMEL at the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info www.coffeegallery.com; reserv 626-398-7917. She has released five original albums and has sold over 50,000 copies as an independent artist. She has licensed over 50 songs to film and TV for shows including “Dawson’s Creek,” “Charmed,” “Ed,” “Six Feet Under,” “Gilmour Girls,” and many more. Major motion pictures that feature Brooke's music include “White Oleander”, “Stealing Harvard”, and "Tart." Her music appears in indie films “Far on Foot,” and “Wednesday's Child”, and her song, "Now," was used in a trailer for the DVD of MGM's film, "Kiss the Bride." Brooke recorded two songs for Disney's “Air Bud Spikes Back.” Brooke's song "Let It Out" will be heard in the upcoming motion picture "Bonneville", starring Jessica Lang, Kathy Bates, Joan Allen, and Christine Baranski. In 2006, Brooke appeared in the ninth episode of the PBS series, "Branson Jubilee," seen nationwide but not in L.A. That performance included "When I Saw You See Me," "Let It Out," and "Landslide," and the episode featured The Dillards and guest star Bill Medley.
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She is a tireless performer averaging over 200 shows per year for the past 15 years. Brooke has opened for many wonderful artists, including Melissa Manchester, Richard Marx, David Gates, Shawn Colvin, Rocco de Luca, Marc Cohn, Deana Carter, David Wilcox and many others. She performs tonight with tasteful and talented guitarist Ian Espinoza and drummer Ron Manaog. $15.
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Fri, Mar 20; a “show of the week” pick:
8 pm THE BUCCANEERS plus special guests BILL & KATE ISLES, at Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Thousand Oaks area); reservation gets directions, at houseconcerts@jrp-graphics.com.
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Both THE BUCCANEERS and BILL ISLES have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” AND scored “Listener Favorites” on the radio show, the Bucs for one of their lively Irish tunes, and Bill Isles for his classic original, “Hobos in the Roundhouse.”
The evening includes the concert and a coffee & dessert buffet.
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Brace yourself for the return of THE BUCCANEERS - the hardiest, most harmonious band of pirates ever to hoist their flag on Calgary's shores! All right, before you scramble for your atlas and history books, you're correct Calgary has no sea access, and Alberta isn't exactly the breeding ground for the world's most notorious pirates. But The Buccaneers aren't letting those trifling facts halt their pursuit of nautical and melodious distinction. Their disarming chemistry, strong vocal harmonies, contemporary arrangements and passionate, high energy performances are captivating audiences from sea to shining sea with their unique brand of Rocky Mountain Roots Music.
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The band is Rodger Leeder on vocals, mandolin, bass guitar, guitar; Seán Sabraw on vocals, guitar, bass guitar, bodhran, mandolin; and Jim Samuelson on vocals, saxophone, penny whistles, tambourine, ukulele. "Rocky Mountain Roots Music?" you may ask: Try envisioning a blend of traditional music drive with contemporary attitude (plus the sporadic plundering of Klezmer licks, Latin rhythms, the occasional 80's pop song, and even some Hawaiian classics), resulting in a diversely-influenced music. Vocals dominate the sound, with tight three-part harmony arrangements in every tune and each band member trading the lead voice from song to song. These multi-talented multi-instrumentalists switch 'axes' as often as they swap vocals, and trade the songwriting and arranging duties for each piece - a pretty democratic bunch of outlaws, indeed! Russ & Julie tell us, “We are proud to be able to call The Buccaneers our friends. We love their music and their performances. Their love of music and their enthusiasm for what they do sets them apart from the average vocal trio. We're glad to have them back here at Russ & Julie's House Concerts.”
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More on The Buccaneers at www.buccaneers.ca; performance video from a few years back, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lYhXKG09yA
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BILL & KATE ISLES open. Bill Isles is a well known singer-songwriter on the Minnesota acoustic scene, and he gets national and international attention. He is a winner of the 2001 Minnesota Folk Festival “New Folk Songwriting Contest.” Bill & Kate have been touring together for several years and have just released a new duo album, “Matching Baggage,” that includes songs they've co-written. The response for their duo work is positive, with many comments about the "perfect blend of two voices." Russ & Julie add, “They are certainly two of the nicest people and we know you'll love their music as much as we do.” More on Bill & Kate Isles at www.halfamind.com; recent live performance video at www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii1O6wp3zRE
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More on the series at www.houseconcerts.us - www.myspace.com/russjuliehouseconcerts - www.youtube.com/russjuliehousecncrts
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UPCOMING HOUSE CONCERTS at RUSS & JULIE’S:
Sat, Apr 18, 8 pm - Matt Cartsonis, David P. Jackson, Jr., & Van Dyke Parks
Sat, May 9, 8 pm - Maria Dunn and Tracy Newman and the Reinforcements
Sat, Jun 27, 8 pm - Rosemary Butler and Friends
Sat, Jul 18, 8 pm - Eric Schwartz and emith
Sat, Aug 22, 8 pm - Susie Glaze & Hilonesome Band PLUS Fur Dixon & Steve Werner
Sat, Sep 12, 8 pm - Stonehoney
Sat, Oct 24, 8 pm - John Wort Hannam and Stephanie Bettman
Sat, Nov 14, 8 pm - Chuck Pyle and Cindy Kalmenson
Sat, Dec 5, 8 pm - Houston Jones
Tonight’s show is $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. Venue serves ale & sandwiches. Band member Mark Romano says, “Great food, drinks, dancing, and of course, music!” More at 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 - named for “Best Web Simulcast” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. 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, repeats 3rd Fri, every month:
8:30-11 pm CONTRA DANCE at the War Memorial Hall, 435 S Fair Oaks Av, South Pasadena. Music by live band. Recent musicians have included TOM & PATRICK SAUBER, STEVE LEWIS and MIKE SAUBER. Dance instruction at 7:30 pm.
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Fri, Mar 20:
9 pm-midnight LAUREN ADAMS & FRIENDS, including PHIL PARLAPIANO, at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood. Lauren Adams has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” She tells us, “We LOVE this place! I first discovered this place when Randy Sacks invited me down to his show. I just really dig the vibe and comfort of the Muse as well as the delicious food and the owners Crystal and Jennifer who are very cool. So...here's what’s in store:’
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Up First: THE LAUREN ADAMS BAND, featuring Nick Kirgo, David Sutton and Lynn Coulter. Lauren says, “I cannot be in better company. David is fresh off the road with Lucinda Williams…”
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Then, special guest PHIL PARLAPIANO (www.myspace.com/philparlapiano). Phil Parlapiano followed his musical path as a founding member of The Brothers Figaro. Signed to Geffen Records after a bidding war, the seminal folk rock duo began to record their full length album, “Gypsy Beat,” with veteran producer Pat Moran. Though critically acclaimed, the year was 1989, a full five years before the "acoustic Americana" explosion occurred. "They didn't even have a format for us at the time," explains Phil. "We were promoted on alternative radio with bands like Danzig and Guns N' Roses."
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After opening for John Haitt, Billy Bragg and Jill Souble, the Brothers called it quits but continued playing together backing folk legend John Prine. This led Phil to a nine-year stint with Prine, touring, and recording CDs including the Grammy award-winning “The Missing Years” and co-writing "Leave the Lights On" for the CD “Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings.” In 1993, Phil was asked to play on Rod Stewart's pivotal “Unplugged and Seated” album, which led to a one-and-a-half-year touring stint with the rock icon. Parlapiano continued to work in the studio as a first call accordionist and keyboardist with the likes of Jon Bon Jovi, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Lowen and Navarro, Alanah Myles, Iris Dement, Carlene Carter, and Jude Cole.
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In 1996, Phil was drafted into the smooth jazz world by saxophonist, Dave Koz, which culminated in co-writing a Chanukah song, "Eight Candles," featured on the Grammy nominated “December Makes Me Feel This Way.” Movie-goers saw Parlapiano in the blockbuster film “Titanic” as an accordion player during the memorable scene in the lower decks when Kate and Leo are dancing. In 1999, Parlapiano and Bill Bonk from the Brothers Figaro were called on board to join alternative faves Grant Lee Buffalo for their Jubilee tour. GLB toured America, part of Europe and Australia promoting their alternative radio hit, "Truly, Truly." When their bags were barely unpacked, Parlapiano and Bonk began touring with Shawn Mullins, also crossing America and Australia. Arriving home, the pair then started to write and produce the Bill Bonk CD, Eveningshade which included songs that were featured on the TV shows: "Alias," "Felicity," Dawson's Creek" and "Joan of Arcadia."
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As the new millennium began, Phil started to tour with Americana sweetheart Lucinda Williams. This led to a featured spot on the famed Martin Scorsese documentary, “The Blues,” as well as a VH1 “Crossroads” program backing-up Elvis Costello on accordion. As 2003 rolled around, Parlapiano was asked to join the “Let It Rain” tour with Tracy Chapman, touring around Europe and the states concluding with the well-known “Austin City Limits” program. Phil then toured and recorded with seminal punkers Social Distortion, and is featured on the soundtrack of the movie, “Lords of DogTown.” Most recently, Parlapiano was featured on John Prine’s “Fair and Square,” which earned the Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album.
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Through the present, Phil continues to tour with his own band and with folk rockers Lowen and Navarro. He worked on the latest L&N CD, "Learning to Fall."
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Venue has good light fare, including vegetarian offerings, and coffeehouse beverages. 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, Mar 20:
10 pm DAN JANISCH with his new band at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City. DAN JANISCH’s new band hasn’t got a name yet; they are finely talented musicians CARL BYRON on keyboards, KEVIN JARVIS (late of Kaedmon) on drums, & RICHARD REDMOND on bass. DAN has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” More at www.danjanisch.com and www.myspace.com/danjanisch.No cover; artists play for tip jar.
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[The remainder of March will post soon…]
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View more events at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com, as chronological date listings, and longer “looks ahead.” The Acoustic Americana Music Calendar updates often, and News Features post weekly.
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Current chronological date listings, to August, 2009, are available for
(1) Los Angeles-area acoustic Americana / acoustic renaissance music events, and,
(2) festivals and other events of great note throughout the US and Canada (and sometimes beyond) included in the Guide and in our occasional presentation of “Best-Out-of-Town (Beyond L.A.) Events,” as we update it. THIS Guide edition contains the most current listings, as of the date it was published.
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If you used a specific url to reach this edition of the Guide, THERE MAY BE A MORE RECENT EDITION. Use the basic url - http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com - and check the side bar on the left, to see if more recent editions have been published.
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If you explore our Myspace page and you’re interested in what’s available there, you’ll probably need to use the “view all” button and scroll, then use the “older” button as many times as needed to explore the archives.
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The MOST RECENT EDITIONS - both the event calendars with descriptive write-ups, AND the Acoustic Americana Music News Features - live 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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As always, more to come, as we (believe it or not) continue to make updates to all the months of 2009 in the “long look ahead” posts.
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…So many truly fine shows, so few evenings and weekends to see them. With a new spirit of HOPE in America, why not celebrate by going out for a tunefully 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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(1) Los Angeles-area acoustic Americana / folk-Americana / acoustic renaissance music events, and,
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(2) festivals and other events of great note featuring acoustic Americana and acoustic renaissance 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 we publish here from time to time.
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If you don’t see the dates you need in the content bar at left, just scroll it, OR CLICK THE MOST RECENT PAST MONTH for a list of what was published during that month. If you are exploring the ancient “Acoustic Music Calendar & News” archives on our Myspace page, use the “view all” button and scroll, then use the “older” button as many times as needed to explore into the paleozoic.
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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-published 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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LINKS:
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If you are considering a vacation to Mexico, here's an informative and fun site for you: www.mexicovacationtravels.com
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“There’s nothing as quiet as night without music, as dark as a night without stars...” - from “THE FIDDLER,” learned from Guy Carawan
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CAJUN PROVERB OF THE MONTH for March:
"Don’t run through life so fast that you forget where you've been!"
(from the Gator Gazette)
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Yes, it’s true -
There are more ACOUSTIC AMERICANA / ACOUSTIC RENAISSANCE music performances EVERY week in the Los Angeles area than the COMBINED TOTAL of ALL OTHER KINDS OF MUSIC!
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