Acoustic Americana Music Guide June 11 events only UPDATE, 2009

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…Just today’s and tonight’s updated events; much more on Friday morning for the days to come!
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“Tied to the Tracks”
ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC GUIDE
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JUNE 11, 2009 EVENTS ONLY “QUICKIE” EDITION
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Updated June 11, 2009; recurring events are included.
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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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(And that doesn’t even take the dozens of electric Americana shows into account!)
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Thursday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks are the “Pocket Goldberg & Friends Songwriter Showcase” this week with guest artists Amilia K. Spicer and Debra Davis (Christopher Cross) at 7 pm in Tujunga; at 8 pm in L.A. is singer-songwriter and guitarist Chris Ayer, Grand Prize winner in the 2006 “John Lennon Songwriting Competition” Folk Category; at 9 pm in L.A. is Cow Bop, beginning a new monthly residency.
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LOS ANGELES-area acoustic music events:
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Thu, Jun 11, every Thu:
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 Jun 11, (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’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, Jun 11, every Thu:
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, Jun 11, every Thu: 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, Jun 11:
6-9 pm SCOTT DETWEILLER brings da blues to Infusion Gallery, 719 S Spring St, L.A. 90014. You’ve heard his music on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.”
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Thu, Jun 11, 2nd and 4th Thu, every month; in Ventura:
6-9:30 pm “ZOEY'S JAM” at Zoey’s, 451 E Main St, Ventura. 805-658-8311. Hosted by Gene Rubin, who says, “Check-out Ventura's Bluegrass Jam website, at http://home.earthlink.net/~generubinaudio/index.html. All skills welcome, friendly folks, great food and drink, and even better jammin'. Generally we number 25 to 35 musicians. We now have additional space for even more jam circles. Spectators are appreciated and welcome.” Contact Gene with your email address to receive regular reminders and details: 805-658-8311 or generubinaudio@earthlink.net.
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Thu, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11; a “PICK-OF-THE-WEEK FOR ARTISTS” on the web & phone:
6 pm (PDT) “ARTIST'S EDGE - ASK DEBRA RUSSELL” call is the latest in her series, in which she answers individual questions about how to be successful and prosperous doing what you love in the arts. Debra invites you to “Bring your biggest challenges and burning questions to get the personal attention you need to break through, or listen and learn as others get coached. Even if you can't make this date and time, you can have your questions answered, because the call will be recorded.” You must register before the call time to receive the info to participate in tonight’s call, and/or submit a question, at the bottom of the page at www.askdebrarussell.com. If you don't have a question, but want to participate in the live call, just enter "No Question" in the form.
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The monthly teleconference call is open to the public and it’s free. If you will miss it and want a recording, only members of Debra’s “Artist’s EDGE” can download the recording at no cost; non-members can purchase an mp3 recording for $9.
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More info at http://artists-edge.com. Free.
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Thu, Jun 11, every Thu; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7-10 pm “POCKET GOLDBERG & FRIENDS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” this week with guest artists AMILIA K. SPICER and DEBRA DAVIS (Christopher Cross), at Arnie's Café, 6864 Foothill Bl (at Marcus), Tujunga 91042; www.myspace.com/arniescafe; 818-951-9089. Amilia Spicer has twice performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” between headlining festivals all over the world. Venue has full dinners and lighter fare. No cover, donations to artists are welcome.
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Thu, Jun 11, every Thu:
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, Jun 11, every Thu:
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, Jun 11, every Thu:
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, Jun 11, every Thu; 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, Jun 11, every Thu:
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, Jun 11:
7:30-10:30 pm monthly “NSAI SONGWRITER NIGHT” at Hallenbeck's General Store, 5510 N Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood. Songwriters perform original songs in the round Nashville style. Hosted by Marty Martin. $5 cover. Good food and beverages available.
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Thu, Jun 11, every Thu:
7:30 “MUSIC NIGHT” at Lulu’s Beehive, 13203 Ventura Bl (1 blk E of Fulton), Studio City; 818-986-2233. After a long absence, the singer-songwriter series is back at the fun little venue. Three featured acts, “plus special guests and surprises each week.” After a long absence, the singer-songwriter series is back at the fun little venue. Or as they say, “the buzz has returned to the Beehive.” Light fare, sandwiches, coffeehouse beverages available. No cover.
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Thu, Jun 11, 2nd Thu, every month:
7:30-10:30 pm monthly “NSAI SONGWRITER’S NIGHT” at Hallenbeck’s General Store, 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood; 818-985-5916; www.hallenbecks.net. NSAI Is the Nashville Songwriters Association International. STEVEN BEOUGHER is the host. The first round of songwriters, at 7:30, is usually three artists. At 8:30 is a featured songwriter for an hour-long set. About 9:45, the 2nd round of songwriters is three more artists. Severin Browne says, “This is a great opportunity to hear some great songwriting in a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.” Venue has coffeehouse fare and good salads and sandwiches.
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Thu, Jun 11; screening and panel discussion:
7:30 pm “BYE BYE BIRDIE” (1963), newly restored 35 mm print, screening for an Irving Brecher Tribute, at The Aero Cinematheque, 1328 Montana Av, Santa Monica. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with Hank Rosenfeld, Dan Marcus, Rick Overton, and Darryl Henrique. Synopsis: A famous, Elvis-like rock star is drafted and, as a public relations stunt, decides to give a public farewell kiss to the small town girl chosen as his most zealous fan. Adapted from the original Broadway hit, this hellzapoppin musical comedy stars Dick Van Dyke as a stressed-out press agent, Janet Leigh as his long-suffering girlfriend, Ann-Margret as the ultimate in sweet, sexy teenagers and Paul Lynde(!) as her justifiably anxious dad. Hank Rosenfeld, co-author of the book w/ Irving Brecher, "The Wicked Wit of the West: The last great Golden Age screenwriter etc...." introduces the screening. Read the newspaper story at www.westsidetoday.com/m4-976/-the-wicked-wit.html
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Thu, Jun 11, every Thu:
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, Jun 11; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm CHRIS AYER brings his national tour to The Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, L.A. 90035. Clever lyrics and song structure are driving a powerful career path for New York-based singer-songwriter and guitarist Chris Ayer. He won the Grand Prize in the 2006 “John Lennon Songwriting Competition” Folk category for his original song, "Evaporate." In November 2006, the song was recognized by VH-1, winning “Song of The Month” in their “Save the Music” competition, Adult Contemporary category. Chris was “Performing Songwriter” Magazine's "Do It Yourself" pick for March 2007. His latest album was recorded in Nashville and produced by Jason Gantt (The Chieftains, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw) and is set for an August 2009 release.
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Tonight’s performance features songs from the new unreleased album and old favorites.
"..tight arrangements, excellent musicality and imaginative lyrics. If you're looking for great music, this is the place indeed." - Performing Songwriter Magazine. "Part street poet, part armchair philosopher, indie singer/songwriter, Chris Ayer, will leave you smiling whether you feel like smiling or not. You gotta love this guy.. a delightful discovery." -BuddyHollywood.com. "He's talented.. this guy is beyond (John) Mayer. He's Bright Eyes mixed with James Taylor in the form of James Dean." -URB Magazine
Tix, $8 & $13, at the door.
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Thu, Jun 11:
8 pm SIXTH WAVE plus SLIM CHANSE 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.
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SIXTH WAVE is L.A.’s own six-voice a cappella, jazz-pop-rock group, and they’re nationally acclaimed and award-winning as a vocal collective. What is “a vocal collective?” It’s what happens when you bring a group of singers together who all have extensive resumes, ranging in everything from opera to rock and roll, from jazz clubs in NYC to recording studios in L.A. All of these elements come together to form this creative soup, who combine music with a wonderful collective wit. Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “Not only are they funny, but they like each other, which is infectious.”
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SLIM CHANSE was “in another life, under another name, a pretty-well-known composer,” or at least he made a living at it. But one day it all seemed pretty silly. So he chucked it, along with his college teaching job, and set out to seek his misfortune. Slim writes “beyond-genre songs” (he calls them “alt-alt”) with words like “ephemera” and “illegitimati” in them, about the oddball characters you meet everyday if you take the time and listen to their stories. He tosses-in a lot of stories of his own, some of which are true, and has been known to launch into a Shakespeare soliloquy or a philosophical diatribe at the slightest (even imagined) provocation. And for someone as funny as he is, he can sure play the guitar, and always has great players with him. Venue impresario Bob Stane calls him, “Completely unique, vaguely threatening, and always entertaining.” Tix $15.
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Thu, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11, every Thu:
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, Jun 11; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
9 pm COW BOP, that marvelous bebop western swing band, begins a new residency at The Foundry, 7465 Melrose Av, Hollywood 90046. After tonight’s kickoff, they return the second Thursday of every month. They’ve performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and played all over the US. Band leader and USC artists-in-residence BRUCE FORMAN asks, “Why not come on down and swing the night away? For those of you who don't know, The Foundry is a great jazz bar, with some other-worldly food, a great hang!”
Cow Bop is Bruce Forman, guitar; Pinto Pammy, vocals; Phil Salazar, fiddle; Alex King, bass; Brian Carmody (tonight subbing for Jake Reed), drums.
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Thu, Jun 11, every Thu:
9 pm-2 am “ALL ACOUSTIC WITH ANGEL” hosted by ANGEL, with different artists each week (except 3rd Thursdays, when it’s the 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 Thursday series has its own web page, complete with weekly lineups, at www.myspace.com/hyperiontavernallacoustic.
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Angel tells us, “This night is acoustic, old timey, ukuleles, barbershop quartets, dedicated to creating a community of artists and musicians who don't need the use of flashy lights, amps or mics. Our grandpappies didn't need it so why do we? Inquiry about playing can be sent to HyperionTavernAllAcoustic@gmail.com or even better, stop by and have a beer! Entry is always free and 21+! We'll get the barberpole up and running soon.”
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Thu, Jun 11, every Thu:
9 pm PRESTON SMITH & THE CROCODILES play their residency at The Office, 3516 W Victory Bl (at Hollywood Wy), Burbank. Preston says, “Great sound, great food, wine and beer!” New residency, began Apr 9, 2009.
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Thu, Jun 11, second Thu, every month:
9-11 pm “ACOUSTIC MUSIC NIGHT” at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; 323-464-MUSE; www.cafemusela.com. Select rotating guest artists perform original works on piano and guitars in the “urban zen” setting of Café Muse. Often, talented cast members from plays and musicals in-rehearsal or currently-running in the surrounding Hollywood theater district take part, mixing top-drawer deliveries of show tunes with originals by the scheduled performer. Venue has “tasty vegetarian & non-vegetarian menu, organic coffee, tea, & free wi fi.” No cover.
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Thu, Jun 11, every Thu:
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, Jun 11, 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, Jun 11:
9:30 pm BERN, an 11-piece horn band, plays at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; 818-789-1985; www.cafecordiale.com; full music schedule at www.cafecordiale.com/music.html
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[Updated editions with more (always more -- as we have time to organize all of it), and all the many, many, acoustic music events to come in JUNE and beyond - in and around Los Angeles, plus the many, many, many upcoming acoustic music FESTIVALS, near and far, here, there and everywhere! It’ll all be here, soon.]
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The MOST RECENT EDITIONS - both the GUIDE’s event calendars with descriptive write-ups, AND the Acoustic Americana Music News Features – are available at
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com
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News of the “Tied to the Tracks” radio show is at www.myspace.com/laacoustic and on No Depression, at http://community.nodepression.com/profile/TiedtotheTracks
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Questions? Comments? Contact us at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com
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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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copyright (c) © 2009, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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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 “The sign of a true friend: when he can forgive your success!” -- from www.bluefiddle.com, which supplies us and 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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(And that doesn’t even take the dozens of electric Americana shows into account!)
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If you have trouble believing that assertion, then print this out and see how many pages you’ll need just for the events for the days covered in this edition!
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Check it yourself: take any edition of the L.A. Times Calendar Section and any edition of the LA Weekly, count-up all the live music shows (you won’t even need to subtract-out the acoustic shows in those two publications, since they hardly list any, anyway) and add them up. THEN, count the number of live acoustic music performances for the same days in the Acoustic Americana Music Guide. We have yet to find a week when the TOTAL of all those other genres of music performances equals the number of live performances of acoustic music in the L.A. area! (Even though you can’t hear the music on the radio here, or read about it in the biggest newspapers, it seems people DO want acoustic music and they will find and support it anyway!
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