Acoustic Americana Music Guide July 16 and 17, 2009

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“Tied to the Tracks”
ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC GUIDE
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JULY 16 and 17, 2009 EDITION
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WELCOME!
Without question, the Los Angeles region now has the greatest number of live acoustic performances of anyplace in America, and possibly in the world. Much of it is simply WONDERFUL, including club and coffeehouse gigs, performing arts center and theater concerts, indoor and outdoor shows, and a steady parade of festivals that include a healthy acoustic music presence. In addition, for those planning travel and our readers elsewhere, the Guide always includes a vast variety of acoustic music festivals all over the planet. And unique to the Guide, descriptions are included in our extensive listings, rather than simple calendar listings where you need to recognize a performer’s name to know the genre of acoustic music. (Lots of places tell you who, where, and when. We tell you that, plus the all-important “what.”) Yep, we “Guide” you through the live acoustic music scene.
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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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RADIO SHOWS that regularly feature live acoustic performances are included, provided there is a way to hear them in Los Angeles. With precious few exceptions, hearing these in L.A. requires internet listening, and we give you the necessary URLs.
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GETTING YOUR GIG LISTED: We welcome your feedback, and news of your acoustic Americana and acoustic renaissance music shows (send us gig notices in our format, please; see any listed show for an example) please DON’T expect us to re-type 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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WHERE TO FIND WHAT WE DO…
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WE’RE ON NO DEPRESSION as a new presence, and enjoying that site. Find us there at http://community.nodepression.com/profile/TiedtotheTracks
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WE’RE IN FOLKWORKS with the latest edition of the “Somewhere Out There” column, available online at http://www.folkworks.org/content/viewcategorycur/89 and for the edition before that, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35941/3176. (We received MANY compiled pages of feedback about the last column, so feel free to send us yours!) We contribute occasional reviews or feature stories to FolkWorks. You can read the work of many good writers there, and you can sign-up for a free FolkWorks e-newsletter, too, all at www.FolkWorks.org
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News of the syndicated “Tied to the Tracks” radio show is happening faster than we can report it. But we will, soon!
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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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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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JULY 16 and 17, 2009 EVENTS
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IN THIS EDITION: Look for our popular “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks!
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Thursday brings five “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks, and four of them are free. They are Sligo Rags on the Redondo Beach Pier at 6 pm; Mariachi Divas at Heritage Square Museum at 6:30 pm; and a bunch of choices at 8 pm: Gonzalo Beraga Quartet at the Coffee Gallery Backstage; the Young Dubliners at the Culver City Summer Sunset Music series; Spring Standards (from NY) at the Levitt Pavilion Pasadena “Patchwork of America” series.
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“Out-of-Town” Events:
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Thu, Jul 16, in Vermont:
7 pm “FESTIVAL ON THE GREEN” in Middlebury, VT, brings Southern Cal favorites MOIRA SMILEY & VOCO. Info, www.festivalonthegreen.com
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LOS ANGELES AREA acoustic music performances:
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Thu, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16; in the OC:
11:30 am-4 pm summerlong “LAGUNA BEACH SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL” today brings KELLY FITZGERALD solo acoustic to the Tavern at 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach. She’s an award-winning singer-songwriter whose music has been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” More at www.kellyfitzgerald.net
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Thu, Jul 16, (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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16; Wed-Sun, Jul 15-19; in Santa Barbara:
Annual “SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FAIR” in Santa Barbara, CA 93458. Each year, thousands of visitors attend the fair that showcases the community’s interests and talents, fun, educational and community orientated exhibits. Entertainment includes both local and “big-name” entertainers, all free with paid admission to the Fair.
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Thu, Jul 16; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
6 pm SLIGO RAGS play the Redondo Beach Pier, in the Horseshoe area, Redondo Beach. SLIGO RAGS is named in FolkWorks among L.A.’s “Best of 2008 / Top Ten” bands. They played radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” on St. Patrick’s Day, 2007, and at that 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.” Coffee Gallery Backstage 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. More at www.sligorags.com. Free show.
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Thu, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, every Thu through the summer:
6:30-8:30 pm BUDDY ZAPATA at Buster's Coffee & Ice Cream Shop, 1006 Mission, South Pasadena; 626-441-0744. He’s performed live, multiple times, on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” with PETER CASE (Plimsouls), solo, and in an all-pro “Blues Song Circle.” Buddy tells us he’s trying-out new material for an upcoming CD, and the little venue with the great ice cream (and good sandwiches) is the beneficiary. No cover, tips to the artist are welcome.
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Thu, Jul 16; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
6:30-8 pm MARIACHI DIVAS play the L.A. County “Free Concerts in Public Sites” series at Heritage Square Museum, 3800 Homer St, L.A. 90031. Info, contact: Brian Sheridan, 323-225-2700. They’re an all-female, multicultural ensemble, full of mariachi energy and musicality. Free.
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Thu, Jul 16; in Calimesa:
6:30 pm THE FOLK COLLECTION plays the Calimesa Community Summer "Concerts on the Green" series, 1300 S 3rd St, Calimesa 92320; 909-795-2448. They’ve performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and they offer a fun time machine back to the halcyon days of the Folk Revival and the familiar folk songs of the late ‘50s and early ‘60s. More at www.thefolkcollection.com.
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Thu, Jul 16, every Thu:
7-10 pm “POCKET GOLDBERG & FRIENDS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” this week with guest artists STEPHANIE BETTMAN & LUKE HALPIN, plus SHAWN CROMWELL, at Arnie's Café, 6864 Foothill Bl (at Marcus), Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089; www.myspace.com/arniescafe.
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STEPHANIE BETTMAN & LUKE HALPIN are at the core of STEPHANIE BETTMAN & THE BOYS. Stephanie says, “…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! Now, I suppose, I can die.” Yikes, Stephanie, don’t say THAT.
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They have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and the radio show brought the world premiere of her CD tracks. Since then, Stephanie was named in FolkWorks among the “Best of 2008 / Top Ten” Female Singer-Songwriters in Los Angeles. Former theater actress and trapeze artist Stephanie Bettman is an award-winning singer-songwriter and fiddler. She and her band were the Grand Prize winners in the 2008 “Southern California Live Acoustic Music Competition” and among the winners in the 2007 “Topanga Banjo Fiddle contest.”
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In March, a radio show in New Zealand named her CD, “Get Close to Me,” their “Album of the Week,” saying, "How can such a classy performer go wrong with quality moments channeling Emmylou? My album of the week ... without question." - Eddie O’Strange, Town & Country, Lower Hutt, New Zealand. More at www.stephaniebettman.com
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SHAWN CROMWELL is a fine acoustic blues man who has been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.”
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No cover, donations to artists are welcome.
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Thu, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 3rd 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 3rd Thu, every month:
7:30-10:30 pm L.A. SONGWRITERS CO-OP monthly meeting, this time with music industry guest speaker FREEBO, 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.
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Special guest FREEBO played bass on recordings and toured for over 30 years with some of the great artists of our time. Artists like Bonnie Raitt (10 years), John Mayall, CSN, Maria Muldaur, Ringo Starr, Michelle Shocked, Neil Young, Loudon Wainwright III, Dr. John, and many others. He has also appeared on Saturday Night Live, Midnight Special, Muppets Tonight, and in concert with the legendary Spinal Tap. Yearning for more creative expression, however, Freebo began a process of deep inner discovery and has now evolved into an award-winning singer-songwriter. He won the 2008 Posi Award for "Best Song" in The Most Uniting Category, The '07 Los Angeles Music Awards "Best Folk Artist," and The '07 South Florida Songwriting Contest, as well as being nominated in 5 different categories in the JPF Awards with two songs in the top 10 of the USA Songwriting Contest and a finalist in 2009 Great American Songwriting Contest.
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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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm GONZALO BERAGA QUARTET 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. Originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, Gonzalo is considered one of the best guitar players in America. You will hear a mix of Gypsy Jazz and Latin acoustic music with most memorable melodies. The quartet brings passionate, virtuoso guitar, plus incredible clarinet player Rob Hardt and a fine rhythm section.
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After touring the world extensively with the John Jorgenson Quintet, native Argentinean Gonzalo Bergara is presenting his new CD “Porteña Soledad” with glowing reviews all over the world, including Editor’s Pick in Guitar Player magazine. Meanwhile, Vintage Guitar magazine called it “a masterpiece.”
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Gonzalo began playing professionally at age 16 in Buenos Aires. By 17 he was already fronting his own blues trio on national TV in his homeland. He arrived in America in 2000, and has performed and recorded with hundreds of artists including Tim Hausser from Manhattan Transfer, Sylvie Vartan, Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks, John Jorgenson, Howard Alden and more.
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The Gonzalo Bergara Quartet is Gonzalo on lead acoustic guitar, Jeffrey Radaich on rhythm guitar, Rob Hardt on clarinet and tenor saxophone, and David Tranchina on upright bass. The music is heavily influenced by Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France, a plethora of traditional jazz styles, and a hint of his native Buenos Aires.
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"Gonzalo Bergara’s music exists in a way that very little music does. He has lavished such care on every phrase, built each arrangement with such lapidary precision and pared away anything extraneous, the music becomes sculpture. It has weight, density, gravity. This is serious. And deeply moving." Gonzalo has performed all over the world including Croatia, Canada, Italy, France, Germany, Hungary, Argentina, Brazil, England, Scotland and all the major US. festivals, including The Montreal Jazz Fest, Playboy Jazz Fest, Sweet and Hot Jazz Fest, Django Reinhardt Fest in Germany, Suev Guitar Fest in Italy, Merle Fest, Strawberry Fest, the various Django Fests in the US, and lots more. Tix, $15.
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Thu, Jul 16:
8 pm NATALIE GELMAN at Viento y Agua, 4007 E 4th St (at Termino), Long Beach 90814; 562-434-1182; www.myspace.com/vientoyaguacoffeehouse. The NY-based acoustic indie folk-rocker has two Southern Cal gigs, one here tonight, one in Hollywood tomorrow night. More, and music samples, at www.myspace.com/nataliegelman.
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Thu, Jul 16:
8 pm DEBRA DAVIS & THE BAND OF GOLD at Molly Malone's, 575 S Fairfax Av, L.A.; 323-935-1577; www.mollymalonesla.com. Debra tells us, “It's Dave's (my hubby / drummer’s) birthday bash concert. Come say happy birthday to the Groove Doctor!” More at www.debradavis.com - www.myspace.com/debradavismusic .
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Thu, Jul 16; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm THE YOUNG DUBLINERS play this week’s installment of the 15th annual “CULVER CITY SUMMER SUNSET MUSIC FESTIVAL” series at Culver City City Hall courtyard, 9770 Culver Bl (at Duquesne Av), Downtown Culver City; 310-253-5716; www.culvercity.org/articles/articles.asp?id=390&sec=arts; info@culvercitymusic.org. Celtic rockers, high energy crowd-pleasers. More at www.youngdubliners.com. Parking is free for two hours in designated structures including underneath City Hall. Bring the family and dine-out in various eateries in downtown Culver City, either before or after the show. Series runs every Thursday through Sep 3. Free.
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Thu, Jul 16; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm SPRING STANDARDS play the “Patchwork of America” series at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts, Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, (really Raymond & Walnut), Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org. They are an indie-folk trio from Brooklyn, NY, known for their harmonies. More at www.myspace.com/thespringstandards. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station ands save expensive parking. Bring a picnic dinner and lawn chair or blanket. Free.
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Thu, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16:
8-10 pm STEVE DORFF & BOBBY TOMBERLIN 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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STEVE DORFF has evolved into a gifted composer in every musical field. Industry observers have dubbed the multiple award winner an enigma. There is no way to capture the diversity he regularly displays scoring major motion pictures, television, theater, or via an array of 1 Song Of The Year honors.
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His many songs have been sung by some of the greatest artists of our time: Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, George Strait, Vanessa Williams and countless others. An Emmy nominee for five television compositions, his credits are exemplary and include such stalwarts as "Murphy Brown" and "Murder She Wrote". You'll find his name on evergreens like "Growing Pains", "Alien Nation", "Spenser: for Hire", "Major Dad", "Columbo", "Reba" and the ABC hit "Rodney". His many TV and cable movie credits include the Emmy nominated CBS mini-series "Elvis", the Hallmark Hall of Fame "Rose Hill", the animated Christmas classic "Annabelle's Wish", "Babe Ruth", "The Quick and The Dead", "Moonshine Highway" and "The Defiant Ones".
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Dorff’s many movie songs and scores have been featured in "Every Which Way But Loose","Bronco Billy", "Blast From The Past", "Rocky IV", "Pure Country", "Tin Cup", "Michael","Eight Seconds", "Dudley Do-Right", "Dancer, Texas", "The Last Boy Scout", "Curly Sue" and "Honky Tonk Man". Perhaps Dorff’s most ambitious move to date has been a giant leap into his first love, musical theater. He currently has two projects making their way to the stage: "Josephine" (The Josephine Baker Story) and "Pure Country" (The Musical). And, Steve Dorff is the musical director for the new CMT hit series, "The Singing Bee." Check out the new CD, “Steve Dorff And Friends - theme From Growing Pains & Other TV Themes.” More at www.stevedorff.com
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BOBBY TOMBERLIN is a Grammy, CMA, and ACM nominee. In 1990, Mel Tillis gave him his first publishing contract. He’s since written for Reba McEntire’s company and spent four years as Grand Ole Opry star Bill Anderson’s sound engineer. Bobby has had great success including the Top 10 single by Darryl Worley, "A Good Day To Run" as well as singles by Chely Wright, Diamond Rio, Ty Herndon, Linda Davis, Russ Taff and Lee Greenwood. Bobby’s songs have received 8 BMI awards and he co-wrote the number 1 country and Top 5 AC single and CMA, ACM, and Grammy nominated “One More Day” and co-authored the inspirational book by the same name.
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His original "One More Day" has received over 3 million radio performances according to BMI. Bobby’s songs have been included on numerous Gold and Platinum projects including the recent double platinum Faith Hill CD "Fireflies", the gold CD "Everything is Fine” by Josh Turner and the platinum CD by Rodney Atkins "If You're Going Through Hell".
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Bobby has just had a song recorded by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jerry Lee Lewis and T.G. Sheppard for T.G.'s new duet project. Other artists whom have cut his songs include Terri Clark, Kenny Rogers, Joe Nichols, Josh Turner, Faith Hill, Rodney Atkins, Joe Diffie, Eddy Arnold, Billy Dean, Little Jimmy Dickens, Deana Carter, the Oak Ridge Boys, Porter Wagoner, Chris Young and many others. Bobby writes on guitar and has been signed to Mike Curb Music for the past 13 years. He is one of the singers on the new CMT series, "The Singing Bee." More at www.myspace.com/bobbytomberlin
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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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Thu, Jul 16, every Thu:
8-11 pm “BLUES JAM” hosted by the DENNIS HERRERA BAND, and guest musicians often include BERNIE PEARL, at El Dorado Restaurant, Spring & Studebaker, Long Beach. 562-421-2122. Bernie tells us, “It stays pretty close to the blues, doesn't get too loud, offers a small dance floor, a nice bar, good food, and a friendly atmosphere.” No cover.
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Thu, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16:
8 pm “NETTE RADIO NIGHT” at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90046; www.genghiscohen.com; 323-653-0640. It kicks off with New York / Nashville songwriter RISA BINDER (www.myspace.com/risamusic) at 8 pm, followed by the intriguing and multi-lingual talents of VANYA GREEN (www.myspace.com/vanyavoice) at 8:45 pm, then rocker MICHELLE ARMSTRONG (www.myspace.com/miarmstrong) at 9:30 pm and pop/rocker ESTRELLA CRISTINA (www.myspace.com/estrellacristina) at 10:15 pm. Venue offers Chinese food and reasonably-priced drinks. Music industry attends free with exchange of business card. Info, contact Bob at Shout it Out Promotions LLC at 909-518-7194. Cover is $8 for the evening.
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8 pm “SKIRBALL FREE SUNSET CONCERTS” season:opes tonight with ISSA BAGAYOGO at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, L.A. 90049; 310-440-4500; www.skirball.org. Malian musical great and fleet-fingered player of the n'goni (three-stringed lute) Issa Bagayogo infuses the acoustic, organic traditions of his West African homeland with elements of rock, funk, dub, and electronica. The series celebrates musical traditions from around the globe, and fortunately, it will include some fine Americana shows. No street parking permitted, plentiful on-site parking, $5. Free concert, no reservations.
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PRETZEL LOGIC plays Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; dinner reservations 818-789-1985; www.cafecordiale.com/music.html. Los Angeles-based “Pretzel Logic – A Steely Dan Revue” is a tribute band with music that crosses musical boundaries in the footsteps of its namesake, from jazzy horn lines and smooth vocals to rock guitar licks and funky grooves. This little “big band” has three vocalists, three horns, and a solid rhythm section. More at http://steelydantribute.com.
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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, Jul 16, 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, Jul 16, 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 venue has an all-acoustic series every Thursday, and it goes old time for a jam led by Triple Chicken Foot every 3rd Thursday. The Thursday series has its own web page at www.myspace.com/hyperiontavernallacoustic - complete with weekly lineups for all those other Thursdays. “The Foot” has twice performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” The Foot’s Ben says, “The Hyperion Tavern Old-Time Jams welcome everybody from beginners to people who have been playing their whole lives. If you love this music and want to learn some good tunes and meet wonderful people all while drinking beer grab your instrument (whatever it may be) and come on down to one of these nights. It's free except for the beer. Please buy some refreshments and tip your bartender.” No cover.
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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, Jul 16, 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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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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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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Friday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks are James Lee Stanley & John Batdorf in Altadena at 8 pm; Glen Campbell in Anaheim at 8:30 pm; and the “Historic Monument 157 Social” in downtown L.A. at 9 pm.
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Fri, Jul 17; in Massachusetts:
Annual “GREEN RIVER FESTIVAL” in Greenfield, Mass, has a strong lineup of 15 artists on two stages. Info at www.signaturesounds.com
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Fri, Jul 17, every Fri, 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, Jul 17, every Fri:
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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Jul 17; Wed-Sun, Jul 15-19; in Santa Barbara:
Annual “SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FAIR” in Santa Barbara, CA 93458. Each year, thousands of visitors attend the fair that showcases the community’s interests and talents, fun, educational and community orientated exhibits. Entertainment includes both local and “big-name” entertainers, all free with paid admission to the Fair.
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Fri, Jul 17, every Fri:
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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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, Jul 17:
7 pm “WEST COAST SONGWRITERS HOLLYWOOD PLAYOFF EVENT” at the M Bar, 1253 Vine St (at Fountain), Hollywood 90038; 323-856-0036. It’s the Southern Cal championships, with winners going top the national competition for “Song of the Year.” Free to WCS members, $5 cover for others.
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Fri, Jul 17, 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, Jul 17; in Palmdale:
7 pm EMITH plays the Desert Song Productions “FEATURED ARTIST / OPEN MIC” at Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530; www.butlerscoffee.com/music.html. EMITH, or as they prefer with all lower-case, emith, is singer-songwriter CAROL ANN IVES and veteran guitarist STEVIE GURR (Dr. John, Elvin Bishop, and others). The duo has been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and earned a “Listener Favorite” with their song, “San Bernardino.” Founded in 2003 “at the crossroads between Los Angeles and the infamous Inland Empire,” emith ("truth and the good life" - pronounced "EH-myth") is a musical creation with elements of the old and new, of humor and sadness, of the pristine and the profane. The band plays both as an acoustic duo featuring songwriter Carol on vocals and guitar and highly respected guitarist Stevie Gurr on guitar, bass and harmonica, and they sometimes assemble a full band supplemented by various local favorites on bass and drums. emith's style of music features melodic, haunting influences from rock, folk, country, blues, and Celtic genres. emith is currently touring in support of their debut, the full-length, well-produced studio release "13 Seasons" (Burnside Distribution, Mar 17, 2009). That CD was a long time in the making, and listeners to radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” will recall the world premieres of the earliest versions of their songs, including “San Bernardino,” which became a TttT “Listener Favorite.” The press has described them as having elements of Fleetwood Mac, Aimie Mann, Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, Fairport Convention, and Lucinda Williams. Carol is a newcomer but sounds like a veteran, with a gloomy vocal style reminiscent of Aimee Mann. emith features music that is ethereal but rootsy, lyrically compelling, and full of humor, passion and a wry sex appeal. The band brings a modern energy to melodies that sound as if they were written centuries ago. Accessible by both youthful and mature audiences, emith has catchy songs and an in-the-flesh impression that is hard to forget. More at www.emith.com.
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Fri, Jul 17, 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, Jul 17, every Fri, 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, Jul 17, 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, Jul 17:
7:30-9 pm “FRIDAY NIGHT SING-ALONGS” series this month features the music of THE BEATLES in the W.M. Keck Amphitheatre, Walt Disney Concert Hall, L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211; www.musiccenter.org. The Music Center invites you to “unleash your inner songbird and belt-out your favorite hits with hundreds of fellow fans while accompanied by live musicians.” Lyric sheets are provided. No experience necessary. Come prepared to sing. Free, but tix required, distributed 45 minutes prior to start of event - one ticket per person to those waiting in line. Capacity is limited. First come, first served. Tix may be available in advance, at 213-972-3660 or www.musiccenter.org//events/aa_frintsing.html
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Fri, Jul 17, every Fri:
7:30 pm “OPEN MIC” at the Unurban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Bl (at 33rd), Santa Monica; 310-315-0056; www.unurban.com
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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, Jul 17; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JAMES LEE STANLEY & JOHN BATDORF 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’ve performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” together sand individually, and “TttT” brough the radio reunion (after 30+ years) of BATDORF & RODNEY.
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Both James Lee Stanley and John Batdorf continue their solo careers and decades as purveyors of acoustic folk-rock. Together, they took 11 Rolling Stones classics and reinterpreted them for acoustic guitar, in the enchanting "All Wood and Stones" CD, brimming with joyous vocal harmonies. You’ll hear selections from that on the cozy stage at The Coffee Gallery Backstage. You can decide if “Satisfaction,” “Ruby Tuesday,” or “Last Time” would have been as powerful if they had been played on acoustic guitars and filled with vocal harmonies back when. Every seat sold-out their last time at the venue. This is a fine and satisfying show of music and wit. Tix, $18.
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FAITH HILL at the Hollywood Bowl, with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.
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8 pm PETER HOLSAPPLE & CHRIS STAMEY at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. McCabe’s booker Lincoln Myerson says, “Gods in the pure-pop pantheon, Holsapple and Stamey, with the Dbs, their Mavericks collaboration, and their solo projects, helped define the ‘jangle pop’ sound of the last two decades. Tonight they reunite in a very rare appearance in support of their new hEAR aND nOW album, currently in heavy rotation at KCRW.” Tix, $20.
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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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8 pm SHAWN JONES with THE BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND opening for “some of the best blues music headliners in the industry,” at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349. Info on this show at http://srv.ezinedirector.net/?n=2988353&s=93914888. The venue claims, “This is the greatest house band in America. Members over the years have included musicians who have played with Billy Joel, Aretha Franklin, The Pointer Sisters, The Jeff Healey Band and influences from John Lee Hooker, Van Morrison and Eric Burden.” Fri & Sat nights bring local blues bands as well as national acts. Acts booked include Chris Cain, Lil Charlie and the Nite Cats, Coco Montoya, Rod Piazza, James Intveld, Rosie Flores, Duke Robillard, Guitar Shorty, Gary Hoey, Wumbloozo, Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash and more. Website has lineups for specific dates and a tix link. Venue serves dinner Fri & Sat, 7 pm-2 am. Advance tix, reservations, recommended (club is now only holding tables only until 8:30 pm). Shawn Jones at 10:30 pm with Bobby Bluehouse at 8 pm. Tix, $10.
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8-10 pm JEANNIE WILLETS & BAND plus JOHN ZIPPERER & FRIENDS at Sierra Cup, 409 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-301-4214; www.sierracup.com. Jeannie Willets has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and she says, “Come and join us in the cool outdoor patio area under the stars, with your frozen yogurt, coffee, sandwich, cool beverage or desserts. This place has ’em all. My band and I will be starting off the evening at 8 pm and go until 9 pm. Then, my good friend John Zipperer (who's also a fabulous guitar-player that will be sitting in with me and my band), will be playing with his band from 9 to 10 pm, and they're a really fun band to see. On top of all that, Friday night is Monrovia's Farmers Market Day so that will be something else to check out while you're there, if you'd like! I'll have with me John Zipperer on guitars and mandolin, Tara Sitser on background vocals, Andrew Kelsey on bass, and Bill Willets on drums.”
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8-10 pm GREG POREE & FRIENDS 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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Greg Poree began his career in Los Angeles in the mid 60's playing and teaching guitar. The 60's were an exciting time for music and Greg was active in the LA music scene while getting his formal training at Cal Arts. His first major break came in early 1969 when he became musical director for Sonny & Cher on the recommendation of the great alto sax player Harold Batiste. During that time Greg was also actively writing with his sister Anita Porée & best friend Jerry Peters for the hit RCA group Friends Of Distinction. In 1970 Greg took an offer from Motown to become musical director for Gladys Knight and the Pips. This began a long association with Motown and over the next few years Greg was musical director and guitarist with such acts as Diana Ross, The Supremes, Thelma Houston, and Syreeta Wright. Greg also played on numerous Motown recording sessions with Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson & the Miracles, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, and The Jackson 5. Other artists Greg traveled with during the 70's included Paul Anka, Sammy Davis Jr., Aretha Franklin and Isaac Hayes., but with the birth of his sons Emile and Justin, Greg no longer wanted the road life.
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Greg's activities since the millennium include teaching at the prestigious Henry Mancini Institute, arranging for the National Symphony Orchestra and NAACP Image Awards, and producing the CD's Three AM and Brand New Morning for an amazing new singer/songwriter and Lakeshore recording artist Gretchen Lieberum.
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The night's music will be all original compositions that are melody and groove driven; the vibe improvisational world jazz. Performing with Greg are Paul Cartwright (violin), Keith Jones (bass) and David Leach (percussion). More at www.myspace.com/gregporee and www.poreemusic.com.
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Fri, Jul 17; in Camarillo:
8 pm “CAMARILLO CAFÉ FEATURED ARTISTS / OPEN MIC” with DAVE MORRISON & DAN REED at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E Burnley St (NE crnr, at Carmen), Camarillo; www.camarillocafe.com. MC for the night is Gary Lynch. Sponsored by Pleasant Valley Recreation & Parks District.
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DAVE MORRISON has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and the show had the world premiere of his CD that now enjoys global airplay. Dave is a singer-songwriter whose songs explore themes of love, longing, dreams and everyday dilemmas with a wisdom and perspective tempered by time and a sense of melody and hope-tinged melancholy. He brings 70's songwriting icons to mind. More at www.davemorrisonmusic.com.
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Fri, Jul 17; in the OC; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8:30 pm GLEN CAMPBELL at The Grove of Anaheim, 2200 E Katella Av, Anaheim; 714-712-2700. One of America’s most beloved musical icons makes a rare appearance in Orange County.
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His legendary music career spans more than five decades, and Glen Campbell has achieved chart-topping, platinum-selling pop and country success singing everyday tales of life, love, work and heartache. In addition to his five Grammy Awards, Campbell has been honored with trophies for Male Vocalist of the Year from both the Country Music Association (CMA) and the Academy of Country Music (ACM), inducted into the CMA’s Hall Of Fame and awarded its top Entertainer of the Year honors, while the ACM has honored him with its prestigious Pioneer Award.
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Sixteen of his most popular hits have been remastered by Capitol/EMI for “Glen Campbell: Greatest Hits,” his latest CD and digital collection released last month. Campbell’s triple Grammy-winning 1967 single, “Gentle On My Mind,” is included, as well as his first Top 10 hit, “By the Time I Get to Phoenix,” the title track from his 1968 Grammy winner for Album of the Year, plus the #1 smash singles “Rhinestone Cowboy,” “Wichita Lineman” and “Galveston.” Two tracks from his critically-acclaimed 2008 album, “Meet Glen Campbell,” are included, as well.
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Variety said of his only Los Angeles area performance last year, “With a band Tuesday that included two keyboardists, two drummers and four guitarists -- and a voice that can still reach from the edges of a baritone to the high side of a tenor and consistently express jubilance -- Campbell was able to get mighty close to his records…Campbell's guitar solos may well have been the evening's sweetest surprise.” Tix, $35 & $55.
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Fri, Jul 17, repeats 3rd Fri, every month:
8:30-11 pm THE SCREAMING EARWIGS, with TOM & PATRICK SAUBER, STEVE LEWIS and MIKE SAUBER, play the monthly CONTRA DANCE at the War Memorial Hall, 435 S Fair Oaks Av, South Pasadena. Dance instruction at 8 pm.
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9 pm “HISTORIC MONUMENT 157 SOCIAL” with TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, FRANK FAIRFIELD, ELIZA RICKMAN, & CHARLIE COX, with The Foot playing square dances, at the 3110 N Broadway, L.A. 90031; www.myspace.com/hm157. More at www.triplechickenfoot.com. $5 cover.
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9 pm PRESTON SMITH & THE CROCODILES at The Sugarmill, 18389 Ventura Bl (just E of Reseda Bl), Reseda. Venue has a dance floor full bar. Preston has many accolades from the media, and he performed at Barbra Streisand’s wedding.
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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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9 pm-1 am KELLY FITZGERALD with her trio at Muldoon’s, 202 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach. She’s an award-winning singer-songwriter whose music has been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” More at www.kellyfitzgerald.net
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9:30 pm-1:30 am SEAN WIGGINS & LONE GOAT plays McGs Irish Pub & Grill, 21356 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-734-7056. Sean has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and she earned a “Listener Favorite” there.
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9:30 pm PETE RICHARD with JULIA AUDREY & CORINNE FM at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl (at Hudson), Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). In Aug 2008, Pete Richard and singer Julia Audrey relocated to Southern Cal to work on various ongoing projects and spread their vibe west. By October, they’d played open-mics and booked full shows in the South Bay area. Their continued success as an acoustic duo brings them here tonight. Pete’s band remains loyal on the East Coast and they get together to tour. More at www.myspace.com/peterichard. No cover.
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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 JULY 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 - the GUIDE’s event calendars with descriptive write-ups, AND the Acoustic Americana Music News Features – are available at
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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 “Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go.” -- 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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