Acoustic Americana Music Guide July 17 through 20, 2009

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Weekend update edition!
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It’s July. It’s hot. The movies cost too much. TV is boring. We landed on the moon 40 years ago Monday, and we haven’t been anywhere since. But there’s an incredible amount of live acoustic music being performed all-l-l-l over town. Some shows are free. Many that require a cover charge or tickets help you balance that with free parking, so you can enjoy live music for less money than the cost of abandoning your car in a downtown L.A. parking lot for a day. And you thought you were going to sit home and fan yourself with a palm frond. Succumb to wanderlust and your need for art. It’s all waiting for you in the Acoustic Americana Music Guide.
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“Tied to the Tracks”
ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC GUIDE
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JULY 17 through 20, 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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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!) We don’t update the Myspace site very often anymore. It’s really just an archive of old news at www.myspace.com/laacoustic
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IN THIS EDITION: Look for our popular “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks!
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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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Fri, Jul 17, every Fri:
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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Venue serves food and drink featuring fresh-roasted coffee in a rich, comfortable setting. More on the showcase series at www.desertsongfest.org/CURRENTFEATURES/ShowcaseOpenMicMain.htm
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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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Coming up: The music of Broadway on Aug 14; and on Oct 30, a special evening for Halloween on the Music Center Plaza from 6:30-8 pm.
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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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Fri, Jul 17, 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, 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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Fri & Sat, Jul 17 & 18:
FAITH HILL at the Hollywood Bowl, with the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.
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Fri, Jul 17:
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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Fri, Jul 17, every Fri:
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, Jul 17, every Fri:
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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Fri, Jul 17:
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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Expect songs from Jeannie's upcoming CD, as well as some that are not yet recorded. Jeannie's debut CD, "Anywhere I Go," which had its world premiere on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” – as did JOHN ZIPPERER’s debut CD – is available at the show. No cover.
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Fri, Jul 17:
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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He channeled his skills into becoming a top LA studio guitarist working with an amazing range of musical talent such as Donald Byrd, Randy Crawford, The 5th Dimension, Benny Golson, Aretha Franklin, Ahmad Jamal, Syl Johnson, James Brown, Al Green, Albert King, Teena Marie, Phoebe Snow, Dusty Springfield, The Originals, Donny Osmond, Edwin Starr, Stanley Turrentine, Lenny Williams and Joan Baez.
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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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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, 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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Plus, DAN REED. If off-the-wall is up-your-alley, then Dan's your man. He brings songs for seniors with enough sophomoric humor to please even the juniors in the audience. Dan shares insights of “growing older gracelessly” and the ongoing struggles “to find common ground between men and the other choices.” Catch this performance while you're still young enough to recuperate afterwards. Catch Dan at www.youtube.com/serindipeum. Tix $10 at the door; no pre-sale.
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Fri, Jul 17, in Tehachapi:
TONY VICE, fine cowboy performer, plays at the Apple Shed in downtown Tehachapi.
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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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Fri, Jul 17; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
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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Fri, Jul 17:
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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Fri, Jul 17, every Fri:
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 Jul 17; in the OC:
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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Fri, Jul 17:
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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Fri, Jul 17:
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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Saturday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks are “JOEY ABARTA'S IRISH MUSIC BENEFIT EXTRAVAGANZA” in Culver City at 7 pm; the RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE performing with the MOORPARK COLLEGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA in Oxnard at 7:30 pm; AUDREY AULD accompanied by TOM CORBETT, plus FUR DIXON & STEVE WERNER, playing “THE LIVING TRADITION” concert series in Anaheim at 7:30 pm; the GONZALO BERAGA QUARTET in Culver City at 8 pm; the EMITH duo, plus ERIC SCHWARTZ, in a double bill at “Russ & Julie’s House Concert” series in Oak Park at 8 pm.
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Sat, Jul 18, 3rd Sat every month; in Port Townsend, WA:
5:30-8 pm monthy “PORT TOWNSEND CHANTEY SING” at the Courtyard Café (formerly Bread n Roses), 230 Quincy St, Port Townsend; 360-379-3355. Info, Tugboat Bromberg, 360-990-4873 or 360-598-1497. The “call and response” form of these work songs of the sea makes them easy to learn and fun to sing.
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Sat, Jul 18; 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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Sat, Jul 18, every Sat:
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, Jul 18, 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, Jul 18, 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, Jul 18, 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, Jul 18, alternate Saturdays, on web radio:
1:30 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, Jul 18:
“NATIVE AMERICAN MUSIC CONNECTIONS” is a special lecture by legendary musician and patroness of the arts ELISABETH WALDO DENTZEL, at the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, 234 Museum Dr, Mt Washington / Highland Park 90065; www.southwestmuseum.org. Ms. Waldo will review her career path, her history, and her influence on American culture in the 20th century. Elisabeth was a recording artist and first chair violinist for several orchestras during her career. Through her late husband, Southwest Museum Director Carl Dentzel, she connected with Indigenous and ethnic musicians and music and brought their stories to life at the Southwest Museum. For event time and info, contact Pam Hannah at phannah@autrynationalcenter.org or 323-221-2164, ext 230. Free.
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Sat, Jul 18; musical film screening:
Special screening of "MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS" at the Marina del Rey Library, with post-show Q&A with Hank Rosenfeld, co-author of the highly entertaining and critically-acclaimed book on the late great comedy and screenwriter Irv Brecher, “The Wicked Wit of the West: The Last Great Golden Age Screenwriter Shares the Hilarity and Heartaches of Working with Groucho, Garland, Gleason, Burns, Berle, Benny and many more.” RSVP, show time, and info, call Vivian Rosenberg at 310-821-3415.
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Sat, Jul 18; not music, but fun film rarities:
2 pm “SUPERMAN RARITIES” at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, L.A. 90049; 310-440-4500; www.skirball.org. View episodes from the famed Kryptonian's big-screen debut in a 1948 Hollywood serial that screened before or between double features (yes, time was, you wen to the movies and got TWO feature films, plus cartoons, serials, and shorts). Plus, see two never-broadcast pilots, “The Adventures of Superpup” and “The Adventures of Superboy.” Presented in association with the current Skirball exhibition, “ZAP! POW! BAM!” Tix are $6 gen’l, $5 Skirball mbrs and full-time students.
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Sat, Jul 18, 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, Jul 18, 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, Jul 18:
5-10 pm “CHAVOLOT AT EL CHAVO” outdoor fiesta featuring music from MARIACHI EL BRONX, BOOGALOO ASSASSINS, plus DJ Sloe Poke, at El Chavo Restaurant, 4441 Sunset Bl, Los Feliz. The nearby Stories (a literary and musical oasis) will have a “pop-up” store at this first CHAVOLOT. The event features music performances, a taco truck, tequila specials, on site t-shirt silk screening “and everything you would want to have at your niece's quinceanera.”
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Sat, Jul 18:
6:30 pm ”PARIS ’36” at the Warner Grand Performance Space, historic Warner Grand Theater, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; info, www.grandvision.org; advance tix, 310-833-4813 or www.warnergrand.org. “PARIS ‘36” is a real “When Life Imitates Art” Grand Vision story. It's a pre-war France in 1936, and a group of eclectic theatre folk join together to save their theatre, the Chansonia. Come find out if they save it. "Beguilingly authentic sound and impassioned sentiment." ~ LA Times.
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Special evening includes a pre-screening reception with light appetizers, sparkling wine, dessert and an original performance by the young dancers from BoomKat Dance Company (www.boomkatdance.org), an adjunct of Narcissa Vanderlip's Santa Monica-based ETC Theatre Company. Your support helps underwrite ongoing restoration projects at the Warner Grand Theatre. Tix are $20 advance, $25 door.
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Sat, Jul 18, 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, Jul 18:
LOS TRES ORTIZ play the San Juan Capistrano Public Library music series, at the library, 26521 Calle Lorenzo, San Juan Capistrano; www.musicatthelibrary.com; 949-248-SHOW. Check with venue for start time.
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Sat, Jul 18; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm “JOEY ABARTA'S IRISH MUSIC BENEFIT EXTRAVAGANZA” at St. Augustine Catholic Church (Parish Hall), 3850 Jasmine Av, Culver City 90066. Joey has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” with the late, great band CIUNAS. He is a multiple-award winning musician, and he tells us, “I am putting on a concert to raise money to go to Ireland. In the genre of music I play there are competitions for musicians. On one of my last trips to the Midwest, East Coast, and Canada, I entered one of these, and to my great surprise, I won. Those were only the semi-finals. The World Championships are in Ireland and you have to pay your own way to get there. Once again, I need to ask all of my friends for their support. I only have one thing to give in return, my music. I have asked my friends, the best players in Los Angeles, to donate their time to perform with me and put on a concert to raise enough money to get me to Ireland to compete. This evening of the traditional music, dancing, and songs of Ireland will be a great night of entertainment and is surely not to be missed.” Event includes a 50/50 raffle. Tix $15 at the door.
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Sat, Jul 18:
7 pm TRAILS & RAILS 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. It’s an old-fashioned folk music and western night. Venue impresario Bob Stane caals their show, “A nice mixture.”
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Known for smooth harmonies and stories in song about cowboys and trains, the four members of the multiple-award-winning group Trails & Rails share their energy, enthusiasm and love for traditional and contemporary western and railroad songs, featuring banjo, guitar, mandolin and autoharp leads, backed by standup bass. Trails & Rails combines two of the most colorful eras of our country's history as the focus of their show, and it’s steeped in music, lore and the myths.
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Trails & Rails features Topanga Banjo- and Emmy Award-winning Walt Richards on banjo, guitar and mandolin and partner Paula Strong. The two were the Western Music Association Duo Harmony Winners in Albuquerque in 2005. Plus Ken Wilcox on guitar and autoharp, and Bruce Huntington on standup bass. All four sing lead and harmony, so there are abundant possibilities for variety. Their original, "Night Train Down The Yellowstone," was voted #3 of the Top Ten Single Western Releases of 2006 by the Heartland Public Radio Panel, and was a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “So saddle-up and get on board (yes, we'll let you take your horse on the train) for a wonderful evening of song with Trails & Rails.” Tix, $15.
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Sat, Jul 18, in Ventura:
7-9 pm JOHN BERGSTROM plus CROSS TOWN COWBOYS at Java Joe’s, 2950 Johnson Dr #125 (by the Century 16 Theater right off the 101), Ventura 93003; 805-824-6334. Check with venue for start time.
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Sat, Jul 18:
7 pm NATALIE GELMAN at Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood; 323-461-2040; www.hotelcafe.com. The NY-based acoustic indie folk-rocker has two Southern Cal gigs, and this is the second. More, and music samples, at www.myspace.com/nataliegelman.
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Sat, Jul 18:
7-9 pm “MARINA DEL REY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES” at Burton Chace Park, 13650 Mindanao Way (at Admiralty Way), Marina del Rey; 310-305-9545; www.marinadelrey.lacounty.gov. Series includes Thursday and Saturday evening concerts in alternate weeks. Thursdays bring classical concerts featuring world-class artists appearing with the MARINA DEL REY SUMMER SYMPHONY, conducted by Musical Director Frank Fetta. Saturday evening concerts bring “internationally famed artists from the worlds of pop and jazz.” To see what you’re getting into, check their web site. Wheelchair accessible. Free.
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Sat, Jul 18, every week:
7-9 pm “JUST PLAIN FOLKS ORANGE COUNTY” Group Singing, sponsored by the local chapter of the international Just Plain Folks; for info & loc, go to www.JPFolks.org.
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Sat, Jul 18, in Palmdale:
7 pm “PALMDALE NOIR: AN EVENING OF CRIME AND MUSIC” at Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St.West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530. Tonight, Butler's Coffee and “The Thrilling Detective Web Site” present this special themed show, hosted by Robert Fisher of The Willard Grant Conspiracy. Butler's owners, Pam & David Logan, are long-time lovers and supporters of acoustic music. Indeed, Pam is an accomplished musician and a member of the BROWNE SISTERS, Celtic festival favorites who earned a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” The venue serves food and drink, featuring fresh-roasted coffee, in a rich, comfortable setting. Butler's music guy, Kevin Burton Smith, has had great success in attracting excellent acoustic music to Butler's.
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Sat, Jul 18, 3rd Sat every month; in Lancaster:
7-9 pm monthly “DESERT SONG PRODUCTIONS FEATURED ARTIST / OPEN MIC” series at the Cedar Centre Theater, 44845 Cedar Av, Lancaster 93534. The series launched Jan 17, ’09 with a group that scored a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Featured artist(s) perform 7-8 pm, followed by the OPEN MIC, 8-9 pm, where you can show off your own talents. Each open mic participant pays $5, and a panel of judges awards the pot to the best open mic performance. This event at this venue looks permanent, after a series of things at several venues. If you’re in the High Desert, go support it. Event info and lineup at http://desertsongfest.org .
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Sat, Jul 18, 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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Sat, Jul 18, in Oxnard; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE perform with the MOORPARK COLLEGE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA at the Oxnard Performing Arts Center, 800 Hobson Way, Oxnard; www.oxnardpacc.com; box office, 805-486-2424.
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They have performed with numerous symphony orchestras across the country, to great acclaim. The Riders, with mandolin phenom EVAN MARSHALL (aka “Relaxin' Jackson”), are not simply included in FolkWorks magazine’s “Best of 2008 / Top Ten” feature, they are picked as THE best in the “Top Ten Live Acoustic Bands in L.A. in 2008: #1 - Riders of the Purple Sage. That notation reads, “They’re amazing and transcend their genre, as they prove when they perform with symphony orchestras. Endorsed by the widow of band founder Foy Willing, and with mandolin wizard Evan Marshall now solidly a member, they are the best acoustic band in L.A., period.” In addition, Evan Marshall is named in that same FolkWorks feature among the “Best of 2008 / Top Ten” live instrumentalists in L.A.
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The Riders of the Purple Sage have enjoyed L.A.’s most successful monthly residency, routinely selling-out six weeks in advance. They are one of, if not "the" most historical Western band in the world, having starred in films and radio from pre-war days to the present. Today's Riders, under the leadership of CODY BRYANT, put on a show rich with old and new music. Band members are instrumental virtuosos, including five-string banjo, hot lead guitar, twin fiddles, steel guitar, upright bass, drums/percussion, steel guitar, and consummate vocals. While keeping alive the tradition of the original Riders' sound and enjoying the endorsement of SHARON WILLING, widow of band founder FOY WILLING and author of the book, “No One to Cry To,” the band continues to write and perform new material that carries on and builds upon their signature style. Adding a strong swing influence (ala Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys), their performances appeal to listeners and dancers of all ages.
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Larry Wines wrote of one performance that they were “ethereal” and “orchestral,” and indeed, they often perform with symphony orchestras. Larry added in that review, “They exceeded musicianship. They exceeded their genre.” Coffee Gallery Backstage impresario Bob Stane adds, “You owe it to yourself to see this most amazing and amusing exhibit. Forget what you think you like and don’t like. See The Riders Of The Purple Sage.”
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Read all about the honors in the “Best of 2008 / Top Ten” feature in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. More at www.ridersofthepurplesage.com
Tix, $15, $20, $25.
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Sat, Jul 18, 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, Jul 18, 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. 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, Jul 18, third Sat, every month:
7:30 pm “COFFEE HOUSE AT THE ONION” OPEN MIC at the Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Av, North Hills. A great place to showcase your new stuff. Coffee and cookies available by donation. (No longer on Fridays.) No cover.
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Sat, Jul 18, 3rd Sat, every month:
7:30 pm LOS ANGELES WOMEN IN MUSIC (LAWIM) presents “YOUNG TALENT NIGHT” 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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LAWIM presents this monthly series showcasing performers up to the age of 17. Sponsored by Daisy Rock and DayJams, it is part of LAWIM’s commitment to nurture younger artists and reach out to the community through music. This is NOT an “admission-by-donation” Kulak’s show. Tickets are sold by the participants, donations are made during the webcast, and sponsorships and contributions are received through the LAWIM website (www.lawim.com), all to fund the organization’s “Musical Gifts & Scholarship Program” for kids in need. Five talented young performers are invited to take the stage each month, and each leaves with a professional, 5-camera video of their performance.
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Sat, Jul 18, 3rd Sat, every month:
7:30-9:45 pm “UP THE TRAIL FROM TEXAS” Music/Art Showcase created & hosted by singer-songwriter MARK MORAN, at Tex Mex Grill, 2256 Route 66 (at Amelia Av), Glendora 91740. It’s a monthly music/art showcase featuring up-and-coming singer-songwriters in country, folk, pop, jazz, blues, and film music genres, and Mark adds, “And artists that have a vision of love, nature, healing or inspiration.” More at www.mythicalbird.net and www.myspace.com/mythicalbird
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Sat, Jul 18, 2009; in the OC; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm AUDREY AULD accompanied by TOM CORBETT, plus FUR DIXON & STEVE WERNER, play “THE LIVING TRADITION” concert series at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim 92805; www.thelivingtradition.org; info, contact Steve Dulson, 949-646-1964; tinkersown@ca.rr.com.
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This is a wonderful double-bill. Award-winning Aussie expatriate AUDREY AULD and pure roots-Americana acoustic duo FUR & STEVE and longtime L.A. roots fave TOM CORBETT have all performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and delighted listeners as they do audiences everywhere. FUR & STEVE are named among the “Best of 2008 / Top 10” in FolkWorks. More at www.audreyauld.com and www.furandsteve.com.
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Sat, Jul 18, 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, Jul 18; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm GONZALO BERAGA QUARTET at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. 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.
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Sat, Jul 18:
8 pm SEBASTIAN CLARK & NORMANDIE WILSON at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. McCabe's own dynamic duo, Clark & Wilson, kick off a world tour in support of their brand new “Music For Smart People” CD, launching from their home port. Clark, whose solo effort “Songs From A Van” was a KCRW favorite a few years back, has traded in his folky vision to craft, along with keyboardist/vocalist Wilson, a multi-layered pop CD that McCabe’s booked Lincoln Myerson says “recalls the big-production studio albums of the '60s and '70s. Think we're kidding? Tonight's performance features a 15-piece band complete with strings, brass, and vocal choir.” Tix, $10.
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Sat, Jul 18:
8 pm-midnight BIG RED SKY at the World Famous Hideaway, 12122 Kagel Canyon Rd, Sylmar 91342; 818-890-1225. Venue and the band offer country dancing. Check-out a music video of Big Red Sky, filmed at The Hideaway, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=x32rOKnvGCc. More at www.soundclick.com/bigredsky.
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Sat, Jul 18; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm EMITH, a fine duo, plus ERIC SCHWARTZ, brilliant comedic singer-songwriter, play in a double bill at “Russ & Julie’s House Concert” series in Oak Park (Thousand Oaks area). Reservations get directions at 818-707-2179 or houseconcerts@jrp-graphics.com. Series info, www.houseconcerts.us and www.myspace.com/russjuliehouseconcerts
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Both EMITH and ERIC SCHWARTZ have been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” You are cautioned that Eric’s material is adults-only.
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ERIC SCHWARTZ has been on the road since 1998 playing festivals that include Kerrville, Philly Folk, Falcon Ridge, Oregon Country Fair, South Florida Folk, and more, and a wide assortment of premier venues including The Bottom Line, The Ark, The Birchmere, The Tin Angel, and Club Passim, plus the gigs that keep the singer-songwriter fed, like house concerts, coffeehouses, colleges, and more. He composed the score for a musical adaptation of Beowulf presented as a workshop in NYC starring Andre DeShields and Billy Porter. Dr. Demento plays his songs now and then ("Charliesomething" was #2 for the year a couple of years back.) 'Napster Rap' was featured on NPR's All Things Considered. A biology degree and experience as a touring bilingual actor have furnished Eric Schwartz with a deftly analytical mind, an awesome imagination, and a soul that thrives in the spotlight. He honed his performance skills with five years in the Greenwich Village bar scene. Eric is a brilliant writer and his songs have often had us on the floor with laughter.
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PLEASE NOTE: This show is RATED "R." No one under 18 will be admitted. Eric's material often uses colorful language as well as political and sexual content, so if you are easily offended by such material, this is not the show for you. Here's a link to one of Eric Schwartz's music videos - www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAVI16FSjxU&fmt=18 (warning, this video combines colorful language, politics and sexual content. Meanwhile, the song won 1st Place in the International Songwriting Competition, Comedy/Novelty category, in 2008.)
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Plus, EMITH the fine duo founded in 2003 at the crossroads between Los Angeles and the infamous Inland Empire. EMITH ("the good life") combines the old and new, humor and sadness, the pristine and the irreverent. They play both as an acoustic duo, featuring new songwriter Carol Ann Ives on vocals and guitar, and highly respected guitarist Stevie Gurr (Dr. John, Elvin Bishop, and others) on guitar, bass and harmonica, and also as a full band supplemented by various local favorites on bass and drums.
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EMITH's style of music features melodic, haunting influences from rock, folk, country, blues, and Celtic genres, ethereal but rootsy, lyrically compelling but catchy, and full of humor, passion and a wry sex appeal. They bring a modern energy to melodies that sound as if they were written centuries ago. Judith Salkin wrote in the Desert Post Weekly that emith has, "...a sound that mixes the real clarity of Joni Mitchell and Judy Collins with the intricate lyrics of early Fleetwood Mac or Fairport Convention..."
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EMITH's latest (really fun) music video, “High Sierra,” is at www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Rcinm6JD_0&fmt=18.
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All the money goes to the performers. Suggested donation $15.
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Sat, Jul 18, every Sat:
8 pm B.B. CHUNG KING tonight, plus 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. 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. B.B. Chung King at 10:30 pm, with Bobby Bluehouse at 8 pm. Tix, $15.
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8 pm THE HONORABLE DHC, folk, country and roadhouse gospel rockin’ trio featuring guitarist-singer-songwriter DEAN CHAMBERLAIN, at Stories, 1716 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; 213-413-3733. After a string of acoustic shows around town and the Mojave Desert, guitarist-singer-songwriter DEAN CHAMBERLAIN put together THE HONORABLE DHC. Greg Burk (L.A. Times, L.A. Weekly writer) calls them, “a group that turns up the entertainment value with his new power trio plus a coupla femme backup singers, pulling up the roots and throwing in some surprises.” Burk continues, “Last time I saw him he brought up a bagpiper and did AC/DC’s ‘It’s a Long Way to the Top If You Wanna Rock & Roll.’” More at www.myspace.com/deanhchamberlain. Venue is in the July ’09 ish of Sunset magazine (p.22). Summer afternoon or summer evening you can enjoy the venue’s back patio with an iced Americano, peppermint green iced tea, freshly-baked root beer flavored cookie, or an assortment of popsicles, ice cream bars and other frozen treats.
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8 pm “JAVA WITH JAVELYN INDIE MUSIC NITES” at the Unurban Café, 3301 Pico Bl, Santa Monica. This event is a pre-booked artist showcase, not an open mic. Javelyn holds a companion event every 1st Fri with an opne mic, at another venue, at 6:30 pm; see that calendar listing. Info, www.javawithjavelyn.com.
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8 pm-midnight SONGMAKERS “CARS AND GUITARS SONG CIRCLE” in Camarillo; for location, contact Pat Cronin, CarsAndGuitarsSongCircle@songmakers.org or 805-236-7954; www.songmakers.org.
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8 pm-midnight SONGMAKERS “SOUTH BAY HOOT” in Redondo Beach; for location, contact info@Songmakers.org or 310-376-0222. www.songmakers.org.
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8-11 pm DULCIMANIA with NORM JACOBSON & BARBARA GERSHMAN each on hammered dulcimer, & BRAD MOORE, at Alta Coffeehouse, 506 31st St, Newport Beach; info, Norm Jacobson, jacobson@ics.uci.edu and more at http://us.mc510.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=jacobson@ics.uci.edu. The band says, “the coffee and food are great.” No cover.
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9 pm “HILLTOP SQUARE DANCE PARTY” with TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT at 2939 Johnston St, L.A. 90031. It’s The Foot with Cory (Unleaded) calling the dances. TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT is that great old-time band who sponsors the annual “Los Angeles Old Time Social,” and they have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Ben Guzman of the Foot tells us, “Some homebrew provided by Eastside Brewers L.A. BYOB, too.” More at http://triplechickenfoot.com. $5 donation at door.
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9 pm MICHELLE FEATHERSTONE plus WAZ and FREDDIE & FRANCINE at Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood; 323-461-2040; www.hotelcafe.com. Acoustic indie alternative singer-songwriter MICHELLE FEATHERSTONE has a sporadic residency this summer at the venue. More, and hear her music at www.myspace.com/michellefeatherstone
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Sat, Jul 18; in the OC:
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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Sat, Jul 18, 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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9:30 pm LAUREN ADAMS & FRIENDS at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl (at Hudson), Hollywood 90038; 323-464-MUSE (6873); www.cafemusela.com. Lauren has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” On L.A.'s indie music scene, Lauren Adams has developed a reputation for giving her heart and soul to her original roots-Americana music. She hosts the monthly “Americana Song Circle” so tonight is an opportunity to catch her when she is unwinding, having fun, and musically letting it all happen, without the distraction of getting other artists on stage at the right time. More at www.LaurenAdams.com
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Sat, Jul 18, every week; on TV:
11 pm-12 am "AUSTIN CITY LIMITS" on KLCS (check your cable co.; broadcast TV Ch. 58). Recent editions have happily featured classic Americana artists, rather than the dearth of alt rockers who dominated for several months.
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Sunday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks are the annual “BOULEVARD MUSIC SUMMER FESTIVAL” with BERNIE PEARL, TRIO GONZALO, EVAN MARSHALL, RICK SHEA, SUSIE GLAZE, WESTSIDE VOICES, DAWN HUMMER, ED MUNTER, FRANK GIFFEN, DON RAYMOND, CHAD WATSON, ZACK MEDWAY and more, in Culver City, 11 am-4 pm; the “CARACOL TOWER NEIGHBORHOOD CELEBRATION” with live music by guitarist MATEO STONEMAN and an exhibition of WAX CYLINDER MUSIC RECORDINGS at the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, in Highland Park, 2-4 pm; a thoroughly charming “MUSICAL MAYORAL RACE” in Lake Hughes at 6:30 pm; AUDREY AULD with TOM CORBETT, plus TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS, in a double-act show in Altadena at 7 pm; and, ALICE PEACOCK and ALISSA MORENO in Santa Monica at 7 pm.
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Sun, Jul 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
11 am-4 pm annual “BOULEVARD MUSIC SUMMER FESTIVAL” with BERNIE PEARL, TRIO GONZALO, EVAN MARSHALL, RICK SHEA, SUSIE GLAZE, WESTSIDE VOICES, DAWN HUMMER, ED MUNTER, FRANK GIFFEN, DON RAYMOND, CHAD WATSON, ZACK MEDWAY and more, at Veteran's Park, 4117 Overland Av (at Culver Bl), Culver City. Info, www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. See some of the finest local and nationally known talent in a FREE 5 hour variety show. Folk, blues, country, jazz, pop, plus Garty Mandell’s “all new jokes about the music business.” Twenty acts in all including great locals plus Blvd staff and teachers. Sponsored by the great supporter of the arts, John Riordan of John Riordan Plumbing. Free.
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Sun, Jul 19, in Paso Robles, CA:
DAVE STAMEY, MARY McCASLIN, & GARY ROBERTSON bring quite a lineup to the Stacked Stone Cellars (winery) in Paso Robles. That’s as much as we know about this show.
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Sun, Jul 19; Wed-Sun, Jul 15-19; in Santa Barbara:
Annual “SANTA BARBARA COUNTY FAIR” closes today 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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Sun, Jul 19:
9 am-2 pm WILLOW BEND plays the Long Beach Southeast Farmers Market, at Alamitos Bay Marina, 6470 East Marina Dr (along E Marina Dr, just S of E 2nd St), Long Beach 90803; www.localharvest.org. Willow Bend is a delightful traditional Americana music group with hammer dulcimer.
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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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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, Jul 19, 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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10 am & 1 pm “GOSPEL BRUNCH” at House of Blues Anaheim, 1530 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim; 714-778-2583.
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Sun, Jul 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
11 am-4 pm annual “BOULEVARD MUSIC SUMMER FESTIVAL” with BERNIE PEARL, TRIO GONZALO, EVAN MARSHALL, RICK SHEA, SUSIE GLAZE, WESTSIDE VOICES, DAWN HUMMER, ED MUNTER, FRANK GIFFEN, DON RAYMOND, CHAD WATSON, ZACK MEDWAY and more, at Veteran's Park, 4117 Overland Av (at Culver Bl), Culver City. Info, www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. See some of the finest local and nationally known talent in a FREE 5 hour variety show. Folk, blues, country, jazz, pop, plus Garty Mandell’s “all new jokes about the music business.” Twenty acts in all including great locals plus Blvd staff and teachers. Sponsored by the great supporter of the arts, John Riordan of John Riordan Plumbing. Free.
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Sun, Jul 19:
11 am PETER ALSOP plays the “Kids Koncerts” summer series at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga; 310-455-3723; www.theatricum.com. He’s performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and played everywhere, including a 5-day gig at Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts this past week.
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Sun, Jul 19, every week, on web radio:
11 am-1 pm (Pacific time) “COWTRAILS SHOW” from Mancos, Colorado, features live on-air performances by Western music artists hosted by “Western Belle Barb” (Barbara Richhart) on KSJD, simulcast at www.ksjd.org. Phone-in number to studio to talk to host and on-air guests is 970-564-9727. More at www.myspace.com/mancosbelle
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Sun, Jul 19, 3rd Sun, every month:
Noon-3 pm Monthly “WESTERN MUSIC ASSOCIATION SOUTHERN CAL JAM SESSION” is really a song circle, and 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; 818-971-5002; www.museumoftheamericanwest.org. 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. In addition, on WMA jam days at the Autry, all WMA members (whether or not they are perfoming) 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. This is a very well-attended, very popular song circle, wherein each performer or group does a song in turn, possibly backed instrumentally by others in the circle. Its expansion from two hours (1-3 pm) to three hours (noon-3 pm) came at the invitation of the Autry, beginning in May, 2009. Museum gen’l adm $9 adults, $3 kids age 12 and under.
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Noon-3 pm SONGSALIVE! monthly “LOS ANGELES WORKSHOP,” with music industry guest speaker, at The Finnish Center, 10701 Magnolia Bl (E of Vineland), North Hollywood 91601; 818-506-3850 for directions only. 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, Jul 19, every week:
12:30-5 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, Jul 19, 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, Jul 19, 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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1:30 pm WELSH CHOIR, for location, contact Rutthy: 818-507-0337.
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2-4 pm “CARACOL TOWER NEIGHBORHOOD CELEBRATION” with live music by guitarist MATEO STONEMAN and an exhibition of WAX CYLINDER MUSIC RECORDINGS at the Southwest Museum of the American Indian, 234 Museum Dr, Mt Washington / Highland Park 90065; info, 323-221-2164, ext 221; www.southwestmuseum.org. The museum reopens the long-closed, now repaired, Caracol Tower. Bring your friends and family to get a firsthand look at the monumental restoration efforts, and climb up the spiral stairway to see Southwest Museum founder Charles Lummis's former office, with its sweeping, 360-degree view of Los Angeles.
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Sun, Jul 19, 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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4 pm THE CHEATIN' KIND brings an early show to the Bigfoot Lodge Bar & Lounge, 3172 Los Feliz Bl (2 blocks E of 5 Fwy), Atwater Village; 323-662-9227.
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4-8 pm “SANTA CLARITA VALLEY BLUES SOCIETY MONTHLY JAM” hosted by 21st CENTURY BLUES BAND at The Londoner Pub, 18511 Soledad Canyon Rd, Canyon Country (near Santa Clarita) 91351. They tell us, “You never know who will show up. There’s always lots of great music and fun. The Londoner serves up some free food for these Sunday Jams, so come hungry. Don’t forget to bring your instrument - we’d love to hear your music!” More,www.myspace.com/santaclaritavalleybluessociety and www.scvblues.org. All ages, free.
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4-7 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Finn McCool, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica; 310-452-1734.
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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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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, Jul 19, every week, through the spring & summer:
5-9 pm “THE GRAND OLE ECHO” country & roots series brings a full lineup each week to The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; www.myspace.com/thegrandoleecho. Several acts on the main stage indoors, plus more live music on the Back Porch Stage, where there’s a BBQ available.
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This edition of the Grand Ole Echo brings two headliners, so the sets “run a little differently.” On the indoor stage, it’s THE UNLAWFUL KINGS, 5:45-6:30 pm; SYD STRAW, 6:45-7:45 pm; RICH MAHAN, 8-9 pm; plus, THE PREACHER'S SON is playing on the Back Porch Stage. Venue has a full bar. All ages, no cover.
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Sun, Jul 19, 3rd Sunday, every month; in the OC:
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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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, Jul 19, 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, Jul 19, 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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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, Jul 19, 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, Jul 19; in Lake Hughes; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
6:30 pm “MUSICAL MAYORAL RACE” is “an Evening of Love, Romance and Humor too,” at the Lakes Community Center, 17520 Elizabeth Lake Rd, Lake Hughes 93532; info, 661-609-1481. This is the coolest thing since Dewey supposedly defeated Truman, or Opie came home to Mayberry.
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Mayoral candidate ALLAIRE KOSLO explains, “The campaign to be the Honorary Mayor of the Lakes Community is all about raising money for the Lakes Community Center. The two of us ‘running’ for the title are selling raffle tickets. There are a variety of prizes that may be won at the drawing. The top prize is a diamond ring and earrings set valued at $1200, but there are many other prizes. Tickets are $1 each or 6 tickets for $5 (12 tickets for $10, etc.) We are ‘throwin' 'em a program,’ too! Please come up to our quaint little town for ‘FALLING IN LOVE, AGAIN ... AND AGAIN ... AND AGAIN.’ [It’s] an evening of love songs performed by Mayoral candidate & amazing singer LaVONNE ALEXANDER [her opponent] with myself [candidate Allaire Koslo] singing ‘Some Day My Prince Will Come’ and both funny and tragic Love Scenes from Shakespeare performed by yours truly [candifate Allaire Koslo].”
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Mayoral candidate ALLAIRE KOSLO is a professional actor, and is joined by her opponent, Mayoral candidate “and amazing singer” LaVONNE ALEXANDER and “the very handsome talented actors ANTHONY PETERSON and DARIN MADDOX. Plus a live trio, DAHLIA GROSSMAN on bass, ANYA BESWICK on piano, and PETE KAYE on drums! When has one ever seen two candidates, for anything, entertain you with a Cabaret...about LOVE!? Come hither! One night only! Hear ye, hear ye!”
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7 pm AUDREY AULD with TOM CORBETT, plus TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS, in a double-act show 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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This is a wonderful double-bill. Award-winning Aussie expatriate AUDREY AULD, longtime L.A. roots fave TOM CORBETT, and “new-folk” trio TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS and have all performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and delighted listeners as they do audiences everywhere. All enjoy global airplay, and many of Tracy’s original songs debuted on “TttT.”
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“AUDRY AULD’s songwriting is honest, passionate and accessible. She's one of the hardest workers I know. She has the most heartfelt contagious laugh I have ever witnessed and just thinking of her makes me smile. Having her near you will improve your day. She's a friend of mine, I love her dearly...give her a listen." ~ award-winning singer-songwriter MARY GAUTHIER.
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Devils are not the only thing to come from Tasmania. Audrey Auld's heart is in acoustic roots music and her presence is as big as the Outback. Audrey's songs are the wry observations of the “Tassie” girl living in California and Nashville for the past 5 years. She tells tongue-in-cheek tales that shed clear Australian light on familiar icons. She describes her sound as "music with the dirt left on."
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"Audrey Auld is a great singer songwriter. She holds a unique place in contemporary Americana/Roots music. I believe that this uniqueness is largely due to the fact that she is Australian. This affords her a totally different attitude as an artist than traditional American contributors to this genre. Audrey is one of the most honest original artists I know." ~ Fred Eaglesmith.
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TOM CORBETT accompanies Audrey tonight on mandolin and guitar. Who else could brag they taught Tom Selleck how to play mandolin for a role in a play, but Tom Corbett? Popular in L.A.’s acoustic music scene, whether onstage or in the studio, Tom has worked with a long list of acclaimed musicians, including the Acousticats, Mike Ness, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band multi-instrumentalist John McEuen’s entertaining String Wizards band, plus he joined McEuen, Jimmy Ibbotson, singer Jennifer Warnes and Laurie Lewis in the award-winning 2002 DVD “Nitty Gritty Surround.” More recently he has toured with Robin and Linda Williams (Prairie Home Companion).
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Plus, TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS. Who else has an Emmy and a Peabody and writes and performs acoustic songs with humor and ironic twists and turns? Tracy Newman epitomizes the essence of the creative spirit, adapting herself to various forms of media throughout her career. And she has found success in almost every aspect of the creative arts.
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Tracy has worked on many of the seminal TV shows of our time, including Cheers, The Nanny, and Ellen (for which she won an Emmy and the Peabody Award for co-writing the "coming out" episode). Tracy is the co-creator and executive producer of the ABC hit comedy According to Jim, which just finished its 8th and final season of production.
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Tracy was a founding member and director of The Groundlings, LA's premier improvisational comedy troupe that spawned the likes of Phil Hartman, Lisa Kudrow, Will Ferrell, and Laraine Newman, who also happens to be Tracy's sister. And as a remarkably gifted songwriter, Tracy is held in very high esteem by other songwriters in the community for her sharp wit and her understated, captivating performing style. Her songs harken back in some ways to a different time, with cheery 6th chords, and ‘40s-style harmonies. Through the stories and themes of her songs, Tracy gives the audience a glimpse into a simpler, brighter world (not necessarily her own). The songs are thought-provoking and highly original, yet leave you with a warm, happy feeling. She'll be joined onstage Sunday night by The Reinforcements, Gene Lippmann and Lori Doswell on guitar and backup vocals, plus a few other gifted band members. Her debut CD, “A Place in the Sun,” continues to enjoy wonderful critical acclaim and global airplay, following it’s debut on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Tracy and her Reinforcements are now working on her next CD, so expect plenty of new songs. More at www.tracynewman.com. Tickets: $15.
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Sun, Jul 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm ALICE PEACOCK plus special guest ALISSA MORENO at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. McCabe’s booked Lincoln Myerson says, “We were first impressed with country rocker Peacock back in '02, thanks to her self-titled debut, which featured friends John Gorka, John Mayer and Indigo Girl Emily Sailers. The Chicagoan has kept busy, with songs from three more albums finding their way into TV, movies and commercials, and by singing the national anthem during her beloved White Sox playoff run in 2005. Local songstress Moreno, who penned the Rascal Flatts smash ‘Every Day,’ among other hits, augments the night. Fans of country pop will definitely want to be here for this great double-bill.” Tix, $15.
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Sun, Jul 19, 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, Jul 19:
7 pm “FLAMENCO OLÉ” with MOJÁCAR FLAMENCO and STUDIO FLAMENCO at The Lanterman Auditorium, 4491 Cornishon Av, La Cañada Flintridge 91011; event info, www.studioflamenco.com and www.mojacarflamenco.com. Advance tix at 626-403-7489 or www.brownpapertickets.com/event/68911 (a small service charge applies for online ticket sales). “FLAMENCO OLÉ” concert features over 25 singers, dancers and guitarists in an evening of traditional and contemporary flamenco music and dance. $15 general, $12.50 seniors and students; $7.50 for children ages 5-12.
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Sun, Jul 19, 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, Jul 19, every week, on radio and web radio:
7-9 pm “FOLKSCENE” is a long-running folk music show from Los Angeles, hosted by ROZ LARMAN on KPFK 90.7 FM in Los Angeles, 98.7 FM in Santa Barbara, and simulcast at www.kpfk.org. Each edition features a long-form performance-interview, recorded live, with a guest recording artist. The show celebrated its 37th year on the air in February 2008. Info on the show and guests, playlists, and tributes to the late co-host HOWARD LARMAN, at www.folkscene.com.
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Sun, Jul 19, 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, Jul 19; in Goleta:
PETER FELDMANN & THE OLD TIME BAND perform the “Song Tree Concert” series in Goleta. Info and show time at www.songtree.org
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Sun, Jul 19:
8 pm-1 am “TOM’S SHOES BENEFIT” at Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood; 323-461-2040; www.hotelcafe.com. It’s a big lineup, mostly people we don’t know, and it may be mostly electric: JIM BIANCO, CARY BROTHERS, BROTHER SAL, KAI BROWN, BUDDY, HOLLY CONLAN, JAVIER DUNN, RACHEL GOODRICH, THE BRENDAN HINES, LAURA JANSEN, TREY LOCKERBIE, CHRIS PIERCE, THE PAWN SHOP KINGS, and others tba.
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Sun, Jul 19:
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: Aug 2, 16, 30; Sep 6, 13, 27; Oct 4 & 18; Nov 1, 15, 29; Dec 6 & 20.
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Sun, Jul 19, third Sun, every month:
8 pm “VARIETY NIGHT,” with a guest recording artist, at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. 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, Jul 19, every Sun:
9 pm “RUSTY SUNDAYS” weekly showcase of “L.A.’s best up-and-coming rock, country, blues and folk music acts, on the Wild-West side” at Rusty’s Surf Ranch, 256 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica 90401. Musical hosts are MATT OWENS & THE GOLDEN WEST, plus another act or two. $3 cover.
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A special note about an anniversary, this day, July 20…
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Forty years ago today, a plaque was read on TV, to the world, in a broadcast that came from another world. Neil Armstrong read, “Here, man from the planet Earth first set foot upon the Moon. We came in peace for all mankind.”
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Despite the fact that the nation whose flag was emblazoned on that plaque was embroiled in a war, the moment was one of the all-time greatest human achievements.
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The 36-story-tall Saturn V rocket that got them there was designed and built with manually-operated (no batteries) slide rules, and with no desktop or laptop computers. The navigation across a quarter-million miles of space (and back) was handled by people, aided by a computer with less power than an average cellular phone.
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And yet, for all our technological achievements since that day, we have yet to apply any of it to return there since the Apollo program ended in 1972, or to go to Mars, or to do much of anything beyond our narcissistic preoccupations with applying technology to silly games and stuffing hundreds of songs into tiny playback devices (where they are compressed-to-sounding-like-crap), and to conversing while driving - to others who are not in the same car.
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How is it that we found the money to bail-out irresponsible banks and corporations that are “too big to fail,” yet we cannot find a fraction of what we spent on them to give us a future like Arthur C. Clarke’s “2001 - A Space Odyssey” or Gene Roddenberry’s “Star Trek” -? Whatever happened to the future?
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Monday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick is the RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE at 8 pm in Altadena.
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LOS ANGELES AREA acoustic music performances:
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Mon, Jul 20, 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, Jul 20, 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, Jul 20, 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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Each show is later archived on line, for free 24/7 viewing in various media formats, and available streaming and as a podcast.
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Mon; Jul 20, 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, and he composed a film score for a movie due out soon. Info, www.marcbosserman.com.
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Mon, Jul 20, 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, Jul 20, every week:
7 pm free “J.A.M. SESSIONS” series continues tonight with “FLAMENCO FOR ALL” at the Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-GO1-FORD; www.FordTheatres.org; box dinner orders 310-652-3797. Grounds open two hours early for picnics, so pack your basket and a bottle of vino and head for the Ford. A variety of events and activities happen through the summer in this series. It is NOT what musicians would recognize as a “jam session.” It’s a structured program. Check the Ford’s site to see what happens tonight. This series is free, but you should reserve a spot by calling the Ford at 323-461-3673.
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Mon, Jul 20, FINAL EDITION of the 3rd (and 1st) Mon, every month series:
7-10 pm DALE LaDUKE & FRIENDS play a twice-a-month singer-songwriter showcase night, with different guests each time, at Arnie's Café, 6864 Foothill Bl (at Marcus), Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089; http://arniescafe.com; www.myspace.com/arniescafe. DALE LaDUKE (Kaedmon, BeaTunes, Five Wheel Drive) tells us, it’s “a new little coffee house that is becoming quite a scene.” Dale gets major-league songwriters; a recent edition featured HAROLD PAYNE, & FREEBO. No cover, donations to artists are welcome.
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Dale LaDuke is exchanging this for a new every-Wednesday night series at Arnie’s, beginning in August. This last Monday night showcase is “Local Heroes” night, with singer-songwriter-guitarist TIEG JOHNSON from the band, Canon, and GRAHM LANGDON, up-and-coming local singer-songwriter-guitarist.
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Mon, Jul 20, every week:
“PRO BLUES JAM” at Cozy's Bar & Grill, 14058 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks; 818-986-6000 www.cozysblues.com. Check with venue for tonight’s start time.
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Mon, Jul 20, 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. Check with venue for tonight’s start time.
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Mon, Jul 20, 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 & Tue, Jul 20 & 21; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE 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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They are splendid, the best, and they have performed with numerous symphony orchestras across the country to great acclaim. The Riders, with mandolin phenom EVAN MARSHALL (aka “Relaxin' Jackson”), are not simply included in FolkWorks magazine’s “Best of 2008 / Top Ten” feature, they are picked as THE best in the “Top Ten Live Acoustic Bands in L.A. in 2008: #1 - Riders of the Purple Sage. That notation reads, “They’re amazing and transcend their genre, as they prove when they perform with symphony orchestras. Endorsed by the widow of band founder Foy Willing, and with mandolin wizard Evan Marshall now solidly a member, they are the best acoustic band in L.A., period.” In addition, Evan Marshall is named in that same FolkWorks feature among the “Best of 2008 / Top Ten” live instrumentalists in L.A.
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The Riders of the Purple Sage have enjoyed L.A.’s most successful monthly residency, routinely selling-out six weeks in advance. They are one of, if not "the" most historical Western band in the world, having starred in films and radio from pre-war days to the present. Today's Riders, under the leadership of CODY BRYANT, put on a show rich with old and new music. Band members are instrumental virtuosos, including five-string banjo, hot lead guitar, twin fiddles, steel guitar, upright bass, drums/percussion, steel guitar, and consummate vocals. While keeping alive the tradition of the original Riders' sound and enjoying the endorsement of SHARON WILLING, widow of band founder FOY WILLING and author of the book, “No One to Cry To,” the band continues to write and perform new material that carries on and builds upon their signature style. Adding a strong swing influence (ala Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys), their performances appeal to listeners and dancers of all ages.
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Larry Wines wrote of one performance that they were “ethereal” and “orchestral,” and indeed, they often perform with symphony orchestras. Larry added in that review, “They exceeded musicianship. They exceeded their genre.” Coffee Gallery Backstage impresario Bob Stane adds, “You owe it to yourself to see this most amazing and amusing exhibit. Forget what you think you like and don’t like. See The Riders Of The Purple Sage.”
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Read all about the honors in the “Best of 2008 / Top Ten” feature in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. More at www.ridersofthepurplesage.com
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Mon, Jul 20, 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, Jul 20, 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, Jul 20, 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, Jul 20, 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, Jul 20, 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, Jul 20, 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, Jul 20, 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, Jul 20, 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, Jul 20, 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, Jul 20, 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, Jul 20, every Mon:
9:30 pm Weekly “SINGER SONGWRITER EVENING” hosted by PRESTON SMITH (Preston Smith & the Crocodiles) 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, The 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, Jul 20, 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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[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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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 “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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