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Weekend update of the GUIDE, with added events through SEPTEMBER’s end
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…and it brings to mind that wonderful old Stan Laurel bit (Laurel & Hardy) in which Stanley is reckoning the passage of time: “Septober, Octember, No Wonder…”
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The editor still can’t use the computer as his recovery continues to progress from eye surgery (but he does supply quotes like the one above). This update is made possible by the combined efforts of many, in many places. We have formatted everything the editor had in the Guide’s database, and combined all of it. We hope to post October’s events soon.
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The editor thanks everyone for the cards and letters, and for whatever well-wishes await in the mountain of emails that he can't yet read. A few at a time, we are starting to read them to him (there are over 2,700 there, waiting!)
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Check out Larry Wines’ September column in FolkWorks. It’s available free online at www.folkworks.org/content/viewcategorycur/89 and it’s a time of remembrances for the late musicians MIKE SEEGER and DAVID CARRADINE, and for WOODY GUTHRIE’S guitar.
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ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
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SEPTEMBER 26 through 30, 2009 EDITION
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LOTS of music continues at the Los Angeles County Fair in Pomona: check our special sections at the beginning of each day’s listings. Plus (as always) there’s an almost incomprehensible number and variety of live acoustic performances all across the L.A. region. And we tell you about all those acoustic festivals, everywhere. AND radio shows featuring live performances and interviews with acoustic musicians that are available on the web. So go enjoy some wonderful live acoustic music!
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September’s live acoustic performances continue, at concert halls, coffeehouses, clubs, bars, parks, band shells, the L.A. County Fair, and theaters and amphitheaters indoors and out, and all of it awaits you right here at
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(Yes, you can give your friends the url, even if it reveals they don’t need to call you anymore to learn what’s happening.)
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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 www.folkworks.org/content/viewcategorycur/89. 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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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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Holy cow. SIX venues compete tonight with shows (starting 7-8 pm) that bring folk stars. That’s in addition to the all-star “Golden Bear Reunion” in the OC, the Gospel music festival at the L.A. County Fair, and the Gram Parsons tribute out in Joshua Tree. Not a Saturday to stay home. Other’n that gentle prod in the ribs, your editor, recovering from eye surgery, still isn’t available to detail the “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks.
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Sat, Sep 26:
3-11 pm “HARVEST OF PRAISE GOSPEL FESTIVAL” presented by House of Blues on the Garden Plaza Stage and hosted by a beer company(!) brings eight hours of music. National and Regional Gospel recording artists from the world famous House of Blues Sunday Gospel Brunch present soul-stirring, house rocking, roof raisin, soul savin’ gospel music. Explore the roots of rhythm with LEON MOBLEY AND DA LION and experience the excellence of traditional gospel’s great ladies of grace – the legendary CLARA WARD SINGERS, the world renowned Ms. RODENA PRESTON, and the voices of the GOSPEL MUSIC WORKSHOP OF AMERICA CHOIR. Joining them is the queen of contemporary choral and ensemble artistry, Ms. LAWETA CASCIANO and the GREATER LOS ANGELES CATHEDRAL CHOIR. They’re joined by the kings of contemporary ensemble, Steller Award nominee EDDIE BALLTRIP AND FULFILLMENT & RAY SIDNEY AND FIRM SOUNDATION. Experience the kings of quartet with THE GASTONS of Las Vegas and the CHURCH BOYS OF LOS ANGELES COVENANT MESSENGER. The Harvest of Praise Gospel Festival is presented by Budweiser..
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THE VAGABOND PIRATES do multiple shows of “A Pirate’s Life” on the Buccaneer Stage. Performances are Wednesdays-Fridays 1:30, 3:30, 6:30, 8, & 9:30 pm; Saturdays; 11:30 am, 2:30, 4;30, 7, & 8:30 pm; Sundays; 1, 2:30, 4:30, 7, & 8:30 pm. Step back in time with The Vagabond Pirates, the most fearsome and funny troupe of pirates to sail six of the seven seas. Enjoy Cap’n Red Eye Pete and his band of pirates as they wreck havoc upon those fortunate enough to experience their lively sea chanties and comedic antics. Then, watch as two of their most bloodthirsty pirates battle it out, sword to sword, to determine who should be first mate. More, www.vagabondtroupe.com
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PERSON TO PERSON spans the music of the Summer of Love through the groovy ‘70s, “transforming their personas into whatever era they represent to bring a show that is high energy and full of fun” says their promo. Travel back in time Sep 9-Oct 4 on the Hit the Road traveling stage, Wednesdays-Thursdays at 4, 5, 6:30, 8, & 9 pm; Fridays-Saturdays at 4, 5, 6:30, 8, 9:30, & 11 pm; Sundays at 4, 5:30, 6:30, 8, & 9 pm. More at www.persontopersonband.com
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Sat, Sep 26; Fri & Sat, Sep 25 & 26, in the OC:
“GOLDEN BEAR REUNION” with DAVID LINDLEY, RAY MANZAREK, JACK TEMPCHIN, THE NITTY GRITTY DIRT BAND, CHRIS HILLMAN & HERB PEDERSEN and STEVE NOONAN at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort, 21100 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach; 714-960-7904. Obviously, this celebration of the long lost Golden Bear, OC’s answer to the Ash Grove, is a very big deal. Event info, www.goldenbearreunion.com.
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Sat, Sep 26, in Joshua Tree:
7 pm-closing “A TRIBUTE TO GRAM PARSONS” with TOM FREUND, VICTORIA WILLIAMS, PSYCHEDELIC COWBOYS, SIN CITY ALL STARS, CHRIS LATERZO AND BUFFALO ROBE, & special guests, presented by The Joshua Tree Inn at the Joshua Tree Saloon, 61835 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA 92252; 760-366-2250; www.myspace.com/jtinn. $7 cover.
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Sat, Sep 26; Fri-Sun, Sep 25-27, in Northern Cal:
Annual “DRAFT HORSE CLASSIC” with SOURDOUGH SLIM and others performing, at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA; www.nevadacountyfair.com
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Annual “FRUITA FALL FESTIVAL” with a a lineup that includes DON EDWARDS and JUNI FISHER, both multiple top-award-winning western singer-songwriters and past performing guests on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.”
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Annual “FLAT ROCK MUSIC FESTIVAL” in Flat Rock, North Carolina; www.flatrockmusicfestival.com with Grammy nominees LISA HALEY & THE ZYDECATS and many others; more at www.lisahaley.com
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Annual “SCOTS-IRISH FESTIVAL” in Dandridge, TN, celebrates the original Scots-Irish settlers of Dandridge in 1783, their culture, arts and music. Entertainers on two stages, featuring the Knoxville Pipes & Drums. Lots of Scottish & Irish merchandise and food vendors, Scottish Clan tents, and kids playground. A “good ole Smoky Mountain street festival on Main Street, downtown Dandridge, Tennessee.”
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Sat, Sep 26; Wed-Sun, Sep 23-27, in Oklahoma:
7 pm-12:30 am nightly, 18th annual “GENE AUTRY OKLAHOMA FILM & MUSICAL FESTIVAL” with music performances by LES GILLIAM, CALL OF THE WEST, ANDY WILKINSON, BOB & BARB LEWIS, BILL BARWICK AND PRAIRIE MOON BAND and others, in Gene Autry, OK, 15 miles NE of Ardmore. Festival is held in several venues along Prairie St; info & map, http://geneautryokmuseum.com; 580-294-3047. A fun time for the entire family. MARY & TEX open the Wednesday night program, and there is no charge that night. Thursday is Senior Citizen Day. Price of tix for each day or entire festival are on event website.
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(Note: our coverage of music events at the L.A. County Fair is in the special section at the beginning of the day’s listings, and those events are NOT repeated in the following section.)
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Sat, Sep 26, on broadcast & web radio:
6-8 am “ALIVE & PICKING” hosted by MARY KATHERINE ALDIN on KPFK 90.7 FM in Los Angeles, worldwide at www.kpfk.com. As you may know, we do not usually list radio shows UNLESS they feature live acoustic performances. This show does not. But L.A. remains the least diverse radio market in the US (even though it’s the largest US radio market), so any show that spins folk-Americana CDs in this town is cause for celebration. And, KPFK has vacillated on whether or not Mary Katherine’s show will be aired regularly, or at all. Please take note, and let KPFK hear your preferences.
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Sat, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, repeats every Sat:
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, Sep 26; 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, Sep 26; 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, Sep 26; Saturdays, 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, Sep 26; Saturdays, on web radio:
3-5 pm (Pacific) “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION” SEASON PREMIERE of the radio institution that 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 time 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, Sep 26, 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, Sep 26, 4th Sat every month; in the OC:
5 pm Monthly JAM, POTLUCK, & CONTRA DANCE at The Living Tradition series at the Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; www.thelivingtradition.org; info, 949-646-1964. Dance caller TBD, band TBD. Monthly jam sessions allow musicians (instrumentalists and singers) to learn, practice, and enjoy traditional music in a relaxed atmosphere; held 4th Sat every month, before the contra dance. Jam participants play a wide array of instruments, from accordions to zithers, and a variety of traditional folk tunes, mostly from the Fiddlers’ Fake Book (by David Brody) and the Portland Collection (by Susan Songer). Open to all ages and levels of experience. Vocalists and song circles are welcome. Slow jam encourages novices. Fast jam challenges old-timers.
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Jam begins at 5 pm, bring your instruments & join in; free.
Slow jam, 5-5:45 pm
Fast jam, 5:45-7 pm
Potluck, 6:30 pm
Contra dance introduction lesson, 7:30 pm
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6 pm (Pre-show), 7:30 pm (film) “SING-A-LONG SOUND OF MUSIC” with MELISSA PETERMAN, host, at the Hollywood Bowl. The Hollywood Hills are alive with The Sound of Music, as “Everyone’s favorite sing-along” returns to the giant screen at the Bowl – the world’s largest outdoor movie theater. Audience members are encouraged to bring costumes (for the pre-show parade) and warm up their vocal chords for this beloved and always sold-out event.
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6-8 pm (Pacific) “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION” repeat of the SEASON PREMIERE of the radio institution that 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 time each weekend is standard everywhere, though repeat times vary by station. In L.A., the show is broadcast from 3-5 pm Saturdays 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, Sep 26, every Sat:
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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6:30-10 pm CONTRA DANCE with live music by DANANCE BAND at its new location, Lutheran Church of the Master, 725 E Avenue J, Lancaster; info, 661-733-8106 or rm.trochim@verizon.net. Band includes FRANK JAVORSEK (longtime teacher at Blue Ridge Pickin’ Parlor), & DOUG MOON (banjo player, former Captain Beefheart guitarist). Please bring a snack or dessert to share in the potluck. $6 per adult, $2 for ages 14 and younger. Live caller.
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7 pm CLAUDIA RUSSELL & THE FOLK UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA 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 “traverse the vast American musical landscape, stopping at wondrous landmarks along the way—from the Smoky Mountains to Smokey Robinson. Lesser singers might stumble, or sound fake and uninspired. But Russell and her band possess an uncanny ability to get behind each song and make it their own.” – Mike Rossney, Coat to Coast Arts, Sargentsville ME.
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Claudia Russell has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” where she proved her prowess as a soulful singer and talented songwriter (think Dolly Parton meets Aretha Franklin). She weaves folk, blues, rock, country and traditional music into an eclectic sound that is all her own. Claudia is a two-time Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk finalist and was named by Boston Folk Radio station WUMB as 2000's New Artist of the Year. She'll be playing with her husband Bruce Kaplan on mandolin and guitar, Mark Petrella on upright bass and Carl Byron on keyboards and accordion. Sing Out magazine says “Claudia Russell is a great live performer and this showcase proves that. Her band -- let’s just say they’re hot. Connect them to the power grid and they’d light up a medium-sized town. Live Band Tonight is as musically solid as they come and in the world of obligatory live CDs, it shines. – Rich Warren, Sing Out, Fall 2007.
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Sat, Sep 26:
7 pm BENEFIT CONCERT for Master Storyteller LESLIE PERRY with performances by ROSS ALTMAN, DAVE MORRISON, LANCE ANDERSON, YVETTE BRANDY, RAY DE LA PAZ, ELLEN COOPER, ROBERT HILTON, HOWARD MARSHALL, SANDRA MIZUMOTO POSEY, CLARENCE “CHAZZ” ROSS, THE BOHEMIAN SOUL RUSTLERS, & LESLIE PERRY, with Master of Ceremonies MESCHACH TAYLOR (Designing Women), and proceeds going to the ALS Association, at Church of Truth, 690 Orange Grove Bl, Pasadena; 626-795-6905. More info from Leslie Perry at 626-398-1151 or at www.myspace.com/davemorrisonmusic.
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LESLIE PERRY has been diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease} Dave Morrison says, “Typical of Leslie, he is determined not to feel sorry for himself. Indeed, it didn't take him long to decide a benefit was in order. So here are the details. Join us if you can. Donations will given to the ALS Association. Come Together to Fight ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease).”
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Your editor reminds you that ALS, which has recently stricken our friend Leslie Perry, struck ERIC LOWEN or LOWEN & NAVARRO a few years ago, and Eric described it in detail on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Too many talented people are robbed of so much of life, and we are robbed of their talents, from serious and, so far, incurable diseases that include ALS. The ALS Association is working to find a cure, while helping those and their families who are afflicted with it.
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Sat, Sep 26, every Sat:
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, Sep 26, in Thousand Oaks:
7:30 pm “HOOKED ON SWING: THE BEST OF BIG BANDS CELEBRATION and LEGENDS OF LAS VEGAS TRIBUTE TO FRANK SINATRA, BOBBY DARIN, SAMMY DAVIS JR AND DEAN MARTIN” at Scherr Forum Theatre, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Countrywide Performing Arts Center, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks. Two shows in one night featuring one of the hottest swing bands in Southern California.
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Part One is a tribute to the best of the big band era with 12 piece swing band the TONY CAPKO'S BIG BAND. This reknown ensemble pays tribute to GLENN MILLER, TOMMY DORSEY, ARTIE SHAW and other top big bands from the 30's-40's in this high energy, sizzling hot presentation.
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Part Two is 'Wild Cool and Swingin':The Legends Of Las Vegas' with vocalist Mark W. Curran singing the greatest hits of the Swingin' Las Vegas 50's-60's with the hits of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin and Sammy Davis Jr. backed by TONY CAPKO'S BIG BAND.
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Special featured guest performer is Gina Eckstine, daughter of legendary Big Band leader Billy Eckstine, whose dazzling talents performing standards jazz and swing have been appreciated worldwide. This show will take you back to the days when big bands and swing ruled, the nights were wild cool and swingin, and the music never stopped.
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Sat, Sep 26, in the OC:
7:30 pm ACOUSTIC EIDOLON plays the Lord of the Strings Concert Series at the Mission Viejo City Hall, 200 Civic Center, Mission Viejo; 7:00 p.m.
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This duo of JOE SCOTT & HANNAH ALKIRE have combined their musical talents to create an exciting acoustic renaissance sound. Joe plays an instrument he invented: the double-neck guitjo, a custom acoustic guitar with two necks, built exclusively for him. This one-of-a-kind instrument has incredible range and tonal qualities, sounding at times like a piano, dulcimer or beautiful harp. Combine that with Hannah's stunning tone and impeccable cello-playing, and you have the ingredients for some very moving music. Swallow Hill Music Association says, "...an evening of brilliant instrumentality."
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Sat, Sep 26, every Sat, in Palmdale:
7 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE at Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St.West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530. 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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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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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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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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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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8 pm MICHAEL DOUCET avec BEAUSOLEIL, plus IRIS DeMENT, at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center, CSULB, 6200 Atherton St, Long Beach; 562-985-7000; www.carpenterarts.org. This is an unlikely pairing that should be absolutely wonderful, as The Carpenter Center commemorates its 15 years with a Cajun celebration.
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Grammy winners BeauSoleil have claimed their undisputed role as the most esteemed Cajun group in music. From the Grand Ole Opry to Newport Folk, from concert halls to dance floors, the music of BeauSoleil continues to captivate audiences the world over. Featuring special guest American country / folk singer and Texas legend Iris DeMent. Tix $45 gen’l,.
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8 pm SEVERIN BROWNE plays the LIVE! series at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-833-4813; www.grandvision.org. He’s performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” and earned a “Listener Favorite” there. Expect seasoned and finely-crafted folk music from this long-time California singer-songwriter (part of a superbly talented musical family, in which Jackson Browne is his brother). Severin Browne’s “honest and beautiful” tunes, which draw from folk, reggae, and jazz, satisfy the soul and get the toes tapping. More at www.severinbrowne.com. Doors at 7:30 pm for the best seats. Tix, $18 advance, $22 at the door.
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8 pm BRIAN FINNEGAN & WILLIAM COULTER play Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide.
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It’s been an amazing week of Celtic music in L.A., and it continues unabated tonight.
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Irish flute and whistle wizard BRIAN FINNEGAN and Grammy Award-winning guitarist WILLIAM COULTER are both veterans of the traditional music world. Brian spent the last 12 years touring and recording with the legendary Anglo-Irish band Flook, who won the Best Group at the BBC Folk Awards in 2006. William has been exploring traditional music for over 20 years and has performed with some of the best musicians on both sides of the Atlantic. He won a Grammy in 2004 for his solo guitar contribution to "Henry Mancini: Pink Guitar."
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Scotland on Sunday calls Brian Finnegan “a thrilling talent, marvelous technical dexterity, bold musical imagination and urgent tone combining in playing of breathtaking suppleness and delicacy.” Meanwhile, ' Mike Meyer, KKUP-FM , cites “William's advanced sense of guitar melody, texture and resonance makes him one of the best ever from the Bay Area.'
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Brian and William met at the Boxwood flute camp in Nova Scotia during the summer of 2008, where both were teaching. A concert was in the works and the lads enjoyed playing together so much they talked about the possibility of touring as a duo. When Flook disbanded amicably at the end of 2008, the time seemed right for Brian and Bill to join forces. These two virtuosos play original and traditional tunes with masterful technique and fluidity. Their dynamic energy and artistry is an experience not to be missed. More at www.finnegancoulter.com/. Tix, $15.
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8 pm CARL VEHEYEN & STEVE TROVATO at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com. It’s a double-bill of guitar legends. Carl Verheyen and Steve Trovato (Twice Guitars).. two of LA's most amazing guitarists, have been delighting audiences for years. Carl was called "One of the best Guitarists in the world" by Guitar Player Magazine and Steve Trovato earned the title of "Superpicker" from Vintage Guitar Magazine. Together their styles combine to form a musical genre all its own: part blues, jazz, rock 'n roll, country, rhythm & blues, soul, rockabilly, bluegrass and even gypsy! High level performing at its finest.
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CARL VERHEYEN is lead guitarist from the band SUPERTRAMP (since 1985) and one of L.A.'s top session guitarists, winner of 1996 Guitar Player Magazines' best studio guitarist poll by its readers. Carl comes down to the crossroads to do a hot set of acoustic and electric guitar. He has played on over 200 TV shows and a ton of movies, including his featured solo part on the recent "Ratatouille."
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Plus Steve Trovato, multi-styled great player and author of over 20 books, he’s performed with everyone from CHET ATKINS to ALBERT LEE to ROBBEN FORD. For aastarters, Steve Trovato has written 22 guitar method books for Warner Brothers and Hal Leonard Publications, and completed 7 guitar instructional videos for REH Publications and Music Sales in London, England. He is best known as a world class country guitarist, though he plays and is equally proficient at many popular guitar styles. Steve is a professor in the Studio Jazz Guitar Department at the University of Southern California and maintains a high visibility career as a recording artist and studio musician. He is a former Musician’s Institute department manager, and he conducts clinics and master classes around the world. Currently, Steve is touring with former Supertramp guitarist Carl Verheyen. Steve is Director of Instruction for the new web based guitar educational site called www.iperform3d.com. Steve is responsible for creating all lessons at iPerform3D. His goal is simple: making sure iPerform delivers the best possible lessons available anywhere. Steve’s most recent CD is “Steve Trovato, Country Jazzmaster” (2007). Steve is now working on a new instructional book / CD / Crossover Pick combination called “Universal Picking Technique”. He is joined in this effort by AFG President Greg M. Atkin; inventor of the SharkTooth & Kodiak Crossover guitar picks.
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Sat, Sep 26:
8 pm STAN RIDGWAY 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, tells us, “When it comes to writing songs about ghostly marines, strippers with broken arms, and other dark, strange subjects, Ridgway is the best there is. Through the musical pictures that he's been painting for 30 years- first with Wall Of Voodoo, the seminal LA art rock band he fronts, and more recently with a collection of solo efforts that have solidified his stature as one of this city's finest musical figures- his songs carry listeners to the edge of their seats, while perfectly balancing his sometimes-untrustworthy narrator's voice from the twilight zone. Kicking off this evening's proceedings will be Toronto-based Doug Paisley, whom we first saw here opening for Bonnie "Prince" Billy (as one half of Dark Hand and Lamplight), and whose latest album is one of our favorites of the year.” Tix, $17.50.
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Sat, Sep 26, every Sat:
8-10 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE, singer-songwriter or band, at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info / web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com - named for “Best Web Simulcast” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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8 pm THE BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND plus a headliner, most Fri & Sat nights, with BBHB 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.
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Sat, Sep 26, 4th Sat, every month:
8 pm-midnight SONGMAKERS “WEST VALLEY HOOT” in Woodland Hills; for location, contact Kay Conroy, 818-887-0446, WestValleyHoot@songmakers.org; www.songmakers.org.
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Sat, Sep 26, classic stage play:
8 pm CLOSING NIGHT for Shakespeare’s “JULIUS CAESAR” directed by Ellen Geer at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga, midway between Pacific Coast Highway and the Ventura (101) Freeway; www.theatricum.com; 310-455-3723. Shakespeare's gripping tale is a timeless political thriller about one of the most notorious political assassinations in history. It examines the delicate balance between liberty and government order. A group of self-styled guardians of the Roman Republic, led by Brutus and Cassius, kill the man they fear may declare himself both god and king. Can such radical and brutal action be justified - and how do men of intelligence and scruple live with the consequences? (Runs Jun 6 through Sep 26, in repertory with several other productions; check with venue for exact schedule.)
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“THE CHERRY ORCHARD,” a poignant comedy and Chekhov's final play, freely adapted by Heidi Helen Davis and Ellen Geer who reset the bittersweet comedy in 1970s Virginia, where an old Southern family desperately clings to tradition in the aftermath of the civil rights movement.
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Sat, Sep 26, every Sat:
9 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line / couple dance lessons with Charlotte, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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Sat, Sep 26, every Sat; 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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The Grand Ole Echo, a 5-9 pm Sunday favorite, ends today (not for the season; it’s over after today). Performing there is MADAME PAMITA, on the Grammy Ballot for “Best Traditional Folk Album.” Meanwhile, The Coffee Gallery Backstage goe4s bonkers today with THREE different shows: matinees at 2 and 4 pm and an evening show at 7 pm. Other’n that, your editor, recovering from eye surgery, isn’t available to make the “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks today.
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Music Today at the Los Angeles County Fair in Pomona:
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Sun, Sep 27:
7:30 pm THE BEACH BOYS play the L.A. County Fair’s “End of Summer Concert Series” in the Grandstand (series runs 19 nights of the Fair).
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“California Girls,” “Kokomo,” “Fun, Fun, Fun,” “I Get Around,” “Surfin’ Safari,” you know the songs, know who created them and performs them, with millions of albums as testament. It’ll be surf’s up when The Beach Boys take the stage for this 2009 concert appearance.
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General admission to the nighttime entertainment is free with Fair admission. Reserved seating is $18.50-$35; box seating $22.50-$50; stageside seating $75-$150. Tix at Ticketmaster (ticketmaster.com) or in person at the Fairplex box office (or at fairplex.com). Concerts require Fair admission. Acts and schedules subject to change. Most shows begin at 7:30 pm. A limited number of free assigned seats are available for grandstand entertainment. (Including wheelchair access). The line forms on Floral (across from the grandstand). Tickets are dispersed at 3 pm., first come, first served on concert days only. Each person must be present to receive a ticket.
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Sun, Sep 27, (Wednesdays-Sundays, through Oct 4):
THE VAGABOND PIRATES do multiple shows of “A Pirate’s Life” on the Buccaneer Stage. Performances are Wednesdays-Fridays 1:30, 3:30, 6:30, 8, & 9:30 pm; Saturdays; 11:30 am, 2:30, 4;30, 7, & 8:30 pm; Sundays; 1, 2:30, 4:30, 7, & 8:30 pm. Step back in time with The Vagabond Pirates, the most fearsome and funny troupe of pirates to sail six of the seven seas. Enjoy Cap’n Red Eye Pete and his band of pirates as they wreck havoc upon those fortunate enough to experience their lively sea chanties and comedic antics. Then, watch as two of their most bloodthirsty pirates battle it out, sword to sword, to determine who should be first mate. More, www.vagabondtroupe.com
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PERSON TO PERSON spans the music of the Summer of Love through the groovy ‘70s, “transforming their personas into whatever era they represent to bring a show that is high energy and full of fun” says their promo. Travel back in time Sep 9-Oct 4 on the Hit the Road traveling stage, Wednesdays-Thursdays at 4, 5, 6:30, 8, & 9 pm; Fridays-Saturdays at 4, 5, 6:30, 8, 9:30, & 11 pm; Sundays at 4, 5:30, 6:30, 8, & 9 pm. More at www.persontopersonband.com
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Sun, Sep 27; Fri-Sun, Sep 25-27, in Northern Cal:
Annual “DRAFT HORSE CLASSIC” with SOURDOUGH SLIM and others performing, at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA; www.nevadacountyfair.com
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Sun, Sep 27; Wed-Sun, Sep 23-27, in Oklahoma:
7 pm-12:30 am nightly, 18th annual “GENE AUTRY OKLAHOMA FILM & MUSICAL FESTIVAL” with music performances by LES GILLIAM, CALL OF THE WEST, ANDY WILKINSON, BOB & BARB LEWIS, BILL BARWICK AND PRAIRIE MOON BAND and others, in Gene Autry, OK, 15 miles NE of Ardmore. Festival is held in several venues along Prairie St; info & map, http://geneautryokmuseum.com; 580-294-3047. A fun time for the entire family. MARY & TEX open the Wednesday night program, and there is no charge that night. Thursday is Senior Citizen Day. Price of tix for each day or entire festival are on event website.
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Film actors include DENNY MILLER, DONNA DOUGLAS, BURTON GILLIAM, DALE BERRY and others. Western authors include BOBBY COPELAND, JAMES ROSIN, HOLLY GEORGE-WARREN and others. Two stages with performers every 30 minutes.
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Sun, Sep 27, last Sun, every month; near Seattle:
4-6:30 pm “RUNNING DOG SHANTY SING,” held the last Sunday of every month, at Running Dog Guitars / Sound Guitar Repair, 118 N 35th St, Suite 105, Fremont, WA. Hosted by Rick Davis & Cat Fox. Sea Chanties (shanties) are fun to sing and the choruses are always easy-to-learn sing-alongs. The hosts tell us, “The building is tall, grey cinderblock and green metal. Suite 105 is in the back, facing the alley between 36th and 35th. Parking available on the street. Over 21 years of age please. Potluck beverages and snacks.” Free.
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Sep 27-Oct 4, in Denmark:
8th annual “SAMSO INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITERS RETREAT” led by BRETT PERKINS. A maximum of twenty international songwriters will gather once again at Brundby Rock Hotel on the beautiful island of Samsø, Denmark for an intensive week focused on co-writing and development of craft. During the week, writers will participate in daily discussion groups, assigned co-writing, morning and evening song sharing circles, as well as private career consultations. Two “Listening Room” series concerts are presented at the hotel at the end of the week. Participation consideration for this, or subsequent retreats throughout the world, is open to all writers, based on a review of their current works, and limited to 20 students. The participation fee for the 2009 week long event is 7500 Danish kroner which includes a shared room, all meals and workshops, with spots confirmed upon receipt of a non-refundable 20% deposit. Contact Brett regarding any of the several retreats, at brettperkins@hotmail.com
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(Note: our coverage of music events at the L.A. County Fair is in the special section at the beginning of the day’s listings, and those events are NOT repeated in the following section.)
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Sun, Sep 27, recurring:
8 am-1 pm THE FAIR MARKET BLUEGRASS BAND performs at the Hollywood Farmer's Market, on Ivar St between Hollywood Bl & Sunset Bl, Hollywood. Free.
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Sun, Sep 27, every Sun, on broadcast radio & web simulcast:
8 am-noon “PEACE, LOVE & SUNDAY MORNINGS” with veteran deejay Mimi Chen, on 100.3 FM The Sound in L.A., and simulcast everywhere at http://www.thesoundla.com/?nid=41&sid=304. Mimi mixes together the best acoustic, live, reggae, bluegrass, "jam band", and folk performances by Sound artists both new and old. It's music that fits the mellow mood of Sunday mornings in Southern California. The station tells us, “This is a unique opportunity for our listeners to associate with the idealism that grew out of the peace movement in the 1970s. No longer controversial, the core ideals of friendship and togetherness live on-and relate powerfully to new generations of music fans. Tune in and turn on.”
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Sun, Sep 27, recurring:
9 am-1 pm “CLAREMONT FARMER'S MARKET” has live acoustic music in downtown Claremont. RON ELY plays songs of the sea and more on 2nd St between Yale Av and Indian Hill, in old downtown Claremont. Artist’s info, www.myrecordlabel.net/ronely .
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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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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, Sep 27:
11 am SANDRA SANDIA plays a matinee kids show at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Those with little ones are going to want to check out their Matinee Kids' Show series. Today’s features original children's music sung in Spanish and set to fun, intriguing Latin rhythms.
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Sun, Sep 27, repeats every fourth Sun:
11 am-4 pm OLD TIME MUSIC JAM, TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN FIDDLE AND BANJO, hosted by BRETT WALLER, at Audubon Nature Center, Debs Park “in the Arroyo,” 4700 N Griffin Av, Highland Park; off the 110 Fwy. Link to the Audubon center has a map: http://www.audubon-ca.org/debs_park.htm. Enter through the main portal of the Audubon center, out to the grounds, pass the pond and wind up the path to under the shade of the old pepper tree. Info, call Brett, 323-441-2113.
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Sun, Sep 27, every Sun, on web radio:
11 am-1 pm (Pacific time) “COW TRAILS 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. Studio phone-in numbers for host and on-air guests, 970-564-9727 & 970-564-0808. More, www.myspace.com/mancosbelle
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Sun, Sep 27; Sundays, on web radio:
Noon-2 pm (Pacific) “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION” repeat of the SEASON PREMIERE of the radio institution that 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 time each weekend is standard everywhere, though repeat times vary by station. In L.A., the show is broadcast from 3-5 pm Saturdays 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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Sun, Sep 27, every Sun:
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, Sep 27, every Sun:
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, Sep 27, repeats every fourth Sun, in Temecula:
OPEN JAM SESSION IN TEMECULA at The Nettworks Ranch, Menifee Valley, in the Temecula / Murrieta Valley, a few miles N of the I-215 / I-15 split, in that triangle. Take Scott Rd W 2 miles off I-215, or Bundy Canyon Rd E 4 miles off I-15. Turn S on Daily Rd; first ranch on right; info, Diana Nett, The Nettworks Ranch, 951-679-7951 or 909-239-5154.
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1-5 pm monthly “BLUEGRASS JAM IN THE PARK” at the CTMS Folk Music Center, Encino Park, 18953 Ventura Bl, Encino; Info, call Jeff, 310-390-4391. More at www.ctmsfolkmusic.org and www.socalbluegrass.org
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1-5 pm BLUEGRASS JAM at Torrance Elks Lodge, 1820 Abalone Av, Torrance. Info, Bill Elliott, 909-678-1180 or Bob & Lynn Cater, 310-678-1180.
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1:30-4:30 pm BENEFIT CONCERT for ARTIE COLATRELLA, with LISA NEMZO, LEE CURRERI, BILLIE BURNOR, COLLEEN STEWART, PETE SNELL doing poet readings from Artie's collection, KELLY MITCHELL, and other special guests, at The Talking Stick, 1411c Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net; 310-450-6052.
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ARTIE COLATRELLA, a longtime Venice Beach resident, has been battling renal cancer. Artie had a kidney removed two years ago, and this past March was diagnosed with the same cancer, but now, in his lung. Organizers say, “Due to our country’s health care system, even though he needs chemo, for nearly 6 months, he’s not had the necessary treatment. Medi-cal is still pending after 6 months. He’s been out of work this entire time, living on $200 a month while his bills pile up. He’s had his phone turned off, his unemployment benefits cut off, and is waiting treatment Oct 2nd. Hopefully. We have put together this benefit to raise money to help Artie ease the road. He needs all of us to join together as community and as friends and help him through this time.”
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Artie has been a professional songwriter, and is the author of two books of poems, "Ghosts of Closure", and his current, "The Empty Aisle" which awaits printing and publishing. Artie has worked with many artists over the years, including Frank Stallone (Stayin' Alive, Waking Up), Nicolette Larson (Real Love, Open All Night), Lisa Nemzo (Baby Don't Hurt Me, Out of Desire), Lee Curreri (Blue to Black), and Billie Burnor (Cowboy Angel), Shaundra Beri (I Remember Love), and others. His songs were featured in the TV shows "Party of Five" and "Felicity." He booked talent at the Blue Lagune Saloon, and The Venice "Beachhead" recently published one of Artie's poems, "Fingerprints." One of Artie's wishes is that his recent book of poems "The Empty Aisle" be published. Five Limited autographed copies will be on sale at the benefit. Lisa Nemzo says. “We're asking you bring friends, bring yourselves and give generously if you can. Your presence is what is going to mean the most to Artie.”
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5 limited copies of Artie's current book of poems, "The Empty Aisle" on sale. Questions, call or email Billie Burnor at themustangs1987@aol.com or Lisa Nemzo email, lisa@lisanemzo.com. Gift certificates welcome. (Von's is the local store.) CD's of artists will be on sale with proceeds donated. Suggested Donation $20.
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1:30 pm WELSH CHOIR, for location, contact Rutthy: 818-507-0337.
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2 pm EVAN J. MARSHALL plus THE BOHEMIAN SOUL RUSTLERS 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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“Evan J. Marshall lives at the intersection of folk and classical, where mandolin and fiddle virtuoso meets innovative craftsman, where the impact pf his dazzling musicianship cannot be reconciled when you see only one performer on a stage where the ears are convinced there must be an entire string band.” – Larry Wines, Acoustic Americana Music Guide.
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Evan’s accomplishments are legendary among other artists of the plucked string: The late Chet Atkins called him "one of the few great musicians of our time." He’s performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” where he dazzled the listening audience. He is a member of the RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE, and whenever they play, popular demand requires that EVAN J. MARSHALL plays a solo set. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest mandolin virtuosos ever, and his fiddle playing is dazzling. He possesses an uncanny duo-style solo mandolin technique that the Raleigh-Durham Independent called "superhuman," the Washington Post labeled "truly dazzling," and the Fresno Bee called "mind-boggling." Besides his "obvious virtuosity" (Pasadena Star News), he has "in color and texture . . . a stunning mastery of interpretation" (St. Paul Pioneer Press). Performing by himself, he creates the sound of a virtuoso mandolin ensemble, and takes his audience with him into a fascinating and unique musical world. Don Stiernberg says he's "the Michael Jordan of the mandolin."
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plus, THE BOHEMIAN SOUL RUSTLERS Bob Stane adds, “We have sneaked the Bohemian Soul Rustlers into a few shows, without reporting their booking, and they are just a bit of wonderful. With several stints on our stage, they delight with song and comedy. You will be on your feet cheering for an encore. Lots of stuff from the 1960s and a grab bag of fun. Got a beret? Be cool. At the end you will be saying, ‘who are those guys?’ Fun, musical, and just perfect. Remember when that wasn't a ridiculous concept? Remember when you believed that a raised voice and a willing heart could actually help promote peace, love and understanding? Well you were right. Come on down to the show and we'll prove it together.” Matinee show, tix, $15.
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3-5:30 pm JAZZ COMPOSERS WORKSHOP at Rock Rose Gallery/Productions & Arroyo Books, 4108 N Figueroa St, Sycamore Grove; 323-222-4740; rockroseart@yahoo.com; www.rockrosegallery.com. Every Sunday.
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Sun, Sep 27; SECOND of TWO different matinees today at CGB:
4 pm THE AMERICAN FOLKSONG EXPRESS is “a matinee of great note,” featuring ART PODELL and JACKIE DAVIDSON, original members of the famed NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS, plus BUFFALO BILL BOYCOTT, and GARY BRANDT with special guest: MICHAEL McGINNIS 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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Has venue impresario Bob Stane finally gone over the edge to that big Vaudeville show in the HaHa Hotel Lounge? TWO different matinees today, plus a 7 pm show tonight? He tells us, “This is how we did it back then. Real music, a fun show, music that you wanted to listen to from folks you liked to watch. The Real Deal.”
Bob calls this “A celebration of the rich days of the ’60s when urban youth across the nation first discovered the musical miracles that could be accomplished with only six guitar lessons. Folk-music favorites mingled with some surprisingly fresh new material performed by some of the finest talent from that era. The show features music, comedy, and drama fit for the family, delivered with the same freshness as when it was first performed in the coffeehouses of yore.”
ART PODELL is a guitar and banjo pickin’ Greenwich Village “has-been” who at 70-plus, declares he’s ‘been again’. JACKIE DAVIDSON, another original NEW CHRISTY MINSTREL, the ex-wife of a famous crooner whose first name slips her mind from time to time. And yes, Art and Jackie still tour with the legendary New Christy Minstrels under the direction of Randy Sparks.
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“Get ready for a show that will make you tear to ‘Molly Darlin’ and roar to ‘Michael Row The Boat Ashore,’” adds Bob.
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Why MICHAEL McGINNIS? Bob Stane, who has booked him before, many times, explains, “The ability of Michael Mc Ginnis to captivate and transform groups is magical. His enthusiasm and joy for life seems boundless, although his journey has not always been a bright one. His quest for grace has led him down many roads, and has provided a tapestry of colorful experience to draw from. During his long career as singer, songwriter, actor, poet, and storyteller, Michael performed with, and for a time, directed the music for, the internationally popular New Christy Minstrels, a group that spawned Kenny Rogers, Kim Carnes, and Barry McGuire. He has also toured extensively with his own band The Rodeo Gypsies, and as a single performer. Michael has seven major label recordings to his credit, and was the first artist to produce a full-length music video for EMI Video, before music video even existed. He records currently for Shadow Hills Records. Many major artists including Kim Carnes, Don Henley, Michael Mc Donald, Wayne Newton, and Captain Kangaroo have recorded his songs. As an actor he has done episodic TV, commercials, and feature films. He is a published poet, and contributes to several literary magazines.
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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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5-9 pm “ZYDECO DANCE SERIES” with live music by GINO DE LA FOSE at the Gardena Elks Lodge, 1735 W 162nd St, Gardena 90247. Info, call Sydney, event producer, at 323-401-8859. $20.
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Sun, Sep 27, LAST EDITION:
5-9 pm GRAND FINALE of the “THE GRAND OLE ECHO” country & roots series at The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; www.myspace.com/thegrandoleecho. Yikes! Today marks the last of the Grand Ole Echo free Sunday series. Lineup includes MADAME PAMITA, on the Grammy Ballot for “Best Traditional Folk Album” (more at www.madamepamita.com). The Happy Bookers, who have brought us the wonderful Spring-through-Fall showcase for the past few years tell us, “Keep your eye out for us, as we'll probably be bringing you some sort of [alt] country on a monthly basis and most likely will revive the Good Ole Country Christmas. To help us celebrate in a big bash sort of way we've got TONY GILKYSON, DAVE GLEASON (with members of OLD CALIFORNIO backing him up) SCOTT WARREN (of the band, SIGNAL HILL TRANSMISSION playing songs from his new solo Americana record "Quick Fix Bandage").Out back we've got Tim Gillis' Free Range BBQ and the biggest treat of all, MADAME PAMITA on the backporch!” Several acts on the main stage indoors, plus more live music on the Back Porch Stage, where there’s a BBQ available. Venue has a full bar. All ages, no cover.
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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, Sep 27, 4th Sun, every month:
5-9 pm SONGMAKERS “WEST L.A. HOOT & POTLUCK” in West L.A.; for location, contact Mha Atma Khalsa, WestLAHoot@songmakers.org or 310-203-0162; www.songmakers.org.
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Sun, Sep 27, every Sun; 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 music or music-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, Sep 27, 4th Sun, every month; in Arroyo Grande:
5:30-8:30 pm “BLUEGRASS SLOW JAM” for beginners, at SLO Down Pub, 1200 E Grand Av (at Brisco), Arroyo Grande. Info, 805-473-0102.
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Sun, Sep 27, repeats last Sun, every month:
5:45 pm OPEN MIC at McCabe’s Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4497; www.mccabesguitar.com.
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Sun, Sep 27, every Sun:
6-8 pm CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD NUMBER 7 play their “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, Sep 27:
7 & 9 pm (two shows) DAN HICKS & HIS HOT LICKS at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. More at www.danhicks.net. McCabe’s booker Lincoln Myerson tells us, “We are thrilled to welcome back the legendary DAN HICKS & THE HOT LICKS to our small stage for two performances at 7 and 9 pm. Hicks and his hipster cohorts have been laying down their inimitable brand of psychedelic swing for decades now, but music this good just never loses its appeal. The relaxed delivery and comically offbeat lyrical content of their songs belie the dazzling musicianship behind them, and no other combo on the planet can match them for toe-tapping, finger-popping fun. Join them here as they celebrate the release of Tangled Tales, and tell your friends. The 7 pm show is sold out, but a few tickets remain for the 9 pm show.” Tix for either show, $24.50. (7 pm is SOLD OUT.)
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7 pm WILL RYAN & THE CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS plus ROOBY MAGOO 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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Direct from Cactus County, it’s “The King of the Radio Cowboys” and “The Band that Won the West!.” They’ve been called, “The Marx Brothers meet the Sons of the Pioneers, with sidekicks.”
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Lead singer and guitarist WILL RYAN is the croonin’ Westerner who not only has written hundreds of cowboy songs for acts like the Okay Corral Chorale, the Oslo Mariachis and Clark Burroughs, but for a slew of imaginary characters, as well! Among them: Donald Duck, Tigger, the Muppets, Elmo Aardvark, Garfield the Cat, The Grinch and Winnie the Pooh (who actually lives under the name of Saunders). Will’s non-cowboy songs have also been recorded by the likes of the Pointer Sisters, Patti LaBelle, Joanie Sommers and Diane Schurr.
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In the Old Days, Will opened for such folks as Rick Nelson, Bob Gibson, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, Pure Prairie League and Lionel Hampton. Then Will became a Cineloquist, which is what he calls an Actor who does a lot of Voices. Soon he was heard in hundreds of animated television shows and in such popular feature films as “The Little Mermaid”, “Looney Tunes: Back in Action!” and “The Land before Time”.
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WESTY WESTHOFEN (on bass, tuba and euphonium) joins JOHN “PRESTO” REYNOLDS (on guitar, banjo and jazzbo) as Will’s harmonious sidekicks and Instrumental Wizards. You may recall them as the front men of the Palm Springs Yacht Club, when they were a perennial opening act for the Smothers Brothers, toured the nation with Julie Andrews and made television appearances with Steve Allen.
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Westy and Presto are the Originators and Principal Perpetrators of the musical art form known as BI-LABIAL FRICITATION. Their demonstrations of this arcane practice are a show-stopping delight. In fact, for that alone you would be well-advised to leave the hum-drum comfort of your all-too-familiar home and head over to this rare Coffee Gallery Backstage performance to be edified, stupefied, stultified and – yes, certifiably flabbergasted! Bob Stane says: “you will laugh and be amazed by their sounds and antics. Great comedy.” Oh, Will’s got a couple of RIAA Gold Records. but here’s the Big News: The band’s first Audible Records CD, “Rhythm Rides the Range!” has just gone Tin! WAHOO!
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Plus: ROOBY MAGOO...“The Queen of Science Fiction Country Music.” From the moment Rooby sets foot on the stage, you know you’re dealing with a Star. Either that, or a sweet-sounding singer of astonishing range and a mighty fascinating case of Multiple Personality Disorder! Her command of any situation – be it a humble country tune or a dramatic first-hand account of an alien abduction – is always awe-inspiring! Rooby, who bears a striking resemblance to actress Diane Michelle, can be heard impersonating off-beat characters on such television shows as The Simpsons, Superman, Batman, The West Wing, Pinky & the Brain and the upcoming series Waffles: Gentleman Burglar. For Walt Disney Productions, she’s provided Daisy Duck’s singing voice since the Clinton administration. This is a rare chance to hear Rooby in person before she too, like Klum before her, is permanently abducted by aliens,
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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, Sep 27, repeats last Sun, every month; in the OC:
7-9 pm monthly “ORANGE COUNTY SONGSALIVE! SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP” at Spires Restaurant (in the Meeting Room), 13030 Goldenwest Av (crnr of Garden Grove Bl), Westminster 92683; 714-636-0442; event info, 714-333-8222 (Rodney). Songwriting workshop, critique session and songwriting exercises. Event gathers songwriters to share their songs, gain feedback and develop relationships within the global Songsalive! songwriting communities. First half is an in-the-round workshop where writers present one song each (on tape, CD or live) followed by a guest speaker or industry discussion in the second half, with time to talk and network. Moderated by Rod O'Riley. Directions, info, www.songsalive.org/losangeles.
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Sun, Sep 27, every Sun:
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, Sep 27, every Sun, 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, Sep 27, every Sun, 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, Sep 27, repeats last Sun, every month:
7:30 pm OPEN MIC at the Folk Music Center, 220 Yale Av, Claremont; 909-624-2928. Sign-ups at 7 pm. $1 cover.
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Sun, Sep 27:
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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Sun, Sep 27; stage play:
8 pm CLOSING NIGHT for “CYMBELINE,” Shakespeare’s romantic tale, at the Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga, midway between Pacific Coast Highway and the Ventura (101) Freeway; www.theatricum.com; 310-455-3723. Shakespeare's gripping tale is a timeless political thriller about one of the most notorious political assassinations in history. It examines the delicate balance between liberty and government order. A group of self-styled guardians of the Roman Republic, led by Brutus and Cassius, kill the man they fear may declare himself both god and king. Can such radical and brutal action be justified - and how do men of intelligence and scruple live with the consequences? (Runs Jun 6 through Sep 26, in repertory with several other productions; check with venue for exact schedule.)
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About “CYMBELINE” - Fidelity and loyalty triumph over treachery to assure that love will prevail in one of Shakespeare's most complex plays, the romantic Cymbeline. Banished from England for secretly marrying the princess, Posthumus bets the sly Iachimo that no man could ever seduce his faithful wife Imogen. When Iachimo sets off to test this claim, a riotous chain of tragic and comic events ensues.
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Sun, Sep 27:
9 pm DAN HICKS & HIS HOT LICKS at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. More at www.danhicks.net. Two shows, 7 & 9 pm. McCabe’s booker Lincoln Myerson tells us, “We are thrilled to welcome back the legendary DAN HICKS & THE HOT LICKS to our small stage for two performances at 7 and 9 pm. Hicks and his hipster cohorts have been laying down their inimitable brand of psychedelic swing for decades now, but music this good just never loses its appeal. The relaxed delivery and comically offbeat lyrical content of their songs belie the dazzling musicianship behind them, and no other combo on the planet can match them for toe-tapping, finger-popping fun. Join them here as they celebrate the release of Tangled Tales, and tell your friends. The 7 pm show is sold out, but a few tickets remain for the 9 pm show.” Tix for either show, $24.50. (7 pm is SOLD OUT.)
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Sun, Sep 27, 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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Mon, Sep 28, every Mon, on web radio:
Noon-12:30 pm “GUNSLINGER RADIO SHOW” with host Cowboy Hud and performing guests on web radio KSGV, Glendora, at http://ksgvradio.com.
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Mon, Sep 28, every Mon; 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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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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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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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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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, Sep 28; in Ventura:
6-10 pm “OPEN BLUEGRASS JAM SESSION” at Zoey’s, 451 E Main St, Ventura. 805-658-8311. Hosted by Gene Rubin, who says, “Check-out Ventura's Bluegrass Jam website, at http://home.earthlink.net/~generubinaudio/index.html. All skills welcome, friendly folks, great food and drink, and even better jammin'. Generally we number 25 to 35 musicians. We now have additional space for even more jam circles. Spectators are appreciated and welcome.” Contact Gene with your email address to receive regular reminders and details: 805-658-8311 or generubinaudio@earthlink.net.
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7 pm free “J.A.M. SESSIONS” series continues 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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7-10 pm CORONA BLUEGRASS JAM at Crossroads Christian Church, 2331 Kellogg Av (at Ontario Av), Corona. Info, contact Todd Holtkamp, 951-347-2597 or onetoad@adelphia.net. Todd says, “Open Jam, all levels welcome. Having a good time is mandatory. If the weather is good we will be outside in front of the main building. If the weather is bad we will be inside.”
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“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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“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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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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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 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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Mon, Sep 28, every Mon:
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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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, Sep 28, every Mon:
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, Sep 28, every Mon:
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; Sep 28, every 4th (and 2nd) Mon every month:
8-9 pm “MONDAY NIGHT POETRY” at the Santa Catalina Branch Library, 999 E Washington Bl, Pasadena 91104 ; info, www.home.earthlink.net/~mondaynightpoetry/; contact Don Kingfisher Campbell, mondaynightpoetry@earthlink.net or 626-744-7272. Featured poets and open readings; sign-up by 8 pm. They say, “This is your chance to share your poetry with the public and to hear professional poets performing their newest creations.” Accessible to people with disabilities, and handicapped parking available. Adults, free.
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Mon, Sep 28, every Mon:
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, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, every Mon:
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, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, every Mon:
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 Mon 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, Sep 28, every Mon:
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, Sep 28, 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, Sep 28, every Mon:
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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(Note: our coverage of music events at the L.A. County Fair is in the special section at the beginning of the day’s listings, and those events are NOT repeated in the following section.)
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Tue, Sep 29, every week; in Loma Linda:
9-11:30 am “LOMA LINDA UKULELE STRUMMERS” welcomes all, every Tuesday at the Loma Linda Senior Center, 25541 Barton Rd (behind the Civic Center), Loma Linda. (Sr Center at the far end of the parking lot.) Info, www.lomalindaukestrummers.org. Contact, Ginny Stone, 909 795 3841 or harryginny@hotmail.com.
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Tue, Sep 29, every week:
4:30-6 pm SON JAROCHO CLASSES at East Side Café, 5469 Huntington Dr N, L.A.; 323-583-5113. Learn to play Jarana, a string Instrument from Veracruz; dance Zapateado; sing & compose Sones-songs; gain knowledge of Son Jarocho music; work sound & lights. Open to adults, children and teens. No cover, donations are accepted.
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Tue, Sep 29, last Tue, every month:
6-8:15 pm STAN WEST at Frisella's Roastery, 179 N Glendora Av, Glendora; 626-852-1810. A bluesman from hat to boots, Stan West is, according to blues expert Bernie Pearl, one of this country's premiere slide guitarists. Vintage Guitar Magazine wrote, "Stan West knows the Blues," and Seven Days adds, "If there is any justice, Stan West would be a legend." He’s still working on that, with his new CD, “Live at Mr. Mike’s.”
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When he played the Fret House, they noted, “Stan West is something of an institution on the Southern Californian blues scene, delighting the patrons of the area's blues clubs with his potent slide guitar riffs for around thirty years, as well as opening for artists like Bo Diddley, Johnny Winter and Robben Ford. A rather astute observer of that four-letter word called ‘life,’ Stan West knows the blues.”
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Stan has quite a history, indeed, including performing on stage with all those luminaries, and even with Janis Joplin. In 1977, a stroke paralyzed one side of his body and robbed him of the ability to play. Overcoming that with a new and unique slide guitar style, he launched the Stan West Band in ’79. Beginning in ’83, he became proprietor of Stan’s Guitar Shop in Glendora. His previous CDs were released in ’94 and ’97. More recently, Stan was diagnosed with coronary artery disease, and has been forced to declare “no more smoke-filled clubs!” Catching Stan perform these days is a rare treat. More at www.stanwest.com. Venue offers great food, beer and wine. Stan says, “Try their tri-tip for a real sandwich treat!”
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Tue, Sep 29, every week:
6-9 pm “BBQ TUESDAY” with live original acoustic music at Mary's Market & Canyon Café, in Sierra Madre Canyon, 561 Woodland Av, Sierra Madre; 626-355-4534. Not an open mic; acts are booked in advance. Cozy venue, yummy food!
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Tue, Sep 29, every week:
6 pm Weekly BLUEGRASS JAM at Curley’s Café, 1999 E Willow (at Cherry), Signal Hill; 562-424-0018.
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Tue, Sep 29, every week:
6-8 pm ARANA MUSIC LESSONS at IMIX Bookstore, 5052 Eagle Rock Bl, Eagle Rock; 323-257-2512; www.imixbooks.com. For beginners to experts music lessons focusing on the arana and Son Jarocho, presented by Caesar Castro, El Jarochelo.
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Tue, Sep 29, every week; in Menifee:
6-8:30 pm SANDII CASTLEBERRY & RON DAIGH, folk fest faves, at Giovanni's, Pizza, Pasta & More, 26900 Newport Rd #112, Menifee 92584; 951-672-8080. Info, www.sandiicastleberry.com.
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Tue, Sep 29, every Tue:
6:30-11 pm “SOUP JAM,” Don Rowan’s country & bluegrass jam, at 3240 Industry Dr, Signal Hill 90755. Info, contact Don, 562-883-0573. Acoustic instruments only, floating mic for voice; soup, donuts, coffee & tap water served. Loc is 1 mile S of 405 Fwy, 1.2 mi S of Long Beach Airport. Lakewood Bl South exit from 405, immediate right onto Willow for 1 mi (W), left on Redondo for 3/4 mile (S), right onto Industry Dr for 0.2 mi (W), building is first entrance for last building on the left; a fair-sized industrial building with high ceilings.
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Tue, Sep 29, last Tue, every month:
7-8:45 pm GILLI MOON plays her monthly residency and “SONGSALIVE! SHOWCASE” at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90046; 323-653-0640. It’s a mostly-acoustic event with guest artists. Gill says, “It features 'moi,' plus a couple of cool cats from Songsalive! - and we all perform in the round on stage. It's really a wonderful night, and starts early, 7 pm stage time.” Venue is known for its Chinese food; call for dinner reserv. Plenty of parking, $7 cover.
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Tue, Sep 29, every week:
7-10 pm OPEN MIC - Music, Comedy, Spoken Word, at Synergy Café Lounge, 4437 Sepulveda Bl (just S of Culver Bl), Culver City; www.synergycafelounge.com; 310-482-3490. An eclectic open mic night. Bring your instruments, poetry, comedy, and anything else you'd like to share during your 8-10 minute set. Great atmosphere, excellent opportunity to see and meet other performers. No cover, food / drink purchase expected. Info, contact MC Jackie, jackielievense@yahoo.com.
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Tue, Sep 29, every week; in the Inland Empire:
7 pm “LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY OPEN JAM” at Loma Linda University College Market Patio Pantry, 24905 Anderson St, (at Mound & Anderson St, near US Post Office, behind other buildings), Loma Linda. Every Tue in 2009.
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Tue, Sep 29, every week, in Palmdale:
7 pm “TUESDAY JAVA JAM” ACOUSTIC NIGHT at Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St.West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530. 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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Tue, Sep 29, every week; in Tehachapi:
7-10 pm “ACOUSTIC JAM” at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; 661-822-BEAN; www.mamahillybeans.com. They welcome "All unplugged acoustic players." Venue has great ambience, food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." No cover.
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Tue, Sep 29:
7:30 pm OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW plus special guest CHUCK MEAD of BR549, at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-461-3673; 323-GO1-FORD; www.FordTheatres.org; box dinner orders 310-652-3797. [aka Ford Amphitheatre.] OLD CROW MEDICINE SHOW is wonderful. This show is presented in a partnership with McCabe’s, the Ford, and Goldenvoice. Purchase your tix directly through McCabe’s online store, at http://store.mccabes.com/home.php?cat=249, sparing those nasty Ticketmaster fees. For example, buying a pair of tickets for this show through McCabe’s saves over $17! Note that tickets for this and all Goldenvoice shows are will-call only and available at the respective venues on day of show. Tix, through McCabe’s, are $35.
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Tue, Sep 29, recurring:
7:30 pm Weekly OPEN MIC at Cahuenga General Store (aka Hallenbecks), 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood 91601; www.MySpace.com/CahuengaGeneralStore; 818-985-5916. Venue offers sandwiches, coffeehouse fare. No cover.
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Tue, Sep 29; Mon & Tue, Sep 28 & 29:
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 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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Tue, Sep 29, every week:
8-9:30 pm “TUESDAY NIGHT MUSIC CLUB” weekly series with KACEE and MICHAEL DOMAN, with different musical guests each week, at Molly Malone's, 575 S Fairfax Av, L.A. 90036; 323-935-1577; www.mollymalonesla.com. Began Jul 8, 2008. Michael says, “Tuesdays just got a whole lot better.”
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8 pm OPEN MIC at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank; www.vivacantina.com; 818-515-4444.
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8 pm OPEN MIC at Sierra Cup, 409 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia 91016; 626-301-4214; www.sierracup.com. Sign-ups at 7:30 pm.
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8 pm weekly “SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” features guest artists and BETH FITCHET WOOD, who plays the opening set each week, at the The Marine Room Tavern, 214 Ocean Av, Laguna Beach; 949-494-3027.
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8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free swing dance lessons with Ed, 7-8:30 pm. No cover.
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9 pm-12:30 am “BLUES ROCK JAM” night at Music Club Shadow, 351 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90048; www.mogul.am; reservations, 323-428-8471. Open for dinner at 7 pm; those not there by 9 pm lose priority seating. Venue has a capacity of 250, with ample free parking (wonderful news in this part of town!) and full dinner menu including exotic Russian cuisine and lighter fare, and full bar. Big patio for those still afflicted with smoking. Their goal is to present “great, energizing live music, local artists and bands as well as international acts.” They note, “As can be seen from the 2009 Grammy Awards, half the winners were indie artists. Club Shadow supports this trend.”
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Monday - Singer-Songwriter "Create" night, 8 pm-12:30 am
Tuesday - “Pro-Jam, Tribute/Cover Bands night,” 9 pm-12:30 am
Wednesday - “Platinum Divas Live!” night, 8 pm-12:30 am
Thursday - “Blues, Blues/Rock, Funk night,” 8 pm-12:30 am
Sunday - “Pop, Rock, Indie Rock, World Music” night, 8 pm-11:30 am
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Wed, Sep 30, (Wednesdays-Sundays, through Oct 4):
THE VAGABOND PIRATES do multiple shows of “A Pirate’s Life” on the Buccaneer Stage. Performances are Wednesdays-Fridays 1:30, 3:30, 6:30, 8, & 9:30 pm; Saturdays; 11:30 am, 2:30, 4;30, 7, & 8:30 pm; Sundays; 1, 2:30, 4:30, 7, & 8:30 pm. Step back in time with The Vagabond Pirates, the most fearsome and funny troupe of pirates to sail six of the seven seas. Enjoy Cap’n Red Eye Pete and his band of pirates as they wreck havoc upon those fortunate enough to experience their lively sea chanties and comedic antics. Then, watch as two of their most bloodthirsty pirates battle it out, sword to sword, to determine who should be first mate. More, www.vagabondtroupe.com
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The award-winning DANCING GAUCHOS play four shows today on the at the Plaza de las Americas Stage. They combine, says their promo, “masterful manipulation of the Boleadora, that perilous spinning weapon from Argentina, with fire, whips, drums, and humor, into a show-stopping performance. They perform their unique skills with astounding velocity, merging the element of danger with the grace of flamenco style dance. Driven by artistic dedication, they deliver their high-energy act with unequaled charisma, generating passion, power, and class that commands their audience into an immeasurable level of resounding acceptance. Their stunning costumes, impeccable style, and mass appeal have ascended them to an unparalleled level that has opened the doors of the most distinguished venues and events in the world. Spanning the globe in the widest variety of events imaginable while moving gracefully through the multi-faceted world of entertainment, the Dancing Gauchos are a sure way to drive audiences loco.” More at www.thedancinggauchos.com
Wed, Sep 16 and Sep 30; 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, and 9:30 pm
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SIDE EFFECT brings their a cappella doo-wop to the fair, performing throughout the grounds, Wednesdays through Fridays, Sep 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, and Sep 30-Oct 2, at noon, 1, 2, 4, & 5 pm. These award-winning singers bring classic Motown, R&B, and doo-wap hits in a comical and engaging performance with classic vocal harmony.
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Wed, Sep 30:
CLUB HARV performs four shows on The Pepper Street Stage as part of the Upland Day celebration. They are a local Upland band that specializes in the danceable songs of the Baby Boomer generation. While primarily a classic rock and blues band, they are not strictly limited by one genre and have been known to surprise their audience with a tune that’s a little jazzy or has a country twang. Shows at 6, 7, 8, & 9 pm.
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PERSON TO PERSON spans the music of the Summer of Love through the groovy ‘70s, “transforming their personas into whatever era they represent to bring a show that is high energy and full of fun” says their promo. Travel back in time Sep 9-Oct 4 on the Hit the Road traveling stage, Wednesdays-Thursdays at 4, 5, 6:30, 8, & 9 pm; Fridays-Saturdays at 4, 5, 6:30, 8, 9:30, & 11 pm; Sundays at 4, 5:30, 6:30, 8, & 9 pm. More at www.persontopersonband.com
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(Note: our coverage of music events at the L.A. County Fair is in the special section at the beginning of the day’s listings, and those events are NOT repeated in the following section.)
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Wed, Sep 30, every Wed, in Yucaipa:
12:30 pm “YUCAIPA UKERS,” THE YUCAIPA UKULELE GANG, an ‘off-shoot’ of the Loma Linda Ukulele Strummers (LLUS), meets every Wed (recently changed; was 10:30 am). Info, loc, www.lomalindaukestrummers.org.
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Wed, Sep 30, every Wed:
3-7 pm “ROOTS MUSIC JAM SESSION” with TOM SAUBER at the Sierra Madre Farmers' Market, in the parking lot behind the shops on the south side of Sierra Madre Blvd., just west of Baldwin Av, in Sierra Madre. Take Baldwin Av exit N from 210 Fwy. Turn W off Baldwin onto Mariposa and you'll see the tents. Tom tells us, “It won't take the place of Frank & Joe’s [the long-gone Wed night jam] and I know it's not convenient for most, but it's something as long as the weather's nice.” Info, masaw48@earthlink.net
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4 pm-late New “PARADISE STORE TWICE-WEEKLY BLUEGRASS / MOUNTAIN MUSIC JAM” at Paradise Store, N of Santa Barbara on Hwy 154 for 9.5 mi; right on Paradise Rd, 1/2 mile to the store. Directions, www.paradisestoresb.com/directions.asp
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Wed, Sep 30, every Wed:
5-8 pm “CLAREMONT WEDNESDAY GREEN MARKET” features acoustic music inside and outside the Packing House in the new West Claremont Center, 532 W First St, Claremont 91711; www.claremontpackinghouse.com/home.htm. RON ELY plays authentic and original songs of the sea and more at Bonita & Yale Av. More at www.myspace.com/ronely. Ron tells us, “It's all about ‘going GREEN,’ and should be promoted and supported. They’ve expanded with a Farmer's Market each Wednesday evening, outside this same venue, The Packing House, a fully rehabilitated old building, a real packing house, Historical Landmark. It's put-on by the non-profit ‘Claremont Forum,’ (www.claremontforum.org) that sponsors the "Prison Library Project," sending books to those incarcerated.”
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Wed, Sep 30:
7 pm MYTHICAL BIRD performs at the Little Old Bookshop, 6708 Greenleaf Av, “uptown” Whittier 90601; 562-698-1934; www.littleoldbookshop.com. It’s concurrent with the final Wed of this season’s Whittier Street Faire. The band, whose music has been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” tells us, “Our new CD, ‘Dreams from Ascendant Children,’ produced and finessed by Mark Moran, will be available.” More at www.myspace.com/mythicalbird
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Wed, Sep 30, every Wed:
7-10 pm weekly OPEN MIC at the Talking Stick, (new location), 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net. Alternating hosts TOM & BYRON or ELLEN. Sign-ups at 6:45 pm. Venue has coffeehouse fare and good sandwiches. All ages, no cover.
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Wed, Sep 30, every Wed:
7-9 pm “JILL SHARPE PRO-BLUES JAM” local blues favorite Jill Sharpe jams with her band at Sacred Grounds, 468 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731. More at www.myspace.com/jillsharpe. No cover.
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7-10 pm (started Jan 7) “KULAK'S WEDNESDAY NIGHT SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info and live webcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. Marc Platt wrote, for Music Connection, “Your Wednesday Nights will never be the same after participating in this Group Workshop. The weekly cost is $20, which goes to Kulak’s to help pay the rent. The Workshop… is open to the public for the first four weeks. We will then set our 12-person group writing roster until the end of March. The workshop will be limited to 12 writers. We will break up into groups and work on many styles, genres and topics. You will find it challenging and exhilarating. You can bring instruments and will need to have your own small recording device, as well as a pen and notepad. Marc Platt (from the Sunday Night Performance Workshop) will facilitate with help from Steve Schalchlin. Marc has written music for TV Shows like ‘Queer Eye For The Straight Guy’ and others for many years. Steve Schalchlin ran similar workshops for the NAS (National Academy of Songwriters) in the 1990s and is a very accomplished songwriter. His ‘New World Waking’ show is currently running in San Francisco. If you are interested, please email Marc Platt at rotn60@aol.com.”
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7-10 pm OPEN MIC at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; 661-822-BEAN; www.mamahillybeans.com. They welcome "musicians, poets, writers, thinkers, and audiences." Venue has great ambience, food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." No cover.
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7:30-10 pm “SOUTH BAY BEAT SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” series at Club 705 / Ardmore Restaurant, 705 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-372-9705. Based on their opening bookings, this is a wonderful series with musicians who have played all over the world, sharing stages with big names in the music biz. Call them for tonight’s lineup. All ages, no cover.
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7:30-10:30 pm “SINGER-SONGWRITER NIGHT” with STRUFF & TERRY, and Musical Guests at Tango D'Amore, 19524 Nordhoff St #3, Northridge 91324; shared parking with Guitar Center; 818-727-7399; www.tangodamore.com. Lineup always includes hosts Struff & Terry (www.struffandterry.com) and others, sometimes unknown, sometimes rather well-known. $5 cover.
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7:30-10 pm OPEN MIC at Guitar Merchant, 7503 Topanga Cyn Bl, Canoga Park 91303; 818-884-5905. Every Wednesday, hosted by Melinda Gibson. 7 pm sign-ups. Get your set recorded on CD for $10 (optional). Snacks and drinks available. No cover, tip jar for artists.
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Wed, Sep 30, every Wed, in Simi Valley:
7:30-11:30 pm SONGMAKERS “SIMI VALLEY HOOT” jam session in Simi Valley; for location, contact M. Gregory, info@songmakers.org or 805-579-6416. More at www.songmakers.org/hoots/simi_valley_hoot.htm.
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MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at Harvelle's, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; 310-395-1676. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Wednesday residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. $3-7 cover. Start time varies; call venue.
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8 pm SIXTH WAVE plus DOWN 4 THE COUNT 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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Plus, DOWN 4 THE COUNT, a five-voice, mostly a cappella vocal jazz ensemble comprised of two men and three women. Bob Stane says, “Their specialty is swing, and boy, do they swing! Taken individually, the genres of jazz and a cappella are challenging enough; the combination of jazz harmony and a cappella singing keeps these singers on their toes – and their audiences on the edge of their seats.” Down 4 The Count performs mostly original arrangements that tend to end up on the very high and very fast side of the stylistic spectrum. Bpb Stane adds, “Few audiences forget the lush voicings of Turn Out The Stars, the self-deprecating humor of Four Sopranos, or the clever lyrics of Whirlybird - if they can understand them at a tempo of approximately 260!” Tix, $15.
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8 pm THE BROMBIES bring bluegrass to Viva Fresh Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank (next to L.A. Equestrian Center); 818-845-2425. They have a residency there, the first, third (and occasional fifth) Wed of every month.
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8 pm LOGGINS & MESSINA with special guest GABE DIXON BAND at The Grove of Anaheim, 2200 East Katella Av, Anaheim; 714-712-2700.
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8 pm “The Kite Runner” and “A Thousand Splended Suns,” author and International bestseller KHALID HOSSEINI, takes the stage for the UCLA Live series at Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA Campus in Westwood 90095; info & tix, 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org.
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Hosseini's novels, “The Kite Runner,” and “A Thousand Splended Suns,” capture everyday Afghan's struggles to raise families and find happiness while facing violent political upheavals, devastating wars and entrenched inequity. Born in Kabul in 1965, Hosseini and his family sought political asylum in the United States in 1980 during the Soviet invasion. Interviewed by best-selling author Firoozeh Dumas, Hosseini will discuss his life, work, and insights on Afghanistan's people and future. Tix, gen’l, $24-$48; $15 for UCLA students.
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8 pm “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” SERIES at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks; 818-789-1985. One recent lineup included Heather Waters & Duane Jarvis and Micheal Ann & Alexandra Bustamante. Manda has played the series, as well. Hosted by singer-songwriter DONOVAN LYMAN (Blue Meridian) performing a song or two between each act. Dinner served all evening; plenty of private tables. All ages, free parking, no cover.
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8-10 pm “DALE LaDUKE'S SHOWCASE & OPEN MIC NIGHT” with this week’s guest artist, at Arnie's Café, 6864 Foothill Bl, Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089. This replaces Dale LaDuke’s previous series here, that ran the 1st & 3rd Monday of every month; it’s now every Wednesday night, starting in August. New format is an Open Mic from 8-9 pm, with signups at 7:30 pm, first come, first serve. Each Open Mic performer gets a sheet of paper to write-down and rate every performer except him/her self. At the end of the Open Mic, the top-rated Open Mic’er participates in a song circle with dale LaDuke and a guest artist. Venue offers tasty Italian food, and you can bring your own wine, with no corkage fee. No cover, artists perform for tips.
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8 pm “WHISKEY DICK WEDNESDAYS” at Fubar, 7994 Santa Monica Bl (1 blk E of Crescent Hgts), West Hollywood. This is a roots / honky-tonk night, and talented artists like MICHAEL ANN play this series, which offers 5 cent beer and 10 cent shots of whiskey and other booze, “where the west is still very wild. Say howdy to the craziest party there could ever be,” their promo says. Other nights there are anything but Americana music, and do not offer such incredibly cheap liquor. Fubar is a well known gay bar. Info from whiskeydckfubar@aol.com. No cover.
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8 pm OPEN MIC at The Talking Stick, 1630 Ocean Park Bl, Santa Monica; www.thetalkingstick.net.
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8 pm OPEN MIC at The Pig 'n Whistle, 6714 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.pignwhistle.com. Sign-ups at 7:30, show at 8 pm.
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Wed, Sep 30, every Wed:
8 pm OPEN JAZZ JAM at Hip Kitty Jazz / Fondue, 502 W First St (in the Packing House complex), Claremont 91711; www.hipkittyjazz.com; 909-447-6700. Beautiful venue, serves food, beer & wine, 25 mins E of Pasadena off the 210 Fwy.
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ON HIATUS: 8-10 pm “HOBO SOUP” monthly folk music evening with performing host “BANJO FRED” STARNER, usually joined by PHIL VAN TEE and KAREN KRANTZ, at the Lost Souls Café, 124 E 4th St, in the Old Bank District, downtown L.A.; 213-617-7006; www.lostsouls.com. The venue is the big lobby of a 1905-era bank building. Fred says it has “a fine sound system, and a no-alcohol good vibe.” FRED STARNER is the officially-named “GRAND DUKE OF HOBO MINSTRELS” by the National Hobo Convention in Britt, Iowa. Musical funnyman PHIL VAN TEE has taken his homemade cookie-tin banjo to stages everywhere, opening for nearly all the big-name country music acts. Previous guests have included JILL FENIMORE, ORGANIC DEMO, and DADDY BONE. Artist info, www.hobobanjofred.com. Venue is just down the gated alley between Main and Broadway; it’s a coffeehouse that serves coffee drinks and tasty light fare.
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8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Kathy, 7-8:30 pm. No cover.
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8:30 pm-midnight “JAZZ JAM SESSION” at The Smokehouse Restaurant, 4420 W Lakeside Dr (at Barham), Burbank 91505; www.smokehouse1946.com; 818-845-3731. New home for the long-running weekly series formerly at the Sportsman’s Lodge; hosted by CATHY SEGAL-GARCIA, President of the California Pop & Jazz Council (www.capopandjazzcouncil.org). Event info, www.cathysegalgarcia.com. No cover.
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9 pm-midnight “PRO BLUES JAM SESSION” hosted by 21st CENTURY BLUES band, at the Azteca Restaurant and Bar, 717 S San Gabriel Bl, San Gabriel 91776; 626-287-4645. (New Mar 11, 2009.)
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[Updated editions with more (always more -- as we have time to organize all of it), and all the many, many, acoustic music events still to come in OCTOBER and beyond - in and around Los Angeles, plus the many, many, many upcoming acoustic music FESTIVALS, near and far, hither and yon, here, there and everywhere! It’ll all be here, soon.
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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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“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 “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” ~ 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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