Acoustic Americana Music Guide, Oct 21 events only (and news of the BENEFIT shows!)

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ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC GUIDE
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OCTOBER 21, 2009 events ONLY in this “quickie” EDITION
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ROCKTOBER continues with the extravaganza on the 25th (1-8 pm), and dozens and dozens of live acoustic performances happen through the end of the month at concert halls, coffeehouses, clubs, bars, parks, band shells, fall festivals, and theaters and amphitheaters indoors and out! Your guide to the world of acoustica awaits you at
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com
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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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Our recent news feature, “Grammy Awards Add American Roots Category,” is at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2009/10/grammy-awards-add-american-roots.html
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You can check out Larry Wines’ most recent column in FolkWorks. It’s available free online at www.folkworks.org/content/viewcategorycur/89. 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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Read JOEL OKIDA’s review for the Guide of the WPA (Works Progress Administration) superstar band at Largo in L.A., Oct 6; it’s at www.nodepression.com/profiles/blogs/review-of-wpa-works-progress or at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2009/10/review-of-wpa-works-progress.html
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RADIO NEWS: the return from hiatus of the syndicated TIED TO THE TRACKS radio show is delayed, due to the producer / host’s ongoing recovery from eye surgery. (At least he has time to listen to all those submitted CDs that arrive daily!) We’ll keep you posted.
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NEED TO KNOW MORE about the GUIDE and its companion, THE ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC NEWS,
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HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR GIG FOR INCLUSION? Our “stuff ya wanna know “ (FAQs) page is available at
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2009/10/guide-faqs-and-more.html
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MUSIC GUIDE
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OCTOBER 21, 2009 EVENT LISTINGS
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Your editor, recovering from eye surgery, still isn’t available to detail the “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks.
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“Out-of-Town” Events:
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Wed, Oct 21; Oct 20-24, in NYC:
Annual “CMJ MUSIC MARATHON & FILM FESTIVAL” is New York’s largest music event and one of the world’s most important showcases of new music artists. It is multi-genre and includes Americana music. CMJ draws tens of thousands of professionals from all sectors of the music and film industry. More than 1,300 artists and over 120,000 music fans will converge on the Big Apple to catch the latest buzz band, cool indie film or learn more about the ever-changing music industry from key innovators, insiders and celebrities.
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By day, in partnership with New York University, CMJ Music Marathon welcomes many of the world’s most influential and revolutionary musicians, artists, cultural and political figures at a variety of events including presentations, screenings, Q&A sessions and panel discussions.
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At night, CMJ Music Marathon takes over 75 venues across Manhattan, Brooklyn and surrounding environs presenting a dazzling array of new music from around the globe. Registration to CMJ Music Marathon & Film Festival grants attendees entry to all daytime and nighttime offerings (venue capacity permitting). New York’s 101.9 WRXP is the official commercial radio sponsor of this year’s event.
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CMJ’s daytime events are based at NYU’s Kimmel Center in downtown Manhattan’s Greenwich Village and include panels, keynote speeches, networking events, the annual College Day gathering, mentoring sessions, tutorials, and a sizzling, interactive registrants’ lounge lifestyle area along with the return of the Artists’ Lounge for musicians. The event hosts the annual CMJ legal education seminar, The Entertainment Business Law Seminar, presented by CMJ Music Marathon and The Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section of the New York State Bar Association. And there are numerous panels.
More at www.cmj.com and www.cmj.com/marathon.
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LOS ANGELES AREA acoustic music performances:
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Wed, Oct 21, 3rd (and 1st) Wed, every month:
10:30 am “STORYTIME FUNLAND” for kids at Stories, 1716 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; 213-413-3733. It’s an interactive story and music hour with Daniel, Hayley & Mindy. Venue is in the July ’09 ish of Sunset magazine (p.22). Enjoy the back patio with an iced Americano, peppermint green iced tea, freshly-baked root beer flavored cookie, or an assortment of popsicles, ice cream bars and other frozen treats.
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Wed, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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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Wed, Oct 21, Wed & Thu, every week; near Santa Barbara:
4 pm-late New “PARADISE STORE TWICE-WEEKLY BLUEGRASS / MOUNTAIN MUSIC JAM” at Paradise Store, N of Santa Barbara on Hwy 154 for 9.5 mi; right on Paradise Rd, 1/2 mile to the store. Directions, www.paradisestoresb.com/directions.asp
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Wed’s include BBQ; Thu’s are a “Mountain Fiddle Hootenanny.” Both hosted by MARK LEWIS. More at www.paradisestoresb.com/entertainment.asp?cmth=2&cyer=2009
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Wed, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21:
6 pm BOULDER ACOUSTIC SOCIETY plays the Getty Villa, 7985 Pacific Coast Hwy, Pacific Palisades; www.getty.edu/visit/events/villa.html. They dazzled listeners when they performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and they dazzled the audience last night when they performed and brought along their surprise guest, ukulele champ VICTORIA VOX. The Coffee Gallery’s impresario Bob Stane calls them, “Ethereal, orchestral. A four piece band with a new take on Americana Roots Music. Aaron, Brad, Kailin and Scott are accomplished multi-instrumentalists who captivate audiences with guitar, fiddle, string bass, marimba, ukulele, percussion, banjo and mandolin. Their deep respect for tradition, passion for innovation and intriguing instrumentation creates a remarkable and memorable listening experience. The music is modern and accessible, subtle yet virtuosic and serious yet light hearted. BAS is known all over North America for their genre-blending song writing, amazing improvisation and intimate, personal vocals.” No less than Republic of Strings founder Darol Anger says, "Here, for us, is the future of String Band Music on a silver platter." More at www.boulderacousticsociety.net
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Wed, Oct 21, every Wed in Oct & Nov 2009:
7-9 pm "WINE & SONG" series hosted by award-winning songwriter BRAD COLERICK with tonight’s featured artist, TRACY NEWMAN, at WineStyles, 1007 Mission St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-799-4638; www.winestyles.net/southpasadena. Brad says the venue is “a wonderful little wine bar in my sleepy town of South Pasadena.” He describes the event: “Every Wednesday in October and November I'll be hosting an evening of original songs by talented singer-songwriters who present their songs and the stories/inspiration behind them.” Brad Colerick and Tracy Newman have both performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and debuted their original songs there. More at BRAD www.bradcolerick.com and www.tracynewman.com
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Wed, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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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Wed, Oct 21, every Wed:
7-10 pm (started Jan 7) “KULAK'S WEDNESDAY NIGHT SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info and live webcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. Marc Platt wrote, for Music Connection, “Your Wednesday Nights will never be the same after participating in this Group Workshop. The weekly cost is $20, which goes to Kulak’s to help pay the rent. The Workshop… is open to the public for the first four weeks. We will then set our 12-person group writing roster until the end of March. The workshop will be limited to 12 writers. We will break up into groups and work on many styles, genres and topics. You will find it challenging and exhilarating. You can bring instruments and will need to have your own small recording device, as well as a pen and notepad. Marc Platt (from the Sunday Night Performance Workshop) will facilitate with help from Steve Schalchlin. Marc has written music for TV Shows like ‘Queer Eye For The Straight Guy’ and others for many years. Steve Schalchlin ran similar workshops for the NAS (National Academy of Songwriters) in the 1990s and is a very accomplished songwriter. His ‘New World Waking’ show is currently running in San Francisco. If you are interested, please email Marc Platt at rotn60@aol.com.”
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Wed, Oct 21, every Wed, in Tehachapi:
7-10 pm OPEN MIC at Mama HillyBeans Coffee & Community, 426 E Tehachapi Bl, Tehachapi; 661-822-BEAN; www.mamahillybeans.com. They welcome "musicians, poets, writers, thinkers, and audiences." Venue has great ambience, food "made from scratch and about 95% organic." No cover.
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Wed, Oct 21, 3rd (and 1st) Wed, every month:
7:30-9:30 pm twice-monthly “COWBOY WESTERN JAM” at El Trocadero, 24274 Main St (at Market), Newhall 91321; 661-284-6615; www.eltrocaderosteakhouse.com. (Many maps show the street name as San Fernando Rd; the part where the venue is located was renamed Main St in 2007.) Event moved to this venue in Sep, 2008. This is the event that was held at Rattlesnake Slim’s until that venue had a fire, and before that, it was held for years at Vincenzo’s Pizza. All pickers invited. No cover.
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Wed, Oct 21, 3rd Wed, every month:
7:30-10 pm monthly “SONGWRITER'S NETWORK SHOWCASE” with about 15 performing songwriters, at The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001. Songnet’s monthly showcase brings an assortment of accomplished artists trying-out new songs, talented up-and-comers, and others. It provides performing songwriters and other musicians an opportunity to perform their originals on a professional stage, for songwriting peers, in a supportive atmosphere. Info on attending or performing and on the organization, at www.thesongnet.org. Pre-register to perform, or arrive before 7:30 pm for any spots that may remain. Coffeehouse fare available. Free entry, $5 suggested donation.
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In addition, every FIRST Wednesday, SongNet has seminars here with industry guests who discuss the business side of music. That, too, is FREE and should be of great interest to anyone who wants a "behind the scenes look" at working in the music biz.
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Info, articles, links to the music business, and CGB impresario BOB STANE’s "boilerplate," explaining why some artists do not get booked on a regular basis, are all at www.thesongnet.org.
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Wed, Oct 21, every Wed:
7:30-10 pm “SOUTH BAY BEAT SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” series tonight brings LISA NEMZO, JULIE CHADWICK, JOE HAMILTON, ALFRED JOHNSON and JODI SIEGEL to Club 705 / Ardmore Restaurant, 705 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-372-9705.
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Lisa Nemzo says, “Buy one dinner, get one half off, ask me for coupon!”
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Lineup:
ALFRED JOHNSON - New Orleans style pianist & co-writer on RICKI LEE JONES’ debut platinum Grammy Award winning album. Has also had songs covered by DIANE REEVES and ERNIE WATTS. He’s been called one of this century’s most original songwriters;
JODI SIEGEL - Singer/guitarist has had her songs covered by MARIA MULDAUR, MARCIA BALL, TERESA JAMES and others;
LISA NEMZO - Powerful singer-songwriter has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” and toured w/ BONNIE RAITT, JOE COCKER, RAY CHARLES, HEART, CHRISTOPHER CROSS, HALL & OATES; and she has a new CD;
JULIE CHADWICK- Soulful singer-songwriter-pianist has worked with OLETA ADAMS, STEVEN BISHOP, CHAKA KAHN, THE BAND HIROSHIMA, VONDA SHEPARD and others;
JOE HAMILTON – Great Ventura based singer/songwriter with an acoustic based sound infused with everything from Americana to Brazilian Jazz new to LA Indi Music Scene.
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Based on the bookings, this is, reliably, a wonderful series with musicians who have played all over the world, sharing stages with big names in the music biz. Free parking, all ages, no cover.
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Wed, Oct 21, every Wed:
7:30-10:30 pm “SINGER-SONGWRITER NIGHT” with STRUFF & TERRY, and Musical Guests at Tango D'Amore, 19524 Nordhoff St #3, Northridge 91324; shared parking with Guitar Center; 818-727-7399; www.tangodamore.com. Lineup always includes hosts Struff & Terry (www.struffandterry.com) and others, sometimes unknown, sometimes rather well-known. $5 cover.
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Wed, Oct 21, every Wed:
7:30-10 pm OPEN MIC at Guitar Merchant, 7503 Topanga Cyn Bl, Canoga Park 91303; 818-884-5905. Every Wednesday, hosted by Melinda Gibson. 7 pm sign-ups. Get your set recorded on CD for $10 (optional). Snacks and drinks available. No cover, tip jar for artists.
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Wed, Oct 21, every Wed, in Simi Valley:
7:30-11:30 pm SONGMAKERS “SIMI VALLEY HOOT” jam session in Simi Valley; for location, contact M. Gregory, info@songmakers.org or 805-579-6416. More at www.songmakers.org/hoots/simi_valley_hoot.htm.
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Wed, Oct 21, every Wed:
MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at Harvelle's, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; 310-395-1676. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Wednesday residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. $3-7 cover. Start time varies; call venue.
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Wed, Oct 21:
8 pm GORDON LIGHTFOOT plays The Canyon Club, 28192 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; 818-879-5016; www.canyonclub.net.
More at www.gordonlightfoot.com
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Wed, Oct 21:
8 pm TONY FURTADO plus MIA DYSON opening, performs at the California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) Center for Folk Music, in the park at 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino; www.ctmsfolkmusic.org. Presented by Paniolo Productions, www.panioloproductions.com. Tony Furtado is a renowned acoustic bluesman, slide guitarist, banjo wizard, and songwriter with an emotionally riveting voice. "He mixes bluegrass roots with a mainstream pop streak, easily holding the spotlight, thanks to his restrained virtuosity on acoustic and slide guitar and a warmly engaging voice reminiscent of T Bone Burnett, sans preachiness." - PASTE Magazine. More at www.tonyfurtado.com
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"MIA DYSON, whose sublime grit-and-gravel voice lands her squarely between Lucinda Williams and Bob Dylan, is still largely unknown in this country, but probably not for much longer". - J.R, Boston Globe. More at www.miadyson.com
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Doors at 7:30 pm for the best seats. Tix, $17 advance, $20 door.
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Wed, Oct 21, 3rd Wed every month:
8 pm THE BROMBIES bring bluegrass to Viva Fresh Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank (next to L.A. Equestrian Center); 818-845-2425. They have a residency there, the first, third (and occasional fifth) Wed of every month.
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Wed, Oct 21, every Wed:
8 pm “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” SERIES at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks; 818-789-1985. One recent lineup included Heather Waters & Duane Jarvis and Micheal Ann & Alexandra Bustamante. Manda has played the series, as well. Hosted by singer-songwriter DONOVAN LYMAN (Blue Meridian) performing a song or two between each act. Dinner served all evening; plenty of private tables. All ages, free parking, no cover.
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Wed, Oct 21:
8-11 pm SONG SIRENS, tonight joined by SWEET TALK RADIO, return to Café 322, 322 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre; www.cafe322.com. SONG SIRENS, aka Gia Ciambotti, Nicole Gordon, Claire Holley, Kristin Mooney, Bliss Bowen and Carl Byron return for their monthly gig at Cafe 322. Bliss tells us, “It's gonna be a good night. Sweet Talk Radio is tuneful hubby-&-wife duo Kathrin Shorr & Tim Burlingame. We'll be introducing some new songs, new arrangements of old songs and more, at least one or two surprises, good eats, definitely some laughs, and of course angelic harmonies that make you feel good and getcha humming. Mario Lalli and the Cafe 322 crew treat us really well and this is turning into a lovely hang for us as well as all the friends and music lovers who come out to join us. C'mon out and make a night of it with us. Admission's free, the food's great and we'd love to see you.” More at www.myspace.com/songsirens and www.reverbnation.com/songsirens. Plus, www.myspace.com/sweettalkradio - www.reverbnation.com/sweettalkradio. Free parking, no cover.
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Wed, Oct 21, every Wed:
8-10 pm “DALE LaDUKE'S SHOWCASE & OPEN MIC NIGHT” with this week’s guest artist JOHN WORT HANNAM, 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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Wed, Oct 21, every Wed:
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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Wed, Oct 21, every Wed:
8 pm OPEN MIC at The Talking Stick, 1630 Ocean Park Bl, Santa Monica; www.thetalkingstick.net.
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Wed, Oct 21, recurring:
8 pm OPEN MIC at The Pig 'n Whistle, 6714 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.pignwhistle.com. Sign-ups at 7:30, show at 8 pm.
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Wed, Oct 21, every Wed:
8 pm OPEN JAZZ JAM at Hip Kitty Jazz / Fondue, 502 W First St (in the Packing House complex), Claremont 91711; www.hipkittyjazz.com; 909-447-6700. Beautiful venue, serves food, beer & wine, 25 mins E of Pasadena off the 210 Fwy.
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Wed, Oct 21, every Wed:
8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Kathy, 7-8:30 pm. No cover.
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Wed, Oct 21, every Wed:
8:30 pm-midnight “JAZZ JAM SESSION” at The Smokehouse Restaurant, 4420 W Lakeside Dr (at Barham), Burbank 91505; www.smokehouse1946.com; 818-845-3731. New home for the long-running weekly series formerly at the Sportsman’s Lodge; hosted by CATHY SEGAL-GARCIA, President of the California Pop & Jazz Council (www.capopandjazzcouncil.org). Event info, www.cathysegalgarcia.com. No cover.
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Wed, Oct 21, every Wed:
9 pm-midnight “PRO BLUES JAM SESSION” hosted by 21st CENTURY BLUES band, at the Azteca Restaurant and Bar, 717 S San Gabriel Bl, San Gabriel 91776; 626-287-4645. (New Mar 11, 2009.)
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Wed, Oct 21:
10 pm THE CHEATIN’ KIND will serenade Miss Sara, bartender extraordinaire, and you, too, at the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl (between Washington & Venice), Culver City 90230; www.myspace.com/thecinemabar; 310-390-1328; music series hotline 310-250-1317. Venue is 21+. No cover, bring $ for the tip jar.
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EARLY ANNOUNCEMENTS / BUY TIX NOW
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HEADS-UP – GET TIX WHILE YOU CAN!
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Sun, Oct 25:
1-8 pm BENEFIT CONCERT for music journalist, radio host, and GUIDE editor LARRY WINES, at Topanga Community House, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga CA 90290.
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Performances by:
I SEE HAWKS IN L.A.
SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND
SEVERIN BROWNE
DAVE MORRISON BAND
ROBERT MORGAN FISHER
TIM TEDROW & TERRY VREELAND
STEVE WERNER (of Fur Dixon & Steve Werner)
STEPHANIE BETTMAN & LUKE HALPIN
MELANIE KAREEM BELLYDANCERS
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It’s a musical extravaganza concert / festival / benefit show for Larry Wines, producer & host of radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” He reports on and showcases live performances from singer-songwriters and bands in the Americana, folk, cowboy, Cajun, Celtic and bluegrass traditions, and the best of today’s acoustic renaissance musicians.
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He produces the Acoustic Americana Music Guide and writes a column and the annual “Best of / Top Ten” for FolkWorks.
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After surgery for a detached retina, without health insurance, he faces an uncertain amount of time healing. The syndication of the radio show is on hold, and he cannot use the computer for that and his other work. He temporarily cannot make a living and needs our help.
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This benefit show may sell-out, so MAKE RESERVATIONS.
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PLEASE rsvp so there will be enough food to include your appetite: marilynbabcock@mac.com
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Admission to the show is $20.
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Fri, Oct 23:
8 pm LAWRENCE LEBO plays a BENEFIT SHOW for Larry Wines and it’s her “Anniversary Show” with DENNY CROY; they’re accompanied by PHIL PARLAPIANO on accordion, 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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Dirty Linen Magazine raves, “She sounds like what a daughter spawned by Ella Fitzgerald and Bob Wills might have.” Expect a fine and fun eclectic evening of traditional American music, as LAWRENCE LEBO brings her hybrid blues / jazz / folk songwriting and vocals to the warm and intimate concert venue. Accompanied solely by husband/bassist DENNY CROY for part of the evening, the bass and vocal duo amaze audiences with their intricate arrangements and full sound that’s earning them the nickname of “The World’s Biggest Little Band.” Tonight’s show celebrates the couple’s 23rd wedding Anniversary and is a benefit for Larry Wines.
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The duo is joined by special guest PHIL PARLAPIANO on accordion. Folk darling Parlapiano has toured and recorded with John Prine, Lucinda Williams, Lowen & Navarro and Dave Koz. Ms. LEBO will perform selections from her album, “Don’t Call Her Larry, Volume 2,” including her sexy Christmas blues song, “(I’m Your) Christmas Present, Baby!”, as well as much loved selections from her “…Volume 1,” and selections from her upcoming new album.
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Ms. LEBO’s recordings have earned rave international reviews and college airplay, and have been featured on National Public Radio’s “Weekend Edition” show, hosted by Liane Hansen, in addition to getting very complimentary ink here in the Guide.
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Larry Wines is editor of the Guide, columnist and feature writer for FolkWorks, and producer and host of radio’s syndicated “Tied to the Tracks.” Following eye surgery (and no medical insurance) he is temporarily unable to use the computer to make a living. A portion of tonight’s proceeds go to Larry’s recovery fund. (Another benefit, with many artists performing, is Oct 25 at the Topanga Community House; see the section at the end of the Guide’s listings for the last day covered in this edition.) Tix for tonight’s show, $15.
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Mon, Oct 26:
7 pm TEGAN AND SARA with LAURA VEIRS at The Orpheum; doors at 7 pm. Tix, $38, $42. (Oct 25 sold out, limited tix available for Oct 26).
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Wed, Oct 28:
8 pm STEVE MARTIN performs with the STEEP CANYON RANGERS and The L.A. Philharmonic in “AN EVENING OF BLUEGRASS & BANJO” at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211; www.musiccenter.org. Iconic comedian Steve Martin is a fine banjo player, as he proves in this very special appearance at Walt Disney Concert Hall to perform songs from his new album, “The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo,” currently on top of the Billboard Bluegrass Album Chart. Having won a Grammy for his collaboration with Earl Scruggs on “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” in 2001, this will be the accomplished instrumentalist’s first public show in Los Angeles in decades, and follows his recent sold-out performance at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry. Tix & info at www.laphil.com/tickets/performance_detail.cfm?id=4206 and more at www.LAPhil.com. More at www.stevemartin.com and www.steepcanyon.com.
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Thu, Oct 29:
7:30 pm STEVE MARTIN performs with the STEEP CANYON RANGERS and The L.A. Philharmonic in “AN EVENING OF BLUEGRASS & BANJO” at Orange County Performing Arts Center, Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787; www.ocpac.org. Iconic comedian Steve Martin is a fine banjo player, as he proves in this very special concert, performing songs from his new album, “The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo.” The CD is currently on top of the Billboard Bluegrass Album Chart. Having won a Grammy for his collaboration with Earl Scruggs on “Foggy Mountain Breakdown” in 2001, this will be the accomplished instrumentalist’s first public show in Los Angeles in decades, and follows his recent sold-out performance at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry. More at www.stevemartin.com and www.steepcanyon.com.
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Sun, Nov 1:
7:30 pm “An Evening with KRIS KRISTOFFERSON” at Walt Disney Concert Hall, downtown L.A. In this solo acoustic show, three-time Grammy-winner and Country Music Hall-of-Famer Kris Kristofferson guides his audience through his poignant songs of love and protest, including his classics made famous by Johnny Cash, Janis Joplin, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. Tix & info at www.LAPhil.com - link to program page, www.laphil.com/tickets/performance_detail.cfm?id=3993
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Tix went on sale Oct 16 at 10 am;
Apr 24 & 25, 2010:
“STAGECOACH: CALIFORNIA’S COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL“ with Nashville big names and LOTS of wonderful roots-Americana artists, returns to Empire Polo Club in Indio.
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Announced so far: MERLE HAGGARD, THE AVETT BROTHERS, DOYLE LAWSON & QUICKSILVER, BAXTER BLACK, STEEL DRIVERS, BJ THOMAS, BOBBY BARE, CHUCK MEAD, MARY GAUTHIER, LITTLE JIMMY DICKENS, BILL ANDERSON, WADDIE MITCHELL & TRAMPLED BY TURTLES, PHIL VASSAR, CARLENE CARTER;
Plus “Mane Stage” Nashville acts:
Keith Urban, Toby Keith, Brooks & Dunn, Sugarland, Billy Currington, Gary Allan, The Oak Ridge Boys;
And:
Jamey Johnson, Ray Price, Joey + Rory, Nick 13, Easton Corbin, Heidi Newfield, and Mallary Hope.
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Weekend passes $99, $499, $799; single day, $79.
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Tix went on sale Sat, Oct 17;
Nov 12:
7 pm HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS at Club Nokia, L.A. Doors at 7 pm. Tix, $45, $65, $85.
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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 RADIO SHOWS with live performances of acoustic music available on the web, plus the many acoustic music FESTIVALS, near and far, hither and yon, here, there and everywhere! It’ll all be here, soon.
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copyright (c) © 2009, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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The editor still can’t use the computer as his recovery continues to progress from eye surgery - but he does somehow coax a coalition of the willing to keep it all going.
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WANT TO HELP keep the Guide going? Go to http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2009/10/guide-faqs-and-more.html
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