Acoustic Americana Music Guide, April 9 to 20 (and beyond) UPDATE

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PLEASE support the Guide so that it can continue! See our first News Feature, just below, to see how. Time is growing short for a MAJOR decision to be made.
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ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC GUIDE & NEWS
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APRIL 9 to 20 events (and beyond, through 2010) - UPDATE
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APRIL IS NATIONAL POETRY MONTH, and includes Cowboy Poetry Week, officially designated in both the U.S. and Canada.
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NEWS FEATURE:
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1) URGENT APPEAL: SUPPORT THE GUIDE!
(AND GET SOME GREAT DVDs / CDs IN RETURN)
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We need you. More to the point, we need a little of your money. We’ll give you cool stuff in return, with chances for you to receive great tickets to shows all summer – IF we’re still doing this. You can read the whole urgent appeal at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/03/support-guide-and-get-some-great-dvds.html
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Here, we’ll keep it simple: The Guide must ask you, NOW, for your financial support. We’ve been doing this for more than seven years, through thick and thin, through two eye surgeries (with two more to come), and it’s come to require sooooo much time that we just can’t do it for free any more.
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RIGHT NOW, we are offering some GREAT thank-you gifts in return for your support – we have CDs and DVDs we can send you, while they last.
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We can and will continue to bring you the Guide, and even EXPAND to a full-feature website (see News Feature #2) – IF we have your help.
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SEND US A CHECK FOR $25, and we’ll send you a professionally-produced concert DVD and a CD, OR 3 CDs (either option, your choice) PLUS another bonus! The complete list of “thank-you” gifts you can choose is at
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/03/support-guide-and-get-some-great-dvds.html
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WRITE YOUR $25 CHECK TO “TIED TO THE TRACKS” AND MAIL IT TODAY TO:
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Tied to the Tracks
PO Box 5427
Pasadena CA 91117-5427
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Then email us at tiedtothetracks@hotmail.com and put “Guide support” in the subject line – tell us what choices you want, and confirm your selections before they’re gone.
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It is our intention to keep publishing the Guide, and to make it even better – THANK YOU for your help to do that! (We cannot do it without you!)
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2) GUIDE REACHES AGREEMENT TO MOVE - TO ACOUSTICMUSIC.NET
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We’ve been working on plans for a long time to move the Guide to a full-feature website and we’ve written about it here, a bit. There are SO MANY acoustic music concerts, club gigs, festivals, workshops and radio shows and describing all of them just overwhelms many people with the Guide’s current format.
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In addition to the need to make everything MUCH more user-friendly – and rapidly accessible to find specific events and days – we have long wanted to do even more.
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“More” WHAT? We have HUNDREDS of hours of performance-interviews, recorded live, from the “TIED TO THE TRACKS” Radio Show Library and concerts recorded live. We get requests all the time to hear favorites again. So far, we haven’t had a way to do that. Moving to a full-function website will make FAR MORE available to you!
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Plus, we get offers all the time to GIVE-AWAY TICKETS to great shows, to you, our readers. We have done some of that (to see Emmylou Harris, Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin, and others) but it isn’t easy to make that possible without a real website. We can essentially take-over at AcousticMusic.net – not quite a coup, because what’s on that site will still be available there and accessible from a new full-function directory. We’ll be able to update the site with LOTS MORE, including exciting new graphics and news of more Folk-Americana / Acoustic Americana / Acoustic Renaissance and other acoustic music than you can find anywhere else! (Yes, we already DO more of that than anybody else, each week in our “plain Jane” presentation of the Guide – so maybe you should think of what we can do on the new site as all that on steroids, PLUS photos PLUS hours of archived performance-interviews as dowloadabe audio from the huge radio show library PLUS concert ticket give-aways.
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But what happens when the Guide moves will be determined by your financial support. We’ll need money to pay the octopus tentacles of the music industry so can we provide the radio show recordings there. And as we discuss in the first News Feature, we just can’t continue to spend the many, many, MANY hours required to write the Guide and do it anymore for free.
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3) ZOEY’S, VENTURA’S BEST ACOUSTIC VENUE, RELOCATES & GOES LARGE
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News arrived that would be happily significant anytime, and is ’purt-near miraculous in the present economy: Zoey’s is moving, a few blocks, to a larger location that will seat about twice as many peoplefor concerts. The last show at their old location was March 27, with Phil Salazar & Jonathan McEuen.
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Zoey’s had already done about all it could to expand at its original location, in the nooks of a charming Spanish-mission-style courtyard in old downtown Ventura. First, they acquired more space upstairs, where they moved the music room, so the restaurant and kitchen would have more space downstairs. Of course, that meant there was no handicapped access to hear the music, and they ran their staff ragged carrying food from the kitchen upstairs to patrons. Next, they took to moving shows with their most popular artists to a nearby fraternal lodge, to accommodate bigger audiences. But their success demanded more.
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Friday, April 16 will be the first show in their new location at 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001. Their phone numbers and website remain the same, for advance tix, dinner reservations & info, 805-652-1137 or 805-652-0091and www.zoeyscafe.com.
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During the moving phase, they’re presenting a few shows at “The Lodge” at 11 S Ash St in Ventura: April 2, they had TIMMY CURRAN, and April 9 is MOTHER HIPS & FRANKLIN FOR SHORT. Sally Seymour, who frequents the venue, observes, “They do bring in variety for the young and old.”
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Zoey’s sent a message that explains, “[Our] new, larger facility will enable us to have more flexibility. We are expanding our menu for both lunch and dinner. A separate music listening room will seat 60 to 80 people, and up to 100 standing. We are [now] connected to the Clocktower Inn Hotel and will be offering dinner / show / stay overnight discount packages! Still family-owned and operated with the same welcoming environment. Banquet and private party facility for up to 300. Thanks to all who support live music / art / entertainment and our Zoey's family!”
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In addition, they’ve issued a call for volunteers to assist with the move, seeking “Friends with large vehicles to help us move Zoey's in its entirety.” And there is an opportunity for “Local artists to display their works on our bare walls.” Email them through www.zoeyscafe.com if you’d like to get involved with either aspect.
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Coming up at Zoey’s new digs:
Wed, Apr 21, 8 pm, is THE QUEBE SISTERS BAND comprised entirely of National Fiddle Champs from Texas; this charming act is a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick everywhere, playing the Coffee Gallery the following night (Thu, Apr 22), then Ojai on Apr 23, then the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival Apr 24 & 25, so catch ‘em somewhere, for sure. (And the name is pronounced kway-bee.)
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In addition to Zoey’s full schedule of shows, their new location will continue to host jams every Monday night at 6 pm, alternating Bluegrass with Gypsy Swing:
Mon, Apr 19 is their “Gypsy Swing Jam” and
Mon, Apr 26 is the “Bluegrass Jam,” both at their new location.
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The Guide congratulates Zoey’s for the big move, all their past success, and we wish them many more tuneful and tune-filled years to come!
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4) CROSSROADS OF HISTORY APRIL 14, AND CONNECTIONS WITH MUSIC
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April 14 is the anniversary of two of history’s most notable tragedies, and both have musical aspects, plus this date has at least two additional connections to music.
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On April 14, 1865, PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN, while watching the comedic play “Our American Cousin,” from the flag-draped Presidential balcony in Washington, D.C.’s Ford’s Theater, was shot in the back of the head by actor John Wilkes Booth. The President’s party had arrived after the play had started, and it was interrupted while the band – and audience applause – briefly acknowledged the Chief Executive. As would be the case with the Kennedy assassination ninety-eight-and-a-half years later, the President was seated with his wife at his side, and the President and First Lady were smiling and enjoying their surroundings until the moment he was shot. Ironically, the Civil War had just ended, its last casualties were thought to have been counted, and Lincoln had just returned from sitting in the chair in Confederate President Jefferson Davis’ abandoned office in Richmond. And earlier that same day, Lincoln had signed an act creating the Secret Service, which came to be charged with the protection of all subsequent presidents. President Lincoln died the following morning, April 15, after passing the night in agony without regaining true consciousness. Upon his death, Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton observed, “And now he belongs to the ages.”
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On April 14, 1912, RMS TITANIC, then the world’s largest passenger liner and on her maiden voyage, struck an iceberg on a dark, brilliantly starry, and remarkably calm night on the North Atlantic. She sank after midnight, April 15, taking most of her passengers with her, with at least 1,513 lives lost. Titanic carried the legally-required number of lifeboats, but British Maritime Regulations at that time used the tonnage of a ship to determine the number of lifeboats, rather than the number of passengers carried by the vessel. (That, and many other things changed after Titanic sank, including the establishment of an International Ice Patrol.) And no, contrary to Hollywood, there was no silly gunfight below decks as water rushed-in. What there was that night was Wallace Hartley and the ship’s band, playing almost until the end (no ship’s musicians survived, though some of their instruments have been recovered from the ocean floor). And there were many, many additional acts of anonymous courage, a few acts of cowardice, and an unlimited supply of life-extinguishing icy-cold water. Did the band play “Nearer My God to Thee,” as depicted in at least one 1950s movie? Apparently not. The last tune they played seems to have been “Autumn,” which is ironically fitting enough, if you think about it.
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Folksinger BURL IVES died this day in 1995. He was both beloved as an entertainer and reviled for his testimony before the House UnAmerican Activities Committee during demagogue Joe McCarthy’s witch-hunt era. HUAC’s blacklist ruined the careers of many creative people in music and Hollywood. (Ask folk “singer-songfighter” Ross Altman about that.)
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LORETTA LYNN, country music’s “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” was born this day in 1935, the same day a major Dust Bowl storm struck the Plains states during the depths of the Depression.
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5) BANSHEE IN THE KITCHEN CHANGING PERSONNEL
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When you’re one of the most popular Celtic-acoustic fusion bands anywhere, you’ve toured the world, and your lineup of three award-winning women musicians has stayed the same for nine years, it’s worth telling everyone when things are about to change.
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Hence, the Banshees wrote to tell us, “Mary [Tulin] will be leaving us soon to move with her hubby Kip to Washington State. [He’s the pediatrician who wears the goofy hats.] The really far away part, up near Port Angeles. After many trips back and forth in recent years, Mary finally realized that commuting would not be a viable option, what with 3 large stringed things and nearly 1100 miles to traverse by land or air, with all the attendant joys of travel nowadays. So, we are losing our Guitar-, Tech-, and WebShee in one fell swoop, about which we all are very sad! We do hope you'll join us for Mary's final scheduled appearances with us:
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“Sat, Apr 10, we'll be at the great and wonderful Kern Scottish Society Highland Games and Gathering, this year newly relocated to the Kern County Fairgrounds.
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“Sat, Apr 17, we'll be playing the legendary Living Traditions concert series in Anaheim, with opener BILL DEMPSEY.
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“We three will also play several shows in Washington State in July. Jill and Brenda being madly curious about Mary and Kip's new habitat (including a nesting pair of bald eagles in view of their back yard and lots of lavender farms nearby).
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“And not to worry, BANSHEE IN THE KITCHEN will continue, with an update soon on May performances with our good Banshee friend and guitarist KATHARINE EDMONSON sitting in!
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- Jill, Brenda, Mary - Banshee in the Kitchen. World Celtic Music.” More at www.bansheeinthekitchen.com - www.myspace.com/bansheeinthekitchen - www.facebook.com/bansheeinthekitchen.
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6) QUOTABLE THOUGHT…
“Every man feels instinctively that all the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action.” -- James Russell Lowell, poet, editor, and diplomat (1819-1891). From Anu Garg’s “A.Word.A.Day.”
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RECENT NEWS FEATURES:
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The March 27 edition’s News Features are available at
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/03/acoustic-americana-music-guide-fresh_27.html
The topics are:
2) FOLKWORKS PRINT EDITION - SPECIAL SUMMER ISSUE
3) CELEBRATE RECORD STORE DAY & GET SPECIAL STUFF, APRIL 17…
4) COFFEE GALLERY – WHAT’S WITH ALL THE NEW PHONE NUMBERS?
5) ALL-STAR LOWEN & NAVARRO TRIBUTE CD HELPS ALS FOUNDATION
6) THOUGHT FOR TODAY…
7) THOUGHT FOR THE AGES…
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The March 20 edition’s News Features are available at
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/03/acoustic-americana-music-guide-fresh_20.html
The topics are:
1) SPRING MUSIC FESTIVALS START ON FIRST DAY OF SPRING
2) GUIDE’S RADIO & TV LISTINGS NOW IN SEPARATE PAGES
3) REGISTER TO COMPETE IN THE 50th TOPANGA BANJO-FIDDLE CONTEST
4) ANOTHER HAITI RELIEF BENEFIT SHOW, MARCH 19
5) MICHELE VREELAND RADIO INTERVIEW
6) A THOUGHT FOR ALL THOSE TEA-BAGGERS…
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RECENT GUEST EDITORIALS:
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L.A.-based musician and expert on the subject MICHAEL HERALDA always presents a compelling and informative performance, and his written piece on the Mexica New Year is fascinating, spiritual, and a must-read for cultural literacy. It’s our guest editorial, by Michael, at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/03/aztec-calendars-new-year-time-of-music.html. Michael has done musical and spoken word excerpts from his compelling “Aztec Stories” presentation on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” including music on original and traditional Native American instruments.
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Did you see our GUEST EDITORIAL in February 2010 by award-winning musician FREEBO? He wrote an essay on climate change that’s worth a read, and we presented it in the Guide. It’s entertaining and thoughtful, and takes it to the “deniers” in right-wing media. It’s at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/02/climate-change-by-freebo-special-to.html
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Entire contents copyright (c) © 2010, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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Updated April 9, 2010; recurring events included through Tuesday, April 20, with updated listings of many upcoming events through the rest of 2010.
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Now, here’s what’s happening…
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(1) Friday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks:
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8 pm ARLO GUTHRIE & THE GUTHRIE FAMILY RIDES AGAIN at UCLA Live in Royce Hall.
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8 pm INCENDIO at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.
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8 pm TOM & DAWN KUZNKOWSKI plus BUDDY MONDLOCK plus CHRIS CAIRNS BLUEGRASS TRIO with TOM CORBETT & TOM LEE at the “Fireside Concert” series in Newbury Park.
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8 pm Fri & Sat, 5 pm Sun “JUST 45 MINUTES FROM BROADWAY,” the critically-acclaimed world-premiere HENRY JAGLOM play at Edgemar Center For the Arts in Santa Monica.
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See the complete listings below for all the details.
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(2) Friday’s RADIO & TV SHOWS
~ that feature live performance-interviews with acoustic musicians, and selected other acoustic music shows (mostly on-line, simulcast from radio stations elsewhere) are listed, in all their abundance, at
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(3) Friday’s “BEST OUT-OF-TOWN EVENTS”
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Fri & Sat, Apr 9 & 10 in Washington State:
Annual “COLUMBIA RIVER COWBOY GATHERING,” at the Fairgrounds in Kennewick, WA; www.cowboygettogether.com. Features SOURDOUGH SLIM and many others. More at www.sourdoughslim.com
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The irrepressible SOURDOUGH SLIM is a true “A” List entertainer, and he has a just-released new CD - Sourdough Slim with Robert Armstrong, “Live from The Strawberry Music Festival.” And he has lots of fun shows in the works. He’ll be returning to perform at Lincoln Center in NYC, plus “Cowboy Gatherings & Festivals galore, state and county fairs, accordion and acoustic music festivals and concert and club performances,” adding, “It's shaping up to be a real rootin' tootin' high falutin' 2010.” Sourdough will be performing solo as well as with Robert Armstrong and The Saddle Pals. The latest on the new CD and upcoming performances is at www.sourdoughslim.com. Check out SOURDOUGH SLIM with ROBERT ARMSTRONG from their Dec 19, 2009 performance, in videos by Ross Mehan, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-kbdZUDWBM - www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V9NTG6cUj0 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6aRDawFme4.
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Fri, Apr 9, 2nd Fri every month, in Seattle:
8-10:30 pm “NORTHWEST SEAPORT CHANTEY SING” aboard the historic steamship “Virginia V” at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109. Monthly installment of the 2009 Northwest Seaport Chantey Sing series, a sing-a-long with authentic chanteys and songs of the sea, hosted by Wayne Palsson. A recording artist is always on board as song leader to keep the music rolling, with opportunity for anyone to lead a song or just join in the chorus. Chanteys are work songs and foc’s’le ditties with great choruses that join present-day maritime traditions and lore with those of the past. Come and lead a song of the sea or just join in on the chorus. Chanteys and sea songs are easy to learn and fun to sing. The historic passenger ferry “Virginia V,” last of the Puget Sound mosquito fleet, will be docked at the Historic Ships Wharf during the sing. Refreshments & maritime CDs available. More at 206-447-9800 or www.nwseaport.org/programs.html. Free, donations welcome.
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(5) Friday’s “LOS ANGELES AREA ACOUSTIC MUSIC PERFORMANCES” and related events:
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Fri, Apr 9, every Fri:
Morning show (after 8:30 am) HEATHER LOCKIE & FRIENDS with violin, cello, clarinet, and voices, at Stories, 1716 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; 213-413-3733. Venue is in the Jul ’09 ish of Sunset magazine (p.22). Summer afternoon or summer evening you can 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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Fri, Apr 9, every Fri:
11 am-5 pm “FREE FRIDAYS” at the LONG BEACH MUSEUM OF ART , 2300 E Ocean Bl, Long Beach 90803; 562-439-2119; www.lbma.org. The museum is atop a hill overlooking Long Beach harbor and the Pacific Ocean. The grounds include the Miller Education Center in the Elizabeth Milbank Anderson house and carriage house built in 1912, a new pavilion with two floors of expansive gallery space for changing exhibitions, museum store, Masterson Atrium, and oceanfront gardens. There are extensive educational programs for children and adults plus changing exhibitions that include festivals, music programs, and special events. Current programs at www.lbma.org/exhibits.html. Museum admission is free every Friday, with support form the L.A. County Arts Commission (www.lacountyarts.org); all other days, admission is $7 adults, $6 students & srs over age 62 (current I.D. required); always free for mbrs and children under age 12.
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5-8 pm “CLAREMONT GREEN MARKET” features acoustic music inside and outside the Packing House in the new West Claremont Center, 532 W First St (just W of Indian Hill), Claremont 91711; www.claremontpackinghouse.com/home.htm. This was formerly on Wednesdays, and has switched to Fridays. A resident musician here is RON ELY, who 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 Friday evening, outside this same venue, the Packing House, a fully rehabilitated old building, a real packing house, and 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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Fri, Apr 9, every Fri:
5:30-10 pm “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL” along Myrtle Av, in old downtown Monrovia. It’s year-round and weekly, a street festival and farmers market, that’s been running 17 years. KATTYWOMPUS STRING BAND plays 8-10 pm at 412 S Myrtle Av; contact Jennifer Ranger, 877-365-5744. RON ELY does authentic and original maritime songs most weeks, usually at Myrtle Av & Colorado or Myrtle Av and Lemon Av, on the North end of the festival. Artist’s info, www.myrecordlabel.net/ronely. There’s lots of other music throughout old town Monrovia, several acoustic performers each week – singer-songwriters, duos or bands – plus specialty vendors, lots of food, and local merchants. Event is large during the summer when it includes a carnival (rock climbing wall, balloon man, bubble man, petting zoo, pony rides, etc.) It scales-down from 4 blocks to 2 blocks during winter months, following the Christmas holidays. Myrtle Av exit, N of 210 Fwy, free parking, free event.
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Fri, Apr 9, every Fri:
6-9 pm DAVE OSTI and DEANNA COGAN jam-out on acoustic classic rock tunes every Friday at the Mayan Bar, 311 W Foothill Bl, Monrovia.
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Fri, Apr 9, every Fri:
6-8 pm OPEN MIC at Fendi's Café, 539 East Bixby Rd (near Atlantic), Long Beach; 562-424-4774.
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Fri, Apr 9, 2nd Fri, every month:
7 pm “FRIDAY NIGHT SESSIONS AT CALIFORNIA PLAZA” is a free concert series under the stars at CASA Cocina & Cantina, (located at California Plaza / Grand Performances), 350 S Grand Av, Los Angeles 90013; 213-621-2249. California Plaza and its famous water court fountains are nestled beneath L.A.’s tallest skyscrapers, a pedestrian mall walk from MOCA, and offer a majestic surrounding for sight and sound. Seating is available at Casa’s Outdoor Lounge and Concert Courtyard. Live musical performances maye be acoustic or electric from just about any genre, so check before you go. Presented by Casa Downtown and lafreebee.com. Enjoy a complimentary drink while supplies last if you call to RSVP in advance at Casa Downtown (number above). Valet parking is $8 (that’s cheaper than self-parking). Some street parking is available. Event is free.
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Fri, Apr 9, every Fri
7-9:30 pm ROB KLOPFENSTEIN “& guests joining him at the piano,” at the Whale and Ale, 327 W 7th St, San Pedro; 310-832-0363; www.whaleandale.com. No cover charge for bar or dinner patrons.
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Fri, Apr 9, 2nd Fri, every month; in Seaside:
7-9 pm “KIKI WOW & FRIENDS” at Borders Books & Music, 2080 California St, Seaside 93955. For all of you have clamored to know “Whatever happened to Kiki Wow?” – just take a drive up the coast, and you can see and hear for yourself.
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Fri, Apr 9:
7:30 pm PASADENA SYMPHONY holds a free rehearsal for tomorrow night’s (8 pm) performance of “ETERNAL MOZART,” at Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena. With guest artist Celino Romero, and Jorge Mester, Conductor. Info and tix for tomorrow night, 626-793-7172 (9 am-5 pm). Concert rehearsal is free.
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Fri, Apr 9, every Fri:
7:30 pm “OPEN MIC” at the Unurban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Bl (at 33rd), Santa Monica; 310-315-0056; www.unurban.com
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Fri, Apr 9, every Fri:
MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel bar, 1401 S Oak Knoll Av, Pasadena; 626-568-3900. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Fri & Sat residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Start time varies; call venue.
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Fri, Apr 9; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm ARLO GUTHRIE & THE GUTHRIE FAMILY RIDES AGAIN at UCLA Live in Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org. Four generations of what Vanity Fair rightly called “the first family of American folk” gather to revive the musical spirit of late patriarch Woody Guthrie. Led by Woody’s son Arlo, a star in his own right, “The Guthrie Family Rides Again” continues the clan’s tradition of sharing its music far and wide. Joining-in are Arlo’s son Abe, who has accompanied his father on keyboards and vocals since the 1980s, daughters Cathy and Annie, and Sarah Lee Guthrie with her husband Johnny Irion - one of the most acclaimed folk-rock duos of the last decade - and various grandkids. The elder generation is represented by Woody’s songs, both the classics and “new” compositions using lyrics uncovered in the Guthrie archives. Tix, $58, $42, $28; UCLA students $15.
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Fri, Apr 9; a “Show-of-the-Week” pick:
8 pm INCENDIO 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; reservations 626-689-4144; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. This is an acclaimed world-guitar-fusion trio. Their name, in both Italian and Spanish, means “fire,” and it’s fitting for a musical group whose sound is all about energy, exploration, and passion. At the heart of INCENDIO’s sound is the Latin or Spanish guitar, conjuring romantic as well as powerful and bold images – they refer to their style as “Latin Guitar World Fusion”. Averaging over 150 concerts a year for the last four years, INCENDIO’s live show has become an explosive improvisatory journey, garnering tremendous audience response in such diverse venues as the Strawberry Music Fest in Yosemite, the Sundance Film Festival, Verizon Music Festival, Catalina Jazztrax, California World Festival, and many more. Their four previous CD’s have enjoyed international radio airplay and critical acclaim. Their new live DVD and CD, “Dia Y Noche”, captures a daytime show at the Strawberry Festival 2004 and a nighttime show at the Countrywide Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Center and was released internationally on December 2, 2005. INCENDIO is Jim Stubblefield (guitar), Liza Carbe (bass and guitar), and Jean-Pierre Durand (guitar). Tix, $18.
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Fri, Apr 9:
TERRY REID at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Fri, Apr 9, in Newbury Park; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm TOM & DAWN KUZNKOWSKI plus BUDDY MONDLOCK plus CHRIS CAIRNS BLUEGRASS TRIO with TOM CORBETT & TOM LEE at the “Fireside Concert” series at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino Rd (at Borchard), Newbury Park 91320. Show and series info, contact Bob Kroll at 805-499-3511 or folksgr1@aol.com
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BUDDY MONDLOCK is truly “a songwriter extraordinaire.” Among the great who have recorded Buddy’s songs are Garth Brooks, Peter Paul & Mary, Guy Clark, Nanci Griffith, Janis Ian, David Wilcox, and Joan Baez. Buddy won at the Kerrville Folk Festival for his original song, “The Kid.” More recently, he collaborated with Maia Sharp & Art Garfunkle on the album, “Everything Waits to Be Noticed,” and toured it with them. As a young folksinger, he opened for the late Steve Goodman in Chicago, their mutual hometown. Buddy is based in Nashville, but he tours constantly. His newest CD is “The Edge of the World,” his most personal to date.
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CHRIS CAIRNS BLUEGRASS TRIO with TOM CORBETT & TOM LEE is a headline act anywhere. Chris won the Junior Nat’l 5 Dtring Banjo Championship at age 11. Now a Cornell University grad, he runs the Fire Heart Records label in Santa Barbara. TOM CORBETT has his own bluegrass band and is an alum of the famed ACOUSTICATS. TOM LEE is the all-genre upright bass player and alum of the CACHE VALLEY DRIFTERS. He has recorded with Kate Wolf, David West, Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan, and he hosts the popular “Song Tree Concert Series” in Goleta.
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8 pm “JUST 45 MINUTES FROM BROADWAY,” the critically-acclaimed world-premiere HENRY JAGLOM play has been extended at Edgemar Center For the Arts, on the Main Stage, 2437 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405l Reservations req’d at 310-392-7327 or www.edgemarcenter.org (under events tab).
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Multiplatinum songwriter and cast member HARRIET SCHOCK tells us, “Audiences love it and we’ve enjoyed performing it 86 times. We’ve been extended through Apr but please don’t wait too long to see [this] wonderful, funny, moving, thoroughly enjoyable play.”
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Harriet Schock has worked with famous film director Henry Jaglom, writing the music for several of his feature film projects, and performing that music on-camera in his latest, “Irene in Time,” which stars Tanna Frederick, also the star if this play, making its world-premiere run.
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“JUST 45 MINUTES FROM BROADWAY” stars TANNA FREDERICK, JULIE DAVIS, DAVID GARVER, JACK HELLER, DAVID PROVAL, DIANE SALINGER, & HARRIET SCHOCK. Directed by Gary Imhoff, produced by Alexandra Guarnieri.
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"A near-Chekhovian delight! Go !!! " - L.A. Weekly
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"Henry Jaglom's new play rocks! A brilliant comic cast!" - The Huffington Post
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"Tanna Frederick moves effortlessly through an array of emotions, she & David Garver exude a quiet magnetism. Jaglom's homage to theatre people will appeal to everyone." - Hollywood Reporter
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"Henry Jaglom is a master storyteller. 'Lust 45 Minutes from Broadway' should tickle New York theatergoers when it moves closer than 45 minutes away." - For ReviewPlays.com )in The Santa Monica Daily Press and The San Diego Jewish World)
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8-10:30 pm THE PLOUGHBOYS play an every-Friday residency at the Tam O'Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz 90039; www.lawrysonline.com/tamoshanter_gen_info.asp; 323-664-0228. Venue serves ale & sandwiches. Band member Mark Romano says, “Great food, drinks, dancing, and of course, music!” More at www.theploughboys.com. All ages, no cover.
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8 pm 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. Advance tix, reservations, recommended (club is now only holding tables only until 8:30 pm).
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Fri, Apr 9, every Fri:
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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Fri, Apr 9, every Fri, in Temecula:
8 pm “LIVE AT THE MERC” music series at The Mercantile, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590. Series info and schedules at www.LiveattheMerc.com or 951-491-9053. Tix at www.temeculatheater.org. Every Friday, it’s “exclusive, intimate performances from the best bands - in Temecula's best club space,” known as "The Merc," in a series presented by Full Value Entertainment. One of Temecula's beautifully restored original buildings, it now serves as a performance venue that hosts music four days each week. Doors at 7:30 pm for the best seats. Gen’l admission, $15; srs/student.military discounts available.
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Fri, Apr 9, every Fri:
9 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) for listening & dancing at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Marie, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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9:30 pm KEN O' MALLEY AND THE TWILIGHT LORDS at Ireland's 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys; 818-785-4031. Ken has been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” where his award-winning album, “Omaille” had its world premiere. He plays authentic and original Irish music and has a fabulous voice. More at www.kenomalley.com.
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Annual “KERN SCOTTISH SOCIETY HIGHLAND GAMES & GATHERING” at the Kern County Fairgrounds in Bakersfield.
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11:30 am-6:30 pm annual “MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL” at the University of Redlands.
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7 pm KEN O'MALLEY at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.
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7:30 pm BOB MALONE, plus KAREN NASH opening, at the Grand Annex in San Pedro.
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7:30 pm PATTY GRIFFIN & BUDDY MILLER at the Wiltern Theatre in L.A.
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7:30 pm STEPHANIE BETTMAN plus RICK SHEA play a fine double-bill at the Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont
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8 pm SUSIE GLAZE plus RAY DOYLE at Boulevard Music in Culver City.
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8 pm SAUSAGE GRINDER plays their CD release show with Triple Chicken Foot, Madame Pamita, Senor Stretchy Skin, at CIA in Burbank. Raucous Old Time music…
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8 pm “HITCHCOCK!” is the subject of tonight’s offering in the acclaimed “FILM AND ORGAN” series, with organists STEPHAN THARP & CHRISTOPH BULL and the giant theatre organ, at UCLA Live in Royce Hall.
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8 pm “JUST 45 MINUTES FROM BROADWAY,” the critically-acclaimed world-premiere HENRY JAGLOM play at Edgemar Center For the Arts in Santa Monica.
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WEB TV: Sat, Apr 10, 2nd Sat, every month; in Lake Elizabeth & web simulcast:
5-10 pm “EAST OF NOWHERE JAM & POTLUCK” at a private residence in Lake Elizabeth 93532; call for info & directions, 661-724-1064. Sponsors say, “Bring your axe, your voice, your ears and something to eat and/or drink. We’ll have a ball!” The monthly event is simulcast on the web at http://lakesandvalleys.camstreams.com.
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Sat, Apr 10, in Bakersfield; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
9 am 15th Annual “KERN SCOTTISH SOCIETY HIGHLAND GAMES & GATHERING” newly relocated this year to the Kern County Fairgrounds. Info, 661-393-6765; www.kernscot.com/games/games.htm or David Stroud, Chieftain, info@kernscot.com or 661-205-5085. Hotel, info, www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1002223474&key=78D83.
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Gathering and Games, 9 am-5 pm; Ceilidh is 6 pm to whenever.
Games - gen’l admission $15; srs (age 60+) $12; students or military w/ ID $12; children age 10 & under are free, accompanied by a paid adult.
Evening Ceilidh tix, $15.
Combination tix, Games & Ceilidh, $25.
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Sat, Apr 10, in San Diego:
7:30 pm JIMMY WEBB performs at the “Acoustic Music San Diego” series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; www.amsdconcerts.com; 619-303-8176. More at www.jimmywebb.com. Tix are $55 with dinner and a premium seat, $30 concert only.
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7:30 pm PETER SPRAGUE & FRED BENEDETTI play the “San Diego Folk Heritage” series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas (San Diego); 858-566-4040; www.sdfolkheritage.org. More at www.petersprague.com and www.fredbenedetti.net
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Annual “COLUMBIA RIVER COWBOY GATHERING,” at the Fairgrounds in Kennewick, WA; www.cowboygettogether.com. Features SOURDOUGH SLIM and many others. More at www.sourdoughslim.com
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Sat, Apr 10; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
11:30 am-6:30 pm annual “MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL” at the University of Redlands, in the huge grassy Quad Area, 1200 E Colton Av, Redlands 92373; info 909-748-8285. Lots of acoustic music, world music, dance, food and fun. Lineup includes Michael Heralda presenting his “Aztec Stories” with traditional indigenous instruments and Native North American stories and legends. If you go, stay in Redlands for a zydeco show at 7 pm (see that listing).
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10 am-7 pm “ORIGINAL RENAISSANCE PLEASURE FAIRE” runs Saturdays & Sundays at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale. In addition to the antics, there’s always lots of music, some played on traditional instruments of the period. More at www.renfair.com/socal
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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, Apr 10, recurring:
8:30 am DARK & STORMY BAND (with the Hinkley Soaring duo of PETE KALMUS & SHARON KUNDE) bring their catchy songs and voices to the Pasadena Farmer's Market. More at http://myspace.com/petekalmus.
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10 am-Noon “INTRO TO MANDOLIN” class by TOM CORBETT at The Center for Folk Music, in Encino Community Park, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; www.ctmsfolkmusic.org. $25 per person, RSVP recommended. Reservations, call 818-817-7756 or email info@ctmsfolkmusic.org. (Phone messages: make sure to let them know which class you want to attend and leave your call back number.) Following is the ”Intermediate Bluegrass Jam,” (1-3 pm) which is free and open to the public. TOM CORBETT is now offering this series of classes and hosting jams here.
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Sat, Apr 10; 2nd Sat, every month:
11 am EXTREME KLEZMER MAKEOVER plays the “Klezmer Brunch” series at The Talking Stick, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice; www.thetalkingstick.net. They’ve performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and they’re high energy and lots of fun. They are distinguished by their material that integrates the American Jewish experience into traditional melodies brought from Eastern Europe. More at www.extremeklezmer.com
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Sat, Apr 10, 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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11:30 am-6:30 pm annual “MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL” at the University of Redlands, in the huge grassy Quad Area, 1200 E Colton Av, Redlands 92373; info 909-748-8285. Lots of acoustic music, world music, dance, food and fun. Lineup includes Michael Heralda presenting his “Aztec Stories” with traditional indigenous instruments and Native North American stories and legends. If you go, stay in Redlands for a zydeco show at 7 pm (see listing).
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Sat, Apr 10, 2nd Sat, every month, at Green Valley Lake:
1 pm “CELTIC & TRADITIONAL MUSIC JAM” at Green Valley Lake; info, www.green-valley-lake.com and www.green-valley-lake.com/Calendar.htm
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Sat, Apr 10, every Sat, in Camarillo:
1-3 pm “ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC” in the courtyard of Rare Blends Cafe, 4101 Las Posas Rd (next to Camarillo Library), Camarillo. Info, 805-682-4718. Geared for singer-songwriters and instrumentalists. New as of Jan 9, 2010. Sign-ups at 12:30 pm. Rain cancels, because it’s outdoors. Free.
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Sat, Apr 10, 2nd Sat, every month; in Tehachapi:
2-5 pm Monthly “FIDDLE JAM” at Veterans Hall, 125 East F Street, Tehachapi. Second Sat, every month. Info: Leslie Schoenberg, California State Old Time Fiddlers Association, District 3, 661-821-0800. Every second Saturday, fiddlers and pickers are all welcome to join in the fun and learn some new fiddle tunes. All ages welcome as well as those who want to listen and tap their toes; www.tehachapi.com.
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Sat, Apr 10, every Sat, in Temecula:
2:30 pm “GOSPEL AT THE MERC” music series at The Mercantile, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590. Every Saturday afternoon, it’s “a variety show and features traditional, contemporary and jazz influenced Gospel music. Each week will showcase different soloists and Gospel mime dancers,” in a series presented by Lillian Crawford. Series info, www.americantowns.com/ca/temecula/events/gospel-at-the-merc-2009-07-18
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3 & 8 pm HAPA plays the Ruth Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, on tha campus at Whittier College, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier; 562-907-4203; www.shannoncenter.org. More at www.hapa.com. They do a matinee at 3 pm and the evening show at 8.
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Sat, Apr 10, 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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5-10 pm “EAST OF NOWHERE JAM & POTLUCK” at a private residence in Lake Elizabeth 93532; call for info & directions, 661-724-1064. Sponsors say, “Bring your axe, your voice, your ears and something to eat and/or drink. We’ll have a ball!” The monthly event is simulcast on the web at http://lakesandvalleys.camstreams.com.
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Sat, Apr 10, 2nd Sat, every month; in the OC:
6:30 pm Blues legend BERNIE PEARL plays a monthly duet show with pianist DWAYNE SMITH at Iva Lee's in San Clemente. This is Bernie & Dwayne’s every-second Saturday show, and Bernie usually plays this one electric. He was great performing live acoustic on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” in March 2007. Artist info, www.berniepearl.com.
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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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7 pm KEN O'MALLEY 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; reservations 626-689-4144; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. Ken is just back from leading a tour of his native Ireland, so expect some new stories integrated with his songs. Tonight is a solo acoustic show, where his storytelling can shine. His music has been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” where his award-winning album, “Omaille” had its world premiere. He plays authentic and original Irish music and has a fabulous voice.
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“Dust-free and polished to perfection, each song is performed with authenticity, and the care one might use when handling a valuable family heirloom” - Lisa Elaine Scott, Music Connection Magazine. More at www.kenomalley.com. Tix, $18.
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Sat, Apr 10, 2nd Sat every month:
7 pm “GRASSROOTS ACOUSTICA” monthly charity-benefit showcase with a full lineup of performers, at The Talking Stick’s new location 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net. Performing host MARK ISLAM says, “All of the performers, [make] good on their promise to busk their hearts out… new songs & everything… a Who's Hoot.” Past lineups have included Grammy winners / nominees and a Village Voice OBIE Award winner. Mark continues, “There's no shortage of acoustic eclecticism in Los Angeles.” More on Grassroots Acoustica, and lineup for tonight’s show, at www.grassrootsacoustica.org. No cover charge, but every show is a benefit for a nonprofit or charity.
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Sat, Apr 10, in Redlands:
7-11 pm “ZYDECO NIGHT AT TAYLOR'S TAVERN” with MARK ST MARY band, preceded by a “Basic Zydeco Dance Lesson” at Taylor's Tavern, 26787 Barton Rd (at San Timoteo), Redlands 92375; 909-793-4314. Zydeco Dance Lesson is 5:30-6:30 pm, $10 per person. Info, call dance instructor Karen Redding at 562-708-8946. Dance is $10 cover at door.
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7-9:30 pm Monthly “SATURDAY [MUSIC] WORKSHOPS” series at the Valley Life Improvement Center, 10667 White Oak Av (at Chatsworth St), Granada Hills 91344; 818-366-9899. Info & reservations, www.moreart.us; 818-428-1377. Produced by CATHY SEGAL GARCIA, a major figure on the L.A. jazz scene. Cathy says, “Nibbles and such available on site for purchase.”
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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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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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Sat, Apr 10, every Sat, in Temecula:
7 & 9 pm “COUNTRY AT THE MERC” music series at The Mercantile, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590. Every Saturday night, “country band THE RANCH ROCKERS plays current country music to back-up multiple performers in an Opry-style.” Series info & tix, www.temeculatheater.org. The Merc is one of Temecula's beautifully restored original buildings that now serves as a performance venue, hosting live music four days each week. The 9 pm performances feature mature subject matter, so parental discretion is advised at the late show. Gen’l admission, $15; srs/student.military discounts available.
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Sat, Apr 10, 2nd Sat, eveny month:
7 pm SONGMAKERS’ “MISSION HILLS SONG CIRCLE” at a private residence in Mission Hills (N San Fernando Valley); location info at www.songmakers.org
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7:30 pm BOB MALONE, plus KAREN NASH opening, at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro; 310-833-6362; www.grandvision.org. Bob Malone is a splendid pianist-vocalist-piano composer and master of the New Orleans style of honky-tonk music.He won the “Just Plain Folks” award for Best Album a few years ago, and that, and tracks from his other CDs, have been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” where he earned a “Listener Favorite.” More at www.bobmalone.com and www.karennash.com
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7:30 pm PATTY GRIFFIN & BUDDY MILLER at the Wiltern Theatre, 3790 Wilshire Bl, L.A.; 213-380-5005.
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Sat, Apr 10; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm STEPHANIE BETTMAN plus RICK SHEA play a fine double-bill at the Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-624-2928; www.folkmusiccenter.com. More at www.myspace.com/stephaniebettman and www.myspace.com/ricksheacalifornia. Doors at 7 pm for the best seats.
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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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“THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD” by John M. Synge, directed by Geoff Elliott, opens at A Noise Within, 234 S Brand Bl, Glendale 91205; box office 818-240-0910 ex 1; or order online at www.anoisewithin.org. Group rates available. “Synge skillfully weaves a romantic comedy, set in the remote bogs of Ireland's wild Mayo coast.” - TOM McCONVILLE, host of radio’s “Irish Hour.”
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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 SUSIE GLAZE & HILONESOME plus RAY DOYLE at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. SUSIE GLAZE, in addition to being an award-winning recording artist and critically-acclaimed Bluegrass powerhouse and traditional vocalist, was a Broadway actress and singer in “Big River.” She has performed nationally, and numerous times on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.”
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RAY DOYLE is a top Western singer-songwriter and he brings an ensemble for tonight’s show. Ray has a recent and critically-acclaimed album, “The Emigrant Trail,” with classic songs of the heritage of the west. He tours so extensively as a member of WYLIE & THE WILD WEST that it’s a treat to hear him perform his own material. More at www.susieglaze.com and www.raydoyle.com. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Apr 10; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm SAUSAGE GRINDER plays their CD release show with Triple Chicken Foot, Madame Pamita, Senor Stretchy Skin, at CIA, 11334 Burbank Bl, Burbank 91601. Expect raucous Old Time music and a lot of stringband fun. Cover, $10.
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8 pm SOUTHWEST BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION WINNING BAND plays the Fret House, 309 N Citrus, Covina; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com. More at www.s-w-b-a.com
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8 pm monthly “SABRINA & CRAIG'S ACOUSTIC L.A.” brings duo BEV BARNETT & GREG NEWLON and solo artist SHAUN CROMWELL, plus performing hosts SABRINA & CRAIG, at Cahuenga General Store (aka Hallenbecks), 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood 91601; www.MySpace.com/CahuengaGeneralStore; 818-985-5916. Series runs 2nd Sat, every month, with different guest recording artists, playing acoustic.
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BEV BARNETT & GREG NEWLON with “An amazing vocal blend and deep heartfelt connection, Bay area favorites Barnett & Newlon have been labelled ‘A winning quilt of folk, country, and pop’ by the Palo Alto Daily News, which went on to say, ‘Each has a strong lead voice, and their harmonies are soft and sweet ala Crosby, Stills & Nash.’ Wonderful live performers, they create a surprising amount of warmth with just two guitars and two voices.”
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SHAUN CROMWELL is “A true original with almost mystical musical roots, Shaun Cromwell draws sincere and inevitable comparisons to Mississippi John Hurt, Ry Cooder, and Taj Mahal. Singer-songwriter Peter Mulvey describes him as having ‘..the unmistakeable sound of someone who has put in the time and the heart; someone who has truly got inside the music.’"
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Sabrina adds, “Bev & Greg are seasoned touring veterans of the Bay-area folk scene who bring a mesmerizing ambience to their stage show. Shaun Cromwell MUST be seen & heard - this young man is raising eyebrows and astonishing audiences. His uniquely original songs and playing draw inevitable and valid comparisons to legendary blues and roots artists. And yours truly will have some nice musical gifts for you as well. For audiences that yearn for more than the Top 40 same-old-same-old, we are taking music back to its roots.”
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More on tonight’s show and the series at www.myspace.com/acousticla, and info on Sabrina & Craig at www.SabrinaandCraig.com and www.MySpace.com/SabrinaandCraig
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JACKSH*T at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com.
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Sat, Apr 10; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “HITCHCOCK!” is the subject of tonight’s offering in the acclaimed “FILM AND ORGAN” series, with organists STEPHAN THARP & CHRISTOPH BULL and the giant theatre organ, at UCLA Live in Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org.
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8 pm HAPA plays the Ruth Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, on tha campus at Whittier College, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier; 562-907-4203; www.shannoncenter.org. More at www.hapa.com. They do a matinee at 3 pm and the evening show at 8.
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8 pm PASADENA SYMPHONY performs “MUSICAL FLIGHT” with guest artist Celino Romero, and Jorge Mester, Conductor, at Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena. A free pre-concert lecture is held at 7 pm. Tix, 626-793-7172 (9 am-5 pm)
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Sat, Apr 10; Fri/Sat/Sun thru end of April; live theatre; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm Fri & Sat, 5 pm Sun “JUST 45 MINUTES FROM BROADWAY,” the critically-acclaimed world-premiere HENRY JAGLOM play has been extended at Edgemar Center For the Arts, on the Main Stage, 2437 Main St, Santa Monica. See complete description in the 8 pm Fri, Apr 9 listing.
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Sat, Apr 10, 2nd Sat, every month:
8 pm-midnight SONGMAKERS “MISSION HILLS SONG CIRCLE” in the north SFV; for location, contact Bobbi Gore, 818-365-6418; www.songmakers.org.
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Sat, Apr 10, 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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Sat, Apr 10, every Sat:
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, Apr 10, every Sat:
9 pm LIVE MUSIC & DANCING for listening & dancing at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Check their website for tonight’s performers. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded every Saturday by free line / couple dance lessons with Charlotte, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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Sat, Apr 10, every Sat, in Temecula:
9 pm “COUNTRY AT THE MERC” music series at The Mercantile, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590. Every Saturday night, “country band THE RANCH ROCKERS plays current country music to back-up multiple performers in an Opry-style.” Series info & tix, www.temeculatheater.org. The Merc is one of Temecula's beautifully restored original buildings that now serves as a performance venue, hosting live music four days each week. There’s an early show at 7 pm, and the 9 pm performances feature mature subject matter, so parental discretion is advised at the late show. Gen’l admission, $15; srs, student. military discounts available.
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5 pm “JUST 45 MINUTES FROM BROADWAY,” the critically-acclaimed world-premiere HENRY JAGLOM play at Edgemar Center For the Arts in Santa Monica.
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10 am-7 pm “ORIGINAL RENAISSANCE PLEASURE FAIRE” runs Saturdays & Sundays at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale. In addition to the antics, there’s always lots of music, some played on traditional instruments of the period. More at www.renfair.com/socal
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8 am-1 pm THE FAIR MARKET BAND performs bluegrass at the Hollywood Farmer's Market, on Ivar St between Hollywood Bl & Sunset Bl (1 block W of Vine), Hollywood. They’re a 5-piece, with guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and bass, playing the standards with conviction, and Cajun, country, and “the spectrum” of Americana roots. The core of the group are brothers Bill & Mike McClellan on fiddle & mandolin, and banjoist Gary Dostalek. They perform within sight of Amoeba Music. Expect to find them playing the entire 5 hours. Free.
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10 am-2 pm LIVE MUSIC at WEST L.A. FARMERS MARKET, 11360 Santa Monica Bl (at Corinth); www.westlafarmersmarket.com. Includes free raffle for Farmers Market fresh food. A nice, permanent band shell stage and good sound system distinguish this one. Usually the first act performs from 10 or 10:30 am-noon, there’s a second act noon-1 pm, a break for the raffle of market goodies, and the final act performs 1:15-2 pm. This is a well-structured event. Free wifi at the farmers market and throughout the West L.A. Civic Center Plaza, and Free kids crafts table operated by volunteers 9 am-2 pm, both sponsored by West L.A. Neighborhood Council www.wlanc.com. When you are on the plaza with your laptop, select wlancwifi as your free wireless network. Free event. Map to free parking, www.westlafarmersmarket.com/Location.htm.
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Sun, Apr 11, every Sun:
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, Apr 11:
11 am Matinee Kids' Show with The HOLLOW TREES at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $8, and kids under age 2 are free.
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Sun, Apr 11, every Sun; not music, but cool:
11 am-3 pm “FREE TRAIN RIDES” behind miniature steam locomotives at Los Angeles Live Steamers (LALS) Railroad Museum, 5202 Zoo Dr, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027. Closed on rainy days. This is not the park’s carnival-style train, though it is indeed big enough to ride, and the trains are pulled by real (if lilliputian) steam locomotives. It’s just east of Travel Town and its real but immobile steam trains. Revisit all those songwriting dreams of riding the rails and hearing lonesome whistles, even if each of the engines’ “big” drive wheels are something like four inches in diameter instead of 70 or 80 inches, and the whistles are more akin to piccolos than the haunting reverberations of the denizens of the high iron. LALS is a non-profit that’s been around since 1956, founded by train enthusiasts to educate people in railroad history and lore and to further the avocation of live steam, gas-mechanical and electronic railroad technology. They operate 7 1/2 inch-gauge (distance between the rails) model trains for the general public to ride every Sunday (weather permitting). The gate is open from 10:45 am to 3 pm. In addition, they have extensive layouts for 4 3/4” and 3 1/2” gauge model trains. Passengers must be at least 34″ in height, and weigh under 350 lbs. LALS survives solely from donations by fans who visit and ride the trains. Admission is free but be kind and give the suggested donation of $3. More at www.lals.org
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Sun, Apr 11, 2nd Sun, every month:
Noon-3:30 pm monthly BLUEGRASS JAM at Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake, Altadena 91001; www.coffeegallery.com. These jams are the second Sunday of every month. Info: David Naiditch, 626-797-1827; french10@pacbell.net. Host David Naiditch's wonderful instrumental CD has been heard on radio's "Tied to the Tracks." David says, “Pickers, grinners, and fans of bluegrass are invited.” The jam is always free.
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Noon “TUCKER'S GROVE OLD TIME & BLUEGRASS JAM” at Tucker's Grove County Park, near the intersection of Cathedral Oaks and Turnpike Rd, in "Noleta" (between Santa Barbara and Goleta). After entering the park, go to the right about 1/3 mile to the Kiwannis Meadows section. Hosted by Alan Aleksander (constatty@aol.com.) this jam from the early ’70s was recently reinstated. Goes from noon, "until."
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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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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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1-4 pm “FOLK SONG JAM” sponsored by the California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) at the Center for Folk Music, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino; 818-817-7756; www.ctmsfolkmusic.org. Singalongs, new in Sep ’09, feature “all kinds of folk and folk music,” free and open to the public (street parking on Sunday is free, as well). Song circle is led by Janet Cornwell, a seasoned folk singer and song leader with a genuine love for sharing traditional songs. Free.
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1:30 pm WELSH CHOIR, for location, contact Rutthy: 818-507-0337.
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2-5 pm “SONGWRITER SANCTUM” monthly acoustic music series at The Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St, Santa Monica 90405; www.churchop.org; 310-399-1631.
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2-5 pm monthly “AV FOLK MUSIC CLUB CIRCLE” is returning to homes for its potluck and jamfest (no longer at the Health Tree Coffee Lounge & Café.) They tell us, “Bring your instruments and voices and join in.” Held every month on the second Sunday. Info and location, 661-339-2655.
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2:30-3:30 pm “TUESDAY MUSICALE CLUB SECOND SUNDAY CONCERT” in the Pasadena Central Library Auditorium, 285 E Walnut St, Pasadena 91101; www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/library/events. Accessible to people with disabilities, and handicapped parking available. Program & performer info, contact Celeste French, 818-790-1739.All ages, free.
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3-5:30 pm SHAPE NOTE SINGING in West L.A. Call for location, 310-557-1927.
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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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3-5:30 pm SHAPE NOTE/SACRED HARP meets in West L.A.; call Pat Keating for info & loc, 310-557-1927.
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Sun, Apr 11, every Sun, in Temecula:
3 pm “CLASSICS AT THE MERC” music series featuring violin & piano, at The Mercantile, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590. Series info, info on artists, and tix, at www.temeculatheater.org. The Merc is one of Temecula's beautifully restored original buildings that now serves as a performance venue, hosting live music four days each week. Gen’l admission, $15; srs/student.military discounts available.
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“THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD” by John M. Synge, directed by Geoff Elliott, at A Noise Within, 234 S Brand Bl, Glendale 91205; box office 818-240-0910 ex 1; or order online at www.anoisewithin.org. Group rates available. “Synge skillfully weaves a romantic comedy, set in the remote bogs of Ireland's wild Mayo coast.” - TOM McCONVILLE, host of radio’s “Irish Hour.”
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Sun, Apr 11, every Sun:
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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Sun, Apr 11, every Sun:
4-6 pm “BEGINNERS IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Celtic Arts Center at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
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Sun, Apr 11, every Sun, through the spring & summer:
5-9 pm 5th Season of “THE GRAND OLE ECHO” roots/Americana series kicks-off today with I SEE HAWKS IN L.A., and from the Bay area, MARS ARIZONA. This may or may not be at the Echo in Echo Park; more when we know it, and more will be posted at www.myspace.com/thegrandoleecho.
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5-9 pm MARK ST. MARY brings zydeco to The Centre at Sycamore Plaza, 5000 Clark Av, Lakewood 90712. Catered food available for purchase. Info: Sidney, 323-401-8859. $20 at the door.
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5 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) and WEEKLY COMPLIMENTARY BBQ for listening & dancing 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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5 pm Sun “JUST 45 MINUTES FROM BROADWAY,” the critically-acclaimed world-premiere HENRY JAGLOM play has been extended at Edgemar Center For the Arts, on the Main Stage, 2437 Main St, Santa Monica. See complete description in the 8 pm Fri, Apr 9 listing.
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5-7 pm “THE MUSIC OF COSMIC STARFISH” at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl (at Hudson), Hollywood 90038; 323-464-MUSE (6873); www.cafemusela.com. JEFFREY SNYDER (aka Cosmic Starfish) brings his electro-folk music to Cafe MUSE every Sunday. (Yep, this is electric.) The venue tells us, “Come to the MUSE to hear his truly unique and totally chill astral-pop music... the perfect complement to Sunday dinner, don't you think?” We haven’t been, but their menu of light cuisine is quite good. $5 minimum on food & drink in lieu of cover.
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Sun, Apr 11, every Sun:
5-8 pm “JAZZ NIGHT” at the Whale and Ale, 327 W 7th St, San Pedro; 310-832-0363; www.whaleandale.com. Different bands every week. No cover.
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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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7 pm KATE WALLACE with DOUGLAS CLEGG 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; reservations 626-689-4144; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. She is a big star and is often called a “master of her craft.” Award-winning singer-songwriter Kate Wallace brings her “Amereclectic” style, which encompasses everything from the Blues to Bluegrass and made her a crowd favorite at major Folk Festivals and acoustic venues throughout the country. Kate is in the business of writing songs that are, paradoxically, deeply personal and universally accessible, and that say something. She’s witty and slightly irreverent, which always makes for an unpredictable and intimate show. Joining Kate, as her occasional side man, is the talented DOUGLAS CLEGG, multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire. More at www.katewallace.com. Tix, $20.
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Sun, Apr 11, 2nd Sun, every month:
7-10 pm monthly “WORLD MUSIC SERIES” at The Talking Stick, 1411c Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net; 310-450-6052. Series has presented highly regarded local and touring artists. Venue offers sandwiches, salads, coffeehouse beverages. $10 cover.
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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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7-9 pm BLUEGRASS JAM at The Ugly Mug Café, 261 N Glassell, Orange; 714-997-5610 or 714-524-0597.
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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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7:30-10 pm “SUNDAY NIGHT SONG & VARIETY SHOWCASE” is the new OPEN MIC on The Coffee Gallery FRONT stage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, 626-398-7917. Everybody knows the world-famous Backstage, with its parade of world-class and renowned professional acts – this is the weekly FREE stage in the front of the coffeehouse, “out front,” where you can buy coffeehouse treats and beverages. This series, hosted by Duane Thorin, an experienced performer and soundman who runs the mic levels, the series welcomes “singers, songwriters, and other talents.” Signup starts at 7 pm, and does not close through the night. Duane says, “Plan on two songs at a time, however on busy nights, it may go into a one-song rotation. Stay and repeat if there is time and room on the bill. There is no entry or cover fee, and we hope you will join us for coffee or a snack while you’re there, peruse the artwork for sale on the walls, and invite friends to this comfortable and well known music venue.”Free.
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“LAWRENCE LEBO'S SUNDAY NITE LIVE" is her new Sunday night residency and artist “pro showcase” (with invited artists sitting-in), at Milano's Café; 6075 Reseda Bl, Tarzana 91335; 818-609-0822. World-class blueswoman Ms. Lebo is joined by notable recording artist guests and the “Lebo House Band” of NICK KIRGO (Otis) on guitar and DENNY CROY on upright bass. In addition, many talented friends of the group drop-in to join the band. This just may be the West Valley's hottest new showcase. Milano's Cafe is a hip new venue in the West Valley, featuring “fusion Middle Eastern cuisine,” and an espresso/juice bar. It is located adjacent to the Orange Line at Reseda Bl and Oxnard St. More at www.lawrencelebo.com
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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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“SPRING MUSIC CLASSES” - Guitar, Vocal, Harmonica & Bernie Pearl’s Blues Repertoire and Jam Classes, New Slide, Open Tuning, & Flamenco Guitar and String Ensemble Workshop/Classes, all begin this evening at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. Complete catalog of classes at www.boulevardmusic.com/classes_workshops. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide.
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Mon, Apr 12, every Mon:
2-4 pm “HEAR, HERE” at the Lost Souls Café, 124 E 4th St (down the gated alley), downtown L.A.; 213-617-7006; www.lostsouls.com. A weekly live benefit event of “whatever” kind of music, by and for www.killradio.org, which has daily internet radio and live webcasts on Fridays, Noon-2 pm. The “Kill Radio” webcast is a submission show; send them your CDs or mp3s for “guaranteed” airplay. All the info for that is at www.myspace.com/hear_here.
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Mon; every Mon:
6-10 pm MARC BOSSERMAN plays his residency at Parkway Grill, 510 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena 91105; reserv recommended, 626-795-1001 (or hang out at the bar). He delivers fine piano and vocals, and he composed a film score for a movie due out soon. Info, www.marcbosserman.com.
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Mon, Apr 12, 2nd & 4th Mon every month, in Corona:
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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Mon, Apr 12, every Mon:
“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 “BLUEGRASS SONG SCHOOL” at the Blueridge Pickin' Parlor, 17828 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills; 818-282-9001; www.pickinparlor.com
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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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Mon, Apr 12, 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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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, Apr 12, 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, Apr 12, 2nd & 4th 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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8 pm “OPEN MIC” at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank; 818-515-4444; ww.vivacantina.com
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Mon, Apr 12, every Mon:
ON HIATUS: 8-11 pm blues legend BERNIE PEARL has long hosted the weekly BLUES JAM at M'Dear's, 7717 S Western Av (78th & Western), L.A. 90047; 323-759-2020; www.mdears.com. 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, Apr 12, every Mon:
8:30 pm “TALENT NIGHT” hosted by CHAD WATSON BAND for listening & dancing 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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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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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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9 pm METAMORPHIS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations 626-689-4144; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “A show by young and talented comedy folks. Improv comedy and sharp stuff. Worth it just to watch the pretty young things move about the stage. No reservations, just drop in. It is a troupe of stage players. Tix, $10.
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Mon, Apr 12, 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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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, Apr 12, 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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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 blues woman plays an every-Monday residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Event info, Info, info@bluesbar.com. No cover.
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7 pm ROSS ALTMAN, “singer-songfighter,” at Zero Café in Los Angeles.
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Tue, Apr 13, every Tue; 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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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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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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6 pm Weekly BLUEGRASS JAM at Curley’s Café, 1999 E Willow (at Cherry), Signal Hill; 562-424-0018.
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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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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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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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7 pm ROSS ALTMAN, the “singer-songfighter” brings his vast repertoire of traditional folk, labor organizing and social justice songs to Zero Café, 615 Child's Way, Los Angeles 90089; 213-740-7394.
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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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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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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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7-11 pm SONGMAKERS “PBYC VENTURA HARBOR SONG CIRCLE” at Pierpont Bay Yacht Club, 1363 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura Harbor; loc & directions, www.pbyc.org. Event info, http://songmakers.org.
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“ACOUSTIC TUESDAY NIGHTS” at Crane’s Hollywood Tavern, 1611 N El Centro Av (betw Selma & Hollywood Bl), Hollywood; www.myspace.com/cranestavern. More at http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=9856844&blogId=470963380
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7:30-8:30 pm “SONGSALIVE L.A. / SHOUT IT OUT SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90046; www.genghiscohen.com; 323-653-0640. Hosted by Bob Leggett. Four performers in a song circle, each plays three songs in a round. Songsalive members get preference. Artists may have other musicians play with or for them (i.e. if primarily a singer not a musician). Artists may apply online at the Songsalive Showcase application page, www.songsalive.org/showcases. Cover is $8, or $5 with flyer from website www.songsalive.org/losangeles.
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7:30 pm “BLUEGRASS JAM SCHOOL 2” at the Blueridge Pickin' Parlor, 17828 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills; 818-282-9001; www.pickinparlor.com
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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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8 pm “SCOTT GATES & CHELSEA WILLIAMS: TOGETHER AGAIN” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations 626-689-4144; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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Scott Gates and Chelsea Williams bring you their latest and greatest together. Practically born and raised on the stage, Scott Gates at 17 is as close to a musical prodigy on the mandolin, as one might ever have the opportunity to meet. He has won the band contest at Topanga's Prostegious Bluegrass Festival two years in a row, garnered numerous mandolin accolades and been the front man for two bands. Scott has come in to his own as a performer garnering appearances with Steve Martin on the Ellen Show as well as recently recording with Kenny Loggins on his newest album, "All Join In". Scott has appeared at Disneyland, performs principally as mandolinist and vocalist in the Nathan McEuen Band and has recently toured nationally going from Coast to Coast. He has shared the stage with the likes of John McEuen, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Byron Berline, Steve Martin, Rich Del Grosso, Evan Marshall and many others. Scott's dynamic mandolin and guitar playing along with his distictive vocals are helping carve a niche for this amazing young talent.
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Chelsea Williams is a street performer, but unlike the typical image one conjures up when hearing that tag, she has done something unheard of: in just two years Chelsea has sold over 50,000 CDs on her own - a number that eclipses many other artists signed to a record deal. Among those who have taken note of her talents, and stopped by to see her play, are Adam Sandler, Sheryl Crow, LeAnn Rimes, and Ron Howard. Crosby, Stills, and Nash even sent Chelsea flowers in appreciation for the quality of her cover of "Helplessly, Hoping" they found on YouTube. Chelsea is an amazing original, there simply is no one else like her. She crafts her original tunes and her voice carries the tunes home to your heart. Chelsea is a performer that has the amazing combination of youthful exuberance and an old soul, she doesn't sing at you, she sings to you.
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Chelsea and Scott Gates met several years ago on this very stage where they both sat in with John McEuen. That very night a friendship was formed that has grown into some great musical collaboration. Since then they have lit up stages together from Universal studios to The Famous Troubador club in West Hollywood. They perform together whenever they can and the musical connection is electric and real. Come a share a night of two great young talents, together....again. Tix, $15.
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Tue, Apr 13, every Tue:
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 El Cid, 4212 Sunset Bl, Silver Lake 90029; www.elcidla.com. Hosted by MICHAEL MCCARTHY the second and fourth Tuesdays, every month. A&R staff from “My Record Label” is on-site recruiting artists based on their original performances. Selected artists will receive an artist page on www.myrecordlabel.net along with a free 3-camera video shoot and professional audio mix of their performance. Sign ups at 7 pm; you can sign-up in advance at www.myspace.com/openmicatelcid
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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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Tue, Apr 13, every Tue; in Laguna Beach:
8 pm weekly “SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” features guest artists and BETH FITCHET WOOD, who plays the opening set each week, at The Marine Room Tavern, 214 Ocean Av, Laguna Beach; 949-494-3027.
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8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) for listening & dancing 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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Each night brings different styles and genres:
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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TODAY IS APRIL 14, the anniversary of two of history’s most notable tragedies, and both have musical aspects - plus this date has at least two additional connections to music.
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On April 14, 1865, PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN, while watching the comedic play “Our American Cousin,” from the flag-draped Presidential balcony in Washington, D.C.’s Ford’s Theater, was shot in the back of the head by actor John Wilkes Booth. The President’s party had arrived after the play had started, and it was interrupted while the band – and audience applause – briefly acknowledged the Chief Executive. As would be the case with the Kennedy assassination ninety-eight-and-a-half years later, the President was seated with his wife at his side, and the President and First Lady were smiling and enjoying their surroundings until the moment he was shot. Ironically, the Civil War had just ended, its last casualties were thought to have been counted, and Lincoln had just returned from sitting in the chair in Confederate President Jefferson Davis’ abandoned office in Richmond. And earlier that same day, Lincoln had signed an act creating the Secret Service, which came to be charged with the protection of all subsequent presidents. President Lincoln died the following morning, April 15, after passing the night in agony without regaining true consciousness. Upon his death, Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton observed, “And now he belongs to the ages.”
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On April 14, 1912, RMS TITANIC, then the world’s largest passenger liner and on her maiden voyage, struck an iceberg on a dark, brilliantly starry, and remarkably calm night on the North Atlantic. She sank after midnight, April 15, taking most of her passengers with her, with at least 1,513 lives lost. Titanic carried the legally-required number of lifeboats, but British Maritime Regulations at that time used the tonnage of a ship to determine the number of lifeboats, rather than the number of passengers carried by the vessel. (That, and many other things changed after Titanic sank, including the establishment of an International Ice Patrol.) And no, contrary to Hollywood, there was no silly gunfight below decks as water rushed-in. What there was that night was Wallace Hartley and the ship’s band, playing almost until the end (no ship’s musicians survived, though some of their instruments have been recovered from the ocean floor). And there were many, many additional acts of anonymous courage, a few acts of cowardice, and an unlimited supply of life-extinguishing icy-cold water. Did the band play “Nearer My God to Thee,” as depicted in at least one 1950s movie? Apparently not. The last tune they played seems to have been “Autumn,” which is ironically fitting enough, if you think about it.
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Folksinger BURL IVES died this day in 1995. He was both beloved as an entertainer and reviled for his testimony before the House UnAmerican Activities Committee during demagogue Joe McCarthy’s witch-hunt era. HUAC’s blacklist ruined the careers of many creative people in music and Hollywood. (Ask folk “singer-songfighter” Ross Altman about that.)
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LORETTA LYNN, country music’s “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” was born this day in 1935, the same day a major Dust Bowl storm struck the Plains states during the depths of the Depression.
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(1) Wednesday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks:
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7 pm AUDREY AULD plus JIM LAUDERDALE play the “Tales from the Tavern” series at the Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez.
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8 pm “THE GUTHRIE FAMILY RIDES AGAIN” tour with ABE GUTHRIE, ANNIE GUTHRIE, ARLO GUTHRIE, CATHY GUTHRIE, JOHNNY IRION & SARAH LEE GUTHRIE, plys the California Center For The Arts in Escondido (San Diego County).
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/03/wednesdays-radio-web-radio-tv-acoustic.html
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Wed, Apr 14:
7 pm AUDREY AULD plus JIM LAUDERDALE play the “Tales from the Tavern” series at the Maverick Saloon, 3687 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez; 805-686-4785; www.talesfromthetavern.com
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8 pm “THE GUTHRIE FAMILY RIDES AGAIN” tour with ABE GUTHRIE, ANNIE GUTHRIE, ARLO GUTHRIE, CATHY GUTHRIE, JOHNNY IRION & SARAH LEE GUTHRIE, plys the California Center For The Arts, 340 N Escondido Bl, Escondido; 800-988-4253; www.artcenter.org. More at www.arlo.net
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Wed, 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, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, every Wed:
4:30 pm “STORY TIME FUN LAND” at Stories Café, 1716 Sunset Bl, 90026; 213-413-3733; www.storiesla.com. “StoryTimeFunLand” is an interactive music and story telling hour for the toddler set, and Café specials are featured for the hour.
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MOVED TO FRIDAYS: 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.
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Wed, Apr 14, 2nd & 4th Wed every month; in Lancaster:
6 pm UKULELE CLUB at Nick’s Pizza, 43755 15th St West, Lancaster. Uke players begin arriving about 5 pm, meeting starts at 6 pm. Newcomers welcome.
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Wed, Apr 14, second (& fourth) Wed every month:
6:30 pm “TWICE-A-MONTH BLUEGRASS JAM” new for ’09, at Robano's Italian Pizza Kitchen, 10057 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake 91602. (It’s S of Magnolia, W of Buena Vista, E of Cahuenga.) Jam is in the room behind the bar area. Hosted by Paddy Hill, who wants us to tell you, “All players welcome. Please plan to buy a beer or appetizer (from $5) to get the owner enthusiastic, or better still, a full meal from $9.” Info, contact Paddy Hill at paddyh036@gmail.com. First date for event is Feb 11. No cover.
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Wed, Apr 14, every Wed (extended indefinitely):
7-9 pm “WINE & SONG” series hosted by award-winning songwriter BRAD COLERICK, with two or more different recording artist guests each week, at WineStyles, 1007 Mission St, South Pasadena 91030. Brad describes the venue as “a wonderful little wine bar in my sleepy town of South Pasadena.” Each week’s guest artists are revealed on the venue’s website. DAVE MORRISON, SEVERIN BROWNE, STEPHANIE BETTMANN & LUKE HALPIN, and numerous other talented artists have played the series since its first installment on Oct 7, 2009. Brad says, “Songwriters, If your schedule finds you open on a Wednesday evening in the L.A. area, please get in touch.” Brad Colerick has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and his originals have been recorded by Suzy Boggus and the late Johnny Cash. Venue offers wine by the glass or bottle, and a menu of tasty light fare that’s much more affordable than the wine. More at http://wineandsong.com. No cover.
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Wed, Apr 14, 2nd Wed every month:
7-10:30 pm monthly “LAWIM SINGER-SONGWRITER NIGHT” (formerly the Soiree) is Los Angeles Women in Music (LAWIM) evening of music at the M Bar, 1253 Vine St (at Fountain), Hollywood 90038; 323-856-0036. Info, info@lawim.com. A respectful “listening room” environment is provided for the performances, and there are plenty of industry networking opportunities before and after. Its predecessor, the Soiree, was co-winner in FolkWorks’ “Best of 2008 / Top Ten” for best monthly listening room, and called "An invigorating evening that proves there is art in Los Angeles after all" by Tom Kidd in Music Connection Magazine. Hosted by multi-platinum songwriter-recording artist HARRIET SCHOCK. Valet parking is $4.50 when it operates (sporadically), or there’s free street parking, if you can find it. Full bar available, and there is a $10 minimum on food (the buffet dinner no longer operates). The showcase is held in a respectful “listening room” atmosphere, from 8-10 pm. Reservations are no longer taken; just get there promptly for a seat. $10 cover, plus restaurant minimum.
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Wed, Apr 14, 2nd & 4th Wed, every month; in Lompoc:
7-9 pm “BLUEGRASS JAM” at Southside Coffee Co, 105 S "H" St, Lompoc. Info, call Bill, 805-736-8241.
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Wed, Apr 14, 2nd Wed, every month, in the OC:
7 pm “MUCKENTELLERS” at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av (1 blk W of Euclid, 2 1/2 mi N of the 91 Fwy), Fullerton 92833; 714-738-6595; www.themuck.org. Hear the best of Nationally known spoken word artists with adult stories. Opens at 7 pm with a story swap open mic for amateurs. Tix, $5 & $10.
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Wed, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, 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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7:30 & 9 pm SIXTH WAVE plays two shows 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; reservations 626-689-4144; info www.coffeegallery.com.
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Venue impresario Bob Stane calls them a “Super act up from Orange County. Extreme talent and musicality. Los Angeles' own six-voice, a cappella, jazz, pop, rock group is a nationally acclaimed, award-winning 6-voice vocal collective. What is a vocal collective? It is what happens when you bring a group of singers together who all have extensive resumes ranging in everything from opera to rock and roll, from jazz clubs in NYC to recording studios in L.A. All of these elements come together to form the creative soup that is Sixth Wave. That's kind of like saying the Empire State Building is a skyscraper. It’s true, but it doesn't begin to describe the experience of hearing this amazing wacky, virtuoso vocal jazz ensemble for the first time. The group is doing the whole evening, and there are sure to be surprises!” Tix for either show, $15.
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Wed, Apr 14, every Wed:
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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Wed, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, 2nd Wed every month:
8 pm HOLLYWOOD HOT-SHOTS bring charming music of the ‘20s & ‘30s, to the Steve Steve Allen Theatre, 4773 Hollywood Bl (x-from Barnsdale Park), Hollywood; 323-666-4268; www.steveallentheater.com. Get tix at 800-595-4-TIX, and there’s more about this monthly show at www.steveallentheater.com/hotshots. It’s JOHN REYNOLDS and his washboard playing brother, RALF REYNOLDS, plus an always surprising assortment of guests for an evening of "upstairs" hot jazz, with plenty of Django-style jazz. Guests include performers who have previously worked with THELONIOUS MONK and BENNY GOODMAN. $10.
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Wed, Apr 14, 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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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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Wed, Apr 14, Wed & Thu; 2nd Wed & 2nd Thu, every month, Mar-Oct; in Fullerton:
8 pm “SECOND STAGE CONCERT SERIES” at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Av (1 blk W of Euclid, 2 1/2 mi N of the 91 Fwy), Fullerton 92833; 714-738-6595; www.themuck.org. Each month, artists are chosen from the “Second Thoughts” series here on 2nd Tuesdays, and included in these nights for full sets. The Tue shows allow aspiring poets, writers, musicians, dancers and playwrights to show off their work to the audience in the main gallery, and the best artists are chosen to perform one of these “Second Stage Concert” shows later in the year (info at 714-738-3134). $15 adv, $20 door.
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Wed, Apr 14, every Wed:
8 pm “LAPTOP LYRIC SING ALONG” on the Coffee Gallery FRONT stage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, 626-398-7917; www.coffeegallery.com. Donna Barnes-Roberts says, “Now, what makes this SingALong special is that we are using everyone's laptops to show the lyrics we want to sing!” She’s started a blog, www.cgsingalong.blogspot.com with songs that may be chosen, including links to the lyrics on the web. Donna adds, “That way, everyone who brings a laptop with WiFi can see the lyrics we are singing.”
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Everybody knows the world-famous Coffee Gallery Backstage, with its parade of professional acts. Now, Duane Thorin hosts this new weekly series, wherein invited artists lead sing-alongs, assisted by other musicians who drop by and want to play. Donna says, “There will be a few musicians to keep us together, but this event is not about showing what a great soloist you are - it is about everyone enjoying themselves, and singing - whether or not everyone is in tune (and I expect there will be sour notes - joy is not always pretty).” Duane adds, “Public invited to sing and play along to songs we all know and love. Musicians and singers welcome! We’ll start with all the Beatles songs and go forward and back from there. No sign up, just show up, sing from the audience or move up front to play along as well. The Coffee Gallery now features soup and sandwiches in the evening, plus coffee drinks, white and dark hot chocolate, pies, smoothies, smiles and good company.” This does NOT take the place of scheduled shows in the Backstage – it’s in addition to scheduled shows there. No cover.
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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 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, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, every Wed:
8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) for listening & dancing 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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CANCELLED: 8:30-11:30 pm “WEDNESDAY NITES JAM JUICERS with Trio Accompaniment” series at Giovanni Ristorante, 21801 Ventura Bl (at Topanga Canyon Bl), Woodland Hills; www.giovanniristorante.com; 818-884-0243.
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9 pm SIXTH WAVE play the second of two shows tonight at The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations 626-689-4144; info www.coffeegallery.com. See 7:30 pm show for complete write-up.
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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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9 pm-1 am “EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAM SESSION” at Giovanni Ristorante, 21801 Ventura Bl, Woodland Hills 91364; 818-884-0243; www.giovanniristorante.com. With CATHY SEGAL-GARCIA and the “Same great trio accompaniment.” It’s a jazz-oriented open jam, singers and players welcome, and they list the “ingredients” as “amazing musicians, scintillating singers, vivacious vibes,” in a place to “greet old friends and meet new ones.” Cathy says, “Ask the bartender for the special ‘Giovanni Jazz Jam Juice’ - it was created by us!” More at www.cathysegalgarcia.com. No cover charge, but come prepared to eat and drink.
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7-10 pm “POCKET GOLDBERG & FRIENDS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” with this week’s guest artists NICOLE GORDON (Song Sirens), and BRUCE GARNITZ, at Arnie's Ristorante Italiano in Tujunga.
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Thu, Apr 15, every Thu:
11 am-2 pm “VAN NUYS FARMER'S MARKET” with live music performances, in the Van Nuys Civic Center behind the Los Angeles City Hall annex building and in front of the City Library, 14410 Sylvan St, Van Nuys 91401.
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11:30 am-3 pm weekly “7+FIG FARMERS MARKET” at 7th & Figuroa, downtown L.A.; 213-955-7157; www.7fig.com. Held on the beautifully landscaped upper plaza, above California Pizza Kitchen. Certified Gourmet Farmers Market, open-air, with vendors, lunches, produce, kettle korn, fresh flowers, honey, fresh breads, tamales, olives, dried fruits, nuts, crepes, crafts, and live music (varies each week). Entertainment is free.
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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’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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4:30-5:30 pm SON JAROCHO CLASSES at East Side Café, 5469 Huntington Dr N, L.A.; 323-583-5113.
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5:30-7:30 pm THE SALT MARTIANS play bluegrass for Happy Hour at the Tupelo Junction Cafe, 1218 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-899-3900 for dinner reserv. The band is TIM MULLINS, KEN GASTON, AARON DOUGLAS and often MIKE MULLINS. Artists’ info, www.saltmartians.com. Full bar & food. No cover.
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Thu, Apr 15, every Thu:
6-9 pm “BURGERS, BEER, & BLUES” series brings good acoustic blues performers to the tent adjacent to the weekly South Pasadena Farmer’s Market, sponsored by and directly outside the Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena; 626-441-2443; www.eatatfirefly.com.
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Thu, Apr 15, 3rd (and 1st) Thu, every month; in the OC:
6-9 pm “BLUEGRASS JAM IN THE OC” at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708; 714-965-1125. It’s described as “Open Mics and Jams,” and as an “open bluegrass jam, all pickers welcome, all grinners welcome!” Event info, Shelah Spiegel, 714-962-5083 or ifiddler@yahoo.com. Free.
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Thu, Apr 15, recurring; in Idyllwild:
6-9 pm SANDII CASTLEBERRY & KEVIN HAMBY at Café Aroma, 54750 N Circle Dr, Idyllwild; 951-659-5212. Acoustic blues, bluegrass, swing, folk, more; Sandii Castleberry with guitar, vocals, harmonica; Kevin Hamby on bass, vocals.
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7-10 pm “POCKET GOLDBERG & FRIENDS SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” with this week’s guest artists NICOLE GORDON (Song Sirens), and BRUCE GARNITZ, at Arnie's Ristorante Italiano (formerly Arnie’s Café), 6864 Foothill Bl (at Marcus), Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089; www.myspace.com/arniescafe. Venue serves Italian food, good coffeehouse treats and beverages. You can bring your own wine with no corking charge. No cover, donations to artists are welcome.
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Thu, Apr 15; third Thu, every month:
7-10 pm “BEACH CITIES FOLK MUSIC CLUB” at a private home in Manhattan Beach; for info & loc, 310-376-8760, Aprilstory@aol.com, www.beachcitiesfolkclub.org. Hosts say, “Please bring yummy snacks, drinks to share. Since we meet on a weeknight, we ask that you respect the ending time and leave at 10 pm.” Coordinator is April Halprin Wayland.
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7 pm “AGOURA BLUEGRASS JAM” at Gateway Church (Kid's Ministry Building), 29646 Agoura Rd, Agoura Hills.
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Thu, Apr 15, 3rd Thu, every month; in Camarillo:
7-11 pm SONGMAKERS “CAMARILLO HOOT” in Camarillo; for location, contact TJ Zeiler, Songmaker93010@gmail.com or 805-482-0029; www.songmakers.org.
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Thu, Apr 15, every Thu:
7-10 pm “FLAMENCO GUITAR NIGHT” with award-winning flamenco guitarist STEPHEN DICK at Manchego Food From Spain Restaurant, 2510 Main St, Santa Monica 90405; 310-450-3900; www.manchegoonmain.com. Venue serves great tapas and Spanish dinner plates in an elegant and intimate space. STEPHEN DICK - "Esteban de Los Angeles" - has won numerous prizes for his compositions and performances, including an award from the Sur Jerez Flamenco Competition in Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, for his original 1st album, "Naranjas Amargas." A versatile artist, he is the winner of the Peter Frampton award for excellence in contemporary music, and his compositions for the guitar have been published in Italy, and in the US by Columbia Music Company. He won the Paulo Barsacchi award for guitar composition for his "Sonatina for Solo Guitar," and a Meet the Composer's grant for his realization of Federico Garcìa Lorca's romantic ballad, "Romance Sonambulo." He a 2008/2009 winner of a grant from the Spanish Ministry of Culture and US Universities for a new flamenco concert featuring GarciaLorca's mystical lullaby, "Nana del Caballo Grande."
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Thu, Apr 15, every Thu:
7 pm CHARANGOA SALSA DANCE at Steven's SteakHouse, 5332 Steven's Pl, City of Commerce; 323-723-9856; Fay@charangoa.com; www.charangoa.com. Every Thu. Includes dance class with Miguel, 7-8 pm; dancing to live music, 9 pm-1:30 am. It’s reported that there are lots of great dancers & surprises. Free.
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7-11 pm OPEN MIC NIGHT on “The Main Stage” at Highland Perk Coffeehouse, 5930 York Bl, L.A. The inaugural event was Apr 12. Sponsors say, “This event repeats every Thursday night. Singers, spoken word, guitar players, drum soloists, almost anything that makes the crowd applaud...”
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7-10 pm “CEDAR OPEN MIC” at Cedar Center, 44345 Cedar Av (at Lancaster Bl), Lancaster 93534; www.myspace.com/cedarcenteropenmic. Hosted by Ms. Shell Marie and Cleen. It’s open to all ages, however there is no censorship rule. It welcomes poets, spoken word, “freestylers,” and acoustic musicians. Free.
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OPEN MIC / SONGWRITER SHOWCASE at Primo Pizza, 28200 Bouquet Cyn Rd, Saugus. Mike Dill hosts. He's a fine fingerstyle blues picker.
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7:30-10:30 pm “MUSIC INDUSTRY GUEST SPEAKER” at L.A. SONGWRITERS CO-OP monthly meeting, at The Pig & Whistle, 6714 Hollywood Bl (1 blk E of Highland), Hollywood. Event info, 323-551-1000; www.SongwritersCoOp.com. Meets here every 3rd Thu, hosted by ALEX DEL ZOPPO. Info: info@songswritersCoOp.com; 323-551-1000. More at www.SongwritersCoOp.com. Get feedback from songwriting professionals and your peers on what's working in your original song and how to make it even better. Bring 15 to 20 copies of your lyrics (with chords if possible) and your music on CD or tape or play it live. Meetings start promptly. $5 admission fee.
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7:30 “MUSIC NIGHT” at Lulu’s Beehive, 13203 Ventura Bl (1 blk E of Fulton), Studio City; 818-986-2233. After a long absence, the singer-songwriter series is back at the fun little venue. Three featured acts, “plus special guests and surprises each week.” After a long absence, the singer-songwriter series is back at the fun little venue. Or as they say, “the buzz has returned to the Beehive.” Light fare, sandwiches, coffeehouse beverages available. No cover.
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Thu, Apr 15, every Thu:
7:30-9:30 pm IRISH SET DANCING CLASSES in Los Feliz area; social dancing for adults every Thursday. Info & location: www.michaelpatrickbreen.com.
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7:30 pm “BLUEGRASS JAM SCHOOL 1” at the Blueridge Pickin' Parlor, 17828 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills; 818-282-9001; www.pickinparlor.com
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Thu, Apr 15, every Thu, in Temecula:
7:30 “JAZZ AT THE MERC” series hosted by SHERRY WILLIAMS at The Mercantile, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590. Every Thursday, the audience is treated to a different jazz group in the intimate space known as "The Merc." One of Temecula's beautifully restored original buildings, it now serves as a performance venue that hosts music four days each week. Info, schedules, www.cityoftemecula.org/temecula/presents/merc.aspx
Gen’l admission, $15; srs/student.military discounts available.
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Thu, Apr 15; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BUFFY SAINTE-MARIE plays the Bootleg Theater, 2220 Beverly Bl, Los Angeles, 90057; 213-389-3856; www.bootlegtheater.com. More at www.creative-native.com
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8 pm STEPHANIE BETTMAN & LUKE HALPIN play their monthly residency at Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations 626-689-4144; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). More at www.stephaniebettman.com
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Stephanie says, “… my album, ‘Get Close To Me,’ has charted at #8 on the Folk DJ chart, and my track, ‘Evening Prayer Blues,’ came in at number #6 - I BEAT ROBERT PLANT AND ALISON KRAUSS! Now, I suppose, I can die.” Yikes, Stephanie, don’t say THAT.
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They have performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and the radio show brought the world premiere of her CD tracks. Since then, Stephanie was named in FolkWorks among the “Best of 2008 / Top Ten” Female Singer-Songwriters in Los Angeles. Former theater actress and trapeze artist Stephanie Bettman is an award-winning singer-songwriter and fiddler. She and her band were the Grand Prize winners in the 2008 “Southern California Live Acoustic Music Competition” and among the winners in the 2007 “Topanga Banjo Fiddle conteSt”
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In Mar, a radio show in New Zealand named her CD “Album of the Week,” saying, "How can such a classy performer go wrong with quality moments channeling Emmylou? My album of the week ... without question." - Eddie O’Strange, Town & Country, Lower Hutt, New Zealand
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Stephanie did tell us more about tonight’s show. She says, “I will be taking an informal poll, from the stage. The more hooting and hollering following a song, the more likely it will be included in the second album. However, if there is outright weeping, that will be a strong contender as well. This is your chance! Raise your voice! Be an influence! Of course, if you’re shy, you can always come up to me afterward and say, ‘you know that one....the one with the thing...about the thing? Put that one on the album.’ And it will be duly noted.”
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Stephanie adds, “We had a really great rehearsal yesterday - Brian [Netzley] will be joining us, with his fabulous bass-ness and awesome third part harmonies. And we will be playing a couple of tunes you've not heard. It's gonna be a nice show. Promise.”
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Want a media quote? "A fiddle playing charmer with a set of pipes she knows how to use and gift of gab that regularly amuses her audiences" - Jesse Lilly, Mondo Cult Magazine.
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Venue impresario and Folk Alliance Ambassador Award honoree Bob Stane says, “If you have not yet discovered this terrific group, do yourself a favor and come to the Coffee Gallery the first Thursday of the month [second Thu, this month] for some sublime original roots / bluegrass / Americana.” When they played the Sedona Bluegrass Festival, buzz on the street labeled her "the next Alison Krauss." The band features multi-instrumentalist LUKE HALPIN, late of Border Radio. Luke was pegged early-on as a "musical phenom" by the Southern Cal press, and he brings beautiful harmonies and fine pickin' to the ensemble, who perform some of his original songs. More at www.stephaniebettman.com and www.myspace.com/stephaniebettman. Tix, $15.
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Thu, Apr 15, Thu & Fri, every week:
8-10:30 pm THE PLOUGHBOYS play their residency at the Tam O' Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz; www.lawrysonline.com/tamoshanter_gen_info.asp; 323-664-0228. Venue serves ale & sandwiches. Band member Mark Romano says, “Great food, drinks, dancing, and of course, music!” More at www.theploughboys.com. All ages, no cover.
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Thu, Apr 15, 3rd (and 1st) Thu, every month:
8-10 pm WINDY RIDGE brings bluegrass to the Coffee Cartel, 1820 S Catalina Av, Redondo Beach 90277; 310-316-6554. Info, contact Frank Bayuk at 310-567-6321 or windyridgeband@aol.com. Band info, www.windyridgebluegrass.com. No cover.
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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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8-11 pm “BLUES JAM” hosted by the DENNIS HERRERA BAND, and guest musicians often include BERNIE PEARL, at El Dorado Restaurant, Spring & Studebaker, Long Beach. 562-421-2122. Bernie tells us, “It stays pretty close to the blues, doesn't get too loud, offers a small dance floor, a nice bar, good food, and a friendly atmosphere.” No cover.
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CALJAS ARTISTS WEEKLY JAZZ PERFORMANCE NIGHT at Hip Kitty Jazz / Fondue, 502 W First St (in the Packing House complex), Claremont 91711; www.hipkittyjazz.com; 909-447-6700. It’s a new venue, said to be beautiful, serving food, beer & wine, 25 mins E of Pasadena off the 210 Fwy. The venue is part of the newly-renovated Claremont Packing House. Proprietress Nancy Tessier’s father, Refugio "Coco" Lopez, plays alto, and she wanted her club to feature an array of jazz singers. This led to a fortuitous connection with Dale Boatman, founder and president of the California Jazz Arts Society. CalJAS is a powerful force in bringing some of the best jazz artists in Southern California, especially singers, to restaurants, clubs and other performance spaces in eastern Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire, an area that previously had relatively few opportunities for jazz musicians to perform.
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8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) for listening & dancing at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Marie, 7-8:30 pm. Happy hour 4-7 pm, M-F. No cover.
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9 pm-midnight “100% ACOUSTIC OLD TIME JAM” hosted by TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, always fun, at the Hyperion Tavern, 1941 Hyperion Av (look for barber pole just S of Lyric), L.A. 90027. The venue has an all-acoustic series every Thursday, and it goes old time for a jam led by Triple Chicken Foot every 3rd Thursday. The Thursday series has its own web page at www.myspace.com/hyperiontavernallacoustic - complete with weekly lineups for all those other Thursdays. “The Foot” has twice performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” The Foot’s Ben says, “The Hyperion Tavern Old-Time Jams welcome everybody from beginners to people who have been playing their whole lives. If you love this music and want to learn some good tunes and meet wonderful people all while drinking beer grab your instrument (whatever it may be) and come on down to one of these nights. It's free except for the beer. Please buy some refreshments and tip your bartender.” No cover.
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9 pm PRESTON SMITH & THE CROCODILES play their residency at The Office, 3516 W Victory Bl (at Hollywood Wy), Burbank. Preston says, “Great sound, great food, wine and beer!” New residency, began Apr 9, 2009.
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9 pm BEGINNERS SON JAROCHO CLASS with CESAR CASTRO from VeraCruz, at Cal Poly Downtown Center, 300 2nd St, Pomona (Arts Colony). Learn to play jarana, string instrument from Veracruz; dance Zapateado; sing & compose sones (songs); gain knowledge of Son Jarocho music. For children, teens & adults. Venue has a mic and stage lights. Info, www.myspace.com/besskepp. $3 cover.
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9:30 pm Pianist DANNY HOLT “& friends” at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). Called "exceptional" by the Los Angeles Times, pianist Danny Holt performs across the globe in concert halls, clubs, art galleries, churches, living rooms, and wherever else he can find a piano and someone to listen. Whether playing classical music, experimental music, minimalist grooves, or pop/rock, Danny is consistently praised by critics for his energy, wit, and vibrancy. Twice a month, Danny performs here with his invited guests. More at www.dannyholt.net and www.myspace.com/dannyholtmusic
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7:30 pm SAMARABALOUF – France’s best Djangostyle Gypsy Jazz band – at Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz in Los Angeles.
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7:30 pm CHRIS THILE & THE FOLK BROTHERS play the Broad Stage Theatre in Santa Monica.
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7:30 pm RICHARD SMITH & JULIE ADAMS play the “Lord of the Strings” series at the Dana Point Community House in Dana Point.
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THE EAGLES play the first of three nights at the Hollywood Bowl.
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8 pm ARLO GUTHRIE & THE GUTHRIE FAMILY RIDES AGAIN at UCLA Live in Royce Hall, on the UCLA campus.
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8 pm MARK KNOPFLER at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood.
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8 pm TRACY GRAMMER with JIM HENRY at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.
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8 pm BRUCE COCKBURN at The Coach House in San Juan Capistrano.
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8 pm KEN WALDMAN & TOM SAUBER at the Ruth Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, at Whittier College, Whittier.
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8 pm HOUSTON JONES at McCabe’s in Santa Monica.
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8 pm “JUST 45 MINUTES FROM BROADWAY,” the critically-acclaimed world-premiere HENRY JAGLOM play at Edgemar Center For the Arts in Santa Monica.
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Fri, Apr 16, 2nd Fri every month, in Seattle:
8-10:30 pm “NORTHWEST SEAPORT CHANTEY SING” aboard the historic steamship “Virginia V” at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109. Monthly installment of the 2009 Northwest Seaport Chantey Sing series, a sing-a-long with authentic chanteys and songs of the sea, hosted by Wayne Palsson. A recording artist is always on board as song leader to keep the music rolling, with opportunity for anyone to lead a song or just join in the chorus. Chanteys are work songs and foc’s’le ditties with great choruses that join present-day maritime traditions and lore with those of the past. Come and lead a song of the sea or just join in on the chorus. Chanteys and sea songs are easy to learn and fun to sing. The historic passenger ferry “Virginia V,” last of the Puget Sound mosquito fleet, will be docked at the Historic Ships Wharf during the sing. Refreshments & maritime CDs available. More at 206-447-9800 or www.nwseaport.org/programs.html. Free, donations welcome.
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Morning show (after 8:30 am) HEATHER LOCKIE & FRIENDS with violin, cello, clarinet, and voices, at Stories, 1716 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; 213-413-3733. Venue is in the Jul ’09 ish of Sunset magazine (p.22). Summer afternoon or summer evening you can 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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11 am-5 pm “FREE FRIDAYS” at the LONG BEACH MUSEUM OF ART, 2300 E Ocean Bl, Long Beach 90803; 562-439-2119; www.lbma.org. The museum is atop a hill overlooking Long Beach harbor and the Pacific Ocean. The grounds include the Miller Education Center in the Elizabeth Milbank Anderson house and carriage house built in 1912, a new pavilion with two floors of expansive gallery space for changing exhibitions, museum store, Masterson Atrium, and oceanfront gardens. There are extensive educational programs for children and adults plus changing exhibitions that include festivals, music programs, and special events. Current programs at www.lbma.org/exhibits.html. Museum admission is free every Friday, with support form the L.A. County Arts Commission (www.lacountyarts.org); all other days, admission is $7 adults, $6 students & srs over age 62 (current I.D. required); always free for mbrs and children under age 12.
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5-8 pm “CLAREMONT GREEN MARKET” features acoustic music inside and outside the Packing House in the new West Claremont Center, 532 W First St (just W of Indian Hill), Claremont 91711; www.claremontpackinghouse.com/home.htm. This was formerly on Wednesdays, and has switched to Fridays. A resident musician here is RON ELY, who 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 Friday evening, outside this same venue, the Packing House, a fully rehabilitated old building, a real packing house, and 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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5:30-10 pm “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL” along Myrtle Av, in old downtown Monrovia. It’s year-round and weekly, a street festival and farmers market, that’s been running 17 years. KATTYWOMPUS STRING BAND plays 8-10 pm at 412 S Myrtle Av; contact Jennifer Ranger, 877-365-5744. RON ELY does authentic and original maritime songs most weeks, usually at Myrtle Av & Colorado or Myrtle Av and Lemon Av, on the North end of the festival. Artist’s info, www.myrecordlabel.net/ronely. There’s lots of other music throughout old town Monrovia, several acoustic performers each week – singer-songwriters, duos or bands – plus specialty vendors, lots of food, and local merchants. Event is large during the summer when it includes a carnival (rock climbing wall, balloon man, bubble man, petting zoo, pony rides, etc.) It scales-down from 4 blocks to 2 blocks during winter months, following the Christmas holidays. Myrtle Av exit, N of 210 Fwy, free parking, free event.
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6-9 pm DAVE OSTI and DEANNA COGAN jam-out on acoustic classic rock tunes every Friday at the Mayan Bar, 311 W Foothill Bl, Monrovia.
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6-8 pm OPEN MIC at Fendi's Café, 539 East Bixby Rd (near Atlantic), Long Beach; 562-424-4774.
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6:30 pm “BLUEGRASS CONCERT” at Me N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood; 562-421-8908.
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7-10 pm MARC BOSSERMAN plays piano at Vitello’s Restaurant 4349 Tujunga Ave., Studio City 91604; 818-769-0905. Marc says, “Great place for Italian grub.” He delivers fine piano (and elsewhere, vocals). Info, www.marcbosserman.com.
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Fri, Apr 16, every 3rd (& 1st) Fri, in Lancaster:
7 pm SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASS in Lancaster, meets the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month, at the Lutheran Church of the Master, 725 E Avenue J, Lancaster. Call Walter or Paula at 942-6893 for info. Organizers say, “If you can walk, you can do this social dance. It's great fun, and beginners are welcome.”
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7-9:30 pm ROB KLOPFENSTEIN “& guests joining him at the piano,” at the Whale and Ale, 327 W 7th St, San Pedro; 310-832-0363; www.whaleandale.com. No cover charge for bar or dinner patrons.
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Blues legend BERNIE PEARL’s residency at Iva Lee's in San Clemente. Switching his four-year residency there to alternate Fridays; on second Saturdays, Bernie will continue to play electric with pianist Dwayne Smith. He was great performing live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Artist info, www.berniepearl.com.
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Fri, Apr 16; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm SAMARABALOUF – France’s best Djangostyle Gypsy Jazz band – at Théâtre Raymond Kabbaz, Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles, 10361 Pico Bl, L.A. 90064; 310-286-0553; www.theatreraymondkabbaz.com. Samarabalouf has performed at this venue before, and they are wonderful. A delightfully crazy musical trio from France, Samarabalouf plays original music in the spirit of world famous Gypsy jazz star Django Reinhardt. Combining the diverse influences of blues, rock and roll, Middle Eastern, ska and Arabic themes, the members of Samarabalouf bring originality, humor, virtuosity and emotion to their music. Advance tix are highly recommended, and available at www.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?m=241d6077b39728479d58e072170e1c6f&t=tix.
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7:30 pm “OPEN MIC” at the Unurban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Bl (at 33rd), Santa Monica; 310-315-0056; www.unurban.com
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MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel bar, 1401 S Oak Knoll Av, Pasadena; 626-568-3900. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Fri & Sat residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Start time varies; call venue.
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Fri, Apr 16; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm CHRIS THILE & THE FOLK BROTHERS play the Broad Stage Theatre at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica; 310-434-3200; www.thebroadstage.com. More at www.punchbrothers.com
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Fri, Apr 16; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm RICHARD SMITH & JULIE ADAMS play the “Lord of the Strings” series at the Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan St, Dana Point; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656; www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com. More at www.richardsmithmusic.com
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Fri, Apr 16; Sat, Apr 17; Tue, Apr 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
THE EAGLES at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 North Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232; www.hollywoodbowl.com. Tix on sale now.
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“THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD” by John M. Synge, directed by Geoff Elliott, at A Noise Within, 234 S Brand Bl, Glendale 91205; box office 818-240-0910 ex 1; or order online at www.anoisewithin.org. Group rates available. “Synge skillfully weaves a romantic comedy, set in the remote bogs of Ireland's wild Mayo coast.” - TOM McCONVILLE, host of radio’s “Irish Hour.”
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Fri, Apr 16 (Get tix now) ; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm ARLO GUTHRIE & THE GUTHRIE FAMILY RIDES AGAIN at UCLA Live in Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org. Four generations of what Vanity Fair rightly called “the first family of American folk” gather to revive the musical spirit of late patriarch Woody Guthrie. Led by Woody’s son Arlo, a star in his own right, “The Guthrie Family Rides Again” continues the clan’s tradition of sharing its music far and wide. Joining-in are Arlo’s son Abe, who has accompanied his father on keyboards and vocals since the 1980s, daughters Cathy and Annie, and Sarah Lee Guthrie with her husband Johnny Irion - one of the most acclaimed folk-rock duos of the last decade - and various grandkids. The elder generation is represented by Woody’s songs, both the classics and “new” compositions using lyrics uncovered in the Guthrie archives. More at www.arlo.net. Tix, $58, $42, $28; UCLA students $15.
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Fri, Apr 16, 2010 (Get tix now); a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MARK KNOPFLER at the Pantages Theatre; 6233 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028. Nederlander is offering a free copy of his CD, “Get Lucky,” with every pair of tix bought online at www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B004329CBC65F34?artistid=769953&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1&brand=nederlanderla&camefrom=cfc_ndrcon_ned
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Fri, Apr 16; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm TRACY GRAMMER with JIM HENRY playing the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue - The Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations 626-689-4144; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com.
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“Tracy Grammer is a brilliant artist and unique individual. Her voice is distinctive, as is her mastery over the instruments she plays.” - Joan Baez
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"[Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer have] become a treasured part of my music collection... Flower of Avalon presents more songs by Dave Carter, with Tracy at the helm as artist, interpreter, co-producer and the beating heart at the center of it all. Her pure voice conveys the simple truths of these songs; her gifts as a musician are like that of a painter who is a master of chiaroscuro, offering light and shadow at every turn.... I was honored and humbled by the invitation to sing on this record." - Mary Chapin Carpenter
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"Tracy Grammer has that elusive quality of being able to speak directly to another person's heart - instantly bypassing all of the usual infrastructure - the moment she starts singing. She's great." - Richard Shindell
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"A gracefully gifted multi-instrumentalist, singer and producer." - Pasadena Weekly
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“One of the finest pure musicians anywhere in folkdom.” - The Boston Globe
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“Armed with a few of the sassier members of the string family, and a voice as nuanced and strong as you could hope for, Grammer delivers ... with a supernatural force that funnels straight through your ear to the deep, deep center of your heart.” - The Missoula Independent.
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Tracy Grammer is touring her second studio album since the passing of her partner Dave Carter in July of 2002. Recorded in June of 2004, the seven track EP was recorded after the acclaimed “Flower of Avalon,” an album whose release was delayed until 2005 due to legal issues. It is an acoustic project with talented multi-instrumentalist Jim Henry. Tracy shines on songs by Kieran Kane, Carole King, Neil Diamond, Emory Gordy Jr. and Jim Henry. Grammer wrote the title track and arranged two traditional tunes. It is certainly affirming to hear Tracy in top form, performing the songs of others. But the most memorable song is “The Verdant Mile,” which refers to the “mythical place I go to reconcile with the rivers I cannot turn,” as she says in the liner notes.
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“Either Tracy Grammer has been a great songwriter all along or she has watched and learned a lot from Dave Carter. The song explores powerful emotions with a catchy uplifting melody that sings well in the hearts of all who loved Dave. Hopefully, Tracy will continue to write her own songs even after she has helped to heal us all. Essential!” - Michael Devlin
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JIM HENRY’s longtime reputation as a phenomenal all-around musician is well-deserved. He can do it all, playing “most things stringed,” singing lead or harmony, writing great songs, producing, engineering and arranging. Four solo recordings and literally hundreds of tracks on other people's recordings have cemented his position as one of the most versatile and talented musicians working in acoustic music today. More at www.tracygrammer.com. Tix $18.
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Fri, Apr 16; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick, in the OC:
8 pm BRUCE COCKBURN at The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano; 949-496-8927; www.thecoachhouse.com. More on this Canadian folk and rock legend at www.myspace.com/officialbrucecockburn
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Fri, Apr 16; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm KEN WALDMAN & TOM SAUBER play the “ACOUSTIC VOICES CONCERT SERIES” at Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, on the campus at Whittier College, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier; 562-907-4203; www.shannoncenter.org. Waldman is “Alaska’s Fiddling Poet” and singer-songwriter; Sauber is one of the most renowned musicians on the Southern Cal roots music scene.
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Since late 2005, Waldman has had an incredible run of six new books and six new CDs. And that recent work has run the gamut. Two of the CDs are double disc sets, and include almost a hundred original tunes. Amidst the instrumentals, there are plenty of tracks with Waldman's trademark mix of fiddle and poetry, mixed with storytelling. His books are similarly eclectic. Four books of poetry came out in 2006 alone, and he journeys from the political to the personal to the comic. In addition to the recent poetry collections, Waldman has a new children's book and also a memoir. A twenty-four-year Alaska resident, Waldman's live performance has been described by Michael Miller, music columnist for ‘The State’ in Columbia, South Carolina, as “Picture William Carlos Williams behind a dogsled. Walt Whitman jamming with the Carter Family.” Waldman’s work, says Austin Chronicle writer Ric Williams, “Feels like a Ken Burns movie. . . . Always recommended.” Recently, Shepherd Express Weekly in Milwaukee termed Waldman, “A one-man Prairie Home Companion.”
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Fri, Apr 16; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm HOUSTON JONES at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $15.
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Fri, Apr 16; Fri/Sat/Sun thru end of April; live theatre; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm Fri & Sat, 5 pm Sun “JUST 45 MINUTES FROM BROADWAY,” the critically-acclaimed world-premiere HENRY JAGLOM play has been extended at Edgemar Center For the Arts, on the Main Stage, 2437 Main St, Santa Monica. See complete description in the 8 pm Fri, Apr 9 listing.
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8-10:30 pm THE PLOUGHBOYS play an every-Friday residency at the Tam O'Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz 90039; www.lawrysonline.com/tamoshanter_gen_info.asp; 323-664-0228. Venue serves ale & sandwiches. Band member Mark Romano says, “Great food, drinks, dancing, and of course, music!” More at www.theploughboys.com. All ages, no cover.
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Fri, Apr 16, every Fri:
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. Advance tix, reservations, recommended (club is now only holding tables only until 8:30 pm).
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Fri, Apr 16, every Fri:
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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Fri, Apr 16, every Fri, in Temecula:
8 pm “LIVE AT THE MERC” music series at The Mercantile, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590. Series info and schedules at www.LiveattheMerc.com or 951-491-9053. Tix at www.temeculatheater.org. Every Friday, it’s “exclusive, intimate performances from the best bands - in Temecula's best club space,” known as "The Merc," in a series presented by Full Value Entertainment. One of Temecula's beautifully restored original buildings, it now serves as a performance venue that hosts music four days each week. Doors at 7:30 pm for the best seats. Gen’l admission, $15; srs/student.military discounts available.
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Fri, Apr 16, repeats 3rd Fri, every month:
8:30-11 pm THE SCREAMING EARWIGS, with TOM & PATRICK SAUBER, STEVE LEWIS and MIKE SAUBER, play the monthly CONTRA DANCE at the War Memorial Hall, 435 S Fair Oaks Av, South Pasadena. Dance instruction at 8 pm.
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9 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) for listening & dancing at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Marie, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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7 pm RICHARD SMITH & JULIE ADAMS play the “Lord of the Strings” series at the Mission Viejo Civic Center.
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7 pm SLIGO RAGS play the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.
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7:30 pm BANSHEE IN THE KITCHEN plus BILL DEMPSEY at “The Living Tradition” concert series at the Downtown Community Center in Anaheim.
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7:30 pm JAMES HURLEY plays the “Gelencser House Concert” series in Claremont.
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7:30 pm CLAUDIA VILLELA, “Brazilian singer extrordinaire,” with guitarist RICARDO PEIXOTO, at the “Performances to Grow On” series at Matilija Auditorium in Ojai.
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7:30 pm HOUSTON JONES performs at the “Acoustic Music San Diego” series
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7:30 pm TRACY GRAMMER plays the “San Diego Folk Heritage” series in Encinitas.
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8 pm MARK KNOPFLER plays a second show (he’s here Apr 16 & 17) at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood.
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8 pm “THE GUTHRIE FAMILY RIDES AGAIN” with Abe Guthrie, Annie Guthrie, Arlo Guthrie, Cathy Guthrie, Johnny Irion & Sarah Lee Guthrie, at the Irvine Barclay Theatre at UC Irvine.
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8 pm TOM CORBETT BAND plays their CD release show for “Tonight I Ride” at the Blue Ridge Pickin’ Parlor in Granada Hills.
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THE EAGLES play the second of three shows at the Hollywood Bowl.
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8 pm KEN WALDMAN with TOM and PATRICK SAUBER play the “FolkWorks House Concert” series in the San Fernando Valley.
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8 pm BRUCE COCKBURN at the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara.
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8-10 pm TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS plus SHAUN CROMWELL in a double-bill at Boulevard Music in Culver City.
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11 am “WILD WEST EXPO” at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, in San Diego; www.wildwestexpo.com. Music includes the CROSS TOWN COWBOYS on the Main Stage; more at www.crosstowncowboys.com.
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7:30 pm HOUSTON JONES performs at the “Acoustic Music San Diego” series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; www.amsdconcerts.com; 619-303-8176. Tix are $45 with dinner and a premium seat, $15-20 concert only.
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Sat, Apr 17, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm TRACY GRAMMER plays the “San Diego Folk Heritage” series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas (San Diego); 858-566-4040; www.sdfolkheritage.org. More at www.tracygrammer.com
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8 pm BERKLEY HART play the “Live at Rock Valley” series in San Diego; info and directions from wonderwoman@san.rr.com. More on San Diego’s best New Folk / acoustic songwriting duo at www.berkleyhart.com
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JIM CURRY and his band perform his “JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE SHOW” with the Santa Rosa CA Symphony. More at www.jimcurrymusic.com
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5:30-8 pm monthy “PORT TOWNSEND CHANTEY SING” at the Courtyard Café (formerly Bread n Roses), 230 Quincy St, Port Townsend; 360-379-3355. Info, Tugboat Bromberg, 360-990-4873 or 360-598-1497. The “call and response” form of these work songs of the sea makes them easy to learn and fun to sing.
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11th annual “TOPANGA EARTH DAY FESTIVAL” with 20 music performances and much more, at the Topanga Community Club House Fairgrounds, 1440 NTopanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290. Presented by the Topanga Earth Day Organizing Committee and the nonprofit (501c3) Rock and Stone International Humanities Center it’s “1 Festival, 1 ton of Biodegradable Compost, 1.3 tons of Recyclables, 2 Days, 3 Music Stages, 4 Causes, 5 visual artists, 10 bags of garbage, 15 guest speakers, 20 Bands, and infinite inspiration,” says Stephanie Lallouz, the event’s producer. If that doesn’t quite deliver the picture, the 2010 event’s beneficiaries are Common Peace, Topanga Community Food Garden & Fruit Trees project at the Topanga Community Club, Trees For The Future, and Woman's Earth Alliance, and all are 501c3 Not-For-Profit Organizations.
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11 am-3 pm “IMAGINATION CELEBRATION” begins at the Sawdust Art Festival, 935 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach 92651; 949-494-3030.
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11 am “WILD WEST EXPO” at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, in San Diego; www.wildwestexpo.com. Music includes the CROSS TOWN COWBOYS on the Main Stage; more at www.crosstowncowboys.com.
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10 am-7 pm “ORIGINAL RENAISSANCE PLEASURE FAIRE” runs Saturdays & Sundays at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale. In addition to the antics, there’s always lots of music, some played on traditional instruments of the period. More at www.renfair.com/socal
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8 am-Noon KELLY’S LOT performs fine blues for the “MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS WALK” at Quakes Stadium, 8408 Rochester Av, Rancho Cucamonga 91730; http://walkcal.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?fr_id=13790&pg=entry. We won’t be surprised to see Kelly take some laps on the track, too. On Sunday, March 21, KELLY Z (KELLY’S LOT) RAN THE LOS ANGELES MARATHON (www.LAMarathon.com) and then she performed with her band! More at www.KellysLot.com
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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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8:30 am DARK & STORMY BAND (with the Hinkley Soaring duo of PETE KALMUS & SHARON KUNDE) bring their catchy songs and voices to the Pasadena Farmer's Market. More at http://myspace.com/petekalmus.
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Sat, Apr 17, 3rd Sat, every month:
10 am RON ELY performs sea chanteys and original and classic folk music at Boutique Mystique, 532 W 1st St, Claremont 91711. Ron tells us, “This is a new event, 10 am-6 pm. The venue features vintage 40’s, 50’s, 60’s guitars and amps, glass and china, jewelry, comic books, records (LPs, 45s, 78s), fresh flowers and exotic plants, fresh fruit and veggies, RON ELY’s music and more. Call 213-361-9322 for vendor info or booth space rental info. Ron says you can “get in on the ground floor” here. No cover.
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Sat, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, every Sat, in Camarillo:
1-3 pm “ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC” in the courtyard of Rare Blends Cafe, 4101 Las Posas Rd (next to Camarillo Library), Camarillo. Info, 805-682-4718. Geared for singer-songwriters and instrumentalists. New as of Jan 9, 2010. Sign-ups at 12:30 pm. Rain cancels, because it’s outdoors. Free.
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Sat, Apr 17, every Sat, in Temecula:
2:30 pm “GOSPEL AT THE MERC” music series at The Mercantile, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590. Every Saturday afternoon, it’s “a variety show and features traditional, contemporary and jazz influenced Gospel music. Each week will showcase different soloists and Gospel mime dancers,” in a series presented by Lillian Crawford. Series info, www.americantowns.com/ca/temecula/events/gospel-at-the-merc-2009-07-18
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Sat, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 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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Sat, Apr 17, repeats on alternate Saturdays:
6:30 pm Bluesman BERNIE PEARL solo at Iva Lee's in San Clemente for a new alternate Friday night gig. Bernie continues there with DWAYNE SMITH (on piano) the second Sat of each month, and Bernie plays solo on alternate Saturdays. Artist info, www.berniepearl.com.
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Sat, Apr 17; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm RICHARD SMITH & JULIE ADAMS play the “Lord of the Strings” series at the Mission Viejo Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Dr, Mission Viejo; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656; www.lordofthestringsconcerts.com. More at www.richardsmithmusic.com
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Sat, Apr 17; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm SLIGO RAGS 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; reservations 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. Named among the top acoustic bands in LA (by Folkworks Magazine) and two-time winners of the Orange County Music Award for Best Folk Band, this dynamic ensemble presents Celtic Folk with a decidedly bluegrass attitude.
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"…A ‘money back, no questions asked if you are not thrilled’ act. Bring friends. Dynamic, up tempo, multi-talented. A fusion that just crackles." — Bob Stane, The Coffee Gallery Backstage. Tix, $18.
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Sat, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 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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Sat, Apr 17, every Sat, in Temecula:
7 & 9 pm “COUNTRY AT THE MERC” music series at The Mercantile, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590. Every Saturday night, “country band THE RANCH ROCKERS plays current country music to back-up multiple performers in an Opry-style.” Series info & tix, www.temeculatheater.org. The Merc is one of Temecula's beautifully restored original buildings that now serves as a performance venue, hosting live music four days each week. The 9 pm performances feature mature subject matter, so parental discretion is advised at the late show. Gen’l admission, $15; srs/student.military discounts available.
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Sat, Apr 17, 3rd Sat every month; in Lancaster:
7-9 pm monthly “DESERT SONG PRODUCTIONS FEATURED ARTIST / OPEN MIC” series at the Cedar Centre Theater, 44845 Cedar Av, Lancaster 93534. The series launched Jan 17, ’09 with a group that scored a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Featured artist(s) perform 7-8 pm, followed by the OPEN MIC, 8-9 pm, where you can show off your own talents. Each open mic participant pays $5, and a panel of judges awards the pot to the best open mic performance. This event at this venue looks permanent, after a series of things at several venues. If you’re in the High Desert, go support it. Event info and lineup at http://desertsongfest.org .
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Sat, Apr 17; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm BANSHEE IN THE KITCHEN plus BILL DEMPSEY at “The Living Tradition” concert series at the Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; 949-646-1964; www.thelivingtradition.org. The “Banshees” are ostensibly Celtic, but expect a tour de force of hammer dulcimer from the current National Champ, and a vast array of string instruments, skillfully played by members of this Bakersfield-based all-female trio. Plus, this is one of the final performances of the Banshees with their original trio, as Mary Tulin is moving to Washington and leaving the group.
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Sat, Apr 17; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm JAMES HURLEY plays the “Gelencser House Concert” series in Claremont; reservations get directions at 909-596-1266 or singfolk@yahoo.com. Show and series info, www.gelencserhouseconcerts.com. Info on the artist, who was named in FolkWorks as of the “Top ten / Best of 2008,” at www.jameshurleymusic.com
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Sat, Apr 17, in Ojai; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm CLAUDIA VILLELA, “Brazilian singer extrordinaire,” accompanied by guitarist RICARDO PEIXOTO, at the “Performances to Grow On” series at Matilija Auditorium, Matilija Jr High School, 703 El Paseo Rd, Ojai. Info, www.ptgo.org; advance tix, 805-646-8907. Claudia Villela's haunting improvisations and her surprising five-octave range have earned her a consistent following at the Monterey Jazz Festival, Spoleto Festival, San Francisco Jazz Festival, UC Davis, Yoshi's and many clubs, and bookings at numerous concerts and festivals across the US, Japan, and Brazil. Audiences are drawn to the magical dimensions of her singing. Creative and soulfully expressive Villela's music is heavily rooted in the traditional and contemporary sounds of Brazil's rich creative cultural heritage. "This phenomenal Rio-born singer leads her group through performances that range from sensuous to sizzling." - Bud Spangler. More at www.claudiavillela.com. Series subscriptions available at a discount. Tix at the door, $23 adults, $18 seniors.
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Sat, Apr 17:
7:30 pm “CURTAINS UP: THIS IS BROADWAY!” presented by GOLDEN STATE POPS ORCHESTRA and the Grand Vision Foundation at the Warner Grand Performance Space, historic Warner Grand Theater, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-833-4813; www.grandvision.org. Enjoy Tony Award-wining selections sung in a concert setting from great shows including “West Side Story,” “Hairspray,” “Wicked,” “Les Miserable,” “Sweeny Todd,” “South Pacific” and more.
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Sat, Apr 17, every Sat:
7:30-10:30 pm GRATEFUL DUDES weekly bluegrass concert at Vincenzo’s Pizza, 24500 Lyons Ave, Newhall; 661-259-6733. (Lyons exit, just off I-5.) This a long-running series, often, with very impressive performing guests.
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Sat, Apr 17, every Sat:
7:30 pm “RANCH PARTY” evening of country & Americana roots music performances, on the West Patio Stage, Original Farmers Market, 3rd & Fairfax, L.A. Presented by EB’s Beer & Wine Bar. Performers have included DAVID SERBY, GRANT LANGSTON, 29 MULES, BOB WOODRUFF, OLD BULL, PSYCHEDELIC COWBOYS, PAUL CHESNE, NICOLE GORDON, and BUCKSWORTH. Parking: 2 hours free with validation from EB’s Beer & Wine Bar. $3 for the third hour; $1 for each additional 20 minutes; $15 max. Addt’l parking at The Grove, next door. Get validation for their structure from Grove merchants. No cover.
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Sat, Apr 17, 3rd Sat, every month:
7:30-9:45 pm “UP THE TRAIL FROM TEXAS” Music/Art Showcase created & hosted by singer-songwriter MARK MORAN, at Tex Mex Grill, 2256 Route 66 (at Amelia Av), Glendora 91740. It’s a monthly music/art showcase featuring up-and-coming singer-songwriters in country, folk, pop, jazz, blues, and film music genres, and Mark adds, “And artists that have a vision of love, nature, healing or inspiration.” More at www.mythicalbird.net and www.myspace.com/mythicalbird
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Sat, Apr 17, 3rd Sat, every month:
7:30 pm LOS ANGELES WOMEN IN MUSIC (LAWIM) presents “YOUNG TALENT NIGHT” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info / web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com - named for “Best Web Simulcast” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166.
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Sat, Apr 17, 3rd Sat, every month:
7:30 pm “COFFEE HOUSE AT THE ONION” OPEN MIC at the Sepulveda Unitarian Universalist Society, 9550 Haskell Av, North Hills. A great place to showcase your new stuff. Coffee and cookies available by donation. (No longer on Fridays.) No cover.
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Sat, Apr 17, 3rd Sat, every month:
7:30 pm SONGMAKERS’ “ONION BAGEL OPEN STAGE & JAM” at Temple Beth Torah, 16651 Rinaldi St, Granada Hills. Info at www.songmakers.org
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Sat, Apr 17; ongoing; Apr 10-May 22; stage play:
“THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD” by John M. Synge, directed by Geoff Elliott, at A Noise Within, 234 S Brand Bl, Glendale 91205; box office 818-240-0910 ex 1; or order online at www.anoisewithin.org. Group rates available. “Synge skillfully weaves a romantic comedy, set in the remote bogs of Ireland's wild Mayo coast.” - TOM McCONVILLE, host of radio’s “Irish Hour.”
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Sat, Apr 17, 3rd Sat, every month:
7:45 pm monthly “ARC JAM MUSIC NIGHT” at Activites for Retarded Children (ARC), 6456 Whitsett, North Hollywood; 818-762-4365; www.arcandadults.com
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Sat, Apr 17, every Sat:
MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel bar, 1401 S Oak Knoll Av, Pasadena; 626-568-3900. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Fri & Sat residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Start time varies; call venue.
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Sat, Apr 17 (Get tix now); a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MARK KNOPFLER has added a second show (he’s here Apr 16 & 17) at the Pantages Theater, 6233 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028. Nederlander is offering a free copy of his CD, “Get Lucky,” with every pair of tix bought online at www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B004329CBC65F34?artistid=769953&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1&brand=nederlanderla&camefrom=cfc_ndrcon_ned. Tix for everyone else, www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B00432E988955AC?artistid=769953&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1.
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Sat, Apr 17, in the OC; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “THE GUTHRIE FAMILY RIDES AGAIN” with Abe Guthrie, Annie Guthrie, Arlo Guthrie, Cathy Guthrie, Johnny Irion & Sarah Lee Guthrie, at the Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Dr, Irvine; 949-854-4646; www.thebarclay.org. Four generations of what Vanity Fair rightly called “the first family of American folk” gather to revive the musical spirit of late patriarch Woody Guthrie. Led by Woody’s son Arlo, a star in his own right, “The Guthrie Family Rides Again” continues the clan’s tradition of sharing its music far and wide. Joining-in are Arlo’s son Abe, who has accompanied his father on keyboards and vocals since the 1980s, daughters Cathy and Annie, and Sarah Lee Guthrie with her husband Johnny Irion - one of the most acclaimed folk-rock duos of the last decade - and various grandkids. The elder generation is represented by Woody’s songs, both the classics and “new” compositions using lyrics uncovered in the Guthrie archives. More at www.arlo.net
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Sat, Apr 17; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm TOM CORBETT BAND plays their CD release show for “Tonight I Ride” at the Blue Ridge Pickin' Parlor, 17828 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills; www.pickinparlor.com; 818-282-9001.
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Sat, Apr 17; Tue, Apr 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
THE EAGLES play the second of three shows at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 North Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232; www.hollywoodbowl.com. Tix on sale now.
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Sat, Apr 17; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm KEN WALDMAN with TOM and PATRICK SAUBER performing the “FolkWorks House Concert” series in the San Fernando Valley. Reservations get directions at 818-785-3839; more info at www.FolkWorks.org. Waldman is “Alaska’s Fiddling Poet” and singer-songwriter of high craft; Sauber is one of the most renowned musicians on the Southern Cal roots music scene. More at www.kenwaldman.com
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Sat, Apr 17; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick, in Santa Barbara:
8 pm BRUCE COCKBURN performs at the Lobero Theatre, 33 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara; 805-963-0761; www.lobero.com. More on this Canadian folk and rock legend at www.myspace.com/officialbrucecockburn
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Sat, Apr 17; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8-10 pm TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS plus SHAUN CROMWELL in a double-bill at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. Doors at 7:30 for the best seats. The music of both has been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and Emmy & Peabody Award-winner Tracy Newman has performed live on the radio show numerous times. Many of her clever original songs debuted there, as well. Shaun Cromwell is a fine young blues singer-songwriter. More at www.tracynewman.com - www.myrecordlabel.com/tracynewman - www.myspace.com/tracynewman1
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Sat, Apr 17:
8 pm STEVE FORBERT at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. More at www.steveforbert.com. Tix, $20.
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Sat, Apr 17:
8 pm NATHAN JAMES TRIO performs at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus, Covina; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com. More at www.nathandjames.com
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Sat, Apr 17; world music:
8 pm BAABA MAAL plays the “UCLA Live” series in Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org. More at www.baabamaal.tv
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Sat, Apr 17; world music:
8 pm CUARTETANGO MUSIC & DANCE COMPANY presents “Romance de Tango” at the Caltech Public Events series, on the Caltech Campus in Beckman Auditorium, 332 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; 626-395-4652; www.events.caltech.edu
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Sat, Apr 17, 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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Sat, Apr 17, every Sat:
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, Apr 17, 3rd Sat, every month:
8 pm “JAVA WITH JAVELYN INDIE MUSIC NITES” at the Unurban Café, 3301 Pico Bl, Santa Monica. This event is a pre-booked artist showcase, not an open mic. Javelyn holds a companion event every 1st Fri with an opne mic, at another venue, at 6:30 pm; see that calendar listing. Info, www.javawithjavelyn.com.
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Sat, Apr 17, 3rd Sat, every month, in Camarillo:
8 pm-midnight SONGMAKERS “CARS AND GUITARS SONG CIRCLE” in Camarillo; for location, contact Pat Cronin, CarsAndGuitarsSongCircle@songmakers.org or 805-236-7954; www.songmakers.org.
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Sat, Apr 17; Fri/Sat/Sun thru end of April; live theatre; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm Fri & Sat, 5 pm Sun “JUST 45 MINUTES FROM BROADWAY,” the critically-acclaimed world-premiere HENRY JAGLOM play has been extended at Edgemar Center For the Arts, on the Main Stage, 2437 Main St, Santa Monica. See complete description in the 8 pm Fri, Apr 9 listing.
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Sat, Apr 17:
8 pm “TRIPPIN' THE SIXTIES” with BARRY MCGUIRE & JOHN YORK at a house concert; reservations get directions from Rich at richahess@roadrunner.com or 714-996-4264. More at www.TrippinTheSixties.com
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Sat, Apr 17, every Sat:
9 pm LIVE MUSIC & DANCING for listening & dancing at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Check their website for tonight’s performers. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded every Saturday by free line / couple dance lessons with Charlotte, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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Sat, Apr 17, 3rd Sat, every month:
9 pm “CALIFORNIA POP & JAZZ COUNCIL FEATURED ARTIST NIGHT” with three featured artists, at Giovanni Risorante, 21801 Ventura Bl (at Topanga Canyon Bl), Woodland Hills; www.giovanniristorante.com; 818-884-0243. Reservations on Saturday are a must. Venue has award-winning Southern Italian cuisine, plenty of free parking. Food available entire night. CATHY SEGAL-GARCIA says, “Amazing musicians, scintillating singers, vivacious vibes, old friends and new ones…” No cover.
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9 pm LOS PINGUOS play Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-372-0035; www.saintrocke.com. More at www.lospinguos.com
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Sat, Apr 17, every Sat, in Temecula:
9 pm “COUNTRY AT THE MERC” music series at The Mercantile, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590. Every Saturday night, “country band THE RANCH ROCKERS plays current country music to back-up multiple performers in an Opry-style.” Series info & tix, www.temeculatheater.org. The Merc is one of Temecula's beautifully restored original buildings that now serves as a performance venue, hosting live music four days each week. There’s an early show at 7 pm, and the 9 pm performances feature mature subject matter, so parental discretion is advised at the late show. Gen’l admission, $15; srs, student. military discounts available.
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11th annual “TOPANGA EARTH DAY FESTIVAL” with 20 music performances and much more, at the Topanga Community Club House Fairgrounds in Topanga.
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5 pm “JUST 45 MINUTES FROM BROADWAY,” the critically-acclaimed world-premiere HENRY JAGLOM play at Edgemar Center For the Arts in Santa Monica.
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7 pm “CALIFORNIA FOLK” - An evening with MARY McCASLIN, RICK SHEA, and FUR DIXON & STEVE WERNER, at McCabe’s in Santa Monica.
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7 pm “FISHER SANDWICH WITH A SLICE OF DOBBINS” is an ensemble show of award-winning singer-songwriters KEVIN FISHER, DEAN DOBBINS, & ROBERT MORGAN FISHER at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/03/sundays-radio-web-radio-tv-acoustic.html
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(3) Sunday’s “BEST OUT-OF-TOWN EVENTS”
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Sun, Apr 18; Sat & Sun, Apr 17 & 18; in San Diego; festival:
11 am “WILD WEST EXPO” at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, in San Diego; www.wildwestexpo.com. Music includes the CROSS TOWN COWBOYS on the Main Stage; more at www.crosstowncowboys.com.
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Sun, Apr 18; Sat & Sun, Apr 17 & 18, in Santa Rosa, CA:
JIM CURRY and his band perform his “JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE SHOW” with the Santa Rosa CA Symphony. More at www.jimcurrymusic.com
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Sun, 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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Sun, Apr 18; Sat & Sun, Apr 17 & 18; festival; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
11th annual “TOPANGA EARTH DAY FESTIVAL” with 20 music performances and much more, at the Topanga Community Club House Fairgrounds, 1440 N Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga 90290. Presented by the Topanga Earth Day Organizing Committee and the nonprofit (501c3) Rock and Stone International Humanities Center it’s “1 Festival, 1 ton of Biodegradable Compost, 1.3 tons of Recyclables, 2 Days, 3 Music Stages, 4 Causes, 5 visual artists, 10 bags of garbage, 15 guest speakers, 20 Bands, and infinite inspiration,” says Stephanie Lallouz, the event’s producer. If that doesn’t quite deliver the picture, the 2010 event’s beneficiaries are Common Peace, Topanga Community Food Garden & Fruit Trees project at the Topanga Community Club, Trees For The Future, and Woman's Earth Alliance, and all are 501c3 Not-For-Profit Organizations.
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Sun, Apr 18; Sat & Sun, Apr 17 & 18; in San Diego; festival:
11 am “WILD WEST EXPO” at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, in San Diego; www.wildwestexpo.com. Music includes the CROSS TOWN COWBOYS on the Main Stage; more at www.crosstowncowboys.com.
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Sun, Apr 18; Ongoing, weekends, Apr 10-Sun, May 23:
10 am-7 pm “ORIGINAL RENAISSANCE PLEASURE FAIRE” runs Saturdays & Sundays at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale. In addition to the antics, there’s always lots of music, some played on traditional instruments of the period. More at www.renfair.com/socal
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(5) Sunday’s “LOS ANGELES AREA ACOUSTIC MUSIC PERFORMANCES” and related events:
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Sun, Apr 18, recurring:
8 am-1 pm THE FAIR MARKET BAND performs bluegrass at the Hollywood Farmer's Market, on Ivar St between Hollywood Bl & Sunset Bl (1 block W of Vine), Hollywood. They’re a 5-piece, with guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, and bass, playing the standards with conviction, and Cajun, country, and “the spectrum” of Americana roots. The core of the group are brothers Bill & Mike McClellan on fiddle & mandolin, and banjoist Gary Dostalek. They perform within sight of Amoeba Music. Expect to find them playing the entire 5 hours. Free.
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Sun, Apr 18, 3rd Sun, every month:
9 am-1 pm “CLAREMONT FARMER'S MARKET” has live acoustic music in downtown Claremont. RON ELY plays original and traditional songs of the sea, folk, Americana, and more on 2nd St between Yale Av and Indian Hill, in old downtown Claremont. Ron says the market offers “the best of fresh fruits and veggies, jewelry, crafts in a picturesque setting by the San Gabriel Mountain foothills. Great restaurants and unique shops are adjacent to the market.” Artist’s info, www.myrecordlabel.net/ronely.
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10 am-2 pm LIVE MUSIC at WEST L.A. FARMERS MARKET, 11360 Santa Monica Bl (at Corinth); www.westlafarmersmarket.com. Includes free raffle for Farmers Market fresh food. A nice, permanent band shell stage and good sound system distinguish this one. Usually the first act performs from 10 or 10:30 am-noon, there’s a second act noon-1 pm, a break for the raffle of market goodies, and the final act performs 1:15-2 pm. This is a well-structured event. Free wifi at the farmers market and throughout the West L.A. Civic Center Plaza, and Free kids crafts table operated by volunteers 9 am-2 pm, both sponsored by West L.A. Neighborhood Council www.wlanc.com. When you are on the plaza with your laptop, select wlancwifi as your free wireless network. Free event. Map to free parking, www.westlafarmersmarket.com/Location.htm.
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Sun, Apr 18, every Sun:
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, Apr 18, every Sun; not music, but cool:
11 am-3 pm “FREE TRAIN RIDES” behind miniature steam locomotives at Los Angeles Live Steamers (LALS) Railroad Museum, 5202 Zoo Dr, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027. Closed on rainy days. This is not the park’s carnival-style train, though it is indeed big enough to ride, and the trains are pulled by real (if lilliputian) steam locomotives. It’s just east of Travel Town and its real but immobile steam trains. Revisit all those songwriting dreams of riding the rails and hearing lonesome whistles, even if each of the engines’ “big” drive wheels are something like four inches in diameter instead of 70 or 80 inches, and the whistles are more akin to piccolos than the haunting reverberations of the denizens of the high iron. LALS is a non-profit that’s been around since 1956, founded by train enthusiasts to educate people in railroad history and lore and to further the avocation of live steam, gas-mechanical and electronic railroad technology. They operate 7 1/2 inch-gauge (distance between the rails) model trains for the general public to ride every Sunday (weather permitting). The gate is open from 10:45 am to 3 pm. In addition, they have extensive layouts for 4 3/4” and 3 1/2” gauge model trains. Passengers must be at least 34″ in height, and weigh under 350 lbs. LALS survives solely from donations by fans who visit and ride the trains. Admission is free but be kind and give the suggested donation of $3. More at www.lals.org
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Sun, Apr 18, 3rd Sun, every month:
Noon-3 pm Monthly “WESTERN MUSIC ASSOCIATION SOUTHERN CAL JAM SESSION” is really a song circle, and named in FolkWorks as co-winner of L.A.’s “Best Monthly Listening Room Series” - on the Heritage Court Stage in the Autry National Center (Autry Museum), 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park; 818-971-5002; www.museumoftheamericanwest.org. WMA California Chapter meeting follows. All performing musicians (whether or not they are Autry members or WMA members) get in free, and each may bring one guest. In addition, on WMA jam days at the Autry, all WMA members (whether or not they are perfoming) are admitted free (w/ WMA membership ID) and get access to the jam and to all the museum galleries for the whole day. Award-winning performing songwriter JOYCE WOODSON says, “You can have lunch there at the Golden Spur [café] first, then stop by for some music.” Info on event and participating at www.westernmusic.org. This is a very well-attended, very popular song circle, wherein each performer or group does a song in turn, possibly backed instrumentally by others in the circle. Its expansion from two hours (1-3 pm) to three hours (noon-3 pm) came at the invitation of the Autry, beginning in May, 2009. Museum gen’l adm $9 adults, $3 kids age 12 and under.
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Noon-3 pm SONGSALIVE! monthly “LOS ANGELES WORKSHOP,” with music industry guest speaker, at The Finnish Center, 10701 Magnolia Bl (E of Vineland), North Hollywood 91601; 818-506-3850 for directions only. Each monthly workshop features a music industry guest speaker, in a setting for songwriters to gather, share their songs, gain feedback and develop relationships within the songwriting community. The first half of each session is an in-the-round workshop, where each writer presents one song, on tape or CD or live. The second half includes the guest speaker and an industry discussion, with time to talk, enjoy coffee and network. Hosted by Paul Lawrence Moyer. Info on guest speaker, or pre-registration, at 310-238-0359 or www.songsalive.org/losangeles for rules, speakers & what to bring. (Event now held on 3rd Sundays, changed from 1st Sundays.) These events start promptly. $5, or free for Songsalive! members.
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Sun, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 3rd Sun, every month:
1-5 pm SONGMAKERS “EAST VALLEY HOOT” in Van Nuys; for location, contact Barbara Greenspan, EastValleyHoot@songmakers.org or 818-780-5979; www.songmakers.org.
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1:30 pm WELSH CHOIR, for location, contact Rutthy: 818-507-0337.
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Sun, Apr 18; ongoing; Apr 10-May 22; stage play:
“THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD” by John M. Synge, directed by Geoff Elliott, at A Noise Within, 234 S Brand Bl, Glendale 91205; box office 818-240-0910 ex 1; or order online at www.anoisewithin.org. Group rates available. “Synge skillfully weaves a romantic comedy, set in the remote bogs of Ireland's wild Mayo coast.” - TOM McCONVILLE, host of radio’s “Irish Hour.”
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Sun, Apr 18, recurring:
3-5:30 pm SHAPE NOTE SINGING in West L.A. Call for location, 310-557-1927.
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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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3-5:30 pm SHAPE NOTE/SACRED HARP meets in West L.A.; call Pat Keating for info & loc, 310-557-1927.
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Sun, Apr 18, every Sun, in Temecula:
3 pm “CLASSICS AT THE MERC” music series featuring violin & piano, at The Mercantile, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590. Series info, info on artists, and tix, at www.temeculatheater.org. The Merc is one of Temecula's beautifully restored original buildings that now serves as a performance venue, hosting live music four days each week. Gen’l admission, $15; srs/student.military discounts available.
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3:30-9:30 pm PORTERHOUSE BOB plays Cooks Corners, 19152 Santiago Canyon Rd, Trabuco Canyon 92679; 949-858-0266; www.cookscorners.com
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Sun, Apr 18, every Sun:
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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Sun, Apr 18, every Sun:
4-7 pm “IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Finn McCool, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica; 310-452-1734.
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Sun, Apr 18, every Sun:
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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Sun, Apr 18, every Sun:
4-6 pm “BEGINNERS IRISH MUSIC SESSION” weekly at Celtic Arts Center at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
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Sun, Apr 18; Fri/Sat/Sun thru end of April; live theatre; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
5 pm Sun “JUST 45 MINUTES FROM BROADWAY,” the critically-acclaimed world-premiere HENRY JAGLOM play has been extended at Edgemar Center For the Arts, on the Main Stage, 2437 Main St, Santa Monica. See complete description in the 8 pm Fri, Apr 9 listing.
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“THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD” by John M. Synge, directed by Geoff Elliott, at A Noise Within, 234 S Brand Bl, Glendale 91205; box office 818-240-0910 ex 1; or order online at www.anoisewithin.org. Group rates available. “Synge skillfully weaves a romantic comedy, set in the remote bogs of Ireland's wild Mayo coast.” - TOM McCONVILLE, host of radio’s “Irish Hour.”
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Sun, Apr 18, every Sun, through the spring & summer:
5-9 pm “THE GRAND OLE ECHO” country & roots series brings a full lineup each week to The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; www.myspace.com/thegrandoleecho. Several acts on the main stage indoors, plus more live music on the Back Porch Stage, where there’s a BBQ available. Venue has a full bar. All ages, no cover.
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5 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) and WEEKLY COMPLIMENTARY BBQ for listening & dancing 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, Apr 18, 3rd Sun, every month; in the OC:
5-7 pm ONE FOOT IN at Java Joe's, 4973 Yorba Ranch Rd (in strip mall at Yorba Linda Bl & Yorba Ranch Rd), Yorba Linda 92887; 714-970-7988. They are RUSS LEWARK, MICHAEL R. GARDNER & JEFF NEWELL, joined by KEVIN GORE to form the quartet, then by drummer T.J. TARRANCE DeFRIEZ for the big band. They’re a fun rootsy string band, they’ve performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and they tell us, “We're excited about now doing regular monthly performances at Java Joe's in Yorba Linda… playing in the early evening for those that have to work the next day. Come out and gather with us against the cold, cruel world. We want to sing away your troubles. Bring 'em on down.” As for the venue, the guys say, “Mmmmm, wine & beer & coffee & tea & atmosphere & company at Java Joe's alone is worth the trip. Chuck, the owner, only serves what he likes to drink and his good taste really shows. Come, sit on a comfy couch, have a slosh and groove to the sounds of One Foot In!” More at www.onefootin.com
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5 pm JON MAYER TRIO and PLAS JOHNSON play the “JAZZ VESPERS” series at All Saints Church, 132 N Euclid Av, Pasadena 91101; www.allsaints-Pas.org; 626-583-2725. A fine series in a beautiful setting. Free.
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Sun, Apr 18, every Sun:
5-7 pm “THE MUSIC OF COSMIC STARFISH” at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl (at Hudson), Hollywood 90038; 323-464-MUSE (6873); www.cafemusela.com. JEFFREY SNYDER (aka Cosmic Starfish) brings his electro-folk music to Cafe MUSE every Sunday. (Yep, this is electric.) The venue tells us, “Come to the MUSE to hear his truly unique and totally chill astral-pop music... the perfect complement to Sunday dinner, don't you think?” We haven’t been, but their menu of light cuisine is quite good. $5 minimum on food & drink in lieu of cover.
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Sun, Apr 18, every Sun:
5-8 pm “JAZZ NIGHT” at the Whale and Ale, 327 W 7th St, San Pedro; 310-832-0363; www.whaleandale.com. Different bands every week. No cover.
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Sun, Apr 18, 3rd Sun, every month; in Arroyo Grande:
5:30-8:30 pm "BLUEGRASS JAM SESSION" at the SLO Down Pub, 1200 E Grand Av (at Brisco), Arroyo Grande; 805-481-4015. Hosted by Roger Siminoff; info, siminoff@siminoff.net. All welcome.
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Sun, Apr 18:
6 pm TRACY GRAMMER plays the “House On The Hill” concert series in Highland Park; reservations get directions at 323-221-7380 or paddi@sbcglobal.net. More at www.tracygrammer.com
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Sun, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 3rd Sun, every month:
6-10 pm “GRIMM / BIG FISH / PRO BLUES JAM” at The Big Fish, 5230 San Fernando Rd, Glendale; 818-244-6442. With KATHRYN GRIMM on guitar & vocals, BILL ORR on bass & vocals, FRANKIE SALEMMO on drums. Other musicians take part by invitation from Kathryn, in advance, at grimmmusic@yahoo.com. "Grimm hosts the Pro Blues Jam the third Sunday of each month, to give professionals and amateurs a chance to shine. Her guitar licks are explosive and her singing divine." - Joyce Rudolph, Los Angeles Times. Billy Hulting (Lou Rawls, Patti Labelle, Dwezill Zappa) says Kathryn Grimm "...sings like an angel, plays guitar like the devil." Kathryn tells us, “Bill [Orr] has just started a myspace page for the Big Fish Jam. Pleeeaaasseee go visit, add it to you friends list and keep visiting to view the up-and-comers photos, [and learn about the] music and info about the Best Jam in Town.” It’s at www.myspace.com/bigfishjam.
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Sun, Apr 18; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm “CALIFORNIA FOLK” - An evening with MARY McCASLIN, RICK SHEA, and FUR DIXON & STEVE WERNER, at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. More at www.marymccaslin.com and www.rickshea.com and www.furandsteve.com. This is quite a bargain for three headline acts whose collective careers span decades, and it’s a benchmark in the career of Fur & Steve, who have performed to great acclaim for SRO crowds at the Getty and Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest. McCaslin has had a legendary career, and Rick Shea is a Southern Cal favorite who has toured and recorded with a who’s-who of folk and Americana musicians. It’s certain to be a most enjoyable show. Tix, $15.
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Sun, Apr 18; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm “FISHER SANDWICH WITH A SLICE OF DOBBINS” is an ensemble show of award-winning singer-songwriters KEVIN FISHER, DEAN DOBBINS, & ROBERT MORGAN FISHER at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations 626-689-4144; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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KEVIN FISHER is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter and composer. His music has been on Gold and Platinum records, film scores, television shows, and the country charts (“Long Slow Beautiful Dance” recorded by Rascal Flatts, “Crazy Life” recorded by Tim Rushlow, and “To Be Happy” recorded by Sara Evans). His tune "Another Love Song" is on Uncle Kracker's new CD "Happy Hour," and he just finished co-writing and co-producing Leah Andreone's third CD "Avalanche." His band NAKED TO THE WORLD has released five CDs and was voted “Acoustic Band Of The Year” by the National Academy of Songwriters. Kevin and friend Todd Shroeder recently wrote the lyrics and music for the musical "Unbeatable: A Musical Journey," the story of a woman who survives breast cancer. More at www.myspace.com/kevinfisher1
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DEAN “DOC” DOBBINS is well-known on the Southern Cal performing songwriter circuit. Dean Dobbins isn't Dean Dobbins. His real name is Arthur Schlosser MD, and he's now in his 31st and final year as a Panorama City Kaiser Permanente pediatrician. Back when he worked a few overnights a week at Kaiser, he also led the Dean Dobbins Band, voted 1990 California Country Music Association Band of The Year. Dean also received CCMA awards for Songwriter of the Year ("Writers and Pickers"), Song of the Year ("One, Two, Three") and Male Vocalist of the Year. The band's single "He Can Dance" reached #2 in the U.S on an independent country music chart, and "Where There's A Will, There's A Way" was used in an Ivan Reitman film "Big Shots." After the Northridge quake Dean's song "My Home's Gonna Look Like New" was featured on several LA tv shows. Since 1995 Dean has performed only as a solo singer-songwriter. Dean has released 8 CDs of original songs: "The Dean Dobbins Band, Volumes One and Two," 3 solo CDs and 3 fully produced CDs, including many songs recorded in Nashville. His songs are pitched by a publisher in Texas. More at www.myspace.com/deandobbins1
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ROBERT MORGAN FISHER has had two #1 songs on Neil Young’s “Living with War” and he hosts the twice-annual “Folktacular” musical marathon show in Santa Monica. He’s performed multiple times on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” and earned a “Listener Favorite” there. Robert is a broadly-based writer/musician. He has two critically-acclaimed CD’s of music, “Follow a Hunch” (1996) and “Built Myself a Greenhouse” (2005). In 2005 his song “A Life in Music” was a finalist in the Folk Category of the VH-1 International Songwriting Competition. In 2006 his song “Angel Within” won the International Narrative Songwriting Competition. His songs “We’ll Buy a Flag” and “Jester King” went #1 on the Neil Young Living With War Songs of Our Time Website. He’s co-written a number of award-winning songs with Darryl Purpose and stands with Darryl at the forefront of the neo-narrative (story-telling) songwriting movement. His fiction has appeared in The Snake Nation Review, The Seattle Review, Caffeine, Spindrift and on Bluerailroad.com. He's written for TV, radio and film and lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two sons and often posts videos, excerpts and companion songs to certain stories at www.bluerailroad.com. More at www.robertmorganfisher.com
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Sun, Apr 18, every Sun:
7-8 pm JES HUDAK plays her weekly residency at Café Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl, Hollywood 90038; www.cafemusela.com; 323-464-MUSE (6873). JES HUDAK is a singer/songwriter living in Los Angeles. Her weapons of choice are the piano and her voice, and she has been known to wield a guitar from time to time. Her live performance “takes her audience on a journey through laughter and love and sadness and heartbreak. Her voice is powerful and soulful, and her songs are original, emotional, and real.” Artist info, www.jes-hudak.com and www.myspace.com/jeshudak
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7-9 pm BLUEGRASS JAM at The Ugly Mug Café, 261 N Glassell, Orange; 714-997-5610 or 714-524-0597.
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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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7:30-10 pm “SUNDAY NIGHT SONG & VARIETY SHOWCASE” is the new OPEN MIC on The Coffee Gallery FRONT stage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, 626-398-7917. Everybody knows the world-famous Backstage, with its parade of world-class and renowned professional acts – this is the weekly FREE stage in the front of the coffeehouse, “out front,” where you can buy coffeehouse treats and beverages. This series, hosted by Duane Thorin, an experienced performer and soundman who runs the mic levels, the series welcomes “singers, songwriters, and other talents.” Signup starts at 7 pm, and does not close through the night. Duane says, “Plan on two songs at a time, however on busy nights, it may go into a one-song rotation. Stay and repeat if there is time and room on the bill. There is no entry or cover fee, and we hope you will join us for coffee or a snack while you’re there, peruse the artwork for sale on the walls, and invite friends to this comfortable and well known music venue.”Free.
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Sun, Apr 18, in Santa Barbara; world music:
8 pm BAABA MAAL plays Campbell Hall on the UCSB campus in Santa Barbara; 805-893-3535; www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu. More at www.baabamaal.tv
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“LAWRENCE LEBO'S SUNDAY NITE LIVE" is her new Sunday night residency and artist “pro showcase” (with invited artists sitting-in), at Milano's Café; 6075 Reseda Bl, Tarzana 91335; 818-609-0822. World-class blueswoman Ms. Lebo is joined by notable recording artist guests and the “Lebo House Band” of NICK KIRGO (Otis) on guitar and DENNY CROY on upright bass. In addition, many talented friends of the group drop-in to join the band. This just may be the West Valley's hottest new showcase. Milano's Cafe is a hip new venue in the West Valley, featuring “fusion Middle Eastern cuisine,” and an espresso/juice bar. It is located adjacent to the Orange Line at Reseda Bl and Oxnard St. More at www.lawrencelebo.com
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8 pm “VARIETY NIGHT,” with a guest recording artist, at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. Performance by the guest artist, plus the pre-registered open mic-ers. Signups each month begin two Sundays ahead, at 1 pm, and continue until showtime unless all 8 slots are filled in advance. The night always includes a drawing for 2 hrs free studio time at Sunburst Recording for a lucky open mic-er. Performers may purchase a live recording of their stage performance for $8. Website has directions to venue and nearby recommended eateries. $4.
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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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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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6-10 pm MARC BOSSERMAN plays his residency at Parkway Grill, 510 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena 91105; reserv recommended, 626-795-1001 (or hang out at the bar). He delivers fine piano and vocals, and he composed a film score for a movie due out soon. Info, www.marcbosserman.com.
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Mon, Apr 19; 1st & 3rd Mondays, in Ventura:
6 pm “GYPSY SWING JAM” at Zoey’s Café, new location, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001; dinner reservations, advance tix & info, www.zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-1137 or 805-652-0091.
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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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Mon, Apr 19; 3rd Mon, EVERY MONTH:
7 pm monthly “BLUEGRASS JAM” at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank; 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com.
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Mon, Apr 19, every Mon:
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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7:30 pm “BLUEGRASS SONG SCHOOL” at the Blueridge Pickin' Parlor, 17828 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills; 818-282-9001; www.pickinparlor.com
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8 pm TIM GRIMM plus opening act THE SWEET POTATOES at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations 626-689-4144; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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LAURA HALL is best known as the improvisational pianist on “Whose Line Is it Anyway?” She’s written and recorded two CDs of faith-based songs, “A Woman of Faith” and “All in God’s Good Time,” and two CDs of children’s music, “I See a Tiger” and “Come Join the Parade.” She wrote the music for the “Tell Me a Story” series of CDs, as well as several films, including the award winning documentary, “Swimming in Auschwitz.”
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KELLY MACLEOD was born and raised in Shreveport, Louisiana and has spent the last 20 years in L.A. Since moving to the West Coast, she recorded two albums with Warner Brothers, both produced by Eddie Van Halen. She was the lead singer for her band, PRIVATE LIFE, and was the opening act for Van Halen’s OU812 Tour, the Eddie Money Tour, and several months of headlining in Japan. Two of her songs have been placed in movies – one each in “Wayne’s World” and “Gremlins 2.” Recently, Kelly made her acting debut in the film, “Slice of Pie.” Tix, $ 18.
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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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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, Apr 19, 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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8 pm “OPEN MIC” at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank; 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com
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ON HIATUS: 8-11 pm blues legend BERNIE PEARL has long hosted the weekly BLUES JAM at M'Dear's, 7717 S Western Av (78th & Western), L.A. 90047; 323-759-2020; www.mdears.com. 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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8:30 pm “TALENT NIGHT” hosted by CHAD WATSON BAND for listening & dancing 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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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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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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Mon, Apr 19, 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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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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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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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 blues woman plays an every-Monday residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Event info, Info, info@bluesbar.com. No cover.
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1-2 pm “RENDEZVOUS WITH AWARD WINNING JOURNALIST & WRITER STEPHEN FRIED,” author discusses his newly-released Fred Harvey / Harvey Girls book at the Autry Museum.
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7:30 pm THE BRAINSTORMERS plus opening act JOEL AND LAURA GARFIELD play the monthly “BLUEGRASS AT THE BRAEMAR” show at Braemar Country Club in Tarzana.
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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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1-2 pm “RENDEZVOUS WITH AWARD WINNING JOURNALIST & WRITER STEPHEN FRIED,” author of the newly-released Fred Harvey / Harvey Girls book, titled “Appetite for America - How Visionary Businessman Fred Harvey Built a Railroad Hospitality Empire that Civilized the West,” at the Autry National Center / Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027; www.autrynationalcenter.org; 323-667-2000. Hosted by the Autry Museum, you can meet Stephen Fried as he discusses his latest book, with a lecture followed by refreshments and a book signing. More info, http://theautry.org/programs/lectures-seminars-discussions/rendezvous-with-a-writer-stephen-fried.
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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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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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6 pm Weekly BLUEGRASS JAM at Curley’s Café, 1999 E Willow (at Cherry), Signal Hill; 562-424-0018.
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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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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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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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7 pm THE BRAINSTORMERS plus opening act JOEL AND LAURA GARFIELD play the monthly “BLUEGRASS AT THE BRAEMAR,” the monthly BASC (Bluegrass Association of Southern California) show at Braemar Country Club, 4001 Reseda Bl, Tarzana 91356. (Take 101 Fwy to Reseda Bl, exit S, go 2 1/2 miles up the hill to the entrance on the right.) Show is free; dinner is an optional “ever changing” buffet complete with beverages and dessert, $15 (tax and tip included), or $2 for just coffee, tea or soda. Buffet served beginning at 6:30 pm. Bar service available. Ample seating, safe, secure free parking. Info: contact Joy Felt, (during the day), at 818-705-8870 or bascinfo@socalbluegrass.org. More at www.brainstormermusic.com. Series runs 3rd Tue, every month. Coming next month: The Mill Creek, May 18.
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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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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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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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7-11 pm SONGMAKERS “PBYC VENTURA HARBOR SONG CIRCLE” at Pierpont Bay Yacht Club, 1363 Spinnaker Dr, Ventura Harbor; loc & directions, www.pbyc.org. Event info, http://songmakers.org.
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“BACK PORCH AT THE UNURBAN” hosted by swamp grass band KILLING CASSANOVA, on the back porch at the Unurban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Bl (at 33rd), Santa Monica. The back porch is “a night of acoustic singer-songwriters, folk and freak folkers” sharing the stage with Killing Cassanova. The Unurban is a free thinking, all ages, speakeasy-style coffee house, with food for vegeterians and deli lovers alike, and the usual coffeehouse fare. The hosts add, “Please contact us if you're interested in sharing the stage with Killing Cassanova,” through www.myspace.com/killingcassanova or www.myspace.com/backporchattheunurban.
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“ACOUSTIC TUESDAY NIGHTS” at Crane’s Hollywood Tavern, 1611 N El Centro Av (betw Selma & Hollywood Bl), Hollywood; www.myspace.com/cranestavern. More at http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=9856844&blogId=470963380
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7:30 pm “BLUEGRASS JAM SCHOOL 2” at the Blueridge Pickin' Parlor, 17828 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills; 818-282-9001; www.pickinparlor.com
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Tue, Apr 20, 3rd (& 1st) Tue, every month:
7:30 pm “OPEN MIC” at Viento y Agua Coffeehouse, 4007 E 4th St, Long Beach 90814.
Sign up list closes at 8 pm when the show starts. All genres of music and all styles of self-expression including spoken word, instrumental or lyrical (folk, hip hop, soul, reggae, rock, blues, etc) are welcome.
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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, Apr 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
THE EAGLES play the last of three shows at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 North Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232; www.hollywoodbowl.com. Tix on sale now.
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Tue, Apr 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MONTANA SKIES at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations 626-689-4144; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “Montana Skies is a must-see live concert experience - a duo with the full spectrum of an orchestra crossed with the energy of a rock band. These astounding musicians delve into music from Pink Floyd and Rush to Vivaldi, House of the Rising Sun, and Bach, as well as their own award winning originals that have been featured everywhere from NPR to the Travel Channel. Using a wide range of effects, Jennifer’s blazing electric cello and Jonathan’s guitar wizardry combine to create a sound that is truly remarkable.”
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Honest Tune Magazine (“The Journal of Jam”) describes them from their 2009 Live DVD as a “wide reaching and rocking duo with wondrous eclecticism and dynamic sound.”
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Montana Skies has spent the last several years with a nearly non-stop touring schedule, gradually building a strong grassroots following from clubs and colleges to concert halls. The band has performed in nearly every US state and their travels have taken them as far away as Seoul, Korea, and to Moscow and St. Petersburg, Russia. More at www.montanaskiesmusic.com. Tix, $15.
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Tue, Apr 20, every Tue:
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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Tue, Apr 20, in Laguna Beach:
8-11 pm DENNIS ROGER REED BAND is featured tonight at BETH FITCHET WOOD’S “SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” at the Marine Room Tavern, 214 Ocean Av, Laguna Beach; 949-494-3027. Weekly night features different guest artists and Beth, who plays the opening set each week. The DENNIS ROGER REED BAND has pereformed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” and earned a “Listener Favorite” on the radio show.
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Tue, Apr 20, every Tue:
8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) for listening & dancing 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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Tue, Apr 20, every Tue:
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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Ongoing, weekends, Apr 10-Sun, May 23:
10 am-7 pm “ORIGINAL RENAISSANCE PLEASURE FAIRE” runs Saturdays & Sundays at the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale. In addition to the antics, there’s always lots of music, some played on traditional instruments of the period. More at www.renfair.com/socal
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Ongoing, Apr 10-May 22; stage play:
“THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD” by John M. Synge, directed by Geoff Elliott, at A Noise Within, 234 S Brand Bl, Glendale 91205; box office 818-240-0910 ex 1; or order online at www.anoisewithin.org. Group rates available. “Synge skillfully weaves a romantic comedy, set in the remote bogs of Ireland's wild Mayo coast.” - TOM McCONVILLE, host of radio’s “Irish Hour.”
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Wed, Apr 21:
7-9 pm “JAMMING 101” class by TOM CORBETT at The Center for Folk Music, in Encino Community Park, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; www.ctmsfolkmusic.org. $25 per person, RSVP recommended. Reservations, call 818-817-7756 or email info@ctmsfolkmusic.org. (Phone messages: make sure to let them know which class you want to attend and leave your call back number.)
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Wed, Apr 21, in Ventura; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm THE QUEBE SISTERS at Zoey’s Café, new location, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001, with some shows at “The Lodge,” 11 S Ash St, Ventura (original location, thru early Apr 2010: 451 E Main St, Ventura 93001); advance tix & info, www.zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-1137 or 805-652-0091. Each of these Texas-based sisters is a National Fiddle Champ, and their guitar accompanist was, too. On top of that, their vocal harmonies will blow you away. (The name is pronounced kway-bee.) More at www.quebesistersband.com
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Thu-Sat, Apr 22-24:
ASCAP “I CREATE MUSIC EXPO” in Los Angeles promises “Access to three days of the biggest names in music, the best networking opportunities and in-depth study of today's music industry.” Once you register, you can submit your songs. Info, www.ascap.com/expo
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Thu, Apr 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm THE QUEBE SISTERS BAND at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations 626-689-4144; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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Each of these Texas-based sisters is a National Fiddle Champ, and their guitar accompanist was, too. On top of that, their vocal harmonies will blow you away. (The name is pronounced kway-bee.)
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Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “A mere mention of The Quebe Sisters Band should sell out the entire room. A triple threat, good beyond belief.”
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THE QUEBE SISTERS BAND leaves audiences breathless and wildly impressed with the intricate triple-fiddles and vintage-style three-part harmony of National Champion fiddlers Grace, Sophia and Hulda Quebe along with the swinging rhythm guitar of 3-Time World Champion fiddler Joey McKenzie and upright bassist extraordinaire Drew Phelps. Their pure & swinging harmony vocals have been likened more than once to the Andrews Sisters meet Bob Wills, and the mastery of their amazing triple fiddle arrangements knocks listeners into next week.
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"The Quebe Sisters Band simply stopped me in my tracks when I heard them the first time. Their blend of swing with a dash of contemporary color is unique in today's music world. They project a cannonball of stage presence and man can they play." - Jimmy Buffett.
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"The Quebe Sisters are some of the most talented people I've ever met. They do Texas proud. They live in Texas, sound like Texas and they're prettier than Texas Bluebonnets, and sweeter than sugar cane. I love the Quebe Sisters Band." - Ricky Skaggs.
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"Imagine if you will the three cutest girls you've ever seen playing fiddles and singing everything from western swing to jazz to bluegrass in virtuoso fashion and you have The Quebe Sisters Band. Get ready to be amazed!" - Ray Benson of Asleep at the Wheel.
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Since it's formation, the band has played shows across the country and venues including the Kennedy Center, the Lincoln Center, the National Folk Festival, 78th birthday of the Grand Ole Opry, as well as in concert with Merle Haggard, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, Asleep at the Wheel, Riders in the Sky, Warren Buffett ( Yes - Warren Buffett! See the video at the QSB website for proof if you are skeptical) and they return tonight to The Coffee Gallery Backstage. More at www.quebesistersband.com. This show will very likely sell-out, so get tix early or get on the waiting list. Tix, $20.
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Thu, Apr 22 & Fri, Apr 23; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm RICHARD SMITH & JULIE ADAMS: “GUITAR AND CELLO” at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus, Covina; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com.
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Richard and Julie’s ever changing repertoire includes a wide variety of music ranging from Scott Joplin Rags, Sousa marches, Mozart, fiddle tunes, standards, Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed tunes, Django Reinhardt gypsy jazz, Bach, Beatles tunes, pop tunes, Chopin, originals, lightning fast barn-burners and beautiful ballads.
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Your editor has seen them perform, and that repertoire is no exaggeration. They are very musical and bring a whole lot of enjoyment. This promises to be an outstanding blend of virtuoso musicianship and vocals.
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Another venue operator says, “Richard’s flawless technique and Julie’s lyrical style and luscious tone will have your toes tapping, melt your heartstrings and have your jaws hanging open.”
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Richard does a musicians’ workshop here Fri, Apr 23, 1-4 pm. More at www.richardsmithmusic.com.
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Thu, Apr 22:
8 pm “MONTEREY JAZZ FESTIVAL ON TOUR: SINGER KURT ELLING, VIOLINIST REGINA CARTER, GUITARIST RUSSELL MALONE, THE KENNY BARRON TRIO” at the “UCLA Live” series in Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org.
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Thu, Apr 22, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm NANCI GRIFFITH plays the Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Av, Solano Beach; 858-481-9022; www.bellyup.com. More at www.nancigriffith.com
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Fri, Apr 23; an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK FOR ARTISTS:”
1-4 pm RICHARD SMITH does a musicians’ workshop at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus, Covina; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com.
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This event is between concerts last night and tonight at the Fret House, “RICHARD SMITH & JULIE ADAMS: ‘GUITAR AND CELLO’,” wherein Richard and Julie’s ever changing repertoire included a wide variety of music ranging from Scott Joplin Rags, Sousa marches, Mozart, fiddle tunes, standards, Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed tunes, Django Reinhardt gypsy jazz, Bach, Beatles tunes, pop tunes, Chopin, originals, lightning fast barn-burners and beautiful ballads.
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Your editor has seen them perform, and that repertoire is no exaggeration. They are very musical and bring a whole lot of enjoyment. This promises to be an outstanding blend of virtuoso musicianship and vocals.
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Another venue operator says, “Richard’s flawless technique and Julie’s lyrical style and luscious tone will have your toes tapping, melt your heartstrings and have your jaws hanging open.”
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Fri, Apr 23, in Orange:
7 pm PRISCILLA HERDMAN plays St Matt's After Dark, 1111 Town and County, Orange; 714-792-3964; www.tinyurl.com/st-matts-after-dark. More at www.priscillaherdman.com
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Fri, Apr 23; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm THE PERFECT GENTLEMEN at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations 626-689-4144; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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Hilarious with a great musical sound, they’re National Champions, nationally known. THE PERFECT GENTLEMEN provide the perfect blend of harmony and humor harkening back to the days of Vaudeville. Preserving America’s great vocal sounds from a time when music was music, this vocal quartet, named the 2002 National A Cappella Champions, recreates the close harmonies of such legendary groups as The Ink Spots and the Pied Pipers, while including the era’s great comic songs made famous by the likes of Louis Jordan and The Hoosier Hotshots. A typical performance by The Perfect Gentlemen includes marvelous melodious music mingled with masterful mirth, mischief, and merry-making. The group’s versatility allows for effortless shifts between vocal styles with an air of ease, whether singing a cappella or accompanied by guitar or ukulele. Their signature piece, “Salute to the 20th Century,” is a hilarious take on the de-evolution of music over the last century, illustrated by singing the same song in the style of Barbershop, Dixieland, Blues, Big Band, Doo-Wop, Bluegrass, Disco, Techno Punk, and Rap, complete with visuals that delight audiences of all ages time and time again. Tix, $20.
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Fri, Apr 23; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm-to-closing KELLY’S LOT performs fine blues at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006. BOBBY BLUEHOUSE opens at 8 pm and Kelly's Lot plays at 10 pm. Kelly says that tonight, “1/2 the door goes to The Los Angeles Blues Society.” More at www.KellysLot.com. Tix $10 at the door, $5 presale at www.ArcadiaBluesClub.com
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Fri, Apr 23; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm RICHARD SMITH & JULIE ADAMS: “GUITAR AND CELLO” at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus, Covina; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com.
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Richard and Julie’s ever changing repertoire includes a wide variety of music ranging from Scott Joplin Rags, Sousa marches, Mozart, fiddle tunes, standards, Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed tunes, Django Reinhardt gypsy jazz, Bach, Beatles tunes, pop tunes, Chopin, originals, lightning fast barn-burners and beautiful ballads.
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Your editor has seen them perform, and that repertoire is no exaggeration. They are very musical and bring a whole lot of enjoyment. This promises to be an outstanding blend of virtuoso musicianship and vocals.
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Another venue operator says, “Richard’s flawless technique and Julie’s lyrical style and luscious tone will have your toes tapping, melt your heartstrings and have your jaws hanging open.”
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Fri, Apr 23, in the OC; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm NANCI GRIFFITH at The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano; 949-496-8927; www.thecoachhouse.com. More at www.nancigriffith.com
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Fri, Apr 23; Fri/Sat/Sun thru end of April; live theatre; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm Fri & Sat, 5 pm Sun “JUST 45 MINUTES FROM BROADWAY,” the critically-acclaimed world-premiere HENRY JAGLOM play has been extended at Edgemar Center For the Arts, on the Main Stage, 2437 Main St, Santa Monica. See complete description in the 8 pm Fri, Apr 9 listing.
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Fri, Apr 23:
8 pm “TITANS OF THE GRAPHIC NOVEL: HARVEY PEKAR AND ALISON BECHDEL” is a spoken word presentation by the “UCLA Live” series in Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org.
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Fri-Sun, Apr 23-25, ongoing; Apr 10-May 22; stage play:
“THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD” by John M. Synge, directed by Geoff Elliott, at A Noise Within, 234 S Brand Bl, Glendale 91205; box office 818-240-0910 ex 1; or order online at www.anoisewithin.org. Group rates available. “Synge skillfully weaves a romantic comedy, set in the remote bogs of Ireland's wild Mayo coast.” - TOM McCONVILLE, host of radio’s “Irish Hour.”
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Fri, Apr 23:
9:30 pm KEN O' MALLEY AND THE TWILIGHT LORDS at Ireland's 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys; 818-785-4031. Ken has been heard on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” where his award-winning album, “Omaille” had its world premiere. He plays authentic and original Irish music and has a fabulous voice.
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Sat & Sun, Apr 24 & 25, 2010 (Get discount tix now) ; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
“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;
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Jamey Johnson, Ray Price, Joey + Rory, Nick 13, Easton Corbin, Heidi Newfield, and Mallary Hope.
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Sat & Sun, Apr 24 & 25; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
Annual “SANTA CLARITA COWBOY FESTIVAL” this year with a theme of, “It’s Not Country- It’s Cowboy!” brings great authentic and original Western music from Grammy nominated singer-guitarist DON EDWARDS, Western Music Awards king DAVE STAMEY, SONS OF THE SAN JOAQUIN, RUSTY RICHARDS (a previous 20-year member of the Sons of the Pioneers), COW BOP, COWBOY CELTIC, THE QUEBE SISTERS, THE SONS AND BROTHERS, JON CHANDLER & THE WICHITONES, top western artist JUNI FISHER, and BRENN HILL, plus cowboy poetry (the event use to be the Santa Clarita Cowboy Poetry Festival), with cowboy poet and humorist ANDY NELSON as performer and emcee, and multi-award winning poet YVONNE HOLLENBECK, and meany others, plus a Youth Poetry Round-Up, and individual poetry and trick roping workshops. Ancillary events are taking shape for the 2010 Cowboy Festival, through the week preceding the weekend. More is added as things develop, at www.cowboyfestival.org.
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It’s a chance to “step back to a simpler time of chaps, saddles and old-time saloons.” This year’s festival will include a mix of new attractions and returning favorites, including dutch oven peach cobbler, trick ropers, authentic gear and a first-rate musical lineup.
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Festival guests can see some of the Cowboy Festival’s most beloved returning performers.
In addition to returning favorites, others – both cowboy musicians and poets – will make their debut on the Melody Ranch stage. Rusty Richards- a previous 20-year member of the Sons of the Pioneer- will take the stage Saturday morning
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Past performing guests on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” who are playing this year’s festival include COW BOP, one of the West’s most popular swinging jazz and western bands; Grammy nominee DON EDWARDS; JUNI FISHER - one of the nation’s top Western Music performers; and awards champs DAVE STAMEY, and SONS OF THE SAN JOAQUIN.
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How good is the music at the festival? Take just one example: JUNI FISHER’s “Gone For Colorado”, a self penned family history in song, topped Western Music charts, was awarded the Western Music Association’s 2009 “Traditional Album of the Year,” and the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum awarded it their top honor in Western Music, the “Wrangler Award for Most Outstanding Western Album” of 2008.
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Festival guests will enjoy a real treat when Canada’s COWBOY CELTIC hits the stage - widely hailed for their beautiful evocation of the Celtic music rooted in the campfires in the Wild West THE QUEBE SISTERS – a whole band of FIVE National Fiddle Champs (The name is pronounced kway-bee) – return to showcase their blend of western swing and traditional Texas fiddle tunes.
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Also featured are THE SONS AND BROTHERS, one of Colorado’s hottest cowboy bands, and JON CHANDLER & THE WICHITONES. The list of performers continues with Utah-based BRENN HILL, who’s been writing his great original Western music since the age of 16.
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Cowboy Poetry, for which the festival was originally founded, is ably represented by a full stable of cowboy poets, including poet and humorist ANDY NELSON who serves as performer and emcee on Sun, Apr 25, and YVONNE HOLLENBECK, one of the most published cowgirl poets in the West, who showcases her multi-award winning poetry.
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Sat & Sun, Apr 24 & 25, in San Diego:
Annual “ADAMS AVENUE ROOTS FESTIVAL” in San Diego is a large-scale street scene music festival with folk, acoustic Americana, and other genres of music on several stages, and it’s all free.
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Sat, Apr 24; world music & dance:
11 am & 12:30 pm THE KAHURANGI MAORI DANCE THEATRE presents “Dance & Music of New Zealand” outdoors at the Music Center Concert Hall, W.M. Keck Foundation Children's Amphitheatre, 135 N Grand Av, downtown L.A. 90012; 213-972-7211; www.musiccenter.org
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Sat, Apr 24:
7:30 pm THE SCOTTISH FIDDLERS OF LOS ANGELES present their 29th annual Spring Concert at the Hermosa Beach Playhouse, 710 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach. With guest artists Robert Hackney (pipes), Colyn Fischer (fiddle) and Shauna Pickett-Gordon (piano), The Tappan (Sisters). Tix at door, $20 adults, $15 seniors (65+), $12 children to age 12.
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Annual “GOLD NUGGET DAYS” at the Skyway Rec Center, Paradise, CA. Features SOURDOUGH SLIM performing at 11 am, 1 & 3 pm. More at www.sourdoughslim.com
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Sat, Apr 24; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm PHIL CHRISTIE plus SEVERIN BROWNE & MICHAEL VALENTINE 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; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com.
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Phil, who has done a live performance-interview on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” tells us, “Well it's time for our annual return to the Coffee Gallery Backstage and I'm thrilled to be sharing the bill this time with my good friends Severin Browne & Michael Valentine. I'm planning a set of songs - not surprisingly - that focus upon family and parenthood. We've got some great surprises planned so we hope to see you there.” Since he plays here only once a year, here’s some extensive info on Phil Christie:
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“Phil Christie's Rearview Mirror is a collection of some of the most well crafted songs this writer has heard since the heydey of the Brill building.” - B. Noel Barr, Random Lengths, Sep 8, 2008.
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It's not often you hear a voice as strong as Phil Christie's. Though he keeps it well leashed, the potency and muscularity reverberate in every verse he sings. Another of those highly talented Canadians, he took very broad inspiration from fellow countryman Gordon Lightfoot. Christie's compositions keep more to the distinctiveness of a Lightfoot or Bruce Cockburn. There's just something of the forest and brisk winter in the way a good deal of the Canadian folkies compose.
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“Every cut of this CD is solid radio material. Either Christie or Steve Sheehan is playing a perpetually chord-picked axe, I'm not sure which, but it's like a rainbow running through most of the cuts. I'm certain, though, that Rearview Mirror doesn't represent the singer at his zenith; that's yet to come. You have to hear his voice to understand. Christie has the presence and sturdiness of an opera singer, but that's not his gig. I don't know what would be, but when he hits the mode that will take the full measure of his prowess, a cyclone will cut through the charts.” - Mark S. Tucker, Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange, Aug 14, 2008.
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Canadian Singer-Songwriter Phil Christie shines with his song ‘Rearview Mirror,’ with beautiful lyrical imagery and Contemporary Folk production and songwriting. Fans of David Wilcox and Gordon Lightfoot will appreciate his music. This artist is one to watch RATING: ***** (5 out of 5 Stars) - International Acoustic Music Awards, July 30, 2008.
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”Back in the heydays of James Taylor and Jackson Browne, there were second tier singer/songwriters that a lot of people liked more that were highly influential and very talented but just didn't have that something that put them over the top. Christie is in the mold of those musical soldiers that felt more like a pal than an unreachable star, who didn't drop the hits but left you with something more lasting. Think comparing Fred Neil to James Taylor. With some highly talented pals that know the ropes bringing home the sound, Christie's tales of every day life are sure to ring a bell when you are looking for some meaty songwriting you can get into. It may not be vintage Dylan, but there's nothing wrong with vintage John Batdorf.” - Chris Spector, Midwest Record, July 13, 2008.
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”Folk guitars travel over the highways. ‘Midnight moon on a night, muddy, black as coal, trail of dust and a heavy load. Everything I once held dear in my rearview mirror.’ A familiar lonely tale, but told with new poetry. Desert wind blows a tumbleweed up on the rise? evokes one feeling and a moment later ‘sunlight around her like a prayer’ digs deeper into another feeling, a memory of my life lived, perhaps a bit callously. I'm sure some of my past would yell at me - you weren't looking, you were very callous. Ah. Takes good music to pull out confessions from a hard-hearted man. And Phil obliges with much good music. Shoutout tunes are the beautiful ‘Random Acts Of Kindness,’ a tale of the small flowers I let slide through my fingers, and ‘Me & My Guitar,’ a song that many people write but few succeed at. Phil succeeded. Three chords and a simply melody opened up my heart and set me free. Thanks for stirring my soul! - eartaste.com, June 3, 2008.
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”If you like your music richly mellow, flavored just right with equal doses of Americana and Folk, then Phil Christie, a Neil Diamond similar-sounder, is worth a listen. Blessed with a smooth, easy and clear tone, this Canadian is out with his latest, Rearview Mirror. On an album filled with anchored emotion, Christie is the guy you play at night, late at night, when the candle flickers and the wine is working, when thoughts run and race -- when music does its best work. The multi-talented Christie - he draws major duty by producing, playing and writing here - has pulled together an album that's not going to appeal to the hats and buckle crowd; rather, if you lean towards middle-of-the-road country that's easy and melodic to the ear, this is for you.” - George Peden, countrystarsonline.com, June 17, 2008.
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Sat, Apr 24, in N. San Diego County:
7:30 pm THE BURNETT FAMILY plays the “Fallbrook Americana Music Series” at Fallbrook Mission Theater, 231 N Main, Fallbrook; 760-731-2278 or 760-723-7255; www.fams.ws. More at www.burnettfamilybuegrass.com
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8 pm PRISCILLA HERDMAN plays the Caltech Folk Music Series in Beckman Institute Auditorium, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; www.folkmusic.caltech.edu; 626-395-4652, or toll-free 888-2CALTECH (1-888-222-5832).
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Series presenters Nick & Rex tell us, “Priscilla Herdman burst onto the national music scene way back in 1977 with her album, ‘The Water Lilly.’ Because it included seven songs with words by Australian poet Henry Lawson, many of us thought initially that she herself, was Austrailian, though she is an American who grew up in New York state. She is only an occasional songwriter, but in the intervening years, she has released an album on an average of every third year, and she has proven herself to be an extraordinary selector of songs. These songs range from well-known songwriters, such as John McCutcheon, Stan Rogers, and Utah Phillips, but more often are from lesser-known writers, such as Bill Staines and Connie Kaldor. She has made us aware of many fine performers by including obscure, but priceless songs on her CDs and in her repertoire. Priscilla is an exceptional singer. She has a pure, beautiful voice and sings with conviction to her material that is striking. Opportunities to hear her on the West Coast are rare, and we are extremely proud that she chooses to perform at Caltech on her rare tours here.” Tix $15 for adults, $5 for Caltech students or children.
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Sat, Apr 24; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm THE BUCCANEERS play Russ and Julie's House Concert series in Oak Park, in the Agoura Hills / Westlake Village area; reservations get directions at 818-707-2179; show and series info at www.houseconcerts.us. This fine young Canadian band has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and they are a lively blend of Celtic Canadiana, complete with bagpipes. More at www.buccaneers.ca
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Sat, Apr 24; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JUDY COLLINS plays the Lewis Family Playhouse at the Victoria Gardens Cultural Center, 12505 Cultural Center Dr, Rancho Cucamonga 91739; 877-858-8422; www.lewisfamilyplayhouse.com. More at www.judycollins.com
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Sat, Apr 24:
8 pm TOM HYNES at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus, Covina; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com. More at www.tomhynes.com
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Sat, Apr 24; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm RICHARD SMITH & JULIE ADAMS play Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com.
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Richard and Julie’s ever changing repertoire includes a wide variety of music ranging from Scott Joplin Rags, Sousa marches, Mozart, fiddle tunes, standards, Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed tunes, Django Reinhardt gypsy jazz, Bach, Beatles tunes, pop tunes, Chopin, originals, lightning fast barn-burners and beautiful ballads.
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Your editor has seen them perform, and that repertoire is no exaggeration. They are very musical and bring a whole lot of enjoyment. This promises to be an outstanding blend of virtuoso musicianship and vocals.
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Sat, Apr 24:
8 pm-midnight BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO BAND plays ”An Evening of Cajun and Zydeco Music” at the Monrovia Knights Of Columbus Hall, 130 West Pomona Av (at Myrtle), Monrovia 91016; (1 blk S of 210 Fwy). Info, call 626-484-1823 or 626-358-1718. CDs and "Great gumbo" available, so Laisses Les Bon Temp Rouler. Tix, $13 per person.
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Sat, Apr 24, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm LEON REDBONE plays the Poway Center for Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Rd, Poway; 858-668-4797; www.powayarts.org. He’s an absolute legend of modern blues. More at www.leonredbone.com
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Sat, Apr 24; Fri/Sat/Sun thru end of April; live theatre; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm Fri & Sat, 5 pm Sun “JUST 45 MINUTES FROM BROADWAY,” the critically-acclaimed world-premiere HENRY JAGLOM play has been extended at Edgemar Center For the Arts, on the Main Stage, 2437 Main St, Santa Monica. See complete description in the 8 pm Fri, Apr 9 listing.
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Sun, Apr 25:
11 am Matinee Kids' Show with JAMBO at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $8, and kids under age 2 are free.
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Sun, Apr 25; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
4 pm RICHARD SMITH & JULIE ADAMS play Alva's Music and Dance, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro; 310 833 3281; www.alvas.com.
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Richard and Julie’s ever changing repertoire includes a wide variety of music ranging from Scott Joplin Rags, Sousa marches, Mozart, fiddle tunes, standards, Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed tunes, Django Reinhardt gypsy jazz, Bach, Beatles tunes, pop tunes, Chopin, originals, lightning fast barn-burners and beautiful ballads.
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Your editor has seen them perform, and that repertoire is no exaggeration. They are very musical and bring a whole lot of enjoyment. This promises to be an outstanding blend of virtuoso musicianship and vocals.
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Sun, Apr 25; Fri/Sat/Sun thru end of April; live theatre; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
5 pm Sun “JUST 45 MINUTES FROM BROADWAY,” the critically-acclaimed world-premiere HENRY JAGLOM play has been extended at Edgemar Center For the Arts, on the Main Stage, 2437 Main St, Santa Monica. See complete description in the 8 pm Fri, Apr 9 listing.
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Sun, Apr 25; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm GOIN' SOUTH BAND 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; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com.
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The band’s members, all well-known and highly respected virtuosos, are PAUL LACQUES, VIC KOLER, FRED SOKOLOW, RICK SHEA, & JOHN ZERETZKE.
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Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “The Goin’ South Band is one of the most dynamic and respected ensembles performing traditional American music on the west coast. The band members perform a variety of southeastern American musical styles including Cajun music of Louisiana, Appalachian Mountain music, old Delta Blues, early Country, Hawaiian slack-key, Kentucky Bluegrass and even Cherokee flute music.”
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Bob Stane adds, “The ‘Boys of Goin’ South’ amaze and inspire listeners of all ages with show-stopping performances on the banjo, fiddle, guitars, dobro, mandolin, diddley-bow, jaw harp, stro violin and string bass. Touches of good-hearted humor and old time kindness lace this performance that takes you on a walk back in time to rediscover our early musical roots in America, led by director and fiddle player John Zeretzke. Many of the musicians are award-winning songwriters, recording artists and composers and often record and write music for television, feature films, music for theater, ballet and a various other artistic endeavors.”
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The members of The Goin’ South Band perform southern American music with a deep expertise and understanding of the people and their history that represents a slice of our diverse American musical traditions. Tix, $18.
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Sun, Apr 25:
7 pm PETER HIMMELMAN plays McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. More at www.peterhimmelman.com
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Mon, Apr 26; 2nd & 4th Mondays, in Ventura:
6 pm “BLUEGRASS JAM” at Zoey’s Café, the first one at their new location, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001; dinner reservations, advance tix & info, www.zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-1137 or 805-652-0091.
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Mon, Apr 26, in San Diego:
7:30 pm RORY BLOCK performs at the “Acoustic Music San Diego” series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; www.amsdconcerts.com; 619-303-8176. Tix are $45 with dinner and a premium seat, $15-20 concert only.
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Mon, Apr 26:
8 pm THE HORSE SOLDIERS play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations 626-689-4144; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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Wed, Apr 28, in Santa Barbara; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm The AVETT BROTHERS play the Arlington Theater, on the campus of UCSB, 1317 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-963-4408; www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu. One of the top young Appalachian-flavored Americana bands today, they delight audiences everywhere, and often get ‘em dancing in the aisles. More at www.theavettbrothers.com
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Thu, Apr 29-Sun, May 2, in Ojai; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
11th Annual “OJAI STORYTELLING FESTIVAL” in Ojai, with many, many presentations, including Willy Claflin, storyteller and goat whisperer. You can listen to a very short story from him at the “Performances to Grow On” website.
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What to expect if you go? “The Topa Topa peaks tower in the distance. Fragrant orange blossoms fill the air. A canopy of majestic oaks reaches overhead. Downtown Ojai welcomes visitors to its charming shops, galleries and cafes. The setting for the 11th Annual Ojai Storytelling Festival offers captivating performances for all ages and is truly magical. This year's tellers include emcee Ed Stivender, Nancy Donoval, Angela Lloyd, Willy Claflin, David Gonzales, Samite of Uganda, Hobey Ford, Motoko of Japan.
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“The Ojai Storytelling Festival was an eye-opening experience. I had no idea that there were so many talented people who could thoroughly captivate an audience. The festival had to be experienced to be believed. A friend could rave to you about how entertaining the event was, but the actually experience can't be conveyed. It's like trying to describe the smell of a flower.” - Mike Millan.
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Melanie Michaels will join her father, Robert for an exciting show of music and dance. Check out Melanie, and hear Robert's version of "Classical Gas" on the event website. Weekend passes and individual tickets for performances are available now. Get tix, info, and performance clips at 805-646-8907 or www.ptgo.org
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Thu, Apr 29:
4 pm “STORYTELLING WORKSHOP” with ANGELA LLOYD at Hathaway School, 405 E Dollie St, Port Hueneme 93033; 805-488-2217. Info, email Hathaway@huensd.k12.ca.us. More at www.angelalloyd.com
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Thu, Apr 29, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8:30 pm AVETT BROTHERS play the House of Blues, 1055 5th Av, San Diego 92101; 619-299-BLUE; www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/sandiego. One of the top young Appalachian-flavored Americana bands today, they delight audiences everywhere, and often get ‘em dancing in the aisles. More at www.theavettbrothers.com
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Fri, Apr 30; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm MOIRA SMILEY & VOCO play the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro; 310-833-6362; www.grandvision.org. More at www.moirasmiley.com
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Fri, Apr 30:
8 pm NEIL INNES at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. More at www.neilinnes.org. Tix, $24.50.
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Fri, Apr 30; Fri/Sat/Sun thru end of April; live theatre; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm Fri & Sat, 5 pm Sun “JUST 45 MINUTES FROM BROADWAY,” the critically-acclaimed world-premiere HENRY JAGLOM play has been extended at Edgemar Center For the Arts, on the Main Stage, 2437 Main St, Santa Monica. See complete description in the 8 pm Fri, Apr 9 listing.
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Fri-Sun, Apr 30-May 2, ongoing; Apr 10-May 22; stage play:
“THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD” by John M. Synge, directed by Geoff Elliott, at A Noise Within, 234 S Brand Bl, Glendale 91205; box office 818-240-0910 ex 1; or order online at www.anoisewithin.org. Group rates available. “Synge skillfully weaves a romantic comedy, set in the remote bogs of Ireland's wild Mayo coast.” - TOM McCONVILLE, host of radio’s “Irish Hour.”
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Fri-Sun, Apr 30-May 2, in Nevada (Tahoe area):
Annual “GENOA COWBOY POETRY & MUSIC FESTIVAL” in Genoa, NV; www.genoacowboyfestival.com. Features SOURDOUGH SLIM and many others. More at www.sourdoughslim.com
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The irrepressible SOURDOUGH SLIM is a true “A” List entertainer, and he has a just-released new CD - Sourdough Slim with Robert Armstrong, “Live from The Strawberry Music Festival.” And he has lots of fun shows in the works. He’ll be returning to perform at Lincoln Center in NYC, plus “Cowboy Gatherings & Festivals galore, state and county fairs, accordion and acoustic music festivals and concert and club performances,” adding, “It's shaping up to be a real rootin' tootin' high falutin' 2010.” Sourdough will be performing solo as well as with Robert Armstrong and The Saddle Pals. The latest on the new CD and upcoming performances is at www.sourdoughslim.com. Check out SOURDOUGH SLIM with ROBERT ARMSTRONG from their Dec 19, 2009 performance, in videos by Ross Mehan, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-kbdZUDWBM - www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V9NTG6cUj0 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6aRDawFme4.
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Sat, May 1, festival, in Claremont, a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
29th annual “CLAREMONT FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL” presented by the Folk Music Center & Museum, and held at Sycamore Elementary School in Claremont, for the 29th Annual Folk Music Festival. Over 20 workshops, 2 live stages featuring fine performers, kids activities and artisans faire and much more. After taking a year’s hiatus, this favorite event is back. Mark your calendars. More details when we get them. Complete info will eventually be available at www.folkmusiccenter.com
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Sat & Sun, May 1 & 2, festival, in Ojai:
9 am-11:15 pm annual “OJAI STORYTELLING FESTIVAL” with performances by storytellers Ed Stivender, Nancy Donoval, Angela Lloyd, Willy Claflin, David Gonzales, Samite of Uganda, Hobey Ford, Motoko of Japan, and more, presented by Performances To Grow On. More at www.ojaistoryfest.org and www.ptgo.org.
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Sat & Sun, May 1 & 2; festival, in Brea:
9 am-5 pm “RAILROAD DAYS” in Downtown Brea / Birch St, W of Brea Bl & Railroad tracks, at Berry, N of Imperial Hwy; www.scrpa.net.
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Formerly known as the annual “FULLERTON RAILROAD DAYS,” the event moves this year to downtown Brea. Railroad Days is a free outdoor weekend event with plenty of music, filled with displayed railroad equipment, model trains, gifts, children's activities, community exhibits, vendors, food, entertainment and fun. (Stop by the Women in Railroading Booth.) Free.
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Sat, May 1, in San Diego:
7:30 pm NEIL INNES performs at the “Acoustic Music San Diego” series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; www.amsdconcerts.com; 619-303-8176. Tix are $50 with dinner and a premium seat, $25 concert only.
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Sat, May 1:
8 pm THE CAPITOL STEPS, the great comedy-music political satire troupe of former Congressional staffers, performs for the Caltech Public Events series in Beckman Auditorium on the Caltech Campus, 332 S Michigan Av (S of Del Mar Bl), Pasadena; 626-395-4652; www.events.caltech.edu. More at www.capsteps.com
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Sun, May 2
2-5 pm “SONGWRITER SANCTUM” monthly acoustic music series at The Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St, Santa Monica 90405; www.churchop.org; 310-399-1631.
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Sun, May 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
5-9 pm JEFFREY BROUSSARD & THE CREOLE COWBOYS bring zydeco to The Centre at Sycamore Plaza, 5000 Clark Av, Lakewood 90712. Spacious dance floor, and catered food available for purchase. Info: Sidney, 323-401-8859. $20 at the door.
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Sun, May 2, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm BLUEGRASS ETC plays the “Acoustic Music San Diego” series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176; www.acousticmusicsandiego.com. More at www.tricopolisrecords.com/bluegrassetc.htm
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Sun & Mon, May 2 & 3, in Missouri:
Annual “SPRING PLANTING FESTIVAL” in Bakersville, MO; www.rareseeds.com. Features SOURDOUGH SLIM and many others. More at www.sourdoughslim.com
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Wed, May 5:
8 pm DAVID SEDARIS does a spoken word presentation for the “UCLA Live” series in Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org.
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Thu, May 6:
6:30 pm KOFFEEHOUSE MUSIC NIGHT at Harvelle's, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; 310-395-1676. More at www.koffeehouse.com and www.myspace.com/thekoffeehouse.
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Thu, May 6; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8:15 pm CELTIC WOMAN, that multi-talented troupe of musicians and dancers from Ireland, perform at the Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal CityWalk, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City; 818-622-4440; www.hob.com/venues/concerts/gibson. They’re darlings of PBS pledge drive programming (alas, the only time that music can be heard on PBS in the L.A. area – during pledge drives.) More at www.celticwoman.com
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Fri-Sun, May 7-9, in San Diego:
Annual “GATOR BY THE BAY FESTIVAL” is now 3 days with acts curerently being booked. Keith Frank, Brian Jack and Bruce Daigrepont are confirmed. More at www.sandiegofestival.com
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Fri, May 7:
7 pm “MUSICARES MAP FUND BENEFIT CONCERT: CELEBRATING WOMEN IN RECOVERY” at Club Nokia, 777 Chick Hearn Ct, downtown L.A. 90015; www.nokiatheatrelalive.com. More at www.goldenvoice.com and www.myspace.com/goldenvoice. Tix went on sale Apr 2: $35, $150 VIP Balcony.
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Fri, May 7:
8 pm The BOBS at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $24.50.
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Fri & Sat, May 7 & 8; dance:
8 pm CEDAR LAKE CONTEMPORARY BALLET performs for the “UCLA Live” series in Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org.
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Fri-Sun, May 7-9, ongoing; Apr 10-May 22; stage play:
“THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD” by John M. Synge, directed by Geoff Elliott, at A Noise Within, 234 S Brand Bl, Glendale 91205; box office 818-240-0910 ex 1; or order online at www.anoisewithin.org. Group rates available. “Synge skillfully weaves a romantic comedy, set in the remote bogs of Ireland's wild Mayo coast.” - TOM McCONVILLE, host of radio’s “Irish Hour.”
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Sat & Sun, May 8 & 9:
9 am-6 pm 2nd annual “NATIONAL TRAIN DAY - RAILROAD DAYS” plus “SAN BERNARDINO BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION” at the historic San Bernardino Railroad Depot. It’s “a weekend full of model train layouts, historical exhibits, old cars & trucks, vendors, food, entertainment and fun,” and this year, it’s in conjunction with the city’s 200th birthday. More at the City of San Bernardino website. If you go, be sure to tour the “San Bernadino History & RR Museum” inside the landmark Santa Fe Depot (the unmistakable huge structure of Moorish architecture and oval-topped domed towers). And look for the “Women in Railroading” booth - they have produced film and music.
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Sat, May 8:
10 am-Noon “INTRO TO FLATPICK GUITAR” class by TOM CORBETT at The Center for Folk Music, in Encino Community Park, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; www.ctmsfolkmusic.org. $25 per person, RSVP recommended. Reservations, call 818-817-7756 or email info@ctmsfolkmusic.org. (Phone messages: make sure to let them know which class you want to attend and leave your call back number.) Followed by the “Intermediate Bluegrass Jam” (1-3 pm) which is free and open to the public. TOM CORBETT is now offering this series of classes and hosting jams here.
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Sat, May 8, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm DAVE ALVIN performs at the “Acoustic Music San Diego” series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; www.amsdconcerts.com; 619-303-8176. More at www.davealvin.com. Tix are $47 with dinner and a premium seat, $22 concert only.
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Sat, May 8, 2nd Sat, every month:
7:30 pm “LOS ANGELES MENSA FOLKSONG SING” in L.A.; contact Alan Stillson for info, at 818-884-4284.
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Sat, May 8 & Sun, May 9; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm Sat / 7 pm Sun / JENNIFER WARNES at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $42.50.
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Sat, May 8; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm RONNY COX plays the “Noble House Concert” series in Sherman Oaks 91411; reservations get directions at 818-780-5979 or noblehouseconcerts@acn.net. More info on the show and the series at www.jrp-graphics.com/noblehouse. He’s a famous screen and TV actor who played Woody Guthrie’s sidekick in “Bound for Glory” and known to millions by playing the “Dueling Banjos” guitar part in “Deliverance.” More recently, Ronny Cox played slithery corporate snakes in “RoboCop” and “Total Recall.”
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Ronny’s newest CD, "Songs... with Repercussions" was reviewed by the Guide’s editor in FolkWorks (www.folkworks.org/content/view/36151/167), en-route to reaching # 1 on the Folk DJ playlist, and finishing as # 48 for the entire year. Ronny’s all-star band of award-winning musicians joins him for this performance. They are KAREN MAL on mandolin, RADOSLAV LORKOVIC on accordion and keyboards, DAVID FERGUSON on guitar, JOHN COX (Ronny’s son) on bass. More at www.ronnycox.com.
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Sat, May 8; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JOHN BATDORF & JAMES LEE STANLEY play Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. Batdorf was half of the ‘70s Top 30 acoustic duo, Batdorf & Rodney. Stanley’s many albums include one named among the Top 200 CDs of All Time. Together and individually, they have performed live (multiple times) on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and they are two of the foremost singer-songwriters on the circuit. Their collaboration on an album of acoustic reinventions of Rolling Stones classics, “All Wood and Stones,” will doubtless receive some attention at this show, though each has learned many of the other’s songs, as well. More at www.johnbatdorfmusic.com and www.jamesleestanley.com
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Sat, May 8; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm PERLA BATALLA performs as part of an eight-concert contemporary Latin American Roots Music Series called ”RITMOS LATINOS en VIVO/LIVE!” at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro; 310-833-4813; www.grandvision.org.
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Perla Batalla, born and raised in Los Angeles, is a Grammy nominated vocalist who discovered music early in life, from time spent in her father’s popular Spanish language record store. She first gained international attention as a backup singer for Leonard Cohen who later encouraged her to embark on a solo career. Critics have called her voice “sublime” and her talent “stunning.” She has received Amazon.com awards for “Best Independent Release of the Year” and “Emerging Artist of the Year.” Perla Batalla sings original compositions and traditional Spanish language classics offering a resplendent musical show of her bicultural heritage. More at www.perla.com
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This series is supported by a grant from the James Irvine Foundation. Grand Vision is a non-profit whose mission includes the development of cultural and educational arts entertainment in the Los Angeles Harbor Area. The Grand Annex, launched by Grand Vision Foundation in 2008, is a 100-seat music listening room located in the heart of historic downtown San Pedro. In its first two years, the LIVE! at the Grand Annex calendar has featured a wide range of musical genres from Japanese fusion to traditional Irish reels plus vaudeville, doo-wop, jazz and American roots and bluegrass.
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Special package available: “Wine Tasting & Ticket” package is $25, with tastings before the show at Off the Vine Wines, 491 S Pacific (entrance on 6th St), San Pedro; www.offthevinewines.com. Doors open for the show at 7:30 for the best seats. Show tix, $15 advance, $20 door.
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8 pm monthly “SABRINA & CRAIG'S ACOUSTIC L.A.” brings TOM FREUND and STEVE KEY, plus performing hosts SABRINA & CRAIG, at Cahuenga General Store (aka Hallenbecks), 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood 91601; 818-985-5916; www.MySpace.com/CahuengaGeneralStore. Series runs 2nd Sat, every month, with different guest recording artists, playing acoustic.
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Sabrina says, the series “came about through fond yearnings of a time before iTunes and iPods. For places like the Historic Ash Grove Coffeehouse in Hollywood and the bohemian places in Greenwich Village where music came directly from the instrument being held in the artist's hands and the voice that came directly from their hearts. For audiences that yearn for more than the Top 40 same-old-same-old, we are taking music back to its roots.” More on tonight’s show & the series at www.myspace.com/acousticla, and info on Sabrina & Craig at www.SabrinaandCraig.com and www.MySpace.com/SabrinaandCraig. Venue offers soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages. $10 cover.
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Sun, May 9, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
11 am-5 pm annual “SEA CHANTEY FESTIVAL” with THE JACKSTRAWS, ONE SHOT BOB & SHIPMATES, GILMAN CARVER, WESTLIN WEAVERS, KEN GRAYDON, and BILL DEMPSEY, aboard the historic sailing vessel “Star of India,” moored on the waterfront at 1306 N Harbor Dr, San Diego. Info, 858-566-4040. Presented by San Diego Folk Heritage, www.sdfolkheritage.org
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Wed-Sun, May 12-16, 2010; on the US West Coast (Get tix now):
“SCOTTISH FIDDLE TRAIN” with ALISDAIR FRASER & NATALIE HAAS is a beautiful coastal train trip from California to Oregon and back. Join Alasdair & Natalie Haas and special guests involving fiddles, pipes and whisky tasting, on an unforgettable musical journey on board vintage private railroad cars from Los Angeles and the Bay Area to Portland and return, May 12-16, 2010. Be one of just 57 travelers on this journey along the coast, tracing the historic El Camino Real, then through the Central Valley to Sacramento, past Mount Shasta and over the Cascade Mountains on one of the most scenically spectacular rail routes in North America. Sign up today with Roots on the Rails at trains@sover.net, or 866-484-3669 (toll free in the US & Canada) or 802-258-1397. Full details at www.rootsontherails.com.
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Thu-Sat, May 13-15; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
The “5th Ever” annual “LOS ANGELES OLD TIME SOCIAL” is a celebration of old time acoustic music, with plenty of old time music performances and workshops, parties, jams and a big square dance. It begins with a Thursday night concert, followed by Friday night events and a full day of Saturday workshops and music that conclude with a big evening square dance. In just a few years, its intelligent scheduling and fun content have made it a worthy event leading to the all-day Sunday “Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest & Folk Festival.” More on the Social, including a full day-by-day calendar, a downloadable poster, and details at www.oldtimeisagoodtime.com. For more info, email info@oldtimeisagoodtime.com.
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Thu-Sat, May 13-15; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm CAROLE KING & JAMES TAYLOR together again for three nights at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 North Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232; www.hollywoodbowl.com. These two musical icons of the folk-rock era performed together at the Troubadour in the ‘70s and bring that rich history and music to this historic L.A. reunion. Tix at www.ticketmaster.com/Carole-King-James-Taylor-Troubadour-Reunion-tickets/artist/1384600?tm_link=edp_Artist_Name. More at www.jamestaylor.com and www.caroleking.com
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Fri, May 14, in San Diego:
7:30 pm MICHAEL CHAPDELAINE performs at the “Acoustic Music San Diego” series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; www.amsdconcerts.com; 619-303-8176. Tix are $(tba) with dinner and a premium seat, $(tba) concert only.
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Fri, May 14:
7:30 pm PASADENA SYMPHONY holds a free rehearsal for tomorrow night’s (8 pm) performance of “BRAVO BEETHOVEN,” at Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena. With guest artist Jennifer Frautschi, and Jorge Mester, Conductor. Info and tix for tomorrow night, 626-793-7172 (9 am-5 pm). Concert rehearsal is free.
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Fri, May 14; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm LAURIE LEWIS & TOM ROZUM at McCabe's, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Stars on the bluegrass festival circuit, she was once a country Top-40 star, before so-called “country music” crowded-out all other forms in favor of red-state-trailer-park-rock. More at www.laurielewis.com and www.tomrozum.com. Tix, $17.50.
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Fri-Sun, May 14-16, ongoing; Apr 10-May 22; stage play:
“THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD” by John M. Synge, directed by Geoff Elliott, at A Noise Within, 234 S Brand Bl, Glendale 91205; box office 818-240-0910 ex 1; or order online at www.anoisewithin.org. Group rates available. “Synge skillfully weaves a romantic comedy, set in the remote bogs of Ireland's wild Mayo coast.” - TOM McCONVILLE, host of radio’s “Irish Hour.”
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Sat, May 15; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
2 pm FUR DIXON & STEVE WERNER, “traveling Western folksingers,” at the Santa Monica Main Library’s Outdoor Stage, 601 Santa Monica Bl, Santa Monica 90401. Part of the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest organization’s “free folk singing” program, a continuing series to promote and advance bluegrass, old-time and folk music in Southern California at Los Angeles City and County Libraries and schools. There is no charge to the library or school and there is no charge for admission to the concerts. The public is welcome to attend all library concerts; school concerts are open to students only. (Hence, school concerts are not listed in the Guide.) To request a program for your library or school, or for information, contact Warren Garfield, Program Coordinator 323-656-5813, or email: warrengar@sbcglobal.net. More at www.topangabanjofiddle.org/FolkSinging/Free_Folk.htm. Free.
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Sat, May 15, in Goleta (Santa Barbara area):
3 pm & 7:30 pm GILLES APAP and THE TRANSYLVANIAN MOUNTAIN BOYS play the “Song Tree Concert Series” at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N Fairview Av, Goleta. Info on the show and the series, 805-403-2639; www.songtree.org. More at www.gillesapap.com.
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Sat, May 15, in the OC; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm RONNY COX, plus CHUCK E. COSTA opening, plays “The Living Tradition” concert series at the Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E. Center St., Anaheim; 949-646-1964; www.thelivingtradition.org. Ronny is a famous screen and TV actor who played Woody Guthrie’s sidekick in “Bound for Glory” and known to millions by playing the “Dueling Banjos” guitar part in “Deliverance.” More recently, Ronny Cox played slithery corporate snakes in “RoboCop” and “Total Recall.”
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And Ronny Cox is a fine songwriter and folk singer who earned “Listener Favorite” honors on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” He charms crowds with self-teasing humor, tart progressive insight, and a lulling Southwestern folk sound. His repertoire is a smart mix of witty ditties, bluesy swing tunes, heart-on-sleeve Romances, and real-life anthems.
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Ronny’s newest CD, "Songs... with Repercussions" was reviewed by the Guide’s editor in FolkWorks (www.folkworks.org/content/view/36151/167), en-route to reaching # 1 on the Folk DJ playlist, and finishing as # 48 for the entire year.
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Ronny’s all-star band of award-winning musicians joins him for this performance. They are KAREN MAL on mandolin, RADOSLAV LORKOVIC on accordion and keyboards, DAVID FERGUSON on guitar, JOHN COX (Ronny’s son) on bass. More at www.ronnycox.com and www.chuckecosta.com. Tix, $14.
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Sat, May 15:
7:30 pm SARA PETITE plays the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro; 310-833-6362; www.grandvision.org. More at www.sarapetite.com
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Sat, May 15, in Goleta (Santa Barbara area):
7:30 pm GILLES APAP and THE TRANSYLVANIAN MOUNTAIN BOYS play the “Song Tree Concert Series” at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N Fairview Av, Goleta. Info on the show and the series, 805-403-2639; www.songtree.org. More at www.gillesapap.com. (Two shows, one at 3 pm, one at 7:30 pm.)
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Sat, May 15:
7:30 pm TRAILS AND RAILS plays the “Fallbrook Americana Music Series” at Fallbrook Woman's Club, 238 W Mission, Fallbrook; 760-723-7255; www.fams.ws. They’re Western Music Association award-winners, and they musically explore songs and lore of the trails of the West and the not-always successional relationship with the trains. More at www.trailsandrails.net
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Sat, May 15; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm LAURIE LEWIS & TOM ROZUM play the Caltech Folk Music Series in Beckman Institute Auditorium, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; www.folkmusic.caltech.edu; 626-395-4652, or toll-free 888-2CALTECH (1-888-222-5832).
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Stars on the bluegrass festival circuit, she was once a country Top-40 star, before so-called “country music” crowded-out all other forms in favor of red-state-trailer-park-rock.
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Series presenters Rex & Nick tell us, “We are very excited that Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum are coming to Caltech! Laurie is one of the finest singers and songwriters around, and Tom is equally talented and essentially shares the top billing in this dream show for us. Laurie is one of those few people who not only embodies the highest talents of bluegrass and folk greats like Bill Monroe, but she forges ahead and continues to shape the bluegrass world and achieve new heights. Along with her singing and songwriting talents, Laurie is a fine fiddle player and guitarist. She's won a Grammy and has twice been named Female Vocalist of the Year by the IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association). IBMA executive director Dan Hays said, ‘Laurie is one of the pre-eminent bluegrass and Americana artists of our time. She spreads her talent over several genres – bluegrass, folk, country – and with the recognition she has within all those fields, I would certainly say she's one of the top five female artists of the last 30 years. And she continues to make great music.’"
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They continue, “TOM ROZUM has been performing with Laurie Lewis for 23 years or so. He is an exceptional mandolin and guitar player, and his vocals, both lead and harmony with Laurie, are outstanding. He has a strong interest in old time and swing music, and whether he's singing harmony on "Texas Bluebonnets" or lead on "Without My Walking Stick," the result is magnificent. Tom and Laurie are a delight to watch and listen to. Don't miss this chance to hear them up-close and personal.” More at www.laurielewis.com and www.tomrozum.com. Tix $15 for adults, $5 for Caltech students or children.
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Sat, May 15; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MOLLY'S REVENGE play Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. Based on the Central California Coast, they take their first-rate Celtic tunes and songs to the world. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. More at www.mollysrevenge.com
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Sat, May 15; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm CLAUDIA NYGAARD and MICHAEL CHAPDELAINE play Russ and Julie's House Concert series in Oak Park (Agoura Hills/Westlake Village area); reservations get directions, at 818-707-2179. Russ & Julie continue their recent trend of presenting two headline acts on one evening’s bill. More info on the show and the series at www.houseconcerts.us. More at www.claudianygaard.com and www.michaelchapdelaine.com
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Sat, May 15, in El Cajon (San Diego):
8 pm BERKLEY HART play the “Canyon Folk House” concert series in El Cajon; reservations get directions at 619-659-5753. Info on the show and the series at www.canyonfolkhouseconcerts.com. The San Diego-based duo is among the best working the New Folk-Acoustic Americana scene, with fine originals and marvelous vocal harmonies. They’ve performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” and earned a “Listener Favorite” there. More at www.berkleyhart.com
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Sat, May 15:
8 pm PASADENA SYMPHONY performs “BRAVO BEETHOVEN” with guest artist Jennifer Frautschi, and Jorge Mester, Conductor at Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena. A free pre-concert lecture is held at 7 pm. Tix, 626-793-7172 (9 am-5 pm)
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Sun, May 16; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
9 am-6 pm 50th annual “TOPANGA BANJO-FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL” at Paramount Ranch, Agoura Hills; www.topangabanjofiddle.org; Hotline: 818-382-4819. See our News Features archive (feature #3) for info on registration for all the competitions, and how to volunteer and get free admission; it’s available at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/03/acoustic-americana-music-guide-fresh_20.html.
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The list of featured acts playing the several stages is quite impressive, and it’s below. This is a must-attend event, not just because it’s always the best one-day acoustic music festival in Southern Cal, but because it’s celebrating the major milestone of half-a-century, it will be VERY impressive, indeed.
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Contests, plus featured performances by:
RICHARD GREENE & PETER FELDMANN; MOLLY'S REVENGE WITH MOIRA SMILEY; WHISKEY CHIMP; MICK MAHANEY; SAUSAGE GRINDER; FUR DIXON & STEVE WERNER; STUART MASON & JOHN WOOD (from Molly’s Revenge); THE DUST BOWL CAVALIERS; SUSIE GLAZE & HILONESOME; FRANK FAIRFIELD; THE MCCLELLAN BROTHERS; ROSS ALTMAN; SCOTTISH FIDDLERS OF LOS ANGELES; SOUTHWEST FIDDLERS; THE HOLLOW TREES, and more.
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Plus live music for Contra and Square Dancing, a plethora of continuous jams to join or observe, food that’s waaay better than most festivals, and more. The Guide editor will again be an emcee, so drop by and say howdy (when he’s not at the mic, of course).
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Sun, May 16:
11 am Matinee Kids' Show with DAVID TOBOCMAN at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $8, and kids under age 2 are free.
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Sun, May 16:
7 pm SUSAN COWSILL at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $15.
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Tue, May 18:
7 pm THE MILL CREEK play the monthly “BLUEGRASS AT THE BRAEMAR” series, presented by the Bluegrass Association of Southern California, at the Braemar Country Club, 4001 Reseda Bl, Tarzana; 818-705-8870. Info on the monthy series at www.socalbluegrass.org. More at www.themillcreekboys.com
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Tue, May 18, in Santa Barbara; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm CAROLE KING & JAMES TAYLOR together at the Santa Barbara Bowl, 1122 N. Milpas St, Santa Barbara; 805-962-7411; www.sbbowl.com. These two musical icons of the folk-rock era performed together in the ‘70s and bring their rich history and music to this fine outdoor venue. They just did three nights at the Hollywood Bowl. More at www.jamestaylor.com and www.caroleking.com
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Wed & Thu, May 19 & 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm HOT CLUB OF SAN FRANCISCO brings Djangostyle Gypsy jazz to the Carpenter Performing Arts Center, on the campus at Cal State Long Beach, 6200 Atherton St, Long Beach; 562-985-7000 www.carpenterarts.org. More at www.hcsf.com
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Fri, May 21; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BILL STAINES plays Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. Red House Records recording artist Bill Staines is a genuine New Folk star, both with his writing and performance. He earned a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Venue’s website has a useful local dining guide. More at www.acousticmusic.com/staines
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Fri-Sun, May 21-23, closing weekend; Apr 10-May 22; stage play:
“THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD” by John M. Synge, directed by Geoff Elliott, at A Noise Within, 234 S Brand Bl, Glendale 91205; box office 818-240-0910 ex 1; info & tix, www.anoisewithin.org. Group rates available. “Synge skillfully weaves a romantic comedy, set in the remote bogs of Ireland's wild Mayo coast.” - TOM McCONVILLE, host of radio’s “Irish Hour.”
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Sat & Sun, May 22 & 23:
10 am-6 pm (both days) “ACOUSTIC INSTRUMENT SHOW” at the Airtel Plaza Hotel, Van Nuys; http://acishow.com. Loni Specter is the event producer.
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Sat, May 22:
4-6 pm “SAN BERNARDINO'S 2010 BICENTENNIAL PARADE” through downtown San Bernardino includes lots of music and historical re-enactors to celebrate the city’s 200th birthday. Last we knew, they were seeking “up to 15 Vaquero and Californio volunteer reenactors depicting California history during the 1810-1850's period.” Those interested in participating should contact Rebecca at daugherty_re@sbcity.org and type "parade" in the subject line. Otherwise, everyone is invited to “come out for a fun afternoon and watch the history of San Bernardino, from prior to 1810 to the present day, come to life right before your eyes!” Participants in the “historical timeline parade” include historical and modern depictions of “the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians and their invited guests, Spanish and Mexican settlers, Jedediah Strong Smith, the Mormons, Blacks, Jewish, Chinese Lion Dancers, Earps, the Railroad, Pioneer Society, Fire Dept, original McDonald’s, National Orange Show, and much more.” Info, 760-221-2629.
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Sat, May 22, in Ojai; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
Annual “OJAI COWBOY SHOW” features SOURDOUGH SLIM and others in Ojai; info, www.ojaicowboyshow.com. More at www.sourdoughslim.com
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The irrepressible SOURDOUGH SLIM is a true “’A’ List entertainer, and he has a just-released new CD (Sourdough Slim with Robert Armstrong) “Live from The Strawberry Music Festival.” And he has lots of fun shows in the works. He’ll be returning to perform at Lincoln Center in NYC, plus “Cowboy Gatherings & Festivals galore, state and county fairs, accordion and acoustic music festivals and concert and club performances,” adding, “It's shaping up to be a real rootin' tootin' high falutin' 2010.” Sourdough will be performing solo as well as with Robert Armstrong and The Saddle Pals. The latest on the new CD and upcoming performances is at www.sourdoughslim.com. Check out SOURDOUGH SLIM with ROBERT ARMSTRONG from their Dec 19, 2009 performance, in videos by Ross Mehan, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-kbdZUDWBM - www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V9NTG6cUj0 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6aRDawFme4.
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Sat, May 22, in Ojai; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm ROBERT MICHAELS TRIO plays the “Performances to Grow On” series at Oak Grove Pavilion (outdoors), 220 W Lomita, Ojai. Info, www.ptgo.org; advance tix, 805-646-8907. Canada’s most accomplished Latin Jazz guitarist has won two Junos, achieved platinum and gold status with record sales, has legions of fans who are drawn back time and time again to every show and yet you likely don’t know his name. It’s time you should. His name is Robert Michaels. He is incomparable. And you simply must see him. Robert's live performances provide something for everyone: incredible guitar playing, audience participation, energy, culture, passion, fun and tremendous musicianship! Robert uses Latin flamenco beats to create a fiery beautiful sound. The people in the crowd are spellbound. "...they watch him, they listen, they are caught as Michaels music travels past the neck of the guitar and creates his signature sound. A sound so intense the listeners must hold their breath." - Toronto Star. Robert Michaels will be joined by his daughter, an award winning flamenco dancer. More at www.robertmichaels.com. Series subscriptions available at a discount. Tix at the door, $23 adults, $18 seniors.
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Sat, May 22:
7:30 pm “DISNEY IN CONCERT: TALE AS OLD AS TIME” presented by GOLDEN STATE POPS ORCHESTRA and the Grand Vision Foundation at the Warner Grand Performance Space, historic Warner Grand Theater, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-833-4813; www.grandvision.org. Enjoy ”An evening full of film memories and live orchestral music awaits audiences who are willing to follow (with a little pixie dust) the hearts of Disney animated friends from the silver screen. Presentation licensed by Walt Disney Music Company, © Disney.”
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Sat, May 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm WINDY RIDGE BLUEGRASS BAND and THE MILL CREEK BOYS play a double-bill at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus, Covina; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com. More at www.windyridgebluegrass.com and www.themillcreekboys.com
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Sat, May 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm KRISTIN KORB & MARY FETTIG play a house concert in Los Angeles. Reservations get directions at kkorb@kristinkorb.com. Kristin has twice been a guest on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” She is a virtuoso of upright bass and a wonderful vocalist. She tells us, “We're going to be playing at the same house that we used for ‘Girls Day Out’ a couple years ago. It is an amazing space. Because this is such a special event, I've got a little wine tasting arranged through Casa Torelli Wines and we'll have some light munchies. This is all included. You will need to get your reservations through me. There are a limited number of seats and I don't want you to miss out on the fun.”
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MARY FETTIG resides in the San Francisco bay area, and maintains a busy teaching, recording and performing schedule. She is currently on faculty at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Mary joined the Stan Kenton Orchestra as the first woman to play in the band. From there, she has made her way in the music business as a performer, teacher, and clinician. In addition to Stan Kenton, she has toured with Flora Purim and Airto, Marian McPartland, Tito Puente, Toninho Horta, Joe Henderson and numerous short tours with celebrity acts. She has performed at many jazz festivals, including Concord, San Francisco, Monterey, Playboy, Hollywood Bowl, Mt. Hood, Chicago, Detroit, Mobile, world's first Women's Jazz Festival in Kansas City, Buffalo, Montreux, and North Sea. Her HS jazz band was the first group to win the Monterey Jazz Festival high school competition in 1971. Her band teacher, a big fan of Stan Kenton, secured a scholarship for Mary to the Stan Kenton camp in Redlands, and the rest is history. $25 / person.
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Sat, May 22, in Santa Barbara:
BILL STAINES performs a show, tba; info from Doug Clegg, 805-403-1881. Red House Records recording artist Bill Staines is a genuine New Folk star, both with his writing and performance. He earned a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” More at www.acousticmusic.com/staines
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Sat, May 22, in Toledo, Ohio:
JIM CURRY and his band perform his “JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE SHOW” with the Toledo Ohio Symphony. Yes, we do wonder if he’ll sing “Saturday Night in Toledo Ohio (is like being nowhere at all).” More at www.jimcurrymusic.com
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Sun, May 23, in San Diego:
7:30 pm BILL STAINES plays the “San Diego Folk Heritage” series at Templars Hall, in Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd, Poway; 858-566-4040; www.sdfolkheritage.org. Red House Records recording artist Bill Staines is a genuine New Folk star, both with his writing and performance. He earned a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” More at www.acousticmusic.com/staines
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Wed, May 25, in NY State:
JIM CURRY and his band perform his “JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE SHOW” at the Westchester Broadway Theater in Elmsford, New York. More at www.jimcurrymusic.com
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Fri, May 28, in San Diego:
7:30 pm THE PINE LEAF BOYS from Louisiana bring Cajun-zydeco and swamp blues to a dance at the La Mesa Women's Club, 5220 Wilson St, La Mesa; 858-496-6655; www.dances.com/casd/bontemps. They’re en route to the “Simi Cajun / Creole Festival.” More at www.pineleafboys.com
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Sat & Sun, May 29 & 30; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
10:30 am-8 pm annual “SIMI VALLEY CAJUN/CREOLE FESTIVAL” at Rancho Santa Susana Community Park, 5005 Los Angeles Av, Simi Valley; 805-517-9000; www.simicajun.org. This annual event is first-rate, with all “a-list” musicians on two stages, the main stage for Cajun-zydeco, with a dance floor, the other stage for blues. Sponsored by the Rotary Club, it raises lots of money for numerous local charities.
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The lineup includes GRAMMY Nominee LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS (www.lisahaley.com) and many others, including
BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO (www.bonnemusiquezydeco.com)
T-LOU & THE SUPET HOT ZYDECO BAND
CEDRIC WATSON & BIJOU CREOLE (www.cedricwatson.com)
THE PINE LEAF BOYS (www.pineleafboys.com)
ACADIANA (www.acadiana-music.com)
THEO & THE ZYDECO PATROL (www.zydecopatrol.com)
ROSIE LEDET (www.myspace.com/rosieledet)
ARTHUR ADAMS BAND (www.arthuradamsband.com)
CANDYE KANE (www.candyekane.com)
ELVIN BISHOP (www.elvinbishopmusic.com)
THE MANNISH BOYS (www.themannishboys.com)
JACKIE PAYNE-STEVE EDMONSON BAND (www.payne-edmonson.com)
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Sat & Sun, May 29 & 30, in the OC; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
9 am-5 pm annual “SCOTFEST” at the Orange County Fair & Event Center, 88 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa. LOTS of Celtic music on several stages, pipe and drum band competitions, food, amny vendors, and more, at this big-deal festival. More at www.scotsfest.com
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Sat, May 29:
3 pm & 8 pm THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO play two shows at the Ruth Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, on the campus at Whittier College, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier; 562-907-4203; www.shannoncenter.org. More at www.mountainapplecompany.com/caz
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Sat, May 29; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm THE TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS bring their Western Music award-winning song-and-dance show and Sons of the Pioneers-style harmonies to Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. More at www.thetumblingtumbleweeds.com
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Sat & Sun, May 29 & 30, in Washington state:
Annual “HISTORIC RITZVILLE DAYS WESTERN ART & MUSIC SHOW” in downtown Ritzville, WA; www.ritzvilledowntown.com. Features SOURDOUGH SLIM and others. More at www.sourdoughslim.com
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The irrepressible SOURDOUGH SLIM is a true “A” List entertainer, and he has a just-released new CD - Sourdough Slim with Robert Armstrong, “Live from The Strawberry Music Festival.” And he has lots of fun shows in the works. He’ll be returning to perform at Lincoln Center in NYC, plus “Cowboy Gatherings & Festivals galore, state and county fairs, accordion and acoustic music festivals and concert and club performances,” adding, “It's shaping up to be a real rootin' tootin' high falutin' 2010.” Sourdough will be performing solo as well as with Robert Armstrong and The Saddle Pals. The latest on the new CD and upcoming performances is at www.sourdoughslim.com. Check out SOURDOUGH SLIM with ROBERT ARMSTRONG from their Dec 19, 2009 performance, in videos by Ross Mehan, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-kbdZUDWBM - www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V9NTG6cUj0 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6aRDawFme4.
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Tue, Jun 1, in San Diego:
7:30 pm CROOKED STILL performs at the “Acoustic Music San Diego” series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; www.amsdconcerts.com; 619-303-8176.
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They’re an acclaimed string band, and here are a few examples of that:
"A highly skilled outfit with an ingenious flair for steering traditional music in unexpected directions...rarely have musings about death, misadventure and murder sounded so lovely." - The Boston Globe.
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"O'Donovan. Aoife O'Donovan. Remember that name, because with a sultry voice that makes her sound like a blusier Alison Krauss, she's about to become the newest darling of the Americana set..." - USA Today.
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"Still Crooked is an elegant package of superbly crafted musical styles taking country/folk as the deep foundation and veering off into exciting and exhilarating directions." - All Music Guide.
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More at www.crookedstill.com. Tix are $(tba) with dinner and a premium seat, $(tba) concert only.
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Fri & Sat, Jun 4 & 5, in Phoenix, AZ:
JIM CURRY and his band perform his “JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE SHOW” with the Phoenix AZ Symphony.
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Fri, June 4, in Santa Paula; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm WHISKEY CHIMP at the Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S Seventh St, Santa Paula 93060; 805-525-4645; www.santapaulatheatercenter.org/whiskey-chimp.html. Map to get there, www.santapaulatheatercenter.org/map.html
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Sat, Jun 5:
8 pm CUCHATA plus LA SANTA CECILIA perform tonight’s “Spring Finale” as part of an eight-concert contemporary Latin American Roots Music Series called ”RITMOS LATINOS en VIVO/LIVE!” at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro; 310-833-4813; www.grandvision.org.
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CUCHATA blends aspects of traditional and experimental music into their Latin Alternative sound. Bandleader Marcelo Quinonez and his band produce jazz-rock infused with rhythms that point to the Caribbean, Central America, and the Pampas regions of Paraguay and Argentina. "This is sassy, classy, electrifying rock en Espanol like you've never heard..." - CDBaby.com. More at www.myspace.com/Cuchata
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LA SANTA CECILIA is an L.A.-based band that combines up-tempo cumbia rhythms and nostalgic bolero and tango with Afro-Cuban percussion and jazzy trumpet tunes. The result is a mix that defies musical genre. The band’s sound is accentuated by lead singer Marisoul’s funky and fun stage persona. On the rise in Southern California, La Santa Cecilia delivers a colorful fiesta-like show! More at www.lasantacecilia.com
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This series is supported by a grant from the James Irvine Foundation. Grand Vision is a non-profit whose mission includes the development of cultural and educational arts entertainment in the Los Angeles Harbor Area. The Grand Annex, launched by Grand Vision Foundation in 2008, is a 100-seat music listening room located in the heart of historic downtown San Pedro. In its first two years, the LIVE! at the Grand Annex calendar has featured a wide range of musical genres from Japanese fusion to traditional Irish reels plus vaudeville, doo-wop, jazz and American roots and bluegrass.
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Special package available: “Wine Tasting & Ticket” package is $25, with tastings before the show at Off the Vine Wines, 491 S Pacific (entrance on 6th St), San Pedro; www.offthevinewines.com.
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RITMOS LATINOS en VIVO/LIVE! at the Grand Annex will resume in Fall 2010 with the final four shows of the series, including Brazilian samba, Mexican norteño, a night of tango and gaucho song and dance, and more.
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Sat & Sun, Jun 12 & 13, in Carson City, Nevada:
Annual “CARSON CITY RENDEZVOUS” in Mills Park, Carson City, NV; www.carsoncityrendezvous.com. Features SOURDOUGH SLIM and many others. More at www.sourdoughslim.com
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The irrepressible SOURDOUGH SLIM is a true “A” List entertainer, and he has a just-released new CD - Sourdough Slim with Robert Armstrong, “Live from The Strawberry Music Festival.” And he has lots of fun shows in the works. He’ll be returning to perform at Lincoln Center in NYC, plus “Cowboy Gatherings & Festivals galore, state and county fairs, accordion and acoustic music festivals and concert and club performances,” adding, “It's shaping up to be a real rootin' tootin' high falutin' 2010.” Sourdough will be performing solo as well as with Robert Armstrong and The Saddle Pals. The latest on the new CD and upcoming performances is at www.sourdoughslim.com. Check out SOURDOUGH SLIM with ROBERT ARMSTRONG from their Dec 19, 2009 performance, in videos by Ross Mehan, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-kbdZUDWBM - www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V9NTG6cUj0 - www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6aRDawFme4.
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Sat, Jun 12:
8 pm monthly “SABRINA & CRAIG'S ACOUSTIC L.A.” brings “ALL NEW SONGWRITER'S IN-THE-ROUND NIGHT” with LISA TURNER, PAUL ZOLLO, RANDALL KIRBY, LINDY DICKERSON, JEANNIE WILLETS, JOHN M, ROBERT MORGAN FISHER, and performing hosts SABRINA & CRAIG, at Cahuenga General Store (aka Hallenbecks), 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood 91601; 818-985-5916; www.MySpace.com/CahuengaGeneralStore. Series runs 2nd Sat, every month, with different guest recording artists, playing acoustic.
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Sabrina says, the series “came about through fond yearnings of a time before iTunes and iPods. For places like the Historic Ash Grove Coffeehouse in Hollywood and the bohemian places in Greenwich Village where music came directly from the instrument being held in the artist's hands and the voice that came directly from their hearts. For audiences that yearn for more than the Top 40 same-old-same-old, we are taking music back to its roots.” More on tonight’s show & the series at www.myspace.com/acousticla, and info on Sabrina & Craig at www.SabrinaandCraig.com and www.MySpace.com/SabrinaandCraig. Venue offers soups, sandwiches, salads, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages. $10 cover.
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Sun, Jun 13:
11 am Matinee Kids' Show with BEETHOVEN'S WIG at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $8, and kids under age 2 are free.
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Jun 15-24 (reserve now):
IRELAND TOUR – tour the Emerald Isle, led by folk musician and renowned actor RONNY COX. Ronny has joined forces with guide and musician Tom Pigott, a true Irishman and alum of many Irish bands (he lives in County Clare), and Enchanted Way Tours, to host this 9-day tour of the west of Ireland. By day, Ronny and his fellow travelers will visit ancient ruins, castles, small fishing villages, the Aran Islands, the horse races, and more. By night they will share music in the local pubs with Irish players. SPACE IS LIMITED - the full itinerary is available at www.ronnycox.com (click on “Tour Ireland with Ronny” on the home page).
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Jun 17-20, in Colorado; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
37th Annual “TELLURIDE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL” in Telluride, Colorado, is quite simply one of the best acoustic music festivals in the world. This year’s lineup includes SAM BUSH BAND, YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND, BÉLA FLECK with ZAKIR HUSSAIN & EDGAR MEYER, THE DEL McCOURY BAND, HOT RIZE, PUNCH BROTHERS featuring CHRIS THILE, LEFTOVER SALMON, TIM O'BRIEN BAND, JERRY DOUGLAS, PETER ROWAN, CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS, JOHN COWAN BAND, IMELDA MAY, CADILLAC SKY, MUMFORD & SONS, THE DREPUNG MONKS, SARAH JAROSZ, THE HILLBENDERS, JOSH RITTER BAND, EDWARD SHARPE & THE MAGNETIC ZEROS, the always anticipated TELLURIDE HOUSE BAND featuring SAM BUSH, BÉLA FLECK, JERRY DOUGLAS, EDGAR MEYER, BRYAN SUTTON & STUART DUNCAN, plus plenty more sets day and night by many other acoustic artists who bring music within and well beyond the bluegrass genre. Much more info and links at www.bluegrass.com/telluride. Camping, especially for the closest campgrounds, and the full four-day passes always go quickly; campground spaces and festival tix are now on sale, at 800-624-2422 or http://shop.bluegrass.com.
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The festival coincides with the Summer Solstice; the longest day of the year and the beginning of summer. It's a magical time of sun and light, when the high country of Colorado puts away its skis and grabs hiking boots, kayaks, and a low-back festival chair to take in bluegrass and other acoustic music that’s arguably related, but always wonderful.
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This year’s lineup provides another magical four days of only-in-Telluride performances by beloved festival veterans and inspiring new talent. Telluride royalty includes virtuosic bluegrass superpickers, soulful songwriters, and some of the biggest stars in the rootsy Americana landscape.
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The festival is built around the many artists that have defined the Telluride Bluegrass sound. The weekend is sprinkled with inspired sets from Peter Rowan, John Cowan, Sam Bush Band, Béla Fleck (performing in a trio with Indian tabla master Zakir Hussain and bassist Edgar Meyer), and many others, culminating in the epic festival closing set from the Telluride House Band (Sam Bush, Béla Fleck, Jerry Douglas, Edgar Meyer, Bryan Sutton, Stuart Duncan).
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Del McCoury returns to Telluride to celebrate his 50th year in the music industry. Yonder Mountain String Band celebrates their 11th year; Leftover Salmon celebrates their 20th year as a band - a band that formed in the Town Park campground jams of Telluride Bluegrass. Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile follow-up last year's "Punch Brothers Play & Sing Bluegrass" with a new set of original music.
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Since its very beginning, the festival has embraced a wide swath of roots music to create the unique genre of "Telluride Bluegrass." This year's lineup welcomes Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Dublin's rockabilly superstar Imelda May, London arena-folk quartet Mumford & Sons, and much more.
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The festival is just above the town of Telluride, nestled in the rugged San Juan Mountains at nearly 9,000 feet above the sea, and surrounded on three sides by the natural architecture of the Telluride Box Canyon, Telluride is arguably the most spectacular town in the American West.
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For regulars, who call themselves “festivarians,” Telluride is The Bluegrass Festival. Regulars here include a loyal following of artists, as well. Some cite the “unique thrill” that comes from “performing in front of the smartest, most attentive audience in the country,” as the festival site says. Promoters assert, “Artists are encouraged to take risks in Telluride, and the Festivarian audience [which has its own website] is regularly rewarded with unique blends of voices sharing the stage for the first time - as a new musical friendship cultivated backstage makes its debut on the Telluride stage.”
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Your editor has been there, and all that is true. Telluride lives up to its hype. In fact, it exceeds it.
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With music on the main stage all day, intimate workshops on the Elks Park stage in the middle of town, prestigious band and songwriting contests, late-night Nightgrass concerts at every indoor venue in town, and jam sessions throughout the night in the town’s condos and in the campgrounds near and far (connected by festival bus service), it’s a week of uncommon musical riches.
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Thu, Jun 17, in San Diego:
7:30 pm JOHN KEAWE performs at the “Acoustic Music San Diego” series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; www.amsdconcerts.com; 619-303-8176. Tix are $(tba) with dinner and a premium seat, $(tba) concert only.
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Jun 18-20, in Victorville; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
Annual “HUCK FINN JUBILEE” at Mojave Narrows Regional Park, 1800 Yates Rd, Victorville 92392; www.huckfinn.com. Advance tix $80 gen’l, $20 if under age 13., and include camping and admission Thursday night through Sunday. Tix available online or by calling 951-780-8810. It’s been named in FolkWorks among the best acoustic music festivals in Southern California. And it’s always a tough choice whether to go to the Huck Finn Jubilee or the Live Oak Music Festival, or split the weekend and go to both.
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The Jubilee includes the “Deering Banjo National Championships.” It’s been featured on TV’s "A World of Festivals" (www.festivals.com/wof). Newsweek named it "One of Eight Great American Festivals,"and it won the IBMA's 2001 "Bluegrass Event of the Year."
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This year’s acts include RHONDA VINCENT AND THE RAGE, MICHAEL CLEVELAND & FLAMEKEEPER, RUSSELL MOORE & IIIRD TYME OUT, MARK TWAIN LIVE, and plenty more.
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Sirius XM Radio’s “BLUEGRASS JUNCTION” with Chris Jones will feature the Huck Finn Jubilee during its national broadcast on Jun 19. Chris will conduct interviews and record his popular bluegrass program from the Southwest Bluegrass Association campground on Thursday afternoon, Jun 17, during the Jubilee, for the global satellite broadcast. The SWBA campground is open to any bluegrass association member who purchases weekend camping to the Jubilee.
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Jun 18-20, north of Santa Barbara; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
Annual “LIVE OAK MUSIC FESTIVAL” at Live Oak Camp, on Hwy 154, in the Santa Ynez Valley, near Lake Cachuma and Goleta; 805-781-3030; www.liveoakfest.org. It’s been named in FolkWorks among the best acoustic music festivals in Southern California. And it’s always a tough choice whether to go to Live Oak or the Huck Finn Jubilee, or split the weekend and go to both.
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This year’s lineup includes THE CHICAGO BLUES REUNION, TERRI HENDRIX WITH LLOYD MAINES, THE DYNAMITES FEATURING CHARLES WALKER, BAKA BEYOND, DR. LONNIE SMITH, VIGNOLA COLLECTIVE, THE SWEETBACK SISTERS, THE SACRED SHAKERS, LOS FABULOCOS, and others tba.
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The Live Oak Music Festival is a three-day concert and camping event held every year on Father’s Day weekend in the hills above Santa Barbara, California. 100% of Live Oak proceeds go to support KCBX Public Radio (www.kcbx.org) an enviably good station (especially for everyone in L.A., where its signal doesn’t reach). KCBX serves a broadcast area of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties.
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The event’s self-promo is quite accurate: “Live Oak, as it has become affectionately known, is more than just a music festival — it is an experience rooted in music and community. These two elements together create a three-day journey into a timeless place that is far removed from ties and clocks, suits and schedules. The festival features an aural collage of live music ranging from traditional, folk, bluegrass and gospel, to blues, jazz, classical and world music. Nestled in the oak trees of the quiet Santa Ynez Valley, Live Oak comes alive as an outdoor music festival showcasing some of the finest musicians from around the world. The camping experience at Live Oak creates a community of several thousand friendly people that are all doing the same thing — relaxing and having fun in the warm sunshine of June.”
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Sun, Jun 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS, GRAMMY Nominee, play the “Descanso Gardens Concert” series at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Canada Flintridge; 818-949-4200; www.DescansoGardens.org. Catch a video of them live at the San Diego Gator Festival at www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKI9LHinDPM and www.youtube.com/watch?v=llHKUzjggg4 and more at www.myspace.com/lisahaley
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Jun 23:
8 pm JOSH RITTER with CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS at the Music Box at the Henry Fonda Theatre, 6126 Hollywood Bl (betw Argyle & Gower), Hollywood; 323-464-0808. More at www.goldenvoice.com and www.myspace.com/goldenvoice. Tix went on sale Apr 3, $21 advance, $25 door.
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Jul 3-10, cruise, departing from Boston:
“STEVE GILLETTE, CINDY MANGSEN & JACK WILLIAMS CRUISE,” sailing on the Holland America ship Maasdam, leaving Boston on July 3 and arriving in Montreal on July 10. Stops along the way are St. John (New Brunswick), Halifax (Nova Scotia), Sydney (Nova Scotia), Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island), and Quebec City.
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Cindy & Steve SAY, “The three of us will give two concerts on board ship, solely for our own tour group. We'll also hold a couple of receptions, and save plenty of time for relaxed song sessions, maybe even a workshop if there's interest. In order to attend the concerts and other events, you must register for the cruise through Traveling Troubadour, rather than directly with Holland America. For the details, please look at the web page at www.travelingtroubadour.com/Gillette,_Mangsen,_Williams_2010.htm
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“You can reach Lynette Miller by phone at 800-584-6724 or 540-887-8491. We know this will be a memorable and beautiful journey up and around the Gaspe Peninsula. Please consider joining us.”
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Thu, Jul 8; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
Annual ”ARROWHEAD ARTS MUSIC FESTIVAL” brings GRAMMY Nominee LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS to Lake Arrowhead. Catch a video of them live at the San Diego Gator Festival at www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKI9LHinDPM and www.youtube.com/watch?v=llHKUzjggg4 and more at www.myspace.com/lisahaley
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Jul 16, in Redlands:
8:15 pm KEN O'MALLEY & THE TWILIGHT LORDS play a full two-hour show at the “Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival” in Redlands. Ken tells us, “This will be a very special concert under the stars in the historic Redlands Bowl -- and is free to the general public. Seating is open and picnicking on the grounds before the 8:15 pm show is a tradition.” More information at www.redlandsbowl.org
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Jul 18-22, in Colorado:
Annual “ROCKYGRASS ACADEMY” on the 14-acre Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons, CO; www.bluegrass.com/rga. Check for open classes at http://shop.bluegrass.com or 800-624-2422.
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For a week each year before the ROCKYGRASS festival begins, Planet Bluegrass offers their academy, with everything from small classes taught by world-class professional musicians, to sessions on group jamming, vocal coaching, songwriting, one-on-one instruction, and more. The curriculum features a broad variety of electives including learning fiddle tunes, practice techniques, writing instrumentals, accompaniment, improvisation, and musical history. Evenings feature band scrambles, barbecues, and plenty of jamming for novice through advanced ability levels. Many Academy students return year after year, creating long-term relationships with budding musicians from all over the world.
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Instrument Classes are taught by RockyGrass Festival performers - world-class bluegrass musicians representing several generations of the music's history and future. These talented musicians spend the week teaching instrument classes, leading jams, and sharing their wealth of musical experience. Typically, these include three levels of instrument instruction for guitar, mandolin, fiddle, and bass, as well as classes in banjo (Scruggs-style and clawhammer) and dobro.
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Vocal, Songwriting & Traditional Dance Classes are separate course tracks. And there’s a Kids Camp for children (ages 7-14) of registered Academy students, taught by the award-winning Bearfoot, the bluegrass band from Alaska, now in their seventh year of teaching.
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The academy offers a popular “Instrument Building Experience” where a few lucky participants have the chance to walk away with a hand-built instrument in just four days. All the instrument kits allow students to sample a variety of building techniques and materials during the process. Along with the mandolin family of instruments, this year offers two mandolin building graduates the chance to build a travel guitar. For the mandos, no building experience is required, just a good attitude and focus. The “Experience” has produced over 160 instruments built to date.
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Jul 20:
JAMES TAYLOR & CAROLE KING together at Honda Center, 2695 East Katella Av, Anaheim 92806. (Parking is $15-$40.) Tix on sale Apr 4.
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Jul 23-25, in Colorado; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
38 th annual “ROCKYGRASS” traditional bluegrass festival with DOC WATSON & DAVID HOLT, SAM BUSH BLUEGRASS BAND, TONY RICE UNIT, JESSE MCREYNOLDS & BOBBY OSBORNE, THE TRAVELIN' McCOURYS WITH TONY RICE, INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS, THE SELDOM SCENE, SIERRA HULL & HIGHWAY 111, BEARFOOT, MARK JOHNSON & EMORY LESTER, THE FAREWELL DRIFTERS, 49 SPECIAL, and more still to be announced, on the 14-acre Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons, CO; www.bluegrass.com/rockygrass
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RockyGrass is held at the Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons, Colorado - located along the wooded banks of the beautiful St. Vrain River, with sandy beaches accessible from the festival site. The historic quarry town of Lyons is 15 miles north of Boulder in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The town is known for its antique stores, restaurants, artists, and musicians. Numerous camping options nearby include on-site at the festival grounds, under the cliffs at Meadow Park (a quick five-minute walk from the festival), or at the Olson Campground (a 10-minute walk or via the free shuttle buses).
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Jul 30-Aug 1, 2010; an EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK for ARTISTS:
“2010 NATIONAL STORYTELLING NETWORK CONFERENCE” in Los Angeles is the 5th annual conference. If the website information doesn't answer any questions you might have, contact Steven Henegar, Monologist & Storyteller, Truth & Lies Productions (www.stevenhenegar.net), at shenegar@sbcglobal.net - 714-662-5503 or 800-598-1852.
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Includes the annual “FRINGE FESTIVAL” with numerous 55 minute sets of “compelling, risky, experimental, and work-in-progress storytelling, with folktales, autobiography, performance art, stand-up, puppetry, dance and favorite long form stories.”
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Steven Henegar tells us, “Growing networks of performance venues all over the world have adopted this model and many storytellers are taking advantage of these venues to reach new audiences. The Conference Fringe encourages more storytellers to participate in American and Canadian Fringe Festivals by providing the opportunity for you to experience many aspects of a typical Fringe Festival including the selection process and performance framework.” More at www.storynet.org/conference/fringe.html
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Aug 1-5:
2010 “AMERICAN RIVER ACOUSTIC MUSIC CAMP” in Northern California – info at www.americanriveracoustic.org and info@americanriverfolk.org
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Fri, Aug 6, in Idaho:
Annual “NORTHERN ROCKIES FOLK FESTIVAL” in Hailey, Idaho brings GRAMMY Nominee LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS at 8:30 pm. Info, www.nrff.net
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Sat & Sun, Aug 7 & 8:
Annual “LONG BEACH CRAWFISH FESTIVAL” with RODDIE ROMERO & THE HUB CITY ALL STARS, ANDRE THIERRY & ZYDECO MAGIC, BLUES BOX BAYOU BAND, BENNIE & THE SWAMP GATORS, AJ GIBBS THE MYDECO KING, THE NEW ORLEANS HIGHSTEPPERS BAND, LALA 2nd Line Dancers, GENO DELAFOSE & HIS CAJUN ROCKIN’ BOOGIE, LE ROY THOMAS, BONNE MUSIQUE ZYDECO, ROYAL GARDEN DIXIELAND BAND, and more, at Rainbow Lagoon Events Park, 400 E Shoreline Dr (between Shoreline Village Dr & Linden Av), Long Beach 90802. Check out videos of past years performances at www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbW5HF-bxpM - www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL6PzKE3z8k - www.youtube.com/my_videos_edit - www.youtube.com/watch?v=8goajeVxYIs - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar2cHiGAlEs&feature=channel
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Sat, Aug 7:
6 pm 4th annual “EVENING OF INDEPENDENTS” showcase of indiemusicians at Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-GO1-FORD; www.FordTheatres.org; box dinner orders 310-652-3797. [aka John Anson Ford Amph.] More at www.koffeehouse.com and www.myspace.com/thekoffeehouse.
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Sat, Aug 7, in Santa Paula; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm THE RESTLESS HILLFILLIES at the Santa Paula Theater Center, 125 S Seventh St, Santa Paula 93060; www.santapaulatheatercenter.org/restless-hill-fillies.html; 805-525-4645. Map to get there, www.santapaulatheatercenter.org/map.html
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Aug 8-12, in Colorado:
13th Annual “SONG SCHOOL” on the 14-acre Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons, CO; www.bluegrass.com/songschool. Immediately precedes the 20th Annual “ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOLKS FESTIVAL” on the same site.
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It’s “a place where you can explore and grow every aspect of your song-writing and creativity: melody, lyrics, performance, voice, story, guitar techniques… a place where you receive professional feedback, music business and recording tips.”
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It draws songwriters from around the country from beginners to professionals with busy tour schedules. Producers say, “We do it in community… bringing songwriting and creativity together …based on our shared love of music and support for each other.”
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The faculty includes internationally known songwriters, actors, music professionals, and songwriting peers who share their expertise on the art, craft and business of songwriting. Past instructors have included Josh Ritter, Melissa Ferrick, Peter Himmelman, Darrell Scott, Mary Gauthier, Zoe Lewis, Catie Curtis, Pat Pattison, Vance Gilbert, Steve Seskin, and many others. The program is elective-based and designed to be flexible, allowing students to focus on a variety of topics. A typical day offers early morning stretching followed by electives in performance, vocals, guitar, music business, and specialized topics. After a lunch break, choose a three-hour workshop on creative songwriting with one of seven instructors followed by another elective period. After dinner, students perform songs for each other in the ranch’s new Wildflower Pavilion and retire to the campground for song-sharing late into the night.
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Tuition includes four days and nights of workshops, open stages and campfire jams as well as on-site camping, BBQs, and a resource manual. Registration and info at 800-624-2422 or http://shop.bluegrass.com.
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Thu, Aug 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS, GRAMMY Nominee, play the Community Center in Idyllwild. Catch a video of them live at the San Diego Gator Festival at www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKI9LHinDPM and www.youtube.com/watch?v=llHKUzjggg4 and more at www.myspace.com/lisahaley
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Fri-Sun, Aug 13-15, in Colorado; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
20th Annual “ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOLKS FESTIVAL” with ANI DiFRANCO, THE SWELL SEASON, RICHARD THOMPSON, GREG BROWN, THE WAIFS, MARC COHN, DAVID WILCOX, DARRELL SCOTT, LIZ LONGLEY, and more still to be announced, on the 14-acre Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons, CO; www.bluegrass.com/folks.
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It's been twenty years since the first, modest, "summit on the song" in Estes Park. During that time the festival has moved to the Planet Bluegrass Ranch in Lyons, where it’s grown and developed, while remaining true to the producers’ initial vision for spending a glorious Colorado summer weekend celebrating stories and songs - from around the musical and geographic world.
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The festival opens with the prestigious “Folks Songwriter Showcase,” where a juried group of the most gifted new songwriters from around the world compete for a spot in the 2010 lineup. Songwriting workshops continue throughout the festival in the intimacy of the new Wildflower Pavilion. Music runs on the main stage from morning 'til after 10 pm each night, reinforced through a sound system the festival claims is “the best at any festival in the country.”
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Pack a picnic - you're welcome to bring in food and drinks, just no alcohol or glass. Or enjoy a wide variety of food options, from fish tacos to ice cream, dumplings to BBQ, from festival food vendors, as well as beer and wine, and free filtered local water. Numerous camping options nearby include on-site at the festival grounds or under the cliffs at Meadow Park, a quick five-minute walk to the festival. Parking is available at the Olson Property, a 10-minute walk or free shuttle bus ride to the festival grounds. Camping and festival tix are available at 800-624-2422 or http://shop.bluegrass.com.
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Sat, Aug 14, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm CHRIS SMITHER performs at the “Acoustic Music San Diego” series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; www.amsdconcerts.com; 619-303-8176. Tix are $50 with dinner and a premium seat, $25 concert only.
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Wed, Aug 18; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
11:45 am LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS, GRAMMY Nominee, play the “Wild Wednesdays” summer series in Torrance. Catch a video of them live at the San Diego Gator Festival at www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKI9LHinDPM and www.youtube.com/watch?v=llHKUzjggg4 and more at www.myspace.com/lisahaley
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Sat, Aug 21; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS, GRAMMY Nominee, play the “Music Under the Stars” series at Adobe Olivas, 4200 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura 93003; show info, www.cityofventura.net/community_services/cultural_affairs/cultural_services_events/music_stars or 805-658-4726.
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Catch a video of them live at the San Diego Gator Festival at www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKI9LHinDPM and www.youtube.com/watch?v=llHKUzjggg4 and more at www.myspace.com/lisahaley
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Sat, Sep 4:
(time tbd) PORTERHOUSE BOB plays the “Music Under the Stars” series at Adobe Olivas, 4200 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura 93003; info, 805-658-4726.
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Porterhouse Bob tells us, “The band is now 8 pieces. The 4 horns cover tuba, trombone, coronet, flugelhorn, trumpet, bari sax, tenor sax, clarinet and fiddle. We have been woodshedding with rehearsals in L.A. writing, arranging and practicing around 13 new and outrageous tunes. These new songs put the band in new territory and we are very excited to start performing them for you. We are looking forward to seeing our brief performance on the Gene Simmons Family Jewels TV show in spring and are preparing for 13 episodes on a new show that will feature the band in the ‘Bone Yard’ late night TV show setting with Porterhouse throwing out comments and such.”
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Sun, Sep 19, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm ELIZA GILKYSON performs at the “Acoustic Music San Diego” series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; www.amsdconcerts.com; 619-303-8176. Tix are $(tba) with dinner and a premium seat, $(tba) concert only.
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Sep 24:
TONY BENNETT at the Gibson Amphitheatre, 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City 91608; 818-622-4440 (formerly Universal Amph.) Tix on sale Apr 4.
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Oct 21-24:
Annual “FOLK ALLIANCE REGION WEST (FAR-West) MUSIC CONFERENCE” this year in San Jose, CA; www.far-west.org
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Annual “WOMEX - the World Music Expo,” in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Nov 13-20, departing from New Orleans:
“PIRATES OF ZYDECO CRUISE 2010” is a chance to “Get your pirate on and get on a Pirate Cruise,” New Orleans to Key West / Bahamas, on the Carnival “Triumph.” Music featuring GENO DELAFOSE & FRENCH ROCKING BOOGIE BAND with special guest STEVE RILEY. Sponsors say, “We are sailing thehHigh seas with zydeco and Cajun music for our 13th year. [This time] following Captain Jean Lafitte ,famous Pirate of New Orleans (and the subject of the movie, “The Buccaneer”) from New Orleans across the Caribbean dancing under the stars all the way. There will be awesome music, dance lessons, classes for making your Pirate fun things, super shore excursions and the Pirate Costume Ball. Join us for this most unique Zydeco event. Call the Travel Machine to reserve your cabin. Book Early for the best prices me hearties! And a special Zydeco Cruise Boarding Party at the Rocking Bowl Friday before we sail!”
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Our VENUE DIRECTORY is available at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/04/venue-directory-from-tied-to-tracks.html
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Updated editions with more (always more -- as we have time to organize all of it), and all the many, many, acoustic music events still in the coming weeks and beyond - in and around Los Angeles, plus RADIO SHOWS with live performances of acoustic music (available mostly on the web, of course, since we are in acoustic-music-radio-deprived Los Angeles) 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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Our GUEST EDITORIAL in February 2010 by award-winning musician FREEBO – he wrote an essay on climate change that’s worth a read, and we presented it as a guest editorial in the Guide. It’s entertaining and thoughtful, and takes it to the “deniers” in right-wing media. It’s at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/02/climate-change-by-freebo-special-to.html
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Our FEATURE STORY: ‘Grammy Awards Add American Roots Category,’ our news feature, is at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2009/10/grammy-awards-add-american-roots.html
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In FOLKWORKS: you can check out Larry Wines’ most recent column, 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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(1) WPA (Works Progress Administration) superstar band – you can read JOEL OKIDA’s review for the Guide of their Oct 6 show at Largo in L.A.; 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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(2) BOULDER ACOUSTIC SOCIETY that virtuosic ensemble from the Centennial State, is reviewed by JOEL OKIDA at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2009/11/review-boulder-acoustic-society-getting.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 surgeries. (At least he has time to listen to all those submitted CDs that arrive daily!) We’ll keep you posted.
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