Acoustic Americana Music Guide & NEWS, July 29 to August 3 (and beyond)

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First thing, let’s catch-up with the latest News Features...
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ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC GUIDE
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July 29 through August 3 edition (+ events ALL SUMMER & beyond)
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NEWS FEATURES
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1) A FESTIVAL-RICH WEEKEND TO DEFY MID-SUMMER DOLDRUMS
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It’s another of those times when we like to hear you say “wow.” This weekend is loaded with festivals and events for artists, along with some rare concert appearances and fine double-bills. The Guide has all the deets on all of it. Right here, we’ll focus on the festivals. So, here’s the lowdown on the hoedowns (with thanks to David Serby for the phrase).
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1a) “ROOTS ROADHOUSE” IS A WHOLE LOTTA MUSIC THIS SATURDAY
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We gave you the full word on this “Event-of-the-Summer,” as we knew it for last week’s News Features press time. Yep, it’s on Saturday, July 31, beginning at 3 pm, and it’s a Guide “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick.
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But the line-up and schedule were recently revised, with additional acts on all three stages. It’s all in the full edition of the Guide’s event write-ups.
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“ROOTS ROADHOUSE” brings DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY MEN, RED SIMPSON, T MODEL FORD, PETE ANDERSON, I SEE HAWKS IN LA, OLD CALIFORNIO, CHATHAM COUNTY LINE, THE CHAPIN SISTERS, LESLIE & THE BADGERS, THE WHISPERING PINES, OLIN & THE MOON, TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, KILLING CASSANOVA, AND SPEEDBUGGY. It’s all at The Echo and Echoplex, and you need to enter at 1154 Glendale Bl, Echo Park 90026; 213-413-8200; www.attheecho.com.
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CHRIS MORRIS of Scion Radio and Variety Magazine will emcee at least one stage.
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Presented by The Echo and the “Grand Ole Echo” series, this will be a top show of the summer, and it’s a veritable mid-summer indoor & outdoor roots-Americana festival. The Happy Bookers add, “There will be BBQ trucks, bingo, raffles, and vendors selling you good stuff!” The seen-around-town BBQ trucks of Q Zilla (http://www.qzillabbq.com/) and Barbie-Que (http://www.barbiesq.com/) will be serving up their versions of pulled pork, brisket, mac’n cheese and collard greens.
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Advance tix strongly recommended. Discounted tix in advance, $15 adult, $10 for age 14 and under, at http://kgmusicpress.com/l/n3taor/5258953;http://www.ticketweb.com plus “convenience fees.” Tix are $17 day of show, if any remain.
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1b) “BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN TWILIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL” IS SATURDAY
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Up in Big Bear, on Saturday, July 31, 4-9 pm, it’s the “BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN TWILIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL” with THE NATHAN McEUEN BAND, and SLIGO RAGS, plus LONESOME OTIS, and BRUCE GUYNN & BIG RAIN, at the Big Bear Discovery Center Amphitheater in Big Bear. (Event was formerly “Bluegrass, Bluejeans and Beyond.”)
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It’s “non-stop music in a laid-back atmosphere, surrounded by Jeffrey Pines and mountain aromas.” Enjoy country, bluegrass, folk, Celtic and a sprinkling of classic rock with a few nods to the past.
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NATHAN McEUEN (son of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s John McEuen) is a returning favorite, with his band, mandolin prodigy SCOTT GATES and upright bass player CHUCK HAILES. All three handle vocals. They feature “originals and classics with a bluegrass twist and a nod to the past.” More, www.nathanmceuen.net and www.scottgates.com
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SLIGO RAGS, one of the top acoustic bands in L.A., was named by Larry Wines in his annual “Top Ten / Best of 2008” in FolkWorks magazine among the “Top 10 Acoustic Bands in Southern California.” In addition, they are two-time winners of OC’s Best Folk Band, returns offering authentic and original Celtic music with “a sprinkling of bluegrass, country, and jazz textures.” More, www.sligorags.com
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New to the festival is LONESOME OTIS, a hard-driving classic bluegrass band with an appreciation for a slightly more contemporary feel. More, www.lonesomeotis.com
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Another act new to the festival’s stage is BRUCE GUYNN & BIG RAIN delivering big country and some classic soft rock.
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Event gates will open at 3 pm; parking is free at the Discovery Center; bench seating is limited and first-come; bring your own beach chair.
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Info, 850-750-2506. Advance tix available at http://cts.vresp.com/c/?NationalForestAssoci/117775a084/6a22e86440/91aeefced4 or on-site at the Big Bear Discovery Center or event gate. Proceeds from the music fest support forest restoration, environmental education and responsible recreation programming produced by the nonprofit National Forest Association – help heal the San Bernardino National Forest with music. Tix are priced at 2 adults for $25. Teen tix, $10 for ages 13-18; children age 12 and under, plus “music-loving pets” on a leash, are admitted free.
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1c) FESTIVAL + ARTISTS’ PICK:
“NATIONAL STORYTELLING NETWORK CONFERENCE” IN L.A.
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It’s a Guide pick as an EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK for ARTISTS, it runs Friday, July 30, through Sunday, August 1, and yes, it’s a festival. The 5th annual “NATIONAL STORYTELLING NETWORK CONFERENCE” happens this year in Los Angeles, at the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills. Info at www.storynet.org/conference and www.storynet.org/conference/fringe.html
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The Guide is strongly recommending this for musicians, because all of us need to have good stage banter to entertain our audiences while we tune, change broken strings, wait for some dufus to stop coughing, etc., and this is a fine chance to learn from people who command attention from the stage while they are not singing or strumming.
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The event includes its part in 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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If their website doesn't answer your questions, contact Steven Henegar, Monologist & Storyteller, at his Truth & Lies Productions, at shenegar@sbcglobal.net - 714-662-5503 or 800-598-1852 (more at www.stevenhenegar.net). Steven tells us, “Growing networks of performance venues all over the world have adopted [the festival’s] 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.”
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2) BUNCHAS O’ EVENTS FOR ARTISTS THIS WEEKEND
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As if the festivals and concerts weren’t enough to assure that no one will stay home this weekend…
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FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY…
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> It’s the 5th annual “NATIONAL STORYTELLING NETWORK CONFERENCE” which happens this year in Los Angeles, at the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills. The Guide is strongly recommending this for musicians because all of us need to have good stage banter to entertain our audiences while we tune, change broken strings, wait for some dufus to stop coughing, etc., and this is a fine chance to learn from people who command attention from the stage while they are not singing or strumming. The event includes its contribution to 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.” Info at www.storynet.org/conference and www.storynet.org/conference/fringe.html.
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SATURDAY…
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> Saturday, July 31, in the afternoon, CARL VERHEYEN presents a guitar workshop at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. CARL VERHEYEN, lead guitar for SUPERTRAMP since 1985, won Guitar Player magazine’s “Best Studio Guitarist” poll in 1996. He’s performed on soundtracks for some major films that you’ve seen, including “Star Trek,” “Land of the Lost,” and “Up.” He’s just back from a world tour and he has a new CD that features him and six other world-class guitarists.
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> Before that on Saturday, 11 am-1 pm, LAWIM’s (L.A. Women in Music) Monthly WORKSHOP Series presents “REASON & LOGIC,” two helpful computer programs for artists, at SAE Institute of Technology, 6565 W Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90028; note special location for this workshop; enter through front or side door; free parking. See the Guide’s event listing for the required pre-registration info!
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> DULCIMER PLAYERS will need to make time on Sunday, August 1, 12:30-3 pm, for the 1st meeting of the “LOS ANGELES MOUNTAIN / URBAN DULCIMER CLUB,” with organizer JOELLEN LAPIDUS at McCabe’s, 3103 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405. All levels, all styles welcome, a chance to share music and different styles of fretted dulcimer playing. More at www.scdh.org. You’ve heard JOELLEN LAPIDUS perform on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” with her band, Extreme Klezmer Makeover (one of her many identities). Call Joellen for info, 310-474-1123. To sign up, call McCabe’s, at 310-828-4497 or just come on down. Reservations not necessary. Cost $10
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> On Sunday afternoon, MARY FLOWER presents a guitar workshop at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. She performs and teaches internationally, and has released several instructional DVDs, including a few for highly regarded Homespun Tapes. MARY FLOWER is “A world-class fingerstyle and lap-slide guitarist.” – Downbeat magazine. Piedmont blues-based musician MARY FLOWER has dazzled the competition at the National Fingerstyle competition and has appeared on radio’s “A Prairie Home Companion.” Her music is upbeat, almost with a ragtime influence, with a lot of finger-picked melodies. In addition to all that, Mary excels as a lap steel slide guitarist. (In addition to today’s workshop, Mary plays a concert here on July 31 at 8 pm; see listing.) More at www.maryflower.com
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> Sunday afternoon (time tba), LAWRENCE LEBO begins offering her 4-week course on blues singing techniques titled “LEARN TO SING THE BLUES WITH LAWRENCE LEBO,” at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com. Lawrence says, “Students will learn blues singing techniques from shouts to growls to moans, in a hands-on performance workshop.” Classes meet Sundays from Aug 1-Aug 22 (4 sessions) at a cost of $150. More at the venue’s website. Her just-released new (and third) CD, “Don’t Call Her Larry, Vol. 3: American Roots,” got a great review from Cashbox Magazine, at www.cashboxmagazine.com/reviews.htm. Lawrence gushes, “I'm right above Mellisa Etheridge!”
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> From 4:30-5:30 pm on Sunday, there’s a one-day “BEGINNING UKE” class at the Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-624-2928; www.folkmusiccenter.com. It’s for parents and kids. Bring your uke or borrow one of theirs. It’s a one-day beginning uke class to get you started on a fun and easy instrument. Call for sign-ups and more info. Children taking the class should be at least 6 years old. Fee for the class is $10.
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LATER IN AUGUST…
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Already, it’s quite a month for workshop offerings for artists.
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> On Saturday, August 14, GONZALO BERGARA does a guitar workshop at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. GONZALO BERGARA has toured the world extensively as a member of the JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET. He brings his ever-so-hot guitar to Boulevard Music for an afternoon workshop and an evening concert.
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> On Saturday, August 21 at 1 pm, there’s a workshop that many vocalists can use. You can “DEVELOP AND IMPROVE YOUR YODEL” with International Yodeling Champion and Kansas’ own “Yodeling Princess” JUDY CODER, presented by the Western Music Association, California Chapter, at the Autry National Center / Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027. (Held in the classrooms adjacent to the museum’s Wells Fargo Theater.) Judy will present an exciting workshop on the techniques of yodeling. Questions, contact Marilyn Tuttle at 818-365-8709 or Lindalee Green at 661-297-5955 or lindaleegreen@earthlink.net. $20 fee; $15 for WMA members; $5 for kids age 12 & under.
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3) AUTRY DRAWS MASSIVE CROWD FOR “NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY & COWGIRL,” JULY 24
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It was a one-day event that lasted only six hours, Saturday July 24, from 11 am to 5 pm. That was the event as realized at the Autry National Center’s Museum of the American West (aka Autry Museum). But that was just one venue for the 30 key observances, nationwide, of the 6th annual “National Day of the Cowboy.”
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PATTY CARMACK of the Autry told the Guide, “Our number of visitors was the highest we’ve seen in several years, for any event. Everyone here was thrilled, and we’re already looking at ways to make it even better, next year.”
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In the run-up to the L.A. event, THE TUMBLIN’ TUMBLEWEEDS performed live on the Channel 5 “Morning News” everywhere that L.A. broadcast and cable TV reaches. The top award-winning western vocal and guitar group is a tribute to the legendary SONS OF THE PIONEERS, complete with some fancy footwork, and some originals of their own. They headlined the music on the outdoor stage, with the bronze statue of Gene Autry and his guitar as the backdrop.
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The day featured trick roping events, with instruction for the kids on throwing the lariat by the BANUELOS CHARRO TEAM who keep the Californio vaquero tradition alive (most cowboy gear and technique was derived from the vaqueros). JOEY DILLON performed his six-gun twirling tricks to oohs and ahhs. Plus there was hands-on leather tooling for the kids, a chance to get a horseshoe worked by a blacksmith from raw iron stock – finished with your name on it – an interpretive chuck wagon, the L.A. Sheriff’s Reserve Mounted Posse, western art on display for purchase, and a western merchandise mart inside the museum had deeply discounted prices (’purt near everybody went away with some gew-gaw they didn’t have before).
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Most popular, as evidenced by the long line at the outdoor serving pavilion, was the choice of three kinds of chili (including buffalo chili) that sold-out before the event was two hours old. Fortunately, the Autry’s Golden Spur Café had a better supply of generous portions of BBQ beef ribs that lasted past the halfway mark of the event.
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We never got to the indoor screenings of original Gene Autry TV shows. There was a waiting line to enter the museum, and for a few hours, those who wanted to enter had to wait for someone else to exit. Part of the day’s success was the multiplicity of activities indoors and out, allowing everyone to find something of interest.
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The Autry has other special activities through the summer, including a Thursday evening “SIZZLING SUMMER NIGHTS” Latin jazz music series, 6:30-9 pm, with the café’s taco and drink bar open at 6 pm. Each show features a different band, and dance lessons with TRISH CONROY are included. Schedule is available at www.theautry.org (323-667-2000); it’s all-ages, and there are separate dance floors for adults and children. Tix are $7 and include museum admission (regular museum admission is $9 for adults, $5 seniors (age 60+) and students (with id), $3 for children age 3-12) so it’s a price break that adds the entertainment.
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4) R.I.P., BEN KEITH…
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He played on more than a dozen of NEIL YOUNG’s albums, and he gained fame as far back as 1961, when he performed on PATSY CLINE's hit, "I Fall to Pieces." Now, the steel guitarist is dead of a heart attack at age 73. Film director Jonathan Demme told Randy Lewis, of the Los Angeles Times, that Keith had been staying at Neil Young's ranch in Northern California, as the two worked on new projects as longtime collaborators. Demme directed the concert film, "Neil Young Trunk Show," earlier this year, along with 2006's "Heart of Gold."
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Lewis writes in the Times, “The sound Keith came up with for the song 'Old Man' became a signature of Young's folk and country-slanted material.”
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Musician CHARLIE BAKER, who had worked with Keith, wrote to tell the Guide of the piece he had penned, “Heavens Band has a New Angel,” which reads:
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“Ben Keith was a free spirit, he was pure & honest, he blessed us all with his gift of music. Ben & Neil Young were my #1 music inspirations as I grew up in the ’70s. Ten years ago I sent some songs to Ben's publishing company, [and] within days the man himself called me. He invited me to his home. It was a major turning point in my career to have someone of his caliber take notice after being bashed in Nashville for years. It taught me I had a place and I needed to be myself and not conform to the system. He worked with me in the studio, we cooked and enjoyed afternoons of partying at his house. I cannot say enough about how he influenced my writing and music. He played an old Dobro on one of my songs, ‘Caroline.’ We cut five sides (unreleased) in 2005 at Nashville's Studio 19, as he was at the helm as producer. I knew I was working with a legend, I knew I was blessed for that, but my real blessing was his friendship. He always met me with open arms, he always answered the phone with enthusiasm, he loved to laugh. He had absolutely no ego. Thank you, Ben for allowing me into your life. Your presence on this earth will be missed by all, but your spirit will live on in our hearts and through your music.”
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There is more on Charlie Baker’s blog, at www.nodepression.com/profile/Charliebaker
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5) WE’D LIKE YOU TO MEET…
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Last edition, we reported that The Guide is launching a new feature with “We’d Like You to Meet…,” profiling musicians and people on the music scene that you should know. Already, we must take a week off, as this week has been waaaay too busy! But we are serious, and we will do it, as a series.
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6) THE GUIDE URGENTLY INVITES YOUR SUPPORT
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Whether you’re here for the first time or a regular reader of the Guide, welcome. We hope you’ll recognize that the Guide is unique: we aren’t just a calendar that lists events with names of artists you may not know. We tell you about those artists. Other sources offer simple, “bare bones” notices of some of the events detailed in the Guide. Those sources give you SOME of the “Who, where, and when.” We give you that – and much more – about MORE events that the others list, AND we don’t stop with simple listings. Most everything in the Guide is a veritable feature story on each of the events. Along with telling you “Who, where, and when” the Guide gives you the all-important “WHAT” – what kind of music, what awards the artist or band has won, what the music media is saying about them, useful info on the venue where they’re performing, and more.
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We hope you find that so valuable that you’re willing to help us, so we can continue to do that, AND move it all to a full-feature website with pictures, song clips, performance videos, and more. We expect our situation will be just like your favorite NPR station: they depend, for most of their needs, on their individual supporters. We must depend on you, our readers, and the musicians whose gigs are listed in our pages. (We are simultaneously seeking commercial sponsors to assure that we can continue to publish and move the Guide to essentially “take-over” at www.acousticmusic.net, where the Guide is currently linked. There, we have been offered the opportunity to build the site around the Guide, as a full-feature website with current reviews and much more. But there’s no guarantee that we can get sufficient commercial sponsors to raise enough revenue to allow us to do that. We’re giving it a good go. Either way, just like a public radio or PBS station, we need financial support from YOU, our readers, and from the musicians whose gigs we list! Please help, so we can keep making the many hours required each week to do this!
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The Guide needs your support to continue to bring you NEWS, and CONCERT & EVENT LISTINGS, and to offer you FREE TICKETS through the summer and beyond, and we can only do that if we are still here. Some of you have responded with a check for $25, in return for THREE CDs of your choice, or for our professionally-produced live concert DVD + one CD of your choice. We are grateful to those readers and artists. (If you haven’t yet received your CDs or DVD/CD in the mail, please be patient, they’re coming.)
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The Guide still needs everyone’s support. Really and truly. Many people read it regularly, and have never helped to sustain it. If that’s you, we especially need your support, together with support from the artists whose gigs always appear in our listings. Doing this requires a TON of time. We’ve made our case to you. Our mailing address is below. We need your financial support – at a modest level – support from you, our readers and the musicians whose gigs appear in the Guide.
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Send us a check for $25, in return for THREE CDs of your choice, or for our professionally-produced live concert DVD and one CD of your choice (while they last, so act quickly!) And all that is about to change – see the next News Feature.
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AFTER AUGUST 10, our offer of “Thank-You” DVDs / CDs in return for your support will CHANGE. We will offer ONLY the live concert DVD, plus one CD of your choice, WHILE THE CDs LAST.
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Write your check for $25, made-out to “Tied to the Tracks,” and mail it TODAY to:
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2424 Greenfield Av
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Then email us with a subject of “Guide thank you” and tell us whether you want 3 CDs of your choice, or the live concert DVD plus 1 CD of your choice. The catalogue of our extensive offerings is at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/03/support-guide-and-get-some-great-dvds.html. Some listed there have already been claimed by other supporters, so list your second choices. (That’s why we must soon discontinue offering CDs.) We’ll email you back, and let you know. Please remember to title your email “Guide thank you.”
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Please sustain our ability to get free tickets and goodies for you, and for the Guide to be able to continue bringing you all the news and events. And thanks again to those who have contributed to continue making the Guide possible!
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7) “THANK YOU” CDs / DVDs FROM THE GUIDE: THE TIMES ARE A-CHANGIN’
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[Excerpted from the preceding News Feature.]
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AFTER AUGUST 10, our offer of “Thank-You” DVDs / CDs in return for your support will CHANGE. After that date, we will offer ONLY the live concert DVD, plus one CD of your choice, WHILE THE CDs LAST.
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Write your check for $25, made-out to “Tied to the Tracks,” and mail it TODAY to:
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Tied to the Tracks
2424 Greenfield Av
Arcadia CA 91006
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Then email us with a subject of “Guide thank you” and tell us whether you want 3 CDs of your choice, or the live concert DVD plus 1 CD of your choice. The catalogue of our extensive offerings is at http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/03/support-guide-and-get-some-great-dvds.html. Some listed there have already been claimed by other supporters, so list your second choices. (That’s why we must soon discontinue offering CDs.) We’ll email you back, and let you know. Please remember to title your email “Guide thank you.”
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Please sustain our ability to get free tickets and goodies for you, and for the Guide to be able to continue bringing you all the news and events. And thanks again to those who have contributed to continue making the Guide possible!
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RECENT NEWS FEATURES (in the past month):
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July 22 edition’s News Features are available at:
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/07/acoustic-americana-music-guide-news_22.html
The topics are:
1) “National Day of the Cowboy & Cowgirl”
Venues Include the Autry in L.A., July 24
2) “Roots Roadhouse” Arrives July 31, as an “Event-of-the-Summer”
3) Pete Seeger’s “Reclaim the Coast” - Gulf Coast Oil Spill Benefit
4) Ford Amphitheatre Seeks Proposals for 2011 Summer Season
5) Indie-Music Top 25 Awards - Round 2 Deadline is July 31
6) New Mavis Staples Tune Debuts, Written by Jeff Tweedy
7) We’d Like You to Meet… MARK HOLT
8) The Fureys & Davey Arthur, plus Ken O'Malley: West Coast Tour in September
9) Is Internet Music “Completely Over” -?
10) The Guide Still Needs Your Support
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July 16 edition’s New Features are available at:
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/07/acoustic-americana-music-guide-news_6388.html
The topics are:
1) Six Local Festivals this Saturday: 2 Free, 2 Charity Benefits, Plus Four Festivals on Sunday – One an “Event Of The Summer” -
> 1a) Saturday… 2nd annual “Sea Shanties Festival;” Friday evening early start, with “Sea Chanties… Evening” [with a note on various spellings of “chanties, chanteys, shanties, & shanteys”]; “Target Arts & Wonder Free Family Festival” in San Pedro; “A Sweet Taste of Jazz” benefit; 15th annual “NoHo Midsummer Nights Coffee House & Music Festival,” a local charity benefit; annual “Santa Barbara French Festival;” annual “Music in the Mountains Festival,” with Celtic and traditional Americana, at Green Valley Lake.
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annual “Boulevard Music Summer Music Festival;” annual “Americana Family Festival” in Santa Ana; day two of the annual “Santa Barbara French Festival;” day two of the “Target Arts & Wonder Free Family Festival” in San Pedro.
2) “Tin Pan Alley Jazz” at Descanso Gardens this Thursday Night
3) “Lord Of The Dance” Joins Ken O’malley, for July 16th Free Show
4) Tannahill Weavers Play Caltech Folk Music Series July 17th
5) Hawaiian Vocal Quartet, with Hula – and Bluesman Stan West?
6) “Roots Roadhouse,” a “Show-Of-The-Summer,” Coming July 31st - with Dave Alvin & The Guilty Men, Red Simpson, T Model Ford, Pete Anderson, I See Hawks In LA, Old Californio, Chatham County Line, The Chapin Sisters, Leslie & The Badgers, The Whispering Pines, Olin & The Moon, Triple Chicken Foot, Killing Cassanova, & Speedbuggy, in Echo Park...
7) Accessible Classical Goes “Bu-De-Bu-De-Ba, that’s all, Folks”
8) Still More Accessible Classical, Outdoors and Charming…
9) Jackson Browne & David Lindley at the Greek Theatre, July 23rd
10) Records, CDs, More, at Big Flea Market, July 18th
11) Please Support The Guide
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July 9 editions’ News Features are available at:
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/07/acoustic-americana-music-guide-july-9.html
The topics are:
1) “How to Work the Media: A Workshop For Artists” on July 10
2) The Guide’s New Faster Format, Status, & Future
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July 1 edition’s News Features are available at:
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/07/acoustic-americana-music-guide-july-1.html
The topics are:
1) “How to Work the Media: A Workshop for Artists” on July 10
2) July 4th, The Horse, and a Little Obscure History…
3) “Byrd from West Virginia” Remembered in Song
4) Pete Seeger, at Age 91, Continues to Inspire and Contribute
5) Kinky Friedman to Play L.A., End of the Month
6) The Guide’s New Faster Format, Status, & Future
7) International Acoustic Music Awards Profiles Winners
8) The Guide Previews (Gasp!) a Rock Show
9) Recycling CDs & DVDs
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The latest edition of the Acoustic Americana Music Guide is always available at www.acousticmusic.net or at
www.acousticamericana.blogspot.com or by links from the News-only edition at www.nodepression.com/profile/TiedtotheTracks
or by following any of MANY links on the web to get to one of those sites.
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Entire contents copyright (c) © 2010, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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Updated July 29, 2010 with MORE EVENTS ADDED, and all “recurring events” are included in this edition through August 3. Plus, there are MANY additional listings of upcoming events through the rest of 2010 and into 2011.
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(Our current editions long-range listings are updated frequently and should be of use to you all summer and beyond. Updates include outdoor FREE ACOUSTIC SUMMER CONCERTS and more, as we learn of them.)
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Now, here’s what’s happening…
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THURSDAY, JULY 29
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(1) Thursday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks:
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5:30-7 pm “DESCANSO GARDENS SUMMER JAZZ SERIES” concludes tonight as KRISTIN KORB, joined by musical pals PAMELA YORK & STEVE BARNES, plays the “Camellia Cocktail Lounge” on the lawn at Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge.
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Thu, Jul 29, in OC:
4-9 pm “MUSICAL PLAYGROUND” with Jamming Opportunity – 3 nights of family-friendly music as part of the “CONCERTS ON BIRCH STREET” summer series, along Birch St, between Brea Bl & Madrona, downtown Brea. “MUSICAL PLAYGROUND” runs Jul 27-Jul 29. No registration needed, just come on down.
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Musical Playground starts at 4 pm. (those with booths must be ready by 4)
Stage acts begin at 6 pm
Concert (scheduled act) begins at 7 pm (outdoor seating for 700; you may want to bring a chair just in case).
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Thu, Jul 29; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
5:30-7 pm “DESCANSO GARDENS SUMMER JAZZ SERIES” concludes tonight as KRISTIN KORB, joined by musical pals PAMELA YORK & STEVE BARNES, plays “California Cool” jazz, at the “Camellia Cocktail Lounge” on the lawn at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr, La Canada Flintridge; www.DescansoGardens.org; 818-949-4200. Midweek summer hours have changed to 3-8 pm on Tue, Wed, & Thu. Descanso’s Japanese Full Moon Tea House is transformed during these evenings into the “Camellia Lounge,” billed as “a hip, soothing and exotic location to enjoy signature cocktails and small appetizers under starry skies.” Regular Gardens’ admission prices apply for Midweek Summer evening hours.
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KRISTIN KORB has performed all over the world, and delighted listeners on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” with her upright bass prowess and wonderful vocals. PAMELA YORK is a well-toured recording artist. STEVE BARNES is one of L.A.’s top jazz session players.
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Thursday evenings in July, 5:30-7 pm, brings Descanso’s “Summer Jazz Concert Series.” As part of the summer “The Evolution of American Jazz,” Descanso Thursday evenings, 5:30-7 pm, brings Descanso’s “Summer Jazz Concert Series,” with “L.A.’s best local talent for an evening of music under the trees, as part of this summer’s ‘Evolution of American Jazz’” series.
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Concertgoers are encouraged to bring blankets, folding chairs (some bring foot-high folding tables) and picnics (normally not allowed) and settle back to savor the music.
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Descanso Thursday Evening Jazz Concerts are free with Gardens admission. Parking is free. Adult admission $8; seniors and students $6; children age 5 to 12 are $3, and free for Descanso members and children age 5 and younger.
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Thu, Jul 29:
6:30-9 pm “SIZZLING SUMMER NIGHTS” Latin jazz music series at the Autry National Center / Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027; 323-667-2000; www.theautry.org.
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Remaining schedule:
LOS COMPADRES, Jul 29.
FRANCISCO AGUABELLA & HIS LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE, Aug 5.
ORQUESTRA SON MAYOR, Aug 12.
PERICO HERNANDEZ Y SON DE LA TIERRA, Aug 19.
JOHNNY POLANCO Y SU CONJUNTO AMISTAD, Aug 26.
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The Thursday evening series offers the café’s taco and drink bar, open at 6 pm. Dance lessons with TRISH CONROY are included at each show. More available at www.theautry.org. It’s all-ages, and there are separate dance floors for adults and children. Tix are $7 and include museum admission (regular museum admission is $9 for adults, $5 seniors (age 60+) and students (with id), $3 for children age 3-12) so it’s a price break that adds the entertainment.
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Thu, Jul 29; world music:
6:30-8 pm UPSTREAM brings their Caribbean music with steel drums to play the “Arcadia Summer Concerts in the Park” series, on City Hall west lawn, 240 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and a picnic dinner. Different show every Thu, 6:30-8 pm, early Jul to late Aug. Free “Kids Zone” with games, crafts, activities; inexpensive popcorn & sodas available. Free parking, free show.
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Thu, Jul 29:
7 pm GRANT LANGSTON plays the weekly “POCKET GOLDBERG SINGER-SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” at Arnie’s Ristorante Italiano (formerly Arnie’s Café), 6864 Foothill Bl (at Marcus), Tujunga 91042; 818-951-9089; www.myspace.com/arniescafe.
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Grant Langston is a fine alt-country performer – like country before Nashville ruined it. His band is GRANT LANGSTON & THE SUPERMODELS. As for the series, as Grant says, “Pocket Goldberg is truly one of the unique talents of Southern Cal. Bassist, songwriter, raconteur. Very pleased to return. I'll be doing some solo and some with his house band.”
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7 pm YARI MORE (& his orchestra) plays the 16th annual “CULVER CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL,” a Thursday night free summer concert series (July & Aug), at Culver City Hall Courtyard, 9770 Culver Bl, Culver City; 310-253-5716; www.culvercity.org.
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It’s an evening under the stars with the Columbian-born salsa singer and his orchestra. The Boulevard Music website has a helpful local dining guide, at www.boulevardmusic.com. Concert is free.
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Thu, Jul 29:
8 pm CHE ZURO plays the Liquid Lounge in Long Beach. It’ll be a 45 minute set from this always exciting folk-rocker. Venue is 21+, and Che says they have “great drinks, lots of fun!” No cover.
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Thu, Jul 29; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm RYAN BINGHAM & THE DEAD HORSES play the “LEVITT PAVILION PASADENA CONCERTS IN THE PARK” series at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts - Pasadena, Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St (really Walnut & Raymond) Old Pasadena; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org.
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These guys won the 2010 Music Oscar for “Best Original Song,” as used in the feature film, “Crazy Heart.”
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Series runs early-to-mid-summer, several themed nights each week, and includes an “American Music Series,” a children’s series, and a world music series. Bring your lawn chair or blanket; some bench seating available on the sides. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, and save expensive parking and gas. Nice outdoor venue. Free show.
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Thu, Jul 29:
8 pm NANCY CASSIDY, with DAYAN KAI and STEVE UCCELLO, plus opening act SCHOOLCRAFT & MURRAY, at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info and live webcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com.
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More on NANCY CASSIDY at www.nancycassidymusic.com; more on SCHOOLCRAFT & MURRAY at www.schoolcraftandmurray.com
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No cover, but venue essentially expects a minimum $10 donation.
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Thu, Jul 29; world music:
8 pm NATACHA ATLAS plays the free Thursday evening summer outdoor concert series at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, L.A.; 310-440-4578; www.skirball.org. More at www.myspace.com/natachaatlasofficial
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9 pm VANISH VALLEY plays their CD Release Show at Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040. Come early for cheaper cover charge, and see RACHAEL CANTU at 7 pm, GARRISON STARR at 8 pm. You MAY be able to stay late on the same entry, and catch CIVIL TWILIGHT at 10 pm, and DONOVAN LYMAN at 11 pm (Donovon hosts the Café Cordiale in Sherman Oaks. Venue has full bar and light dinner menu. If you want a seat, you’ll need to jockey for one (earlier is best) and order something from the menu, since all of the few seats are at dinner tables.
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8-10 pm “THURSDAY NIGHT SPOKEN WORD & A CAPPELLA SINGING SHOWCASE” is another of the new OPEN MIC nights 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. Every Thursday is a weekly FREE stage in the front of the coffeehouse, “out front,” where you can buy coffeehouse treats and beverages to accompany – while you take part in – the free performances.
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It’s a cappella, but they do allow you to use one other instrument: you can bring your ukulele.
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The series is hosted by DUANE THORIN, an experienced performer and soundman who runs the mic levels. The Tuesday series welcomes “poets, storytellers, a cappella singers, and other talents.” Signup starts at 7:30 pm, and does not close through the night. Duane says, “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.”
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In addition, you can catch the Coffee Gallery Front Stage’s live SUNDAY webcast of the MUSIC open mic – live or archived – at www.ustream.tv/channel/the-coffee-gallery-community-front-stage
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Thu, Jul 29:
9 pm-12:30 am MATT GORDY TRIO plays jazz at The Blue Whale, 123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St Suite 301, Japan Town, L.A. 90012; 213-620-0908; www.facebook.com/thebluewhale; www.bluewhalemusic.com. (NE corner of Los Angeles St & 2nd St, next to Kyoto Grand Hotel, in Weller Court Plaza. Parking below in the building, no charge with validation; street parking available.) Performances here are 9 pm-12:30 am, with Sunday performances 7-10 pm. Full bar, with Oriental tapas available. Usually a $10 - $15 cover charge.
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Thu, Jul 29:
9:30 pm COLIN HAY plays the Waterfront Concert Theater, 4211 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey; 310-448-8900; www.thewfr.com. More at www.colinhay.com
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10 pm VANISH VALLEY plays their CD release show at Hotel Café, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028. Venue is 21+. Info on tonight’s show at http://kgmusicpress.com/l/jls12g/5258953;http://www.vanishvalley.com
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(5b) Thursday’s RECURRING
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THERE ARE 29 (yep, twenty-nine) ADDITIONAL EVENTS, TODAY & TONIGHT!
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Included are today & tonight’s weekly and monthly residencies, series, showcases, workshops, open mics and other acoustic music events that are scheduled in advance to happen today and tonight, from northern Santa Barbara County to south Orange County, from downtown L.A. to the valleys to the Inland Empire, from the desert to the sea.
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/07/thursday-fifth-thursday-of-every-month.html
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(1a) Friday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks:
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6 pm “THE MUSEUM SESSIONS” brings local Americana acoustic roots and Americana rock, free, to the Museum Lawn at the California Heritage Museum in Santa Monica; tonight, it’s SON ARK “a rag tag foot-stompin' booty shakin' string plucking bluegrass outfit,” and COYOTE.
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8 pm Exciting double-bill with SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND plus Kerrville New Folk and Music Emmy-winner ERNEST TROOST at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.
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(Plus one that’s out-of-town) PETE SEEGER’S “RECLAIM THE COAST” - GULF COAST OIL SPILL BENEFIT third of three, at City Winery, New York, NY.
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5th annual “NATIONAL STORYTELLING NETWORK CONFERENCE” happens this year in Los Angeles, at the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills, and runs Fri, Jul 30-Sun, Aug 1.
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/03/fridays-radio-web-radio-tv-acoustic.html
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Fri, Jul 30, in NYC; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
PETE SEEGER’S “RECLAIM THE COAST” - GULF COAST OIL SPILL BENEFIT third of three, at City Winery, 155 Varick St (at Vandam), New York, NY 10013; info, www.citywinery.com/events/93763.
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Headliners tonight are MARTIN RIVAS, JAY NASH, CHRISTINA COURTIN, AMONG THE OAK AND ASH (others tba); info, www.citywinery.com/events/93764
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Legendary 91-year-old folk singer, activist and environmentalist PETE SEEGER takes to the stage with a most impressive lineup. Each night, Pete will perform his latest song, "DRILL BABY DRILL... SPILL BABY SPILL," penned as a protest of the ongoing Deepwater Horizon environmental disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Tix for the first night, July 23, are $22; tix are $15 for the July 25 or 30. All ticket purchases are deductible as allowed by law, and attendance at any of these concerts will result in much-needed aid going to “the hands of people in dire need of help.”
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Fri, Jul 30-Sun, Aug 1; an EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK for ARTISTS; festival:
5th annual “NATIONAL STORYTELLING NETWORK CONFERENCE” happens this year in Los Angeles, at the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills. Info at www.storynet.org/conference and www.storynet.org/conference/fringe.html.
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If their website doesn't answer your questions, 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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The Guide is strongly recommending this for musicians because all of us need to have good stage banter to entertain our audiences while we tune, change broken strings, wait for some dufus to stop coughing, etc., and this is a fine chance to learn from people who command attention from the stage while they are not singing or strumming.
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Event 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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Fri, Jul 30, in OC:
5 pm OLD CALIFORNIO plays the “OC MUSIC FEST JERRY JAM” and we didn’t receive details, but info is available at www.delilahjones.com/oc-musicfest/OCMF_main.html
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6 pm “THE MUSEUM SESSIONS” brings local Americana acoustic roots and Americana rock, free, to the Museum Lawn at the California Heritage Museum, 2612 Main St, Santa Monica 90405. It’s described as “The Westside's Summer Americana Hootenanny.”
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SON ARK plays at 6 pm – they’re described as “a rag tag foot-stompin' booty shakin' string plucking bluegrass outfit.”
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COYOTE plays at 7:15 pm – we’re told, “their country roots can make you miss home in the most crowded L.A. bar.”
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Fri, Jul 30:
7 pm GRANT LANGSTON at The Malibu Winery, 32111 Mulholland Hwy, Malibu. Grant Langston is a fine alt-country performer – like country before Nashville ruined it. His band is GRANT LANGSTON & THE SUPERMODELS. Grant says, “The Malibu Winery is one of the more beautiful places we've ever played. Under the stars with great wine. Bring a picnic and watch the sun go down. Bring a jacket as it can get cold with the ocean breeze. Also, they don't allow children, so keep it 21+.” No cover.
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7:30 pm JON POUSETTE-DART and JOHN TROY at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90046; 323-653-0640; www.genghiscohen.com. More at www.pousette-dart.com. Venue is known for their music and Chinese food.
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Fri, Jul 30; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm exciting double-bill with SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND plus Kerrville New Folk and Music Emmy-winner ERNEST TROOST at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; 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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In his “Best of the Year / Top Ten” for Folkworks magazine, Larry Wines named SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND among the Top Ten Live Acoustic Bands in Southern California for 2008, writing "Susie is justifiably endorsed by Appalachian music legend Jean Ritchie, and the band has a fine repertoire of beyond-bluegrass originals from its chief songwriter, ROB CARLSON. They can take you up in the hollars, or sound like a female-fronted Asleep at the Wheel."
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Susie strives to present, “The best in new bluegrass to Appalachia folks roots fusion, an evening of gorgeous eclectic blends of mountain folk and exciting new bluegrass inspired originals,” all with the fine voice of Susie Glaze.
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Winner of the Just Plain Folks 2006 Music Awards for Best Roots Album, and Folkworks Magazine's Pick for Best Bluegrass Album of 2005 for "Blue Eyed Darlin'," Susie's HILONESOME BAND is STEVE RANKIN on mandolin, RODGER PHILLIPS on banjo, ROB CARLSON on guitar, RON SUTTON on Dobro, FRED SANDERS on bass, and Hollywood soundtrack fave MARK INDICTOR on fiddle, all showcasing the songwriting of lead guitarist ROB CARLSON.
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The show features songs from the critically-acclaimed new album "Green Kentucky Blues" produced by Laurie Lewis (nominated for Just Plain Folks 2009 for Best Roots Album and four song nominations as well), award-winning "Blue Eyed Darlin'" and classics from her 2002 album "Home On the Hill" along with mountain standards from the Jean Ritchie collection, favorites from Gillian Welch and Lucinda Williams. Marvin O'Dell of Classicheartland.com writes: "Susie Glaze does something with a song that only great singers can do...she grabs hold of a song's deepest emotion and purpose and wraps it tightly around your soul" and Bluegrass Unlimited calls her "an important voice on the California Bluegrass scene." "Susie Glaze has one of the most beautiful voices in bluegrass and folk music today. She performs a song straight from her heart and soul." Roz Larman, KPFK's FolkScene www.susieglaze.com
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ERNEST TROOST is a Music Emmy award-winning film and television composer and a recipient of the prestigious Kerrville New Folk award for his songwriting. His evocative songwriting style combines folk and Piedmont-blues-style guitar with timeless stories and colorful character portrayals drawn from the American past and present. His two albums of original songs have been described as what would happen if the Carter Family, Robbie Robertson, and Alfred Hitchcock wrote songs together.
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Ernest’s music is a hit with critics and fans alike: "Troost's style and subject matter recall Dylan, Dave Alvin, and (especially for his concentration on life's darker side) Richard Thompson – enviable company indeed. Such comparisons are not lightly made: Every song here is a keeper." – Tom Hyslop, Blues Revue Magazine.
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"Ernest, playing in his infectious Piedmont-blues style, has phenomenal guitar chops. His voice is uniquely his own, and free of affectation. His melodies are inventive and original, and his lyrics, though deep, are in a straightforward, everyday vernacular. His songs are filled with almost cinematically described characters, so vivid they linger long after the songs end. Humble on stage and off, Ernest is the whole package." – Steve Dulson, The Living Traditions Concert Series, President of Far-West Folk Alliance.
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Fri, Jul 30; world music:
8 pm ADONIS PUENTE plays the “Grand Performances” series on the Watercourt Plaza at California Plaza, 350 S Grand, downtown L.A.; www.grandperformances.org; 213-687-2020. More at www.adonispuentes.com
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Fri, Jul 30; world music & dance:
8:30 pm BORN DANCE COMPANY brings “Traditional and Contemporary Korean Dance” to the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood; 323-461-3673; www.fordamphitheatre.org. More at www.borndancecompany.com
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9 pm-12:30 am PERRY SMITH QUARTET plays jazz at The Blue Whale, 123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St Suite 301, Japan Town, L.A. 90012; 213-620-0908; www.facebook.com/thebluewhale; www.bluewhalemusic.com. (NE corner of Los Angeles St & 2nd St, next to Kyoto Grand Hotel, in Weller Court Plaza. Parking below in the building, no charge with validation; street parking available.) Performances here are 9 pm-12:30 am, with Sunday performances 7-10 pm. Full bar, with Oriental tapas available. Usually a $10 - $15 cover charge.
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9:30 pm-12:45 am ORQUESTRA CHARANGOA at El Floridita Restaurant, 1253 N Vine St, Hollywood; ; dinner reservations, 323-871-8612; www.elfloridita.com. The band tells us, “There is no other way to celebrate the end of July than to grab your dance shoes and head over to Floridita. Meet old friends, make some new ones, have a yummy Mojito, and most of all, enjoy the music of Orquesta Charangoa. New songs, guest artists sitting in, lots of awesome solos, the energy is electric.” $10 cover or FREE with dinner.
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Included are today & tonight’s weekly and monthly residencies, series, showcases, workshops, open mics and other acoustic music events that are scheduled in advance to happen today and tonight, from northern Santa Barbara County to south Orange County, from downtown L.A. to the valleys to the Inland Empire, from the desert to the sea.
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/07/friday-fifth-friday-when-month-has-one.html
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3 pm “ROOTS ROADHOUSE” with DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY MEN, RED SIMPSON, T MODEL FORD, PETE ANDERSON, I SEE HAWKS IN LA, OLD CALIFORNIO, CHATHAM COUNTY LINE, THE CHAPIN SISTERS, LESLIE & THE BADGERS, THE WHISPERING PINES, OLIN & THE MOON, TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, KILLING CASSANOVA, AND SPEEDBUGGY. It’s all at The Echo and Echoplex, and you need to enter at 1154 Glendale Bl, Echo Park 90026; 213-413-8200; www.attheecho.com.
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7 pm PAT BENATAR & REO SPEEDWAGON, plus EDWIN McCAIN, and BOB GENTRY on the Plaza Stage before the show, at the Greek Theatre in Griffith Park, L.A.
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7 pm MERLIN SNIDER & HIS PRETTY GOOD ACQUAINTANCES return to the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.
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7-10 pm “TRADITIONAL MUSIC GATHERING” with DULCIMANIA, WHEN PIGS FLY!, & KATTYWOMPUS, at The Dollmakers Shop in Old Town Monrovia. Free.
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8 pm MARY FLOWER performs at Boulevard Music in Culver City.
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8 & 10 pm KINKY FRIEDMAN at McCabe’s in Santa Monica (8 pm is sold-out).
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8 pm MURPHY’S FLAW at the Blue Ridge Pickin' Parlor in Granada Hills.
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11 am-1 pm LAWIM’s Monthly WORKSHOP Series presents “REASON & LOGIC,” two helpful computer programs for artists, at SAE Institute of Technology in Hollywood.
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(afternoon) CARL VERHEYEN presents a guitar workshop at Boulevard Music in Culver City.
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5th annual “NATIONAL STORYTELLING NETWORK CONFERENCE” happens this year in Los Angeles, at the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills, and runs Fri, Jul 30-Sun, Aug 1.
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(2) Saturday’s RADIO & TV SHOWS
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/03/saturdays-radio-web-radio-tv-acoustic.html
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(3) Saturday’s “BEST OUT-OF-TOWN EVENTS”
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(4) Saturday’s LOCAL FESTIVALS:
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Sat, Jul 31, in Big Bear; festival:
4-9 pm “BIG BEAR MOUNTAIN TWILIGHT MUSIC FESTIVAL” with THE NATHAN McEUEN BAND, and SLIGO RAGS, plus LONESOME OTIS, and BRUCE GUYNN & BIG RAIN, at the Big Bear Discovery Center Amphitheater in Big Bear. (Event was formerly “Bluegrass, Bluejeans and Beyond.”)
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It’s “non-stop music in a laid-back atmosphere, surrounded by Jeffrey Pines and mountain aromas.” Enjoy country, bluegrass, folk, Celtic and a sprinkling of classic rock with a few nods to the past.
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NATHAN McEUEN (son of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s John McEuen) is a returning favorite, with his band, mandolin prodigy SCOTT GATES and upright bass player CHUCK HAILES. All three handle vocals. They feature “originals and classics with a bluegrass twist and a nod to the past.” More, www.nathanmceuen.net and www.scottgates.com
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SLIGO RAGS, one of the top acoustic bands in L.A., was named by Larry Wines in his annual “Top Ten / Best of 2008” in FolkWorks magazine among the “Top 10 Acoustic Bands in Southern California.” In addition, they are two-time winners of OC’s Best Folk Band, returns offering authentic and original Celtic music with “a sprinkling of bluegrass, country, and jazz textures.” More, www.sligorags.com
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New to the festival is LONESOME OTIS, a hard-driving classic bluegrass band with an appreciation for a slightly more contemporary feel. More, www.lonesomeotis.com
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Another act new to the festival’s stage is BRUCE GUYNN & BIG RAIN delivering big country and some classic soft rock.
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Event gates will open at 3 pm; parking is free at the Discovery Center; bench seating is limited and first-come; bring your own beach chair.
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Info, 850-750-2506. Advance tix available at http://cts.vresp.com/c/?NationalForestAssoci/117775a084/6a22e86440/91aeefced4 or on-site at the Big Bear Discovery Center or event gate. Proceeds from the music fest support forest restoration, environmental education and responsible recreation programming produced by the nonprofit National Forest Association – help heal the San Bernardino National Forest with music. Tix are priced at 2 adults for $25. Teen tix, $10 for ages 13-18; children age 12 and under, plus “music-loving pets” on a leash, are admitted free.
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Sat, Jul 31; runs Fri-Sun; an EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK for ARTISTS; festival:
5th annual “NATIONAL STORYTELLING NETWORK CONFERENCE” happens this year in Los Angeles, at the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills. Info at www.storynet.org/conference and www.storynet.org/conference/fringe.html.
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If their website doesn't answer your questions, 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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The Guide is strongly recommending this for musicians because all of us need to have good stage banter to entertain our audiences while we tune, change broken strings, wait for some dufus to stop coughing, etc., and this is a fine chance to learn from people who command attention from the stage while they are not singing or strumming.
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Event 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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(5a) Saturday’s TODAY-AND-TONIGHT-ONLY
“LOS ANGELES AREA ACOUSTIC MUSIC PERFORMANCES” and related events:
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Sat, Jul 31; world music:
10 am VIVER BRASIL arrives for the kid-friendly “Big World Fun” series at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood; 323-461-3673; www.fordamphitheatre.org. More at www.viverbrasil.com
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Sat, Jul 31; dance, but probably not at all rootsy or folky:
10 am-noon “NATIONAL DANCE DAY” on the Music Center Plaza, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211; www.musiccenter.org. ‏
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We’re including this because the Music Center is touting it as the “Biggest Dance Ever,” with “Dancing, sunshine, fun, and food trucks.” They tell us you can “Be a part of Dizzy Feet Foundation's and Music Center's official National Dance Day* celebration in Los Angeles. It's Active Arts' Biggest Dance Ever 2010 - a flash mob dance choreographed by Tabitha and Napoleon Dumo.” The morning there begins with “a warm-up led by the talented Melinda Sullivan, Music Center Spotlight Awards alum and recent ‘SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE’ contestant. Say hello to director and SYTYCD judge Adam Shankman and get moving with legendary choreographers and lyrical Hip Hop pioneers Tabitha and Napoleon Dumo. Stick around for a big dance party, jam to DJ music, and visit some of LA's favorite food trucks.”
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*What is National Dance Day? As part of his commitment to support dance education and physical fitness in communities throughout the United States, Nigel Lythgoe is launching National Dance Day on TV’s “So You Think You Can Dance.” He says, “National Dance Day… will include a variety of dance-themed activities for people of all ages. It will empower, challenge and inspire everyone to try various styles of dance ranging from hip-hop to ballroom to anything that moves. Above all, it will encourage everyone to DANCE as a means to stay fit and be healthy.”
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Free admission, all welcome, no dance experience necessary. Bring sunscreen and water.
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Sat, Jul 31; an EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK for ARTISTS:
11 am-1 pm LAWIM’s Monthly WORKSHOP Series presents “REASON & LOGIC,” two helpful computer programs for artists, at SAE Institute of Technology, 6565 W Sunset Bl, Hollywood 90028; note special location for this workshop; enter through front or side door; free parking.
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Apple's LOGIC is a songwriter's dream! It is among the most flexible and powerful audio programs available, offering tools to record, arrange and mix right at home. This workshop will provide a general overview of how useful LOGIC is to the singer-songwriter and how Propellerhead's REASON works with LOGIC as a production tool.
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Topics to be discussed include:
> Workflow tips designed to keep sessions organized (and out of the way of the creative process!)
> Techniques to simplify getting a good sound from almost any microphone
> An overview of instruments right inside LOGIC to show the array of sounds available without any other plugins or sounds (expanding on the power and usefulness of this program!); and more.
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Presenter Brian Markman is an engineer, producer and club DJ. Just over seven years ago he started producing electronic tracks as well as scoring short films in Propellerhead's REASON and Apple's LOGIC. After finishing school for engineering, he worked as a runner and then Assistant Engineer at the world-renowned Larrabee Studios in Studio City, home to such artists as Mary J. Blige, Christina Aguilera and John Mayer. During this time he began engineering indie acts like Infinity Girls and United by Sound. After a few years there, the call of something different brought Markman to SAE INSTITUTE as an instructor in the EMP program and later the ATP program. Now as an instructor in both programs, he gets to teach his passion... the tools and techniques of a great studio session.
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Note that “Part 2, MORE Logic and Reason" with Brian, is scheduled for Aug 28.
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Reservations, 213-243-6440 or www.lawim.com. RSVP & payment required by 6 pm on Jul 30. $15 for LAWIM members, $25 general public.
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Sat, Jul 31; an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK FOR ARTISTS:”
(afternoon) CARL VERHEYEN presents a guitar workshop at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583.
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CARL VERHEYEN, lead guitar for SUPERTRAMP since 1985, won Guitar Player magazine’s “Best Studio Guitarist” poll in 1996. He’s performed on soundtracks for some major films that you’ve seen, including “Star Trek,” “Land of the Lost,” and “Up.” He’s just back from a world tour and he has a new CD that features him and six other world-class guitarists. (In addition to today’s workshop, Carl plays a concert here with STEVE TRAVATO on July 24.) Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. Call venue for today’s workshop time.
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Sat, Jul 31; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
3 pm “ROOTS ROADHOUSE” with DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY MEN, RED SIMPSON, T MODEL FORD, PETE ANDERSON, I SEE HAWKS IN LA, OLD CALIFORNIO, CHATHAM COUNTY LINE, THE CHAPIN SISTERS, LESLIE & THE BADGERS, THE WHISPERING PINES, OLIN & THE MOON, TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT, KILLING CASSANOVA, AND SPEEDBUGGY. It’s all at The Echo and Echoplex, and you need to enter at 1154 Glendale Bl, Echo Park 90026; 213-413-8200; www.attheecho.com.
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CHRIS MORRIS of Scion Radio and Variety Magazine will emcee at least one stage.
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Presented by The Echo and the “Grand Ole Echo” series, this will be a top show of the summer, and it’s a veritable mid-summer indoor & outdoor roots-Americana festival. The Happy Bookers add, “There will be BBQ trucks, bingo, raffles, and vendors selling you good stuff!” The seen-around-town BBQ trucks of Q Zilla (http://www.qzillabbq.com/) and Barbie-Que (http://www.barbiesq.com/) will be serving up their versions of pulled pork, brisket, mac’n cheese and collard greens.
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Here’s the full line-up, for all three stages (as recently REVISED by event):
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ECHOPLEX Stage:
3:40-4:15 pm Whispering Pines
4:35-5:15 pm Frontier Ruckus
5:30-6 pm Speedbuggy
6:20-7 pm Olin & The Moon
7:20-8:15 pm Red Simpson
8:35-9:15 pm I See Hawks in L.A.
9:25-9:55 pm Chapin Sisters
10:15 pm Dave Alvin
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ECHO Stage, indoors:
4-4:30 pm Philip Roebuck
4:40-5:15 pm Pete Anderson
5:30-6:10 pm Chatham County Line
6:20-7 pm Old Californio
7:20-8:10 pm Leslie and the Badgers
8:30 pm T Model Ford
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BACK PORCH Outdoor stage:
4:30-5 pm RT & the 44s
5:30-6 pm Amanda Jo Williams
6:20-7 pm – Killing Casanova
7:15-7:45 pm Old Bull
8-8:30 pm Last Round Down
8:45 pm Triple Chicken Foot
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The producers humbly declare, “This is an exciting event, where for one ticket price, you have access to two stages full of L.A.'s BEST roots rock, country, folk, bluegrass, freak folk, cowternative, and alt-country bands in one day! Yeeehhaaawww!”
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The Echo patio will host games of bingo with prizes ranging from gift certificates, free tickets, t-shirts and CDs and a photo exhibit with some of the Grand Ole Echo’s favorite photographers (Kent Geib and "Electric" Earl Rheinhalter among them).
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Old Style Guitar Shop (www.oldstyleguitarshop.com) will be on site showing off their ‘70s-wood paneled guitar, crafted just for the event. Vintage jewelry and clothes will be there from Le Modern Trickets (http://lemoderntrinket.com) and Stuck On Vintage (www.stuckonvintage.blogspot.com) and more.
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Advance tix strongly recommended. Discounted tix in advance, in person, at any “Grand Ole Echo” Sunday show, or $15 adult advance tix, $10 for age 14 and under, (at http://kgmusicpress.com/l/n3taor/5258953;http://www.ticketweb.com plus “convenience fees”). A few advance tix are available for $13 on Sunday, July 25 from producer Kim Grant, at the Grand Ole Echo show *(See Guide listing). $17 day of show, if any remain.
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Sat, Jul 31; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm PAT BENATAR & REO SPEEDWAGON, plus EDWIN McCAIN, and BOB GENTRY on the Plaza Stage before the show, at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave in Griffith Park, L.A.; Greek Theatre hotline, 323-665-1927; tix, 213-480-3232; www.greektheatrela.com.
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PAT BENATAR‘s first worldwide hit, “We Belong,” is a song written by legendary acoustic songwriting / performing duo LOWEN & NAVARRO. That’s always been enough to keep plenty of Americana fans in there alongside her rowdy rockers. This time around, two legendary rock voices, Pat Benatar and REO Speedwagon, team up for their “Love on the Run” cross-country summer tour that includes this L.A. show at iconic The Greek Theatre. Make no mistake, this is an electric rock show, but it’s bound to be a very good one.
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“LOVE ON THE RUN” will bring the songs of these two historic rock bands to stages all across America. Their music will take fans back to their early ‘80s explosion onto the Billboard charts, where both artists enjoyed #1 and Top 10 positions for the better part of the decade; and will carry on through their career with music that continues to define their excellence in song craftsmanship and performance.
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EDWIN McCAIN and KEATON SIMONS will each join these two legendary acts at various stops along the tour. (It’s McCain in L.A.)
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“We are so excited to continue to add dates to this tour to bring the combination of REO and Pat to as many fans as possible,” says KEVIN CRONIN, lead singer of REO Speedwagon. He continues, “Since talking with NEIL GIRALDO and Pat about the idea of touring together, we have just been incredibly amped to get on the road and the more fans we can entertain, the better.”
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Cronin added, “REO and PAT BENATAR toured together in 1995 and we all had a blast. I ran into Neil Giraldo in the neighborhood last year, and we talked about getting the bands together again…so here we are. Both REO and Pat Benatar share a history of hits, a family-oriented approach, and a continuing desire to rock hard and have fun doing it. We embrace and take pride in our past achievements, while we are all about growing as artists and keeping our standards high. We intend to prove it every night on stage with the ‘Love On The Run’ tour.”
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“LOVE ON THE RUN” is dedicated to raising awareness about hunger among American school children by partnering with “Blessings in a Backpack,” a non-profit organization that provides weekend meals to school children in need. During their recent “Can’t Stop Rockin Tour, ”REO Speedwagon and Styx raised over $300k for school kids, helped to open 20 schools and helped feed nearly 4k children a weekend for a full year as a result of their partnership with Blessings in a Backpack. Benatar and REO Speedwagon hope to add to these accomplishments and help more school children along this tour. For more information, please go to www.blessingsinabackpack.com.
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The tour features a variety of VIP ticket packages, some including a chance to meet REO Speedwagon at the shows; details at www.iloveallaccess.com. Tix, $85 / $70 / $55 / $40, + “Convenience Charge” of $13.50 per order (unless you get ‘em from the box office).
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Sat, Jul 31; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm MERLIN SNIDER & HIS PRETTY GOOD ACQUAINTANCES return to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; 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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MERLIN SNIDER was a Premiere Showcase Artist at the Folk Alliance Region West 2009 Conference last November. And his latest album, “Right Here,” became a “Top Folk Album” on folkradio.org charts, May through July, 2009. Folkworks.org heralded “Right Here” as “a ‘must have’ for connoisseurs of the singer-songwriter, folk genre.” "Merlin Snider is a craftsman," wrote Wildy’s World, “about as fine a songwriter and story teller as you’re likely to find."
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With acoustic guitar, slide, and harmonica, Merlin cuts across all sorts of Americana genres with wit and ease. No stranger to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, having appeared at numerous sold-out shows over the past decade, Merlin returns with his band of Pretty Good Acquaintances, including mandolin virtuoso TOM CORBETT (John McEuen, Robin and Linda Williams); Hollywood soundtrack fave MARK INDICTOR on fiddle (Border Radio, Hot Lips and Fingertips), and DEBORAH SNIDER on percussion and backup vocals. Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “Merlin and the band serve-up a fresh stew of folk-blues, western swing, alternative country and folk-rock.”
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In her review of the Ventura County debut of "Right Here," Ann Howitt wrote in the Bard Chord, “If you get a chance to see Merlin and his band perform around town, don’t miss it. It’s sure to be a good show, and you never know what he’ll pull out of the hat.” More at www.merlinsnider.com. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Jul 31; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7-10 pm “TRADITIONAL MUSIC GATHERING,” the last Saturday of each month from May-Aug, at The Dollmakers Shop, 412 S Myrtle Av, Old Town Monrovia 91016; 626-357-1091.
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Three bands perform tonight – DULCIMANIA, WHEN PIGS FLY!, & KATTYWOMPUS. Free event.
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Sat, Jul 31; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MARY FLOWER performs at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583.
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MARY FLOWER is a 2008 Blues Music Award Nominee for “Acoustic Artist of the Year,” who is celebrated as “A world-class fingerstyle and lap-slide guitarist” by Downbeat magazine. Flower performs and teaches internationally, and has released several instructional DVDs, including a few for highly regarded Homespun Tapes.
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Piedmont blues-based musician MARY FLOWER has dazzled the competition at the National Fingerstyle competition and has appeared on radio’s “A Prairie Home Companion.” Her music is upbeat, almost with a ragtime influence, with a lot of finger-picked melodies. In addition to all that, Mary excels as a lap steel slide guitarist.
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Mary is renowned for a uniquely personal vision of roots music that blends ragtime, acoustic blues, and folk styles. Technically dazzling, yet grounded in the down-to-earth simplicity of early 20 century American music, Mary boasts more stylistic diversity than just about any other artist currently performing under the “acoustic blues” banner.
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“Flower, a world-class fingerstyle and lap-slide guitarist, weighs in on the close relationship between folk-blues and early jazz ...” – Downbeat magazine.
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Her latest CD, “Bywater Dance,” was recorded in New Orleans with a host of the city's finest musicians, in the Bywater area downriver from the French Quarter. It serves as a positive reminder of how things were in New Orleans not that long ago. The music is a mixture of old-timey New Orleans Jazz, swing, and R&B, combined with Flower's own folk-blues style, and sounds modern and traditional at the same time. The guest musicians include such Crescent City stalwarts as pianist Henry Butler, keyboardist Jon Cleary, clarinetist Dr. Michael White, and Kirk Joseph on sousaphone.
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Despite all the guests, “Bywater Dance” is Mary Flower's baby. Her guitar work is breathtaking and her vocals are warm and inviting. Flower wrote five of the fourteen tracks here and all of them are of the instrumental variety – "Raise The Devil," "La Grippe," "Terminal Rag" (with White lending a helping hand), "Hudson River Rag," and the pensive closer "Good News Waltz." The remaining songs are an interesting and sometimes unfamiliar set of covers. Noteworthy among those: a poignant take on Geechie Wiley's "Last Kind Word Blues;" a spirited version of Leroy Carr's "Papa's On The Housetop;" and the Red Stick Ramblers' "Main Street Blues" is a definite high point.
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Flower's cover of "Brother, Can You Spare A Dime?" is particularly moving, in light of the current state of affairs in New Orleans.
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In addition to tonight’s concert, Mary will do a guitar workshop at the venue on August 1; call for workshop time. More at www.maryflower.com
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Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Jul 31; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm (sold out) & 10 pm KINKY FRIEDMAN at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; tix, 310-828-4497.
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The Kinkster is pundit, novelist, singer-songwriter, and columnist for the Texas Observer, where he shared ink with the late Molly Ivins. Beyond that, he’s hilarious, a pontificating cigar-chomping reprobate who scared the hell out of the Texas political establishment when he ran for governor with the slogan, “Why the hell not?” One of his novels, “The Mile High Club,” published pre-9/11, predicted that terrorists would hijack an airliner and fly it into the World Trade Center. His songs were covered by a who’s-who of the music world in a tribute album that won a Grammy. His hour-long performance-interview on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” was a huge favorite with the show’s listeners, though we missed his longtime sideman, LITTLE JEWFORD. That artist’s name, if you’re wondering, derives from the name of the whole band, KINKY FRIEDMAN & THE TEXAS JEW BOYS.
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The former Texas gubernatorial candidate and political commentator is a self-proclaimed "author, columnist, musician and beautician." Two members of Kinky's Texas Jewboys, LITTLE JEWFORD and WASHINGTON RATSO, will join him on the tour. Friedman rose to stardom in the '70s, with the Texas Jewboys as his sidekicks. With his outrageous lyrics and crazed stage persona, he may have offended some, but he drew people like Robin Williams, Bob Dylan and John Belushi into his spiritual fan club. He toured with Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue and appeared on the inaugural season of TV’s “Saturday Night Live.” His infamous appearance on PBS’ “Austin City Limits” – the only performance ever filmed by ACL and never broadcast because of content – has finally been released on DVD, to the delight of fans everywhere. Not surprisingly, McCabe’s early show sold-out quickly, but lucky late-show concertgoers will be treated to an opening set by local musician, journalist, filmmaker, and activist MICHAEL SIMMONS, former leader of the band SLEWFOOT.
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Yep, Kinky is, well, kinky – eccentric, and a whole lot of thought-provoking fun. Some tix are still available for the late show, at press time. $30.
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Sat, Jul 31; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MURPHY’S FLAW at the Blue Ridge Pickin' Parlor, 17828 Chatsworth St, Granada Hills; www.pickinparlor.com; 818-282-9001.
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Murphy's Flaw is a fast-moving, very comedic bluegrass band now in its second incarnation - during which it's “swollen like a carbuncle” to seven members. “The Flaw,” as their fans call them, likes to say that the band “started when the members were thrown together haphazardly as terms of their parole.”
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Bluegrass as a community service? Hardly. They've won at the local Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest each year they've entered except for last year, when they came in NINTH. That resulted in a well-attended "Recriminations and Excuses" concert. Over in Altadena, venue impresario Bob Stane will tell you, “Their well-intentioned bluegrass music will keep you riveted to your seat. This is mostly because the Flaw uses real rivets, so be sure to bring Band-Aids and some kind of disinfectant.” (The Flaw’s humor is contagious.)
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The band, never accused of having business sense, may have t-shirts for sale, or you can bring a blank one and they'll draw on it. They'd love to sell you a CD, but they can't figure-out how to work the recorder. As Roseanne Rosadanna said, it's always something. But all the comedic bits aside, they are musically solid and very entertaining.
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Sat, Jul 31:
8 pm THE RUNNING KIND plays two sets tonight at the weekly “Ranch Party” show at EB's Beer & Wine Bar at The Original Farmer's Market, 6333 W 3rd St (at Fairfax), L.A. 90036. No cover, all ages.
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Sat, Jul 31:
8 pm JON POUSETTE-DART & CATHY-ANNE McCLINTOCK play a double-bill at “Russ & Julie’s House Concert” series in Oak Park (Thousand Oaks / Agoura Hills area); reservations get directions at 818-707-2179 or houseconcerts@jrp-graphics.com. Series and show info, www.houseconcerts.us.
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Sat, Jul 31; world music:
8 pm ANCIENT FUTURE at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina; 626-339-7020; www.frethouse.com. More at www.ancient-future.com.
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ANCIENT FUTURE is dedicated to the mission of creating world fusion music. Their unusual blend of musical traditions comes from around the world and concentrates on Arabic, Indian, and Spanish musical themes. Called "trendsetters" for their early contributions to the movement, which seeks to show how people from different cultures can grow by learning from each other. There are 12 versions of the band, each with different musicians from different cultures in order to fully explore the varieties of world fusion music. The Ancient Future duet has performed in Spain at festivals in Sant Carles de la Ràpita, Botarell, Torredembarra, and Salou.
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Ticket options: Tix, in person (at store) are $2 off if bought at least one week in advance (except Open-Mic.tix); online or phone tix, with a major credit card add a $2 per batch charge. Season Tickets allow you to buy all shows and save $4 off each seat. Fret House music students can buy up to 2 tix for any show, at least a week in advance, at half price. Children’s tix (under age 12) are half-price; under age 3, free. Doors at 7:30 pm. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Jul 31:
PADDY’S PIG brings authentic and original Irish music to the Tam O'Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, L.A.; 323-664-0228. More on the L.A.-based band at www.paddyspigla.com and www.myspace.com/paddyspigla
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Sat, Jul 31; world music:
8:30 pm VIVER BRASIL brings their Alaafia harmony to the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood; 323-461-3673; www.fordamphitheatre.org. More at www.viverbrasil.com
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Sat, Jul 31:
9 pm-12:30 am vocalist DWIGHT TRIBLE & his QUARTET play jazz at The Blue Whale, 123 Astronaut E S Onizuka St Suite 301, Japan Town, L.A. 90012; 213-620-0908; www.facebook.com/thebluewhale; www.bluewhalemusic.com. (NE corner of Los Angeles St & 2nd St, next to Kyoto Grand Hotel, in Weller Court Plaza. Parking below in the building, no charge with validation; street parking available.) Performances here are 9 pm-12:30 am, with Sunday performances 7-10 pm. Full bar, with Oriental tapas available. Usually a $10 - $15 cover charge.
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Sat, Jul 31; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
10 pm KINKY FRIEDMAN at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; tix, 310-828-4497.
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The Kinkster is pundit, novelist, singer-songwriter, and columnist for the Texas Observer, where he shared ink with the late Molly Ivins. Beyond that, he’s hilarious, a pontificating cigar-chomping reprobate who scared the hell out of the Texas political establishment when he ran for governor with the slogan, “Why the hell not?” One of his novels, “The Mile High Club,” published pre-9/11, predicted that terrorists would hijack an airliner and fly it into the World Trade Center. His songs were covered by a who’s-who of the music world in a tribute album that won a Grammy. His hour-long performance-interview on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” was a huge favorite with the show’s listeners, though we missed his longtime sideman, LITTLE JEWFORD. That artist’s name, if you’re wondering, derives from the name of the whole band, KINKY FRIEDMAN & THE TEXAS JEW BOYS.
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The former Texas gubernatorial candidate and political commentator is a self-proclaimed "author, columnist, musician and beautician." Two members of Kinky's Texas Jewboys, LITTLE JEWFORD and WASHINGTON RATSO, will join him on the tour. Friedman rose to stardom in the '70s, with the Texas Jewboys as his sidekicks. With his outrageous lyrics and crazed stage persona, he may have offended some, but he drew people like Robin Williams, Bob Dylan and John Belushi into his spiritual fan club. He toured with Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue and appeared on the inaugural season of TV’s “Saturday Night Live.” His infamous appearance on PBS’ “Austin City Limits” – the only performance ever filmed by ACL and never broadcast because of content – has finally been released on DVD, to the delight of fans everywhere. Not surprisingly, McCabe’s early show sold-out quickly, but lucky late-show concertgoers will be treated to an opening set by local musician, journalist, filmmaker, and activist MICHAEL SIMMONS, former leader of the band SLEWFOOT.
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Yep, Kinky is, well, kinky – eccentric, and a whole lot of thought-provoking fun. Some tix are still available for the late show, at press time. $30.
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(5b) Saturday’s RECURRING
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Included are today & tonight’s weekly and monthly residencies, series, showcases, workshops, open mics and other acoustic music events that are scheduled in advance to happen today and tonight, from northern Santa Barbara County to south Orange County, from downtown L.A. to the valleys to the Inland Empire, from the desert to the sea.
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/07/saturday-fifth-saturday-when-month-has.html
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(1) Sunday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks:
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6 pm DAVE MASON plays this week’s free show at the “CONCERTS ON THE GREEN” series, sponsored by Valley Cultural Center at Lou Bredlow Pavilion in Warner Center Park, Woodland Hills.
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7 pm LOAFER’S GLORY plus SHAUN CROMWELL at McCabe’s in Santa Monica. (LOAFER’S GLORY is the all-star ensemble band of HERB PEDERSEN, BILL BRYSON, PATRICK SAUBER & TOM SAUBER.)
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7 pm MARY FLOWER, plus TOM WEEBER opening, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.
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(afternoon) MARY FLOWER presents a guitar workshop at Boulevard Music in Culver City.
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(Time tba) LAWRENCE LEBO begins offering a 4-week course on blues singing techniques titled “LEARN TO SING THE BLUES WITH LAWRENCE LEBO,” at McCabe’s in Santa Monica.
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9 am-4 pm 5th annual “NATIONAL STORYTELLING NETWORK CONFERENCE” happens this year in Los Angeles, at the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills, and runs Fri, Jul 30-Sun, Aug 1.
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4:30-5:30 pm One-day “BEGINNING UKE” class at the Folk Music Center & Museum in Claremont.
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/03/sundays-radio-web-radio-tv-acoustic.html
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Sun-Thu, Aug 1-5, in Northern California:
2010 “AMERICAN RIVER ACOUSTIC MUSIC CAMP”– info at www.americanriveracoustic.org and info@americanriverfolk.org
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Sun, Aug 1; runs Fri-Sun; an EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK for ARTISTS; festival:
9 am-4 pm 5th annual “NATIONAL STORYTELLING NETWORK CONFERENCE” happens this year in Los Angeles, at the Warner Center Marriott in Woodland Hills. Info at www.storynet.org/conference and www.storynet.org/conference/fringe.html.
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If their website doesn't answer your questions, 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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The Guide is strongly recommending this for musicians because all of us need to have good stage banter to entertain our audiences while we tune, change broken strings, wait for some dufus to stop coughing, etc., and this is a fine chance to learn from people who command attention from the stage while they are not singing or strumming.
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Event 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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Sun, Aug 1:
9 am-1 pm “BEVERLY HILLS 16TH ANNIVERSARY CHILI COOK OFF CELEBRATION” with music by ORGANIC DEMO; info at www.daddybone.com.
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ORGANIC DEMO is the high-energy country, bluegrass, & folk-based duo of HAPPY JOHNNY KELLER and DADDY BONE, with the latter in his “organic” guise as BISH BULLWALLER, “breaking strings and breaking hearts at a farmers market near you.” DADDY BONE, whose real name is Mike Boning, is that avant garde bluesman with some songs worthy of Dr. Demento. He adds, “We have been getting some other interesting gigs as well. Imagine our cheesy cowboy clad presence at a private wedding in an old adobe church in Santa Barbara. Nothing says, ‘I love you’ like a solo on the cigar box guitar.” You do get the idea he’s a bit warped. But the music’s good.
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Sun, Aug 1:
12:30-3 pm The 1st meeting of the “LOS ANGELES MOUNTAIN / URBAN DULCIMER CLUB,” with organizer JOELLEN LAPIDUS at McCabe’s, 3103 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405. All levels, all styles welcome, a chance to share music and different styles of fretted dulcimer playing. More at www.scdh.org. You’ve heard JOELLEN LAPIDUS perform on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” with her band, Extreme Klezmer Makeover. Call Joellen for info, 310-474-1123. To sign up, call McCabe’s, at 310-828-4497 or just come on down. Reservations not necessary. Cost $10
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Sun, Aug 1; an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK FOR ARTISTS:”
(afternoon) MARY FLOWER presents a guitar workshop at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583.
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She performs and teaches internationally, and has released several instructional DVDs, including a few for highly regarded Homespun Tapes.
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MARY FLOWER is “A world-class fingerstyle and lap-slide guitarist.” – Downbeat magazine.
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Piedmont blues-based musician MARY FLOWER has dazzled the competition at the National Fingerstyle competition and has appeared on radio’s “A Prairie Home Companion.” Her music is upbeat, almost with a ragtime influence, with a lot of finger-picked melodies. In addition to all that, Mary excels as a lap steel slide guitarist. (In addition to today’s workshop, Mary plays a concert here on July 31 at 8 pm; see listing.) More at www.maryflower.com
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Sun, Aug 1; a “PICK-OF-THE-WEEK FOR ARTISTS:”
(Time tba) LAWRENCE LEBO begins offering a 4-week course on blues singing techniques titled “LEARN TO SING THE BLUES WITH LAWRENCE LEBO,” at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com.
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Students will learn blues singing techniques from shouts to growls to moans, in a hands-on performance workshop. Classes meet Sundays from Aug 1-Aug 22 (4 sessions) at a cost of $150. More at the venue’s website.
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Her just-released new (and third) CD, “Don’t Call Her Larry, Vol. 3: American Roots,” got a great review from Cashbox Magazine, at www.cashboxmagazine.com/reviews.htm. Lawrence gushes, “I'm right above Mellisa Etheridge!”
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Ms. LEBO describes herself as a blues singer with jazz and western swing sensibilities. Her recordings have earned rave international reviews and college airplay, and have been featured on National Public Radio’s “Weekend Edition” show, hosted by Liane Hansen, in addition to getting international airplay and very complimentary ink here in the Guide. She’s received notice that’s she’s been accepted into Arts Northwest's prestigious touring guide book "Northwest On Tour" for 2010-12, and her newly-rebuilt "fancy-dancy" official website is up and running.” It’s at www.lawrencelebo.com.
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Sun, Aug 1:
3 pm RUTHANN FRIEDMAN, HORSE THIEVES, TOMMY SANTEE KLAWS, RT N' THE 44'S, SUNS SOUNDTRACK, and FORT KING play the Echo Country Outpost, 1930 Echo Park Av, Echo Park 90026; 323-667-9606.
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Sun, Aug 1:
3-6 pm THE WAY TO HAPPINESS JAZZ BAND, featuring vocalist MARIA WASSERMAN, at The Valley Life Improvement Center, 10667 White Oak Av (at Chatsworth St), Granada Hills 91344; 818-366-9899; info & reservations, 818-428-1377; www.moreart.us.
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The Way To Happiness Jazz Band is Matt Lamey on piano, Roman Sirwinski on acoustic bass, Bob Sullivan on drums, Larry Williams on guitar, and Jeff Snow on saxes. It’s a “show of jazz featuring the warm vocalizing of Maria Wasserman,” presented by Cathy Segal-Garcia and More Art Inc. $10 prepaid tix (with reservations); $15 at the door.
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Sun, Aug 1:
4 pm DAVE MORRISON BAND, with GENEVIEVE ADELL, plus SEVERIN BROWNE & LORIN HART, play a house concert at Anne Dixon's home in South Pasadena. Reservations get directions, at davymeboy@earthlink.net or 626-644-3245.

Includes a chili cook-off. Line-up is opening sets by SEVERIN BROWNE & LORIN HART, then the DAVE MORRISON BAND, with new vocalist GENEVIEVE ADELL.
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SEVERIN BROWNE, as Dave Morrison says,: has “forgotten more about songwriting than most of us ever learn. Once signed to Motown records, Sev makes acoustic music with grooves. There's a slippery R&B undercurrent to many of his songs that gets you moving around while the stories unfold. He can rock (‘Angeline,’ ‘Start It Up’), get the gumbo on, (‘Cat Woman’), or crank up the funk (‘Mo Better’), then turn around and hit you with a heart-breaking ballad (‘Leaving You’), or joyful anthem to love (‘I Am and I Will’). Killer musician ... killer singer. Dude's got skills.”
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LORIN HART, says Dave, was there “The first time I ever performed in public.” He continues, “I met Lorin Hart, and was terrified. Everything that I thought could be done with a song and a guitar, she was doing. I would have crawled away defeated if she hadn't gone out of her way to encourage me. Later when I was asked to join Bunch 'O Damn Songwriters, a wild-eyed creative collective, I made damn sure that Lorin was coming, too. More recently, Lorin, Brad, Chauncey Bowers and myself have a little songwriter's group. In short, if I want to keep my game up, I keep Lorin nearby. She can tap into that impressionistic wellspring and spin dazzling images that would send Dylan running for the old Corona, or lay down a lyric as spare and sturdy as a Shaker chair. And that voice ... like a smoky breeze out of a mountain hollow.”
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DAVE MORRISON BAND, says Dave, is “Newly reformed. Lisa Turner has left us. It came as a shock, and she will be missed. But something's lost and something's gained. About a year ago, I had worked up some songs and performed a one-off show with GENEVIEVE ADELL, and was knocked out by her talent and focus. So I got in touch, and we got to work. Now, two gigs in, we're warmed up and ready to bring it. And, of course, GREG KRUEGER will be there adding his inimitable touch on mandolin, Dobro, and guitar.”
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“Gather at 4 pm, music a bit later,” at this “House-Concert, Song-Circle (bring the guitar), and chili throw-down (come hungry).” $15 donation includes food and drink.
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Sun, Aug 1; an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK for ARTISTS:”
4:30-5:30 pm One-day “BEGINNING UKE” class at the Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-624-2928; www.folkmusiccenter.com. It’s for parents and kids. Bring your uke or borrow one of theirs. It’s a one-day beginning uke class to get you started on a fun and easy instrument. Call for sign-ups and more info. Children taking the class should be at least 6 years old. Fee for the class is $10.
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Sun, Aug 1; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
6 pm DAVE MASON is this week’s free show at the “CONCERTS ON THE GREEN” series, sponsored by Valley Cultural Center at Lou Bredlow Pavilion, Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Bl, Woodland Hills; www.valleycultural.org; 818-704-1358. He may be too nouveau for many traditional folk fans, but he is a bona fide music star with a big following, and this is a rare chance to see him perform for free. Bring folding chairs or a blanket and get there early to find a good spot. Food and beverages available inexpensively in the park for these concerts. Free show.
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Sun, Aug 1; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm LOAFER’S GLORY plus SHAUN CROMWELL at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497.
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LOAFER’S GLORY is the all-star ensemble band of HERB PEDERSEN, BILL BRYSON, PATRICK SAUBER & TOM SAUBER.
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SHAUN CROMWELL is the highly-regarded blues-and-beyond artist whose CD, “The Turning of Clocks,” debuted on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.”
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Four of the most familiar names on the Southern California bluegrass scene unite in a high lonesome super group. Pedersen is known for his work with former Byrd Chris Hillman, as well as The Desert Rose Band and The Laurel Canyon Ramblers. The Saubers, father and son, are both highly respected multi-instrumentalists who've played in a variety of groupings and settings, and Bryson has added bass and vocals to more bluegrass bands than we could possibly list here. Also on this great double-bill is young Shaun Cromwell, about whom Peter Mulvey says: "He has the unmistakable sound of someone who has put in the time and the heart, someone who has truly got inside the music."
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TOM SAUBER tells us, “”It'll be a big night this Sunday, August 1st, when Loafer's Glory will be making their official debut concert at McCabe's Guitar Shop in Santa Monica. This is a band made up of long-time musical compadres who have joined up to play some of the best Bluegrass and Old-Time music you're likely to hear anywhere or anytime. High tenor singing, tight trios, country duets, and gospel quartets with Herb Pedersen on guitar, Patrick Sauber on bluegrass banjo and mandolin, Tom Sauber on fiddle and old-time banjo, and Bill Bryson on bass. Bill and Herb have played together for over 25 years, first in the Desert Rose Band, then the Laurel Canyon Ramblers. Tom and Bill began playing Old-time music together in 1966. Bill and Patrick have played together in the Brombies for 5 years now. And Patrick began playing gigs with Tom before he was 8 years old. All that adds up to some music I think you'll want to hear. Come on down if you can. Shaun Cromwell, a fine singer-songwriter and guitar/banjo player will play an opening set.” Tix, $15.
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Sun, Aug 1; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm MARY FLOWER, plus TOM WEEBER opening, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; 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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MARY FLOWER is a 2008 Blues Music Award Nominee for “Acoustic Artist of the Year,” who is celebrated as “A world-class fingerstyle and lap-slide guitarist” by Downbeat magazine. Flower performs and teaches internationally, and has released several instructional DVDs, including a few for highly regarded Homespun Tapes.
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Piedmont blues-based musician MARY FLOWER has dazzled the competition at the National Fingerstyle competition and has appeared on radio’s “A Prairie Home Companion.” Her music is upbeat, almost with a ragtime influence, with a lot of finger-picked melodies. In addition to all that, Mary excels as a lap steel slide guitarist.
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Mary is renowned for a uniquely personal vision of roots music that blends ragtime, acoustic blues, and folk styles. Technically dazzling, yet grounded in the down-to-earth simplicity of early 20 century American music, Mary boasts more stylistic diversity than just about any other artist currently performing under the “acoustic blues” banner.
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“Flower, a world-class fingerstyle and lap-slide guitarist, weighs in on the close relationship between folk-blues and early jazz ...” – Downbeat magazine.
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Her latest CD, “Bywater Dance,” was recorded in New Orleans with a host of the city's finest musicians, in the Bywater area downriver from the French Quarter. It serves as a positive reminder of how things were in New Orleans not that long ago. The music is a mixture of old-timey New Orleans Jazz, swing, and R&B, combined with Flower's own folk-blues style, and sounds modern and traditional at the same time. The guest musicians include such Crescent City stalwarts as pianist Henry Butler, keyboardist Jon Cleary, clarinetist Dr. Michael White, and Kirk Joseph on sousaphone.
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Despite all the guests, “Bywater Dance” is Mary Flower's baby. Her guitar work is breathtaking and her vocals are warm and inviting. Flower wrote five of the fourteen tracks here and all of them are of the instrumental variety – "Raise The Devil," "La Grippe," "Terminal Rag" (with White lending a helping hand), "Hudson River Rag," and the pensive closer "Good News Waltz." The remaining songs are an interesting and sometimes unfamiliar set of covers. Noteworthy among those: a poignant take on Geechie Wiley's "Last Kind Word Blues;" a spirited version of Leroy Carr's "Papa's On The Housetop;" and the Red Stick Ramblers' "Main Street Blues" is a definite high point.
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During his time at JBL, Weeber and his wife played on the Paramount TV production, “Life Moments.” His wife sang two of his songs for the TV show, seen all over the country. That was all it took for him to jump back in, with both feet. Pulling together a very talented group of musicians and singers Tom recorded his 2nd CD, “Second Time Around.” (His first album, “Don't Worry I Didn't Quit My Day Job” is long out-of-print.) “Second Time Around” was recorded at the legendary Cherokee Studios in Los Angeles. He says, “We had such a great time recording there. The owners treated us like family and were into the music we were making.” Now that whole “Corp. world” is behind him, and his music-making is his full time job, one he says he really loves, where “There are no ties allowed.”
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Sun, Aug 1:
7 pm “TIA CHUCHA'S CENTRO CULTURAL FIRE & SOUL: L.A. WOMEN UNITE” at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood; 323-461-3673; www.fordamphitheatre.org.
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7:30 pm ANCENT FUTURE play the “Friends of Swanirvar Los Angeles Benefit” at the Folly Bowl, 1601 E Loma Alta Dr, Altadena 91001; 714-572-3781 or 626-797-1670; http://tinyurl.com/2d85bkn. More at www.ancient-future.com
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10 pm STEVEN CASPER performs at Liquid Kitty, haven’t seen him, this is a good chance to be right up close. Liquid Kitty is located at 11780 Pico Bl, West L.A. (Look for the neon martini glass on the south side of the street.)
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/07/sunday-first-sunday-every-month-in-2010.html
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2010 “AMERICAN RIVER ACOUSTIC MUSIC CAMP”– info at www.americanriveracoustic.org and info@americanriverfolk.org
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Mon, Aug 2:
7 pm “HULA AND STRUM” is tonight’s offering in the “J.A.M Sessions” series at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood; 323-461-3673; www.fordamphitheatre.org.
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7:30 pm ANCENT FUTURE performs at Yoga Soup, 28 Parker Way, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-965-8811; www.yogasoup.com. More at www.ancient-future.com
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8 pm-1 am “RONNIE MACK'S BARN DANCE” tonight with STEVEN CASPER among a full lineup of guest performers, and THE BARNDANCE BAND, at Joe’s Great American Bar & Grill, 4311 W Magnolia Bl (between Cahuenga Bl & Pass Av), Burbank; 818-729-0905; venue info, www.danceatjoes.com/barndance; series info, www.myspace.com/421889964. Since 1988, Ronnie Mack has marshaled forward the Los Angeles roots and alt country scene with his once-a-month Barn Dance. It’s simply amazing who has played the series. In 2003, Jim Hollander filmed his documentary, "First Tuesdays at Ronnie Mack's Barndance," featuring performances and interviews with series alumni Dwight Yoakam, Dave Alvin, Rosie Flores, Big Sandy, James Intveld, Mike Stinson and more. It’s available at www.hollandermedia.com.
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STEVEN CASPER says, “We go on at 9:30 pm.” His new CD, “Solid Gone,” is available at CD Baby, itunes, and at his shows.
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In addition to each month’s lineup of guest performers, there’s always the BARN DANCE BAND. That brings Ronnie Mack on lead vocals & rhythm guitar (with a lead here & there), Skip Edwards on the keys, Marty Rifkin on Pedal Steel, Harry Orlove on lead guitar, Paul Marshall (I See Hawks in L.A.) on bass, Dave Raven on drums (or on occasion John Palmer). A fun note: Joe’s Great American Bar & Grill is the old Crazy Jack’s, where the Barn Dance first began many years ago. More on Ronnie Mack and his legendary Barn Dance at www.electricearl.com/BDance.html
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Mon, Aug 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm THE RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE play a “POTLUCK DINNER SHOW” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). With mandolin phenom EVAN MARSHALL opening then joining the band on fiddle… They are one of, if not "the" most historical Western band in the world. The original members of the Riders Of The Purple Sage starred in films and radio from post-WW II, and the current lineup does still. Today's Riders, under the leadership of Cody Bryant, put on a show rich with old and new music. Band members are among L.A.’s top musicians. Their instruments include five-string banjo, hot lead guitar, twin fiddles, steel guitar, upright bass, and drums and consummate vocals. While keeping alive the tradition of the original Riders' sound, they continue to write and perform new material that carries on and builds upon their signature style. Adding a strong swing influence (ala Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys), their performances appeal to listeners and dancers of all ages. Today’s Riders bring hot swing riffs with smooth harmonies that, at the end of the show, leave the audience wanting more. Their sound and show makes you feel that all is well in the West.
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Music journalist Larry Wines wrote of one performance that they were “ethereal and orchestral,” adding, “They exceeded musicianship. They exceeded their genre.”
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Venue impresario Bob Stane adds, “You owe it to yourself to see this most amazing and amusing exhibit. Forget what you think you like and don’t like. See The Riders Of The Purple Sage.” More at www.ridersofthepurplesage.com
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(5b) Monday’s RECURRING
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Included are today & tonight’s weekly and monthly residencies, series, showcases, workshops, open mics and other acoustic music events that are scheduled in advance to happen today and tonight, from northern Santa Barbara County to south Orange County, from downtown L.A. to the valleys to the Inland Empire, from the desert to the sea.
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2010 “AMERICAN RIVER ACOUSTIC MUSIC CAMP”– info at www.americanriveracoustic.org and info@americanriverfolk.org
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Tue, Aug 3, every Tue, through August:
7-9 pm 7th annual “WINE, JAZZ & MOONLIGHT SERIES” is free, in the Central Courtyard on level 2, in the Hollywood & Highland Complex, 6801 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; 323-817-0220.
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The summerlong “Hollywood & Highland Free Concert Series” presents a variety of jazz, from the genres that folkies like to the ones that only hardcore afficianadoes of “smooth jazz” find tolerable. Co-sponsored by Hollywood & Highland Center and KJAZZ 88.1 FM. These free concerts feature “some of the country’s top jazz performers.”
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Here’s the remaining schedule:
Aug 3 - PETE ESCOVEDO LATIN JAZZ ORCHESTRA
Aug 10 - JOHN EGIZI GROUP
Aug 17 - LUCKY 7 MAMBO
Aug 24 - LUCY WOODWARD
Aug 31 - OSCAR HERNANDEZ & THE LA-NY CONNECTION
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Event is free, and there’s an optional wine tasting donation of $10 to “Project Angel Food” that gets you two glasses of wine and an assortment of gourmet cheeses, crackers and fruit to enjoy during the performance. Seating is limited, so show up early. There is something available called a “Hollywood & Highland Center Elephant Card” that gets you discounts at retailers and restaurants throughout the Center.
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7:30-11 pm “COWBOY TUESDAYS AT CLUB 705” presents western music recording artists in an increasingly popular series at Club 705 / Ardmore Restaurant, 705 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-372-9705; www.club705.com. Check with venue for tonight’s line-up.
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Tue, Aug 3; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm THE SWINGIN’ ARMANI BROTHERS play a “POTLUCK DINNER SHOW” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations 626-794-2424; 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, “It’s Italian Party Night with the Swingin’ Armani Brothers, featuring a drawing for an Armani mandolin signed by the band as well as other Italiana flavored items…tap your toe and sway to classic Neopolitan Italian folk music with a little Frank & Dino thrown in…violin, mandolin, guitar, bass and percussion by the Brothers who, very often, suspiciously in certain light, look remarkably like some members of the RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE, but in pin stripes. Legend has it the Brothers stowed away on a freighter carrying olive oil from the old country to pursue their musical dreams in the Small Apple. See them before their green cards expire! The Coffee Gallery has cleverly stolen them away from a nearly endless tour of Italian restaurant lounges to perform for you. Bob Stane consumed gallons of lattes in his caffeinated and fevered pursuit of this unsung and largely cult act, so that you, his loyal music lovers, could enjoy them in the safe and relaxing confines of the Coffee Gallery. Jackson Armani [aka EVAN MARSHALL] will dazzle you with his mandolin virtuosity and his oh so romantic violin, and Codio [aka CODY BRYANT] will croon the night away. Relax, dance the tarantella with a ‘Stranger In The Night’ and sing along with your new found Italian friends to ‘That’s Amore.’ Come hungry!”
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Tix, $19.99, but it can be cheaper: This special “Pot Luck Night” gets you a $5 discount if you bring in a dish of food to share. That makes it “dinner and a show” for $15. Must bring a dish to qualify for the discount.
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8 pm “DUDAMEL CONDUCTS GERSHWIN AND BERNSTEIN” for the “Tuesday Classics” series at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232; www.hollywoodbowl.com. With the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Dudamel, conductor, and Gabriela Montero, piano, in a program of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue,” and Leonard Bernstein’s “Selections from ‘On the Town’.”
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8:15 pm NANCY WALKER performs her “TRIBUTE TO PATSY CLINE” at the “Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival” in Smiley Park, on Brookside Av between Eureka and Grant, Redlands; www.redlandsbowl.com/programs.htm.
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Wed, Aug 4; Sun-Thu, Aug 1-5, in Northern California:
2010 “AMERICAN RIVER ACOUSTIC MUSIC CAMP”– info at www.americanriveracoustic.org and info@americanriverfolk.org
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7 pm KIDDIE KAROO GOES GREEN (kids show, obviously) at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts Pasadena, in Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, (really Raymond & Walnut), Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org.
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Series runs all summer, several themed nights each week, and includes the “Patchwork of America Series,” a children’s series (7 pm, Wednesdays), and a world music series. Some bench seating with backs is available to sides of center stage. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, and a picnic, but no alcohol is allowed in the park. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, to avoid dealing with expensive Old Town Pasadena parking (or park north of the 210 Fwy and walk). Nice outdoor venue.
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The summer’s free music series at the Pasadena venue includes Elvis Bossa Nova on Aug 5; Bonga & the Vodou Drums on Aug 6; Magnolia Memoir on Aug 8; Vijay Iyer on Aug 15; Star Anna & the Laughing Dogs (Americana) on Aug 19; Dengue Fever on Aug 20; La Santa Cecilia on Aug 21; Christian Scott on Aug 22; Debi Derryberry (kids show) on Aug 25; Chuck Mead (Americana; former member of BR549) on Aug 26; Jayme Stone on Aug 27; Roger Espinoza on Aug 28; and a season closer with Rhythmic Circus presenting “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now,” an “innovative” jazz / urban tap dance show on Aug 29. There are other shows in the Levitt series, waaay outside the Guide’s genres. Full calendar of the venue’s summer series at their website. Free show.
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Thu-Sat, Aug 5-8, in Montana:
Annual “MUSIC IN THE MOUNTAINS” festival in Big Sky, Montana, includes Grammy nominee LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS on Thu at 7 pm. Info, www.bigskyarts.org
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Thu, Aug 5:
6:30-9 pm “SIZZLING SUMMER NIGHTS” Latin jazz music series at the Autry National Center / Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027; 323-667-2000; www.theautry.org.
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Remaining schedule:
FRANCISCO AGUABELLA & HIS LATIN JAZZ ENSEMBLE, Aug 5.
ORQUESTRA SON MAYOR, Aug 12.
PERICO HERNANDEZ Y SON DE LA TIERRA, Aug 19.
JOHNNY POLANCO Y SU CONJUNTO AMISTAD, Aug 26.
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The Thursday evening series offers the café’s taco and drink bar, open at 6 pm. Dance lessons with TRISH CONROY are included at each show. More available at www.theautry.org. It’s all-ages, and there are separate dance floors for adults and children. Tix are $7 and include museum admission (regular museum admission is $9 for adults, $5 seniors (age 60+) and students (with id), $3 for children age 3-12) so it’s a price break that adds the entertainment.
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6:30-8 pm COLD DUCK brings their ’70s Top 40 to the “Arcadia Summer Concerts in the Park” series, on City Hall west lawn, 240 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and a picnic dinner. Different show every Thu, 6:30-8 pm, early Jul to late Aug. Free “Kids Zone” with games, crafts, activities; inexpensive popcorn & sodas available.
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So, why are we listing a “ ’70s Top 40” cover-band? Well, lots of country-rock that became Americana not only originated then, but made the Top 10. (Let’s hope they take things in THAT direction, and not down the painful path of – ugh – disco.) Plus, August 5 is “National Night Out,” the crime prevention and awareness police-community partnership day, and it’s Arcadia’s 107 th birthday, so there will be free cake. (And bring $20 worth of receipts for purchases made in Jul & Aug within the City of Arcadia and they’ll give you a free tote bag so you won’t keep using plastic grocery bags.) Free parking, free show.
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Thu, Aug 5; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm RICKIE LEE JONES with her full band with horn section, RICKIE LEE JONES THE DUCHESS OF COOLSVILLE, at the 26th Annual “SANTA MONICA PIER TWILIGHT DANCE SERIES” on the pier, W off Ocean Av (at Colorado), 2 blks S of Santa Monica Bl, Santa Monica; www.twilightdance.org; www.santamonicapier.org; 310-458-8901 or 310-396-0799.
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RICKIE LEE JONES is one of the most singular artists in today’s music world. A clue to defining her iconoclasm comes from her own family description as "lower-middle-class-hillbilly-hipster." From her emergence on the national scene in 1979, Rickie Lee has become one of the most acclaimed and talented singer-songwriters of our time spanning many genres: folk, rock, jazz, soul, spoken word and pop.
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Her first self-titled album launched her career and received five Grammy nominations. Her nominations included Best Song, for "Last Chance Texaco," Best Album, Best Pop Vocal and Best Rock Vocal. As it happened, she won Best New Artist, and her career was launched. Just four months after her debut, Rickie Lee graced the cover of Rolling Stone, and again only 18 months later.
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Her most recent releases are her newest, “Balm in Gilead,” and 2007’s “The Sermon on Exposition Boulevard,” wherein Rickie Lee and her collaborators put Christ's words into a modern-day musical context, as she says, to “portray those words in a way that anyone can understand.”
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“Twilight Dance” brings a different show, usually a concert, 7-10 pm every Thu, late Jun to late Aug. Costly nearby parking - walk, bike or take the MTA (www.mta.net) or Big Blue Bus (www.bigbluebus.com) or call 310-451-5444 for bus info. Bike valet starts at 6:30 pm on concert nights, offering safe parking for thousands of bikes. Pier is wheelchair accessible. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. If you want to avoid the crowd and hear but not see, you can sit on the beach under the pier. “Twilight Dance Series” is free.
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Thu, Aug 5; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm GENO DELAFOSE & FRENCH ROCKIN’ BOOGIE play the 16th annual “CULVER CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL,” a Thursday night free summer concert series (July & Aug), at Culver City Hall Courtyard, 9770 Culver Bl, Culver City; 310-253-5716; www.culvercity.org.
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It’s a rich gumbo of Cajun, zydeco, R&B, real country, and delta blues. Delafose brings his trademark accordion, and the band will include a rub board player (if you don’t know what that is, that’s another reason to go see, and hear.) Dancing and listening will go together, because that’s just how this music works. And it works. We dare you to sit still. The Boulevard Music website has a helpful local dining guide, at www.boulevardmusic.com. Concert is free.
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Thu, Aug 5; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JOHN YORK with BILLY DARNELL bring “SONGS FROM THE DAYS OF THE BYRDS AND BEYOND,” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; 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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It’s a rare chance to see this show by JOHN YORK, singer-songwriter and former member of the legendary folk-rock band, The Byrds. Over the years, John has been a constant musical creative force in support of acts like The Mamas and the Papas, Dr. John, Johnny Rivers, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel, Sir Douglas Quintet, and Rolling Stones keyboardist Nicky Hopkins. He even played bass for the blues legend, Lightin' Hopkins. Recently John has completed a solo album titled “Fanfare For 2,” in addition to his CD, “West Coast Revelation,” a collaboration with rock legend Kim Fowley.
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Joining John on stage tonight is veteran performer BILLY DARNELL, who joined John in a later Byrds band with Gene Clark. Billy has played guitar for The Everly Brothers, Dr. John and Doug Kershaw.
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Expect a show filled with familiar Byrds tunes for sing-along, fine original songs and great interpretations of songs from the Byrds’ heyday era. And John promises, “The best music this side of Bob Dylan and The Band.” Venue impresario Bob Stane adds, “Come join us for an evening of great artistry and entertainment.” Tix, $15.
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8 pm ELVIS BOSSA NOVA at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts Pasadena, in Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, (really Raymond & Walnut), Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org.
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It’s Elvis, “tunefully re-imagined by blending rock, jazz, Latin, bluegrass, and country.”
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The summer’s free music series at the Pasadena venue includes Bonga & the Vodou Drums on Aug 6; Magnolia Memoir on Aug 8; Vijay Iyer on Aug 15; Star Anna & the Laughing Dogs (Americana) on Aug 19; Dengue Fever on Aug 20; La Santa Cecilia on Aug 21; Christian Scott on Aug 22; Debi Derryberry (kids show) on Aug 25; Chuck Mead (Americana; former member of BR549) on Aug 26; Jayme Stone on Aug 27; Roger Espinoza on Aug 28; and a season closer with Rhythmic Circus presenting “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now,” an “innovative” jazz / urban tap dance show on Aug 29. There are other shows in the Levitt series, waaay outside the Guide’s genres. Full calendar of the venue’s summer series at their website. Free show.
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Fri, Aug 6, in Idaho; festival:
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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Fri, Aug 6; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm STAN RIDGWAY brings his blues, steel and slide guitar, and classic vocals to McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $17.50
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8 pm BONGA & THE VODOU DRUMS at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts Pasadena, in Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, (really Raymond & Walnut), Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org.
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It’s traditional Haitian roots music, afro rhythms, dance and native songs.
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The summer’s free music series at the Pasadena venue includes Magnolia Memoir on Aug 8; Vijay Iyer on Aug 15; Star Anna & the Laughing Dogs (Americana) on Aug 19; Dengue Fever on Aug 20; La Santa Cecilia on Aug 21; Christian Scott on Aug 22; Debi Derryberry (kids show) on Aug 25; Chuck Mead (Americana; former member of BR549) on Aug 26; Jayme Stone on Aug 27; Roger Espinoza on Aug 28; and a season closer with Rhythmic Circus presenting “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now,” an “innovative” jazz / urban tap dance show on Aug 29. There are other shows in the Levitt series, waaay outside the Guide’s genres. Full calendar of the venue’s summer series at their website. Free show.
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Sat & Sun, Aug 7 & 8; festival; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
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 indie musicians 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; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm RINGO STARR & HIS ALL STARR BAND, plus BOB GENTRY on the Plaza Stage before the show, at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave in Griffith Park, L.A.; Greek Theatre hotline, 323-665-1927; tix, 213-480-3232; www.greektheatrela.com.
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This, the 11th rendition of the ALL STARRS, features genuine music stars EDGAR WINTER on sax and keyboards, GARY WRIGHT on keyboards and GREGG BISSONETTE on drums. New to the All Starrs are RICK DERRINGER on guitar, RICHARD PAGE (Mr. Mister) on bass, and WALLY PALMAR (The Romantics) on guitar and harmonica.
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They’re touring in support of “Y NOT,” Ringo’s 16th studio album. The newly released album is his first since 2008’s “Liverpool 8.” It features several notable collaborations and guest appearances including a duet with the other surviving fellow BEATLE, PAUL McCARTNEY, on “Walk With You,” the album’s lead single; and other tracks with JOE WALSH, JOSS STONE, BEN HARPER, RICHARD MARX, VAN DYKE PARKS, ANN MARIE CALHOUN, TINA SUGANDH, and others.
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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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Sat, Aug 7; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm CAL PHIL, the California Philharmonic Orchestra, continues its “FESTIVAL ON THE GREEN” summer season at the L.A. County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 301 N Baldwin Av, Arcadia; info, tix, season subscriptions, 626-300-8200; www.calphil.org.
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Tonight’s theme is “FRANK, TONY & THE MAESTRO: Cocktails to Classics,” featuring music made popular by FRANK SINATRA & TONY BENNETT. The program includes Saint-Saens “Introduction” and “Rondo Capriccioso.” • Rimsky-Korsakov “Scheherazade” • Elgar “Enigma Variations.” • featuring the song stylings of Broadway star KEVIN EARLEY, plus violinist DANIEL SHINDAROV.
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“The Arboretum is one of the most spacious and comfortable outdoor concert venues in the world,” says Mindy Kernc, Box Office Director. “Not only do its gardens showcase plants from around the world but the grounds are dotted with historic sites you’ll instantly recognize like the lagoon from the old Tarzan movies and the Queen Anne Cottage from TV’s ‘Fantasy Island.’ And, of course, there are the peacocks. One or two almost always try to ‘sing’ along with the music each concert!”
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“Fifteen years ago, Cal Phil began with a five-concert season of Cal Phil Festival on the Green,” says Founder and Music Director, DR. VICTOR VENER. “So, although our season has expanded to include concerts downtown at Walt Disney Concert Hall and at the Old Mill in San Marino, our performances at The Arboretum hold a special place not only in my heart but the heart of many of our musicians, who have been with us from the beginning.”
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Each outdoor concert is repeated the following day, indoors, at the Walt Disney Concert Hall at the Music Center in downtown L.A.
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“Festival on the Green” is a series of summer Saturdays with peacocks, picnicking, and plenty of music at the 127-acre park. Gates open at 5:30 pm for picnicking (you can bring your own wine or beverage of your choice) or purchase dinner from the caterer (in advance, unless you want to take your chances they’ll bring extra), and the concert begins at 7:30 pm. Plentiful pay parking on-site. Get advance tix at Cal Phil’s website.
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Sat, Aug 7; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm DOUG MacLEOD at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583.
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DOUG MacLEOD is known in the blues world for his superb songwriting, powerfully rhythmic acoustic guitar wizardry, warm vocals, and wit. He delivers an unforgettable live performance, full of impressive musicality, plenty of charm, and Southern Louisiana “Thibodeau & Boudreau” speech and vocal inflections that are quite genuine. He earned a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” for his original, “Talkin’ Politician Blues.” Venue booker Gary Mandell says, “[His] stories and the inspired songs he performs can draw an audience in like a moth to a light.” Stereophile magazine adds, “MacLeod is definitely the real deal.”
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Sat, Aug 7:
9 pm-midnight “TOE TAPPIN' MUSIC” live show and remote broadcast / web simulcast from the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl (between Washington & Venice), Culver City 90230; www.myspace.com/thecinemabar; 310-390-1328; music series hotline 310-250-1317. Presented by Paniolo Productions & KXLU. This is ROBERT DOUGLAS & ERIC STRINGER's last week of hosting “TOE TAPPIN’ MUSIC” from 9-10:30 pm. Cowboy Nick returns as host in mid-August. Following that country / alt country show, the live remote broadcast continues as MAKI hosts "Neuz Pollution" from 10:30 pm-midnight. Webcast is at www.kxlu.com. (Robert Douglas & Eric Stringer will continue to host “Livation” on KXLU, Wednesdays, midnight to 2 am.) Venue is 21+. No cover, bring $ for the tip jar.
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Sun-Thu, 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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Sun, Aug 8; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
3-5 pm THE HABERDASHERY ENSEMBLE and PAUL STATMAN play the “FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES” co-sponsored by the Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest organization and the National Park Service, at Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy (2 blks from Troutdale Rd), in Santa Monica Mtns Nat’l Rec Area, near Agoura Hills; 818-382-4819. Set in an outdoor amphitheater under the shade of the giant old oaks. Park free in the lot just past the bridge and walk back over the bridge to the ranch entrance. Bring a picnic and a cushion or blanket for the earthen or wood bench seating. Fun and free.
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Remaining in this summer’s series:
On Sep 12, it’s THE MURPHY FAMILY, plus THE WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND and MURPHY'S FLAW, the best of the 50th Annual Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest’s award-winning bands, plus a few surprises.
October is yet to be scheduled.
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In addition, TBFC presents free folk-singing programs at various public libraries. Info on the full range of the organization’s activities available at www.topangabanjofidle.org - go to “Free Concerts” for detailed info on the artists in the Strauss Ranch series.
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Sun, Aug 8:
6 pm ARRIVAL, from Sweden, performs “THE MUSIC OF ABBA” at this week’s free show at the “CONCERTS ON THE GREEN” series, sponsored by Valley Cultural Center at Lou Bredlow Pavilion, Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Bl, Woodland Hills; www.valleycultural.org; 818-704-1358. It’s probably a combination of electric and keyboard instrumentation, though ABBA did have some harmony vocals baked by real piano. Bring folding chairs or a blanket and get there early to find a good spot. Food and beverages available inexpensively in the park for these concerts. Free show.
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Sun, Aug 8:
8 pm MAGNOLIA MEMOIR plays the “Patchwork of America” series at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts Pasadena, in Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, (really Raymond & Walnut), Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org.
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Their promo asks you to “Imagine an old speakeasy, brimming with youthful pop and bits of edgy soul.” Uhh, a bit incongruous a description for us.
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Series runs all summer, several themed nights each week, and includes the “Patchwork of America Series,” a children’s series (7 pm, Wednesdays), and a world music series. Some bench seating with backs is available to sides of center stage. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, and a picnic, but no alcohol is allowed in the park. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, to avoid dealing with expensive Old Town Pasadena parking (or park north of the 210 Fwy and walk). Nice outdoor venue.
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The summer’s free music series at the Pasadena venue includes Vijay Iyer on Aug 15; Star Anna & the Laughing Dogs (Americana) on Aug 19; Dengue Fever on Aug 20; La Santa Cecilia on Aug 21; Christian Scott on Aug 22; Debi Derryberry (kids show) on Aug 25; Chuck Mead (Americana; former member of BR549) on Aug 26; Jayme Stone on Aug 27; Roger Espinoza on Aug 28; and a season closer with Rhythmic Circus presenting “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now,” an “innovative” jazz / urban tap dance show on Aug 29. There are other shows in the Levitt series, waaay outside the Guide’s genres. Full calendar of the venue’s summer series at their website. Free show.
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Tue, Aug 10, every Tue, through August:
7-9 pm 7th annual “WINE, JAZZ & MOONLIGHT SERIES” is free, in the Central Courtyard on level 2, in the Hollywood & Highland Complex, 6801 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; 323-817-0220.
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The summerlong “Hollywood & Highland Free Concert Series” presents a variety of jazz, from the genres that folkies like to the ones that only hardcore afficianadoes of “smooth jazz” find tolerable. Co-sponsored by Hollywood & Highland Center and KJAZZ 88.1 FM. These free concerts feature “some of the country’s top jazz performers.”
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Here’s the remaining schedule:
Aug 10 - JOHN EGIZI GROUP
Aug 17 - LUCKY 7 MAMBO
Aug 24 - LUCY WOODWARD
Aug 31 - OSCAR HERNANDEZ & THE LA-NY CONNECTION
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Event is free, and there’s an optional wine tasting donation of $10 to “Project Angel Food” that gets you two glasses of wine and an assortment of gourmet cheeses, crackers and fruit to enjoy during the performance. Seating is limited, so show up early. There is something available called a “Hollywood & Highland Center Elephant Card” that gets you discounts at retailers and restaurants throughout the Center.
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Wed, Aug 11; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm B.B. KING & BUDDY GUY play the “JAZZ AT THE BOWL” series at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232; www.hollywoodbowl.com.
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Two titans of the blues are together tonight in a storied venue. B.B. KING is member of the Bowl’s Hall of Fame and the reigning master of real rhythm & blues for over four decades. He’s “As lightning fast and relentless as ever,” as the venue says. Opening is BUDDY GUY, legendary pioneer of Chicago-style Blues who influenced the greatest of the blues-flavored rock legends, including Clapton and Hendrix.
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Thu, Aug 12:
6:30-8 pm WISE GUYS bring their Big Band-era show to the “Arcadia Summer Concerts in the Park” series, on City Hall west lawn, 240 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and a picnic dinner. Different show every Thu, 6:30-8 pm, early Jul to late Aug. Free “Kids Zone” with games, crafts, activities; inexpensive popcorn & sodas available. Free parking, free show.
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Thu, Aug 12:
6:30-9 pm “SIZZLING SUMMER NIGHTS” Latin jazz music series at the Autry National Center / Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027; 323-667-2000; www.theautry.org.
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Remaining schedule:
ORQUESTRA SON MAYOR, Aug 12.
PERICO HERNANDEZ Y SON DE LA TIERRA, Aug 19.
JOHNNY POLANCO Y SU CONJUNTO AMISTAD, Aug 26.
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The Thursday evening series offers the café’s taco and drink bar, open at 6 pm. Dance lessons with TRISH CONROY are included at each show. More available at www.theautry.org. It’s all-ages, and there are separate dance floors for adults and children. Tix are $7 and include museum admission (regular museum admission is $9 for adults, $5 seniors (age 60+) and students (with id), $3 for children age 3-12) so it’s a price break that adds the entertainment.
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Thu, Aug 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN play the 16th annual “CULVER CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL,” a Thursday night free summer concert series (July & Aug), at Culver City Hall Courtyard, 9770 Culver Bl, Culver City; 310-253-5716; www.culvercity.org.
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They’ve been called “The swingin’est western trio on the planet.” No argument from us. They’ve performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and they headline festivals all over the world. They create the perfect hybridization of Django Reinhardt and Bob Wills, with plenty of Louis Armstrong in the mix, and they know all the music of all of these luminaries, plus hundreds more songs from the ‘20s through the ‘50s, and their own fine catalogue of originals.
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Boulevard Music’s GARY MANDELL, who books the Culver City series, says, “The Hot Club of Cowtown’s progressive traditionalism flies in the face of modern Nashville’s cookie cutter country, openly embracing the past while boldly setting new standards for alternative country’s future.”
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ELANA JAMES vocals are smooth as silk and sweet as honey, and her fiddle prowess caused BOB DYLAN to pick her for his round-the-world tour.
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WHIT SMITH plays the hottest western swing guitar anywhere, and shares lead vocals.
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JAKE IRWIN is an absolute master of slap bass techniques, a joy to watch and to hear, and he sings his share of leads and harmonies.
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The Boulevard Music website has a helpful local dining guide, at www.boulevardmusic.com. Concert is free.
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Thu, Aug 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick, in Idyllwild:
7 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS, Cajun/Zydeco Album-of-the-Year GRAMMY nominees, play the Idyllwild Community Center, 26150 Hwy 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549. 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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Thu, Aug 12:
8 pm THE DUSTBOWL REVIVAL, with DARK & STORMY opening, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). THE DUSTBOWL REVIVAL has been making plenty of waves wherever they play. We’ll have more on them later; in the meantime, check them out at www.myspace.com/znlupetin. DARK & STORMY (PETE KALMUS & SHARON KUNDE) arrived almost two years ago from the East Coast, and have been making the scene as a duo, following Pete winning one of the mandolin competitions at the 2009 Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest. Tix, $15.
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Fri-Sun, Aug 13-15, in Colorado; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick; festival:
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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Fri, Aug 13; world music:
BASSEKOU KOUYATE and DENGUE FEVER play the “GRAND PERFORMANCES” series at California Plaza Fountain Court, 350 S Grand Av, LA; 213-687-2159; www.grandperformances.org.
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Fri, Aug 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
SOLD OUT: 8 pm DAVE ALVIN & CINDY CASHDOLLAR at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Dave (The Blasters) and Dindy, one of his luminary troupe of solo stars from DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY WOMEN, play this duet show, and it sold-out as soon as it was announced. Tix, $20.
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Fri, Aug 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8:30 pm HARRY CONNICK JR. AND HIS BIG BAND play the “Weekend Spectaculars” series at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232; www.hollywoodbowl.com. With the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Runs Aug 13 & 14.
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Sat, Aug 14; an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK FOR ARTISTS:”
(afternoon) GONZALO BERGARA does a guitar workshop at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583.
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GONZALO BERGARA brings his ever-so-hot guitar to Boulevard Music for an afternoon workshop and an evening concert. After touring the world extensively as a member of the JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET, the native Argentinian is tonight presenting selections from his new CD, “Portena Soledad.” The album has glowing reviews, globally. As when he plays with Jorgenson, expect hot gypsy jazz guitar, heavily influenced by that genre’s master, Django Reinhardt & the Hot Club de France. In addition, Gonzalo performed with LOS PINGUOS on July 22 at the Culver City Summer Concert Series, and he does a workshop at Boulevard this afternoon, before the 8 pm concert. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. Call venue for workshop time.
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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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Sat, Aug 14; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm LOS LONELY BOYS’ “ACOUSTIC BROTHERHOOD” TOUR plus special guests TIERRA, & EL CHICANO, at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave in Griffith Park, L.A.; Greek Theatre hotline, 323-665-1927; tix, 213-480-3232; www.greektheatrela.com.
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LOS LONELY BOYS’ mega-successful “ACOUSTIC BROTHERHOOD” TOUR began last summer, ran the better part of 2009, and picks-up again as a 2010 tour with a stop at The Greek Theatre. Here, it includes special guests TIERRA, & EL CHICANO.
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The band is touring in support of their current EP, “1969,” and in anticipation of their next full-length studio album. “This tour allows us to play the way we play in our backyards and really show the tradition of our Texican roots,” RINGO GARZA says about the Brotherhood tour.
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The Tex-Mex rock group LOS LONELY BOYS hail from San Angelo, Texas. It’s a family affair, with three brothers, guitarist HENRY GARZA, bassist JOJO GARZA, and drummer RINGO GARZA, JR. They released their self-titled debut album in March, 2004, and from came their monster hit, “Heaven,” that won a Grammy Award in 2005 for “Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.” Los Lonely Boys released their sophomore album, “Sacred,” in 2006, followed by “Forgiven” in July, 2008. This Texican trio has achieved multi-platinum record sales, widespread acclaim from critics and adoration from fans worldwide.
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Sat, Aug 14; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm ANA EGGE and a co-headliner, tbd, at the Center for Folk Music, in Encino Community Park, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; HQ of the California Traditional Music Society; www.ctmsfolkmusic.org.
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Seemingly a wild and restless traveler, statuesque blonde Ana Egge not only looks fearless but often sounds fearless, an interesting paradox of a young, adventurous songwriter combined with a woman who performs with a maturity beyond her 30-something years. Her appealingly rich vocal and intimate lyrical craft is somewhat akin to Joan Armatrading, or, as astutely suggested by Lucinda Williams, what Nina Simone might have sounded like if she had been handed a steel guitar.
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Tall, blonde, and lanky, Ana holds listeners spellbound with the passion of her performances and unique sense of melody and phrasing. But perhaps it is her voice that has most captivated fans and critics throughout her career. Mentors and supporters from Ron Sexsmith to Lucinda Williams have been singing Ana's praises ever since she moved to Austin at age 19, toting a guitar she built herself, and playing songs of unusual depth and maturity. Shawn Colvin says, "Ana has the rare gift of being so eloquent and simple that she takes your breath away. I just love her."
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Limited $12 Tickets; enter the password "DRBOMBAY" when ordering online. While they last.) Doors at 7:30 pm. Tix, $15 advance, $18 door.
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Sat, Aug 14; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm GONZALO BERGARA at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583.
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GONZALO BERGARA brings his ever-so-hot guitar to Boulevard Music for an afternoon workshop and an evening concert. After touring the world extensively as a member of the JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET, the native Argentinian is tonight presenting selections from his new CD, “Portena Soledad.” The album has glowing reviews, globally. As when he plays with Jorgenson, expect hot gypsy jazz guitar, heavily influenced by that genre’s master, Django Reinhardt & the Hot Club de France. In addition, Gonzalo performed with LOS PINGUOS on July 22 at the Culver City Summer Concert Series, and he does a workshop at Boulevard this afternoon, before the concert. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. Tix for tonight’s concert, $15 (on sale July 31).
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Sat, Aug 14:
8 pm “WRECKING CREW BENEFIT CONCERT” at “Russ & Julie’s House Concert” series in Oak Park (Thousand Oaks / Agoura Hills area); reservations get directions at 818-707-2179 or houseconcerts@jrp-graphics.com. Series and show info, www.houseconcerts.us.
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Sat, Aug 14; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8:30 pm HARRY CONNICK JR. AND HIS BIG BAND play the “Weekend Spectaculars” series at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232; www.hollywoodbowl.com. With the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Runs Aug 13 & 14.
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Sun, Aug 15:
6 pm BLUE ÖYSTER CULT rock stars of the ’70s, play this week’s free show at the “CONCERTS ON THE GREEN” series, sponsored by Valley Cultural Center at Lou Bredlow Pavilion, Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Bl, Woodland Hills; 818-704-1358; www.valleycultural.org. Their song, “The Reaper,” is one of the top iconic songs of the rock era. Bring folding chairs or a blanket and get there early to find a good spot. Food and beverages available inexpensively in the park for these concerts. Free show.
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Sun, Aug 15; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm LEVON HELM & JENNY LEWIS, plus STEVE EARLE, and more, at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave in Griffith Park, L.A.; Greek Theatre hotline, 323-665-1927; tix, 213-480-3232; www.greektheatrela.com.
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Wow. The Grammy winner for 2008 “Best Traditional Folk Album,” LEVON HELM, plus STEVE EARLE, Grammy Award-winner for the album, “Washington Square Serenade.”
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LEVON HELM, with a career spanning over 5 decades, is sure to captivate his audience of young and old fans. Helm achieved national fame as the drummer, and frequently lead and backing vocalist, for the THE BAND. His deeply soulful, country-accented voice and creative drumming style is highlighted on many of THE BAND’s recordings, including “The Weight,” “Up on Cripple Creek,” “Ophelia,” and “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.” In September, 2007, Dirt Farmer Music and Vanguard Records released “Dirt Farmer,” Levon's first solo studio album in twenty-five years. It earned a Grammy Award for “Best Traditional Folk Album” in February, 2008. Helm released his follow-up CD, “Electric Dirt,” in 2009.
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One unattributed quote says it all: “The intimacy of the shows performed at Levon’s hearth offer a hospitality and warmth found in no other venue, not to mention the excellence of the performances themselves, hosted by a man whose gifts are legendary.”
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STEVE EARLE just release his newest album, “Townes,” as his highly anticipated follow-up to the Grammy Award-winning album “Washington Square Serenade.” The 15-song double-CD came-out May 12 on New West Records, with songs written by Earle’s friend and mentor, the late singer-songwriter TOWNES VAN ZANDT. “Townes” is available as a deluxe two-CD set, and as a double Limited Edition 180 gram vinyl record set.
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JENNY LEWIS, known over the past 10 years for her rock band RILO KILEY, has transformed herself from a shy indie-rocker who sang barely above a whisper. Now, she belts ’em out in as authoritative, take-no-prisoners singer-songwriter-frontwoman. We’ve seen promo that calls her “Tack sharp, and unafraid of subject matter of any height or weight.” She has developed to deliver songs, whether with Rilo Kiley or in her solo work, that exhibit “her staggering range as a writer,” bringing her critical acclaim around the globe. She has released two solo albums including her latest, “Acid Tongue,” wherein she collaborated with several notable musician friends. “The album's tracks, disparate as they are, share a sparkling vitality; Lewis' voice has never sounded so expressive and the narratives have never been so hard-hitting and acerbic.”
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Sun, Aug 15:
8 pm VIJAY IYER plays the “Patchwork of America” series at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts Pasadena, in Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, (really Raymond & Walnut), Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org.
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The acclaimed, innovative jazz pianist draws from the Americana jazz catalogue and popular form.
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Series runs all summer, several themed nights each week, and includes the “Patchwork of America Series,” a children’s series (7 pm, Wednesdays), and a world music series. Some bench seating with backs is available to sides of center stage. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, and a picnic, but no alcohol is allowed in the park. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, to avoid dealing with expensive Old Town Pasadena parking (or park north of the 210 Fwy and walk). Nice outdoor venue.
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The summer’s free music series at the Pasadena venue includes Star Anna & the Laughing Dogs (Americana) on Aug 19; Dengue Fever on Aug 20; La Santa Cecilia on Aug 21; Christian Scott on Aug 22; Debi Derryberry (kids show) on Aug 25; Chuck Mead (Americana; former member of BR549) on Aug 26; Jayme Stone on Aug 27; Roger Espinoza on Aug 28; and a season closer with Rhythmic Circus presenting “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now,” an “innovative” jazz / urban tap dance show on Aug 29. There are other shows in the Levitt series, waaay outside the Guide’s genres. Full calendar of the venue’s summer series at their website. Free show.
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Tue, Aug 17, every Tue, through August:
7-9 pm 7th annual “WINE, JAZZ & MOONLIGHT SERIES” is free, in the Central Courtyard on level 2, in the Hollywood & Highland Complex, 6801 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; 323-817-0220.
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The summerlong “Hollywood & Highland Free Concert Series” presents a variety of jazz, from the genres that folkies like to the ones that only hardcore afficianadoes of “smooth jazz” find tolerable. Co-sponsored by Hollywood & Highland Center and KJAZZ 88.1 FM. These free concerts feature “some of the country’s top jazz performers.”
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Here’s the remaining schedule:
Aug 17 - LUCKY 7 MAMBO
Aug 24 - LUCY WOODWARD
Aug 31 - OSCAR HERNANDEZ & THE LA-NY CONNECTION
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Wed, Aug 18; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
11:45 am LISA HALEY & THE ZYDECATS, Cajun/Zydeco Album-of-the-Year GRAMMY nominees, play the “Wild Wednesdays” summer series at the Torrance Cultural Arts Center, 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance 90503. 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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Wed, Aug 18; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “JAZZ AT THE BOWL” series brings TREY McINTYRE PROJECT, NEVILLE BROTHERS, PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND, & THE DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232; www.hollywoodbowl.com.
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Thu-Sun, Aug 19-22, in Big Bear; festival:
Annual “BIG BEAR COWBOY GATHERING” at Big Bear Lake, including the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center, 39707 Big Bear Bl, Big Bear Lake 92315; 909-866-4970; bblpac@citybigbearlake.com. With many award-winning cowboy / western performers and cowboy poets; more at www.bigbearcowboygathering.net
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Thu, Aug 19:
6:30-8 pm HOT AUGUST NIGHT brings their NEIL DIAMOND tribute show to close-out this year’s “Arcadia Summer Concerts in the Park” series, on City Hall west lawn, 240 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and a picnic dinner. Different show every Thu, 6:30-8 pm, early Jul to late Aug. Free “Kids Zone” with games, crafts, activities; inexpensive popcorn & sodas available. Free parking, free show.
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Thu, Aug 19:
6:30-9 pm “SIZZLING SUMMER NIGHTS” Latin jazz music series at the Autry National Center / Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027; 323-667-2000; www.theautry.org.
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Remaining schedule:
PERICO HERNANDEZ Y SON DE LA TIERRA, Aug 19.
JOHNNY POLANCO Y SU CONJUNTO AMISTAD, Aug 26.
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The Thursday evening series offers the café’s taco and drink bar, open at 6 pm. Dance lessons with TRISH CONROY are included at each show. More available at www.theautry.org. It’s all-ages, and there are separate dance floors for adults and children. Tix are $7 and include museum admission (regular museum admission is $9 for adults, $5 seniors (age 60+) and students (with id), $3 for children age 3-12) so it’s a price break that adds the entertainment.
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Thu, Aug 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm ALISDAIR FRASER & NATALIE HAAS play the 16th annual “CULVER CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL,” a Thursday night free summer concert series (July & Aug), at Culver City Hall Courtyard, 9770 Culver Bl, Culver City; 310-253-5716; www.culvercity.org.
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This duo brings plenty of “wow.” He is a world-renowned Scottish fiddler, she is an ace on the cello. Together, their instrumental prowess is magic.
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The Boulevard Music website has a helpful local dining guide, at www.boulevardmusic.com. Concert is free.
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Thu, Aug 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm legendary guitarist MICK TAYLOR plus THE TOM NOLAN BAND, at the 26th Annual “SANTA MONICA PIER TWILIGHT DANCE SERIES” on the pier, W off Ocean Av (at Colorado), 2 blks S of Santa Monica Bl, Santa Monica; www.twilightdance.org; www.santamonicapier.org; 310-458-8901 or 310-396-0799.
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MICK TAYLOR counts, among his many credits, that he is a former Rolling Stone. As one of the most admired and respected guitarists in blues, R&B, and rock music, his distinctive, elegant slide guitar graces some of the key albums in rock history. Mick Taylor’s biggest impact and recognition came when he joined the ranks of illustrious alumni of JOHN MAYALL’S BLUESBREAKERS, accepting the Rolling Stones' offer to replace founding member Brian Jones in 1969. The Stones had already established their reputation as “the greatest rock’n’roll band” in the world, having just released the classic “Beggar's Banquet.” Taylor quickly added his imprint to the Stones and was present for the legendary concert tours through 1974.
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Taylor played on “Let It Bleed” and was featured on the live concert “Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out” from 1970. He added his distinctive and recognizable guitar style and bluesy lead guitar to “Sticky Fingers” (the notorious zipper cover!) and the Stones' magnum opus 1971 double album “Exile on Main Street.” Taylor’s last two albums before he left the Stones were “Goats Head Soup” and “It's Only Rock 'n' Roll” in 1974.
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This is a significant time for “Exile on Main Street.” The definitive, deluxe boxed-set reissue has just been released and catapulted immediately to #1 on the sales charts. With a DVD on the making of the album, articles and interviews everywhere around the world, this is a most timely visit from Mick Taylor, a mainstay of one the acknowledged “Top Ten Albums of All Time,” if not, as most people simply say, “the greatest rock album ever” and the Stones masterpiece! It has been over a decade since Mick Taylor last played in Southern California. More at www.micktaylor.net
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Plus, The TOM NOLAN BAND.
One word sums up the Tom Nolan Band’s mission: “Dance!” Long-time local favorites, TNB boasts a world-class rhythm section, great singers and soloists, and an intense stage show. TNB brings people to their feet playing a mix of originals and classic dance tunes which blend soul, blues, R&B and rock ‘n roll. In 2008, the band released its seventh CD, “Live at Rusty’s” to much acclaim. You may have seen them at a community concert, blues or jazz festivals around the state, or playing at Rusty’s Surf Ranch on Santa Monica Pier, where they have been in residence for fifteen years. The Tom Nolan Band often lends their talents, support and efforts to Habitat for Humanity, Katrina Relief, the Concern Foundation, the MS Foundation, the Red Cross, Heal the Bay, and many Los Angeles schools. More at www.tomnolanband.com
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“Twilight Dance” brings a different show, usually a concert, 7-10 pm every Thu, late Jun to late Aug. Costly nearby parking - walk, bike or take the MTA (www.mta.net) or Big Blue Bus (www.bigbluebus.com) or call 310-451-5444 for bus info. Bike valet starts at 6:30 pm on concert nights, offering safe parking for thousands of bikes. Pier is wheelchair accessible. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. If you want to avoid the crowd and hear but not see, you can sit on the beach under the pier. “Twilight Dance Series” is free.
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Thu, Aug 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm STAR ANNA & THE LAUGHING DOGS bring their “gritty Americana” to the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts Pasadena, in Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, (really Raymond & Walnut), Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org.
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They’re described as “Gritty Americana-laced rock mixed with sophisticated songwriting.”
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Series runs all summer, several themed nights each week, and includes the “Patchwork of America Series,” a children’s series (7 pm, Wednesdays), and a world music series. Some bench seating with backs is available to sides of center stage. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, and a picnic, but no alcohol is allowed in the park. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, to avoid dealing with expensive Old Town Pasadena parking (or park north of the 210 Fwy and walk). Nice outdoor venue.
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The summer’s free music series at the Pasadena venue includes Dengue Fever on Aug 20; La Santa Cecilia on Aug 21; Christian Scott on Aug 22; Debi Derryberry (kids show) on Aug 25; Chuck Mead (Americana; former member of BR549) on Aug 26; Jayme Stone on Aug 27; Roger Espinoza on Aug 28; and a season closer with Rhythmic Circus presenting “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now,” an “innovative” jazz / urban tap dance show on Aug 29. There are other shows in the Levitt series, waaay outside the Guide’s genres. Full calendar of the venue’s summer series at their website. Free show.
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Fri-Sun, Aug 20-22, in Singapore:
Annual “BAYBEATS,” Southeast Asia's version of SXSW, in the Republic of Singapore.
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Fri, Aug 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm RUFUS WAINWRIGHT plus MARTHA WAINWRIGHT, at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave in Griffith Park, L.A.; Greek Theatre hotline, 323-665-1927; tix, 213-480-3232; www.greektheatrela.com.
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Grammy nominated singer-songwriter RUFUS WAINWRIGHT is touring his latest CD, “All Days Are Nights: Songs For Lulu” (Decca/Universal Music Group). And if you’ve got the likes of MARTHA WAINWRIGHT in the family, of course you bring her along as your special performing guest. (It’s quite a family: RUFUS WAINWRIGHT is the son of musicians KATE McGARRIGLE and LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III.)
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The new CD is Rufus’ sixth studio album and his first new CD in three years. This tour, says its promo, “will be unlike any other for the musician: It will be the first time he performs his music with such intimacy while utilizing a sophisticated onstage production.”
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The new CD features original video art by Scottish artist and filmmaker DOUGLAS GORDON. That becomes key to understanding what you’ll see on stage. Gordon’s CD cover design features a dark eye drenched in mascara and black eye shadow – it’s Wainwright's eye – inspired by film scenes from such classics as G.W. Pabst's “Pandora's Box” (1929). In addition to designing the album cover, Gordon completed an exclusive video-piece for Wainwright's World Tour. The album’s promo asserts, “Gordon's visual language expresses the passion of sorrow, a re-surfacing theme of the twelve songs on Wainwright's most personal album to date.”
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Rufus himself says, "After hiding behind a 70-piece orchestra with my opera you can blame everything on the tuba player. With this album, when the curtain is raised it's me on my own," says Wainwright. Their collaboration will culminate live as Gordon has completed a 10-meter-wide projection that will be used as the backdrop of the stage during the show. The video-piece shows Wainwright's eye in motion and is manually adjusted to precisely fit the variable duration of each specific performance, allowing the audience to see every pupil-dilation, blink and tear, up close and to empathize with the mood of the performance.
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Rufus has just written and composed his first opera, "Prima Donna," and has released six studio albums and three DVDs to date. His previous album, “Release The Stars,” achieved Gold sales status in Canada and the U.K.
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Tix, $46 / $38.50 / $26, + “Convenience Charge” of $13.50 per order (unless you get ‘em from the box office).
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Fri, Aug 20:
8 pm DENGUE FEVER at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts Pasadena, in Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, (really Raymond & Walnut), Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org.
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Okay, you may wonder how in the world this group got listed in the Acoustic Americana Music Guide. They’re “a psychedelic take on the Cambodian pop and rock sounds of the ‘60s.” They’re innovative, and we’re listing them.
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Series runs all summer, several themed nights each week, and includes the “Patchwork of America Series,” a children’s series (7 pm, Wednesdays), and a world music series. Some bench seating with backs is available to sides of center stage. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, and a picnic, but no alcohol is allowed in the park. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, to avoid dealing with expensive Old Town Pasadena parking (or park north of the 210 Fwy and walk). Nice outdoor venue.
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The summer’s free music series at the Pasadena venue includes La Santa Cecilia on Aug 21; Christian Scott on Aug 22; Debi Derryberry (kids show) on Aug 25; Chuck Mead (Americana; former member of BR549) on Aug 26; Jayme Stone on Aug 27; Roger Espinoza on Aug 28; and a season closer with Rhythmic Circus presenting “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now,” an “innovative” jazz / urban tap dance show on Aug 29. There are other shows in the Levitt series, waaay outside the Guide’s genres. Full calendar of the venue’s summer series at their website. Free show.
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Fri, Aug 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8:30 pm “TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR WITH FIREWORKS” for the “Weekend Spectaculars” series at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232; www.hollywoodbowl.com. With the LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC, BRAMWELL TOVEY, conductor; BAIBA SKRIDE, violin; USC TROJAN MARCHING BAND, DR. ARTHUR C. BARTNER, director. Runs Aug 20 & 21.
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Sat, Aug 21, workshop; an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK FOR ARTISTS:
1 pm “DEVELOP AND IMPROVE YOUR YODEL” by JUDY CODER presented by the Western Music Association, California Chapter, at the Autry National Center / Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027. Held in the classrooms adjacent to the museum’s Wells Fargo Theater.
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International Yodeling Champion and Kansas’ own “Yodeling Princess” JUDY CODER presents an exciting workshop on the techniques of yodeling. People throughout the world have used yodeling for communication and adding expression to their music. In the United States, both bluegrass and western music have integrated yodeling in their styles. Judy has twice been named “International Yodeling Champion” by the Western Music Association. Her other titles include Academy of Western Artists “Yodeler of the Year,” and she’s been named the “Patsy Montana National Yodeling Champion.” Classically trained with a background in music education, Judy applies her expertise to her yodeling, and she is a great teacher. This is a fine and very unusual opportunity to learn secrets from the expert.
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Questions, contact Marilyn Tuttle at 818-365-8709 or Lindalee Green at 661-297-5955 or lindaleegreen@earthlink.net. $20 fee; $15 for WMA members; $5 for kids age 12 & under.
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Sat, Aug 21:
8 pm LA SANTA CECELIA plays the “Patchwork of America” series at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts Pasadena, in Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, (really Raymond & Walnut), Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org.
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This group creatively combines cumbia, bossa nova, tango, rock, and klezmer music.
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Series runs all summer, several themed nights each week, and includes the “Patchwork of America Series,” a children’s series (7 pm, Wednesdays), and a world music series. Some bench seating with backs is available to sides of center stage. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, and a picnic, but no alcohol is allowed in the park. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, to avoid dealing with expensive Old Town Pasadena parking (or park north of the 210 Fwy and walk). Nice outdoor venue.
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The summer’s free music series at the Pasadena venue includes Christian Scott on Aug 22; Debi Derryberry (kids show) on Aug 25; Chuck Mead (Americana; former member of BR549) on Aug 26; Jayme Stone on Aug 27; Roger Espinoza on Aug 28; and a season closer with Rhythmic Circus presenting “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now,” an “innovative” jazz / urban tap dance show on Aug 29. There are other shows in the Levitt series, waaay outside the Guide’s genres. Full calendar of the venue’s summer series at their website. Free show.
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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, Aug 21; world music:
NORTEC COLLECTIVE and MR. VALLENATO play the “GRAND PERFORMANCES” series at California Plaza Fountain Court, 350 S Grand Av, LA; 213-687-2159; www.grandperformances.org.
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Sat, Aug 21; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8:30 pm “TCHAIKOVSKY SPECTACULAR WITH FIREWORKS” for the “Weekend Spectaculars” series at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232; www.hollywoodbowl.com. With the LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC, BRAMWELL TOVEY, conductor; BAIBA SKRIDE, violin; USC TROJAN MARCHING BAND, DR. ARTHUR C. BARTNER, director. Runs Aug 20 & 21.
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Sun, Aug 22:
6 pm TICKET TO RIDE (a tribute to THE BEATLES) play this week’s not-exactly-acoustic free show at the “CONCERTS ON THE GREEN” series, sponsored by Valley Cultural Center at Lou Bredlow Pavilion, Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Bl, Woodland Hills; www.valleycultural.org; 818-704-1358. Bring folding chairs or a blanket and get there early to find a good spot. Food and beverages available inexpensively in the park for these concerts. Free show.
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Sun, Aug 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm CROOKED STILL plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $17.50.
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Sun, Aug 22:
7 pm CHRISTIAN SCOTT at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts Pasadena, in Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, (really Raymond & Walnut), Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org.
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Christian Scott is a Grammy-nominated trumpeter, credited with leading a new generation of jazz musicians.
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The venue’s summer series features several themed nights each week, and includes the “Patchwork of America Series,” a children’s series (7 pm, Wednesdays), and a world music series. Some bench seating with backs is available to sides of center stage. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, and a picnic, but no alcohol is allowed in the park. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, to avoid dealing with expensive Old Town Pasadena parking (or park north of the 210 Fwy and walk). Nice outdoor venue.
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The summer’s free music series at the Pasadena venue includes Debi Derryberry (kids show) on Aug 25; Chuck Mead (Americana; former member of BR549) on Aug 26; Jayme Stone on Aug 27; Roger Espinoza on Aug 28; and a season closer with Rhythmic Circus presenting “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now,” an “innovative” jazz / urban tap dance show on Aug 29. There are other shows in the Levitt series, waaay outside the Guide’s genres. Full calendar of the venue’s summer series at their website. Free show.
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Tue, Aug 24, every Tue, through August:
7-9 pm 7th annual “WINE, JAZZ & MOONLIGHT SERIES” is free, in the Central Courtyard on level 2, in the Hollywood & Highland Complex, 6801 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; 323-817-0220.
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The summerlong “Hollywood & Highland Free Concert Series” presents a variety of jazz, from the genres that folkies like to the ones that only hardcore afficianadoes of “smooth jazz” find tolerable. Co-sponsored by Hollywood & Highland Center and KJAZZ 88.1 FM. These free concerts feature “some of the country’s top jazz performers.”
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Here’s the remaining schedule:
Aug 24 - LUCY WOODWARD
Aug 31 - OSCAR HERNANDEZ & THE LA-NY CONNECTION
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Event is free, and there’s an optional wine tasting donation of $10 to “Project Angel Food” that gets you two glasses of wine and an assortment of gourmet cheeses, crackers and fruit to enjoy during the performance. Seating is limited, so show up early. There is something available called a “Hollywood & Highland Center Elephant Card” that gets you discounts at retailers and restaurants throughout the Center.
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Tue, Aug 24; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm CHRIS ISAAK plus special guest MARC BROUSSARD, at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave in Griffith Park, L.A.; Greek Theatre hotline, 323-665-1927; tix, 213-480-3232; www.greektheatrela.com.
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He’s touring his greatest hits album, “Best of Chris Isaak,” with special guest MARC BROUSSARD.
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In the course of CHRIS ISAAK's career, he has released nine extraordinary albums, twelve singles, been nominated for two Grammy awards, acted in several motion pictures and starred in his own critically-acclaimed TV series. His shows with his longtime band SILVERTONE have entertained tens of thousands of people for over two decades. (Even his hair has its own fan club.) And yet, this highly praised platinum-selling artist had never done a greatest hits album, until now.
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“Best of Chris Isaak,” the CD and accompanying DVD, features 18 video clips by esteemed directors Gus Van Sant, Bruce Weber, Herb Ritts, Mary Lambert and Jean-Baptiste Mondino, and each takes listeners on a musical journey through the Stockton, Cal, native’s storied career, showcasing his celebrated songwriting, his smooth, dusky baritone (and tender falsetto that will alert your dog), and the intangible that’s been called his “effortless brand of stylish retro-cool.”
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The new album displays Isaak’s many different musical personas, as the rockabilly rebel (“Dancin’,” “Baby Did A Bad, Bad Thing,” “Speak Of The Devil”), the brokenhearted crooner (“Wicked Game,” “Somebody’s Crying”), and the breezy acoustic storyteller (“San Francisco Days,” “Two Hearts”). It includes two brand-new songs, the elegant “King Without A Castle,” and the break-up exhortation, “Let’s Have A Party,” along with his cover of Cheap Trick’s power-pop anthem “I Want You To Want Me” (a live Isaak concert favorite, previously unavailable on any of his CDs). Of that track, Isaak says, "It’s kind of fun to do something a little different for me." There’s one more cover, Isaak’s version of his hero, Roy Orbison’s, classic lovelorn ballad "Only The Lonely," and there’s a stirring, never-before-heard acoustic version of "Forever Blue." Live, it all oughta be even better.
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More on MARC BROSSARD at www.marcbroussard.com
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Tix, $100 / $70 / $50, + “Convenience Charge” of $13.50 per order (unless you get ‘em from the box office).
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Wed, Aug 25:
7 pm DEBI DERRYBERRY plays a kids show at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts Pasadena, in Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, (really Raymond & Walnut), Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org.
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Series runs all summer, several themed nights each week, and includes the “Patchwork of America Series,” a children’s series (7 pm, Wednesdays), and a world music series. Some bench seating with backs is available to sides of center stage. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, and a picnic, but no alcohol is allowed in the park. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, to avoid dealing with expensive Old Town Pasadena parking (or park north of the 210 Fwy and walk). Nice outdoor venue.
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The summer’s free music series at the Pasadena venue includes Chuck Mead (Americana; former member of BR549) on Aug 26; Jayme Stone on Aug 27; Roger Espinoza on Aug 28; and a season closer with Rhythmic Circus presenting “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now,” an “innovative” jazz / urban tap dance show on Aug 29. There are other shows in the Levitt series, waaay outside the Guide’s genres. Full calendar of the venue’s summer series at their website. Free show.
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Wed, Aug 25; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm NORAH JONES, plus CORINNE BAILEY RAE, at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave in Griffith Park, L.A.; Greek Theatre hotline, 323-665-1927; tix, 213-480-3232; www.greektheatrela.com.
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A night with TWO Grammy winners. Multiple Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter NORAH JONES is touring her critically-acclaimed new album “The Fall,” (on EMI’s Blue Note Records) released in November. Opening for Jones is Grammy-winner CORINNE BAILEY RAE.
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“THE FALL,” her new album, finds Jones experimenting with a new set of collaborators, including JACQUIRE KING, a noted producer and engineer who has worked with KINGS OF LEON, TOM WAITS, MODEST MOUSE, and others. Jones enlisted several songwriting collaborators, including RYAN ADAMS and OKKERVIL RIVER’s WILL SHEFF, together with her frequent partner JESSE HARRIS. King helped Jones put together a new group of musicians to perform on the album, including drummers JOEY WARONKER (Beck, R.E.M.) and JAMES GADSON (Bill Withers), keyboardist JAMES POYSER (Erykah Badu, Al Green), and guitarists MARC RIBOT (Tom Waits, Elvis Costello) and SMOKEY HORMEL (Johnny Cash, Joe Strummer).
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Over the course of her three multi-platinum albums, 2002’s eight-time Grammy Award-winning “Come Away With Me,” 2004’s “Feels Like Home,” and 2007’s “Not Too Late,” (each of which topped the Billboard album charts) Jones has established a strong identity based around her sultry vocals and jazz-informed, piano-driven style, and her impossible-to-find-elsewhere-in-pop-music intelligent lyrics. On “The Fall,” in addition to an added emphasis on rhythm, Jones brings her own guitar playing front and center.
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CORINNE BAILEY RAE’s latest CD, “The Sea,” is the follow up to her 2006 self-titled debut. Bailey Rae’s new album entered The Billboard 200 chart at #7, selling upwards of 53,000 copies in its first week of release. The album was #2 on the R&B album chart, #3 on the digital album chart and #6 on the internet album chart.
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Bailey Rae was the first British female singer-songwriter in decades to have her first album debut in Billboard’s Top 200 within the Top 20. By year’s end, it was RIAA-certified Platinum. She won a Q Award, a MOJO Award, an Image Award, and two MOBO Awards. She was nominated for three Grammy awards, “Record Of The Year” and “Song Of The Year” for her first single, “Put Your Records On,” and “Best New Artist.” After Bailey Rae’s performance on the 2007 Grammy Awards telecast, the album rocketed into the Top 5 of The Billboard 200. In 2008, “Like A Star,” her second single, was nominated for “Song Of The Year” and HERBIE HANCOCK’s “River: The Joni Letters,” on which Corinne sang the title track, won the GRAMMY for “Album Of The Year.”
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Thu, Aug 25:
6:30-9 pm “SIZZLING SUMMER NIGHTS” Latin jazz music series concludes tonight with JOHNNY POLANCO Y SU CONJUNTO AMISTAD at the Autry National Center / Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027; 323-667-2000; www.theautry.org.
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The Thursday evening series offers the café’s taco and drink bar, open at 6 pm. Dance lessons with TRISH CONROY are included at each show. More available at www.theautry.org. It’s all-ages, and there are separate dance floors for adults and children. Tix are $7 and include museum admission (regular museum admission is $9 for adults, $5 seniors (age 60+) and students (with id), $3 for children age 3-12) so it’s a price break that adds the entertainment.
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Thu, Aug 26; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm THE JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET plays the summer’s final show in the 16th annual “CULVER CITY MUSIC FESTIVAL,” a Thursday night free summer concert series (July & Aug), at Culver City Hall Courtyard, 9770 Culver Bl, Culver City; 310-253-5716; www.culvercity.org.
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Widely recognized as the best Djangostyle (Django Reinhardt) gypsy jazz guitar player working today, JOHN JORGENSON alone would be more than enough. Add his all-star quintet, and you’ve got an act that headlines major music festivals, worldwide. The quintet features superb clarinet, hot viola, upright bass, Jorgenson’s guitar, and always a few surprises.
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JOHN JORGENSON has a musical resume second to none. He was lead guitar for THE RHYTHM BROTHERS, THE DESERT ROSE BAND (which still reunites to perform, once in awhile), and the HELLECASTERS. His work with that last group was voted “Guitar Album of the Year” by Guitar Player magazine in 1993. Jorgenson was voted Academy of Country Music “Guitarist of the Year” three consecutive years. ELTON JOHN asked Jorgenson to join his band, in a stretch that lasted six years., with Jorgenson playing guitar, mandolin, and sax.
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The Boulevard Music website has a helpful local dining guide, at www.boulevardmusic.com. Concert is free.
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Thu, Aug 26:
7 pm “BEATLESFEST” begins at the 26th Annual “SANTA MONICA PIER TWILIGHT DANCE SERIES” on the pier, W off Ocean Av (at Colorado), 2 blks S of Santa Monica Bl, Santa Monica; www.twilightdance.org; www.santamonicapier.org; 310-458-8901 or 310-396-0799.
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“BEATLESFEST,” a three-day tribute that began five years ago, opens as part of the summer lineup this year at the Twilight Dance Series. The band ABBEY ROAD will open the night with an acoustic set of the Beatles, followed by Los Angeles based LED ZEPAGAIN, taking a decidedly different road as part of the British Invasion.
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Throughout the day on Thursday, there will be Beatles karaoke, Beatles movies, memorabilia, the history of the Beatles, photo opportunities, food, the kids' zone at Pacific Park, celebrity appearances, radio personalities, raffles and much more.
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This will be followed by a “Tribute to the Beatles” on Friday and Saturday at the Pier with live entertainment throughout the day. The free festival runs 10 am-7 pm on Friday and Saturday. On Saturday night, the award winning musical “Ticket to Ride,” featuring the band ABBEY ROAD, will perform at Barnum Hall at Santa Monica High. Tickets for that show are available at Ticket Master.
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“Twilight Dance” brings a different show, usually a concert, 7-10 pm every Thu, late Jun to late Aug. Costly nearby parking - walk, bike or take the MTA (www.mta.net) or Big Blue Bus (www.bigbluebus.com) or call 310-451-5444 for bus info. Bike valet starts at 6:30 pm on concert nights, offering safe parking for thousands of bikes. Pier is wheelchair accessible. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. If you want to avoid the crowd and hear but not see, you can sit on the beach under the pier. “Twilight Dance Series” is free.
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Thu, Aug 26; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm CHUCK MEAD, former member of BR549, plays the “Patchwork of America” series at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts Pasadena, in Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, (really Raymond & Walnut), Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org.
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Mead is said to embody “the core of country music, and the pulse of pop, hillybilly rock, and gospel.”
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Series runs all summer, several themed nights each week, and includes the “Patchwork of America Series,” a children’s series (7 pm, Wednesdays), and a world music series. Some bench seating with backs is available to sides of center stage. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, and a picnic, but no alcohol is allowed in the park. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, to avoid dealing with expensive Old Town Pasadena parking (or park north of the 210 Fwy and walk). Nice outdoor venue.
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The summer’s free music series at the Pasadena venue is nearing the end, and still includes Jayme Stone on Aug 27; Roger Espinoza on Aug 28; and a season closer with Rhythmic Circus presenting “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now,” an “innovative” jazz / urban tap dance show on Aug 29. There are other shows in the Levitt series, waaay outside the Guide’s genres. Full calendar of the venue’s summer series at their website. Free show.
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Fri & Sat, Aug 27 & 28:
10 am-7 pm “BEATLESFEST” on the on the Santa Monica Pier, W off Ocean Av (at Colorado), 2 blks S of Santa Monica Bl, Santa Monica; www.twilightdance.org; www.santamonicapier.org; 310-458-8901 or 310-396-0799.
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“BEATLESFEST,” a three-day tribute that began five years ago, opens as part of the summer lineup this year at Thursday night’s “Twilight Dance Series.” The band ABBEY ROAD opens that show with an acoustic set of the Beatles, followed by Los Angeles based LED ZEPAGAIN, taking a decidedly different road as part of the British Invasion.
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Throughout the day on Thursday, there will be Beatles karaoke, Beatles movies, memorabilia, the history of the Beatles, photo opportunities, food, the kids' zone at Pacific Park, celebrity appearances, radio personalities, raffles and much more.
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“BEATLESFEST” on Santa Monica Pier continues with a “TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES” on Friday and Saturday with live free entertainment throughout the day. On Saturday night, the award winning musical “Ticket to Ride,” featuring the band ABBEY ROAD, will perform at Barnum Hall at Santa Monica High. Tickets for that show are available at Ticket Master.
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Fri, Aug 27:
MATTHEW STONEMAN plays the “GRAND PERFORMANCES” series at California Plaza Fountain Court, 350 S Grand Av, LA; 213-687-2159; www.grandperformances.org.
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Fri, Aug 27; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm a BLUES show with CYNDI LAUPER plus ALLEN TOUSSAINT and DAVID RHODES at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave in Griffith Park, L.A.; Greek Theatre hotline, 323-665-1927; tix, 213-480-3232; www.greektheatrela.com.
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CYNDI LAUPER, in the Acoustic Americana Music Guide? CYNDI LAUPER doing the Blues? A solid yes, to both. She is a musical chameleon and iconic performer, and we’re not going to pigeonhole her as a pop rocker. Lauper is touring her new (June 22) release, “Memphis Blues” (on Downtown Records), and will perform favorites and her new songs.
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“MEMPHIS BLUES” is a collection of blues cover songs, recorded in March at Electraphonic Studios in Memphis. It features musical contributions by some of the biggest living blues legends, B.B. KING, JONNY LANG, ALLEN TOUSSAINT, ANN PEEBLES and CHARLIE MUSSELWHITE.
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The feel of her new “Memphis Blues” album is gritty and full of life, bristling with the kind of energy that earmarked those hit singles invented on the fly at Stax Records. Stax was the historic and spiritual prototype for today’s Electraphonic. Both studios are known as the place where musicians of multiple generations sat side-by-side to create soul-driven anthems for the brokenhearted, the unrequited, and the overlooked. And that’s the essence of The Blues.
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After 25 million albums sold, 13 Grammy Award nominations, two Emmy Awards, two American Music Awards, and 18 MTV Video Music Awards, CYNDI LAUPER continues to lead as a singer, songwriter, musician, actress, and activist. Her new blues project is a decided departure from her most recent studio album, 2008’s dance-oriented, Grammy-nominated “Bring Ya to the Brink,” which spawned two #1 Billboard “Hot Dance Club Play” singles. (It’ll be wonderful if she’s done with that bit of her explorations.)
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In 2009, the longtime actress appeared on hit TV shows, including “30 Rock,” “Gossip Girl,” “Bones,” and “American Idol” (performing with contestant Allison Iraheta), and Lauper was a surprise guest at the resurrected concert event, “VH1 Divas.”
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In addition to her love of performing, Lauper is unwavering in her commitment to social activism, creating the “True Colors Fund” as a show of solidarity against discrimination and to raise awareness about the issues facing the GLBT population. In addition to this tour, Lauper is currently writing her autobiography, in which she plans to take readers on a journey through her own colorful life; it’s due for release in 2011 by Simon & Shuster.
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Fri, Aug 27; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MARK OLSON (former JAYHAWKS frontman) at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497.
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MARK OLSON performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” when he was touring his CD, "Salvation Blues." That CD did well nationwide, and on the Americana charts, and brought Mark a feature story in "No Depression" magazine.
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"Esquire" magazine wrote, "Breaking up is hard to do. But for former Jayhawks frontman Mark Olson, breaking up has provided a creative wellspring from which to draw songs on his latest solo record, Salvation Blues. Some of the best moments on Salvation feature Olson reuniting with his ex-wife, singer VICTORIA WILLIAMS, and his ex-Jayhawks bandmate, GARY LOURIS."
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Amazon dot com did a piece that is revealing about his songwriting, saying, "Mark Olson… first came to prominence as the primary singer-songwriter for the Jayhawks, before leaving that seminal alt-country band to make music with his wife, VICTORIA WILLIAMS, in the more acoustic, organic CREEKDRIPPERS. With his reedy voice and elemental imagery, Olson details the painful dissolution of that marriage [on "Salvation Blues"], clinging to music as a lifeline when everything else is lost. In the album-opening 'My Carol,' he compares his love to 'an animal bleeding in the snow,' while 'National Express' asks 'Where's my home? How could I lose this in a day?' Yet musically, 'Clifton Bridge' and 'Winter Song' rank with the best of his Jayhawks work, and both the title track and 'Look into the Night' find redemption in the midst of despair. GARY LOURIS joins his former Jayhawks bandmate for harmonies on three cuts." Tix, $15.
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Fri, Aug 27; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JAYME STONE at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts Pasadena, in Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, (really Raymond & Walnut), Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org.
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Stone brings “A musical journey from our Appalachian mountains to the plains of Africa,” as he explores the banjo and its roots. Whether or not you saw Bela Fleck’s documentary film that took that journey, this’ll be good.
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Series runs all summer, several themed nights each week, and includes the “Patchwork of America Series,” a children’s series (7 pm, Wednesdays), and a world music series. Some bench seating with backs is available to sides of center stage. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, and a picnic, but no alcohol is allowed in the park. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, to avoid dealing with expensive Old Town Pasadena parking (or park north of the 210 Fwy and walk). Nice outdoor venue.
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The summer’s free music series at the Pasadena venue is nearing the end, and still includes Roger Espinoza on Aug 28; and a season closer with Rhythmic Circus presenting “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now,” an “innovative” jazz / urban tap dance show on Aug 29. There are other shows in the Levitt series, waaay outside the Guide’s genres. Full calendar of the venue’s summer series at their website. Free show.
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Fri, Aug 27; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8:30 pm “JOHN WILLIAMS AND THE MUSIC OF THE MOVIES” for the “Weekend Spectaculars” series at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232; www.hollywoodbowl.com. With the LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC, JOHN WILLIAMS, conductor. Yep, Williams returns to conduct and showcase some of his own famously iconic film scores. Runs Aug 27 & 28.
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Sat, Aug 28; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
2 pm matinee with THE GEORGE COLE QUINTET at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; 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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Guitarist, vocalist, composer, band leader, arranger and gypsy guitar expert GEORGE COLE brings his Django style swing music to Coffee Gallery Backstage. His fiery guitar solos are the centerpiece of this five piece quintet.
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Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “This San Francisco-based band invites you to close your eyes and be transported by their swing rhythms and infectious grooves.”
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Joining George in the ensemble are vocalist MOLLY MAHONEY, rhythm guitarist JIMMY GRANT, with ALEN CILELI on violin, and KENAN O'BRIEN on upright bass.
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George played guitar on CHRIS ISAAK’s platinum-selling “Forever Blue” album, and was guitar instructor and mentor to Billie Joe Armstrong and Mike Dirndt of Greenday. George has toured with many well-known artists, including Joe Walsh on his “Anthology” tour, and in 2009, with legendary jazz vocalist Keely Smith.
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"Cole's excellent Django-style guitar work and his band's enticing instrumental and vocal harmonies make them a must-see for any fan of vintage jazz,” says Art Thompson of Guitar Player magazine. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Aug 28:
TURTLE ISLAND STRING QUARTET plays the “GRAND PERFORMANCES” series at California Plaza Fountain Court, 350 S Grand Av, LA; 213-687-2159; www.grandperformances.org.
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Sat, Aug 28:
8 pm ROGER ESPINOZA at the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts Pasadena, in Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, (really Raymond & Walnut), Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org.
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Espinoza brings “Rhumba guitar stylings and classical Latin rhythms.”
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Series runs all summer, several themed nights each week, and includes the “Patchwork of America Series,” a children’s series (7 pm, Wednesdays), and a world music series. Some bench seating with backs is available to sides of center stage. Bring your lawn chair or blanket, and a picnic, but no alcohol is allowed in the park. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, to avoid dealing with expensive Old Town Pasadena parking (or park north of the 210 Fwy and walk). Nice outdoor venue.
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The summer’s free music series at the Pasadena venue brings its season closer with Rhythmic Circus presenting “Feet Don’t Fail Me Now,” an “innovative” jazz / urban tap dance show on Aug 29. There are other shows in the Levitt series, waaay outside the Guide’s genres. Full calendar of the venue’s summer series at their website. Free show.
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Sat, Aug 28; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8:30 pm “JOHN WILLIAMS AND THE MUSIC OF THE MOVIES” for the “Weekend Spectaculars” series at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232; www.hollywoodbowl.com. With the LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC, JOHN WILLIAMS, conductor. Yep, Williams returns to conduct and showcase some of his own famously iconic film scores. Runs Aug 27 & 28.
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Sun, Aug 29:
6 pm MICKY DOLENZ, lead singer of THE MONKEES, plays this week’s free show at the “CONCERTS ON THE GREEN” series, sponsored by Valley Cultural Center at Lou Bredlow Pavilion, Warner Center Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Bl, Woodland Hills; 818-704-1358; www.valleycultural.org. We expect a partly-acoustic, partly-electric show. Bring folding chairs or a blanket and get there early to find a good spot. Food and beverages available inexpensively in the park for these concerts. Free show.
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Tue, Aug 31, every Tue, through August:
7-9 pm 7th annual “WINE, JAZZ & MOONLIGHT SERIES” concludes tonight with OSCAR HERNANDEZ & THE LA-NY CONNECTION, in the Central Courtyard on level 2, in the Hollywood & Highland Complex, 6801 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; 323-817-0220.
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The summer-long “Hollywood & Highland Free Concert Series” presents a variety of jazz, from the genres that folkies like to the ones that only hardcore afficianadoes of “smooth jazz” find tolerable. Co-sponsored by Hollywood & Highland Center and KJAZZ 88.1 FM. These free concerts feature “some of the country’s top jazz performers.”
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Event is free, and there’s an optional wine tasting donation of $10 to “Project Angel Food” that gets you two glasses of wine and an assortment of gourmet cheeses, crackers and fruit to enjoy during the performance. Seating is limited, so show up early. There is something available called a “Hollywood & Highland Center Elephant Card” that gets you discounts at retailers and restaurants throughout the Center.
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Sat, Sep 4, in Rosamond: 7 pm 1st annual “COWBOY POETRY AND MUSIC JAMBOREE” with the CROSS TOWN COWBOYS and others, tba, at the Rosamond Performing Arts Center in Rosamond, CA. $6 adults; children & srs, $5. That’s all we know about this one. .
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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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Sat, Sep 4; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JACK TEMPCHIN plus I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. play a double-bill at “Russ & Julie’s House Concert” series in Oak Park (Thousand Oaks / Agoura Hills area); reservations get directions at 818-707-2179 or houseconcerts@jrp-graphics.com. Series and show info, www.houseconcerts.us.
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Sun, Sep 5; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm “THE BIG PICTURE: THE FILMS OF TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX” at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232; www.hollywoodbowl.com. In the “Special Performances” series, with the HOLLYWOOD BOWL ORCHESTRA, DAVID NEWMAN, conductor.
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Wed, Sep 8; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm DAVID GRAY & RAY LAMONTAGNE bring a “fusion of acoustic tunes and passionate, powerful ballads” to the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave in Griffith Park, L.A.; Greek Theatre hotline, 323-665-1927; tix, 213-480-3232; www.greektheatrela.com.
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Both DAVID GRAY & RAY LaMONTAGNE have fan followings across the globe, and plenty of people celebrate their hauntingly beautiful vocals and evocative songs. This co-headlining 16-city U.S. tour supports Gray’s latest album and will build interest for LaMontagne’s upcoming new CD, due later this year.
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DAVID GRAY’s 8th studio album, “Draw The Line” (on Downtown/Mercer Records) was released in the U.S. last Sep 22, to music media acclaim as his most captivating work to date. The album has been described as the “rich, warm, organic sound of David Gray being reborn and begins a new chapter in the storytelling for which he is known.” The album’s first single, "Fugitive," was #1 on AAA for 12 consecutive weeks, while the latest single, "Stella the Artist," is still climbing the chart at press time, and quickly approaching the Top 10. The CD has been called “a glorious, life-affirming collection, brimming with hooks and imagery.” USA Today proclaimed “Draw The Line” as “some of his most ambitious, affecting and densely musical work to date,” while Entertainment Weekly wrote, “Let me speak for all of us and say: Welcome back! Gray’s sincerity and robust voice have been missed, and his new music sounds well-produced and confident.”
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Gray began writing the album in 2007, and launched his world tour following its release last September, playing Europe and Australia before setting-out on North American tour dates last October. His first US tour sold-out. His current US tour was set to wrap in April, and he took it to Canada in May. But he’s back in the USA for this show.
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RAY LaMONTAGNE is an acclaimed singer-songwriter, currently at work on his fourth album to be released later this year. His last album, “Gossip in the Grain” (on RCA Records) debuted at #3 on the Billboard charts in its first week, and was the top-selling album on iTunes. LaMontagne has impressed music critics with a voice that Rolling Stone describes as "full of the warm yearning of a young Van Morrison." LaMontagne’s debut album, “Trouble,” made the UK Top 40, where the album peaked at #5. It sold over 400,000 copies worldwide. LaMontagne's sophomore release, “Till the Sun Turns Black,” made the US Top 40, peaking at #28 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 28,000 copies in its first week.
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During his last North American tour, Spin.com declared that Ray “illustrated a near flawless transition from a front porch in Maine to the front of the most prestigious stage in the world (Radio City Music Hall).”
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The Boston Herald wrote that Ray “delivered with the confidence and enthusiasm of an artist who knows he’s reached a creative highpoint.”
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Fri, Sep 10; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm SHERYL CROW plus special guest COLBIE CAILLAT at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave in Griffith Park, L.A.; Greek Theatre hotline, 323-665-1927; tix, 213-480-3232; www.greektheatrela.com.
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SHERYL CROW is touring her new studio CD, “100 Miles From Memphis” (on A&M Records) due for release July 20. Along with it, she’s debuting a new live band to take the album’s “funky new sound” and her new vocal “soul stylings” on the road.
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Her 1993 debut album, “Tuesday Night Music Club,” has seven-times Platinum sales, was nominated for five Grammys and won three. Since then, she’s sold more than 35 million records worldwide and won six more Grammys from an additional 27 nominations. Crow has five studio albums, each charting in the Top 10, four of them Platinum-plus, including a quadruple-Platinum greatest hits collection and a Christmas album. In live shows, she has performed duets with musical luminaries including Sting, Kid Rock, Mick Jagger and others. Her most recent Grammy nomination was for her sixth album, 2008’s critically acclaimed “Detours.”
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Sheryl Crow is a cancer survivor and passionate supporter of a variety of environmental and health-related charities, including The NRDC, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation and The World Food Program. She’s launched her own clothing line, Bootheel Trading Co. Recently, Crow has taken an interest in acting, playing a role in a three-episode run of “Cougar Town” and doing an appearance on her friend Jerry Seinfeld’s show, “The Marriage Ref.”
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In addition to her summer tour, Crow will join the Lilith Fair caravan for the traveling festival’s first outing in a decade.
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Sat & Sun, Sep 11 & 12; festival; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
1st annual “FALL EQUINOX FESTIVAL” - Folk Music, Dance, & Storytelling Festival, presented by the California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) in collaboration with FolkWorks, featuring NIGHTINGALE, JOHN WHELAN BAND, and FOGHORN DUO, at Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 9015 Wilbur Av, Northridge 91324.
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Saturday evening concert, plus master classes Saturday afternoon, Sep 11.
Full festival runs Sunday, Sep 12, 10 am-6 pm. + Principal concert acts:
NIGHTINGALE was formed in 1993 by JEREMIAH McLANE (accordion, piano; www.jeremiahmclane.com), KEITH MURPHY (voice, guitar, mandolin, piano, foot percussion; www.blackislemusic.com) and BECKY TRACY (fiddle). The nightingale bird is a poetic figure that appears in traditional songs from many places, including parts of Northern Europe, Canada and the United States. So the nightingale was an appropriate emblem for a band committed to drawing inspiration from a wide musical territory that includes Ireland, France, Scandinavia, Newfoundland and Quebec. + JOHN WHELAN BAND is led by a man known for his amazing button accordion virtuosity. He moved in 1980 from the Dunstable Irish community in London to the US and soon was performing with Riverdance fiddler Eileen Ivers in one of the most celebrated Irish duos of the decade. He has recorded both solo and band albums that have been favorites of the Celtic Music community, worldwide. He has appeared in films, including Ang Lee's “Ride with the Devil” (1999). Joining John is CHARLENE Adzima (fiddle and song; www.myspace.com/fhidileoir) and ZAC LEGER (guitar and bouzouki; www.myspace.com/zacleger ).
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FOGHORN DUO plays old time string band music deeply rooted in the American folk tradition. It's a pre-copyright, post-bluegrass style, but “the Foghorns” put their own stamp on it. STEPHEN "SAMMY" LIND's fiddle and CALEB KLAUDER's mandolin play tight, unison lead lines. It's a sound that could be coming to you from a big console radio in a 1930s living room, or an Appalachian front porch. Instead, it's being delivered by players from the thriving old time music scene of Portland, Oregon. “The Foghorns” are proof positive that folk music will remain vital as long as there are folks who want to play it. + Master Classes are offered, as follows: Arranging / Ensemble playing: Nightingale Fiddle: Charlene Adzima, Sammy Lind Mandolin: Caleb Klauder +
The Concert is Nightingale,& the John Whelan Band
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The Festival is a revival of the CTMS Summer Solstice (and previously Dulcimer) Festivals that were held many years at SOKA University, and before that, at Cal State Northridge (CSUN) and Greystone Mansion. The festival continues that legacy on two concert stages, plus a dance tent, teaching workshops, storytelling, children's activities and, of course, lots of jamming. Many details are still being confirmed. Here’s the current line-up.
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Workshops: Fiddle: TOM SAUBER, SAMMY LIND, KIRA OTT, DAVID BRAGGER Banjo: CALEB LAUDER, STEVE LEWIS, CHRIS BERRY Guitar: KELLY MARTIN, JOE WACK, ZAC LEGER Mandolin: PATRICK SAUBER, JIMMY MURPHY, ASHLEY BRODER Other: PATTI AMELOTTE (Hammered Dulcimer), CHRISTA BURCH (Bodhran), ROSS ALTMAN (Yiddish Songs), AEDAN MacDONNELL (Harp), PAT MacSWYNEY (Intro Balkan Music), MELANIE NOLLEY / LEEANNE GORNE (Intro Irish Music/Sessions), SEVERINE BROWNE (Songwriting), JESSICA CATRON (Shape Note Singing), ARIELLA FORNSTEIN (Improv. Vocals); plus, Storytelling, and more (TBA) + Dance tent: Cumbia (Los Pochos), International Folk Dancing (Sherry Cochran with Mehanatones), West African, Squares (Susan Michaels, caller with K. Boogie & The Brownbaggers), Contradance (Susan Michaels & Frannie Marr, callers with Nightingale)
+ Family Activities: Family Dance (with Susan Michaels), Crafts, Facepainting, Juggling, Storytelling and more TBA
+ Advance tickets: Early bird tickets (not including the concert or master classes, which will be available soon) are available at www.ctmsfolkmusic.org/equinox/default.html for $20 (admission only).
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Sat, Sep 11; festival:
Noon-8 pm “WEST LOS ANGELES JAZZ FESTIVAL” at Jackie Robinson Stadium, UCLA Baseball complex, on the campus in Westwood. Presented by Homeland Homeless as a benefit for disabled veterans; www.homelandhomeless.com. Contact events_homelandhomeless@yahoo.com.
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Festival features GERALD ALBRIGHT, HOWARD HEWETT, NAJEE, KIRK WHALUM, EUGE GROOVE, PETER WHITE, THE SAI WHATT BAND, KEIKO MATSUI, ALEX BUGNON, and others.
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Musically, not our cup of beverage (we’ll be at the Equinox Festival), but this is a benefit for a great cause.
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Sat, Sep 11:
8 pm JESSE WINCHESTER at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $24.50.
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Sun, Sep 12:
“LONG BEACH LOBSTER FESTIVAL” at Rainbow Lagoon Park, Shoreline Dr & Linden Av, Long Beach. Not to be confused with “Long Beach Bayou” or “Long Beach Crawfish Festival.” More when we know it.
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Sun, Sep 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
3-5 pm THE MURPHY FAMILY, plus THE WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND and MURPHY'S FLAW, play the “FREE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES” co-sponsored by the Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest organization and the National Park Service, at Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy (2 blks from Troutdale Rd), in Santa Monica Mtns Nat’l Rec Area, near Agoura Hills; 818-382-4819. Set in an outdoor amphitheater under the shade of the giant old oaks. Park free in the lot just past the bridge and walk back over the bridge to the ranch entrance. Bring a picnic and a cushion or blanket for the earthen or wood bench seating. Fun and free.
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Sun, Sep 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
Annual “CELTIC ARTS CENTER CONCERT AT THE FORD” with KEN O'MALLEY opening for THE FUREYS & DAVEY ARTHUR, at the Ford Amphitheatre (aka John Anson Ford Amphitheatre), 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-GO1-FORD; www.FordTheatres.org; box dinner orders 310-652-3797.
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Tickets on the Ford website are face value plus $3.50 per ticket. You can get them for face value plus a handling fee of only 50 cents per ticket, at www.celticconcert.com (or email fureysattheford@gmail.com). Group rates available at that site; 10% discount for parties of 8 or more, 20% discount for parties of 16 or more. Tix available at the same discounted price at the Irish Import Shop, 742 N Vine (at Melrose), Hollywood, or Shamrock Imports, 12514 1/2 Magnolia Bl (near Whitsett), Valley Village.
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Fri, Sep 17; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND plus BYRON WALLS (New Christie Minstrels / Limeliters alum) play a double-bill at the “CAMARILLO CAFÉ CONCERT SERIES,” at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E Burnley St (NE corner, Carmen & Burnley), Camarillo; info, 805-523-2682, email WhatsHappening@CamarilloCafe.com and website, www.CamarilloCafe.com. Sponsored by Pleasant Valley Recreation & Parks District. Produced by Gary & Kathy Lynch.
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8 pm – open mic
8:40 pm – first headliner.
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9:40 pm – second headliner.
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Sat & Sun, Sep 18 & 19, east of San Diego; festival:
Annual “JULIAN BANJO-FIDDLE CONTEST AND MUSIC FESTIVAL” celebrates its 40th year at Frank Lane Field, in the mountain community of Julian, east of San Diego. A variety of traditional music is featured both days. The Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar, and Mandolin Contests are on Saturday only. There will be an Open Mic stage and lots of Jamming Opportunities all weekend. Organizers say, “if you are a player, start getting ready! Teachers - let your students know - encourage them to enter.” The Julian event is the one of the oldest festivals in California. Many of the finest stringed instrument artists of today participated in the Julian contest when they were just getting started - NICKEL CREEK, STUART DUNCAN, ALLISON BROWN, and JOHN MOORE among the many. Come to Julian in September to participate in a continuation of music history. More info, and the 2010 Entry Form are online at www.julianbanjofiddle.com
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Sat, Sep 18:
9 am-4 pm “MONTROSE ART WALK” in the 2300 & 2400 blocks of Honolulu Av, Montrose. Billed as, “Musicians playing, great family outing. Watch artists work while strolling along the tree-lined Honolulu Avenue.” Info, call Montrose Chamber of Commerce, 818-249-7171. Runs May 8, Jul 10, Sep 18, Nov 13.
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8 pm ELIZABETH COOK at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $15.
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Sun, Sep 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm “¡VIVA MEXICO!” with OZOMATLI, LOS SUPER SEVEN, MEXICAN INSTITUTE OF SOUND, MARIACHI REYNA DE LOS ANGELES, & GRANDEZA MEXICANA FOLK BALLET COMPANY, is the only “mainstream” offering in “KCRW's World Festival” series at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232; www.hollywoodbowl.com. This will be a partly electric, partly-acoustic, partly traditional, partly world-beatish show, so be aware what you’ll encounter.
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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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7 pm “An Evening with FURTHUR, featuring PHIL LESH & BOB WEIR” at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave in Griffith Park, L.A.; Greek Theatre hotline, 323-665-1927; tix, 213-480-3232; www.greektheatrela.com.
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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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Fri, Sep 24; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY” plus RYAN BINGHAM at the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont Ave in Griffith Park, L.A.; Greek Theatre hotline, 323-665-1927; tix, 213-480-3232; www.greektheatrela.com.
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Sat, Sep 25, in Bear Valley (near Tehachapi); festival:
Annual “BEAR VALLEY BUCKAROO GATHERING” in Bear Valley, near Tehachapi, with many cowboy / western performers and cowboy poets, some award-winning. More when we know it.
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Sun, Sep 26:
7 pm SLAID CLEAVES at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $20.
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Annual “AUSTRALIAN MUSIC ASSOCIATION CONVENTION” in Melbourne, Australia.
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8 pm KIMBERLY DAHME & JILL KNIGHT play a double-bill at “Russ & Julie’s House Concert” series in Oak Park (Thousand Oaks / Agoura Hills area); reservations get directions at 818-707-2179 or houseconcerts@jrp-graphics.com. Series and show info, www.houseconcerts.us.
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Sun, Oct 3; festival; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
“AMERICANA MUSIC FEST” sponsored by the Thousand Oaks Kiwanis Charitible Foundation at the beautiful Paramount Ranch near Agoura Hills, in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation area. Info. www.americanamusicfestkw.org
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With three stages, an Instrument Petting Zoo to let kids get some hands-on feel, workshops, many with the goal of getting kids interested in learning to play and letting them know where to get lessons.This is the inaugural year for what’s already being called “a wonderful event, with multiple stages of scheduled acts, prestigious contests, and all-day jams under the oak tress and on the wooden boardwalks of the buildings in the movie-set old west town.” Yep, if any of that sounds familiar, it is indded the same site as the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest.
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Sat, Oct 9; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
4 pm ”2nd ANNUAL WHISTLE STOP RANCH FALL COWBOY ROUNDUP” with DAVE STAMEY, GARY ROBERTSON, and MICHAEL TCHERKASSKY, at Whistle Stop Ranch in Acton, CA (off the 14 Fwy, between Santa Clarita and Palmdale.) Sponsored by OutWest Marketing in Old Town Newhall. Gates at 4 pm, show at 7 pm. Event includes “cowboy grub and great entertainment” at Mike & Paulette Tcherkassky's Whistle Stop Ranch. This year's gathering will feature the Western Music Association's “Entertainer of the Year” DAVE STAMEY, talented poet and storyteller, GARY ROBERTSON and "Saddle Serenader" MICHAEL TCHERKASSKY (you’ve seen him playing guitar and singing on horseback at the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival). $35 per person includes dinner and beverages. Order tix early, as last year sold-out. Updates, reservations, email list signup, at big.hat@sbcglobal.net
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Sun, Oct 17:
3:30 pm JULLIARD STRING QUARTET plays the “SUNDAYS WITH COLEMAN” 107th season (2010-2011), presented by the Coleman Chamber Music Association in Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; series info 626-793-4191; www.colemanchambermusic.org. Season subscription (6 concerts) $108-$234; single-event tix $24-45.
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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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Oct 28-Nov 1, in Denmark; festival:
Annual “WOMEX - THE WORLD MUSIC EXPO,” in Copenhagen, Denmark. It began in Berlin and it’s traveling through Europe. The last edition saw over 2,700 delegates from more than 90 countries, a full conference and a showcase festival presenting 57 acts on 6 stages. More at www.womex.com.
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Nov 4, 5, 6, in Utah; festival:
Annual “HEBER CITY COWBOY POETRY GATHERING” in Heber City, Utah. Info at www.hebercitycowboypoetry.com.
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“AES SAN FRANCISCO,” the 129th annual AES Convention, in San Francisco, CA.
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Sun, Nov 7, in OC; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
2:30 pm CELTIC THUNDER at The Grove of Anaheim, 2200 East Katella Av, Anaheim; 714-712-2700; www.thegroveofanaheim.com. You’ve seen them on PBS, during pledge drives (the only time PBS brings you music shows…)
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Sun, Nov 7:
3:30 pm CALDER QUARTET plays the “SUNDAYS WITH COLEMAN” 107th season (2010-2011), presented by the Coleman Chamber Music Association in Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; series info 626-793-4191; www.colemanchambermusic.org. Season subscription (6 concerts) $108-$234; single-event tix $24-45.
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Annual “MIAMI MUSIC FESTIVAL” in Miami, FL.
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Fri, Nov 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MIKE + RUTHY (of The Mammals) play their CD Release Tour for their new album, "Million To One," at the Center for Folk Music, in Encino Community Park, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; HQ of the California Traditional Music Society; www.ctmsfolkmusic.org.
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Mike and Ruthy are a musical couple whose love was forged in New York City amidst a swirl of rock, anti-folk, and Americana enthusiasm. They harmonized from the first night they met, bringing smiles to their friends' faces with original songs and layering raspy fiddle over pop-strummed guitar. It was 1999, and their band, Rhinegold, played to pre-trucker-hat hipsters in the East Village and then gathered to play more songs around the cluttered coffeetable at someone's apartment. Richard Buckner played low on the small bedside stereo as these young, nocturnal band-mates got some early morning sleep.
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It's true that Mike was originally recruited by his college to play hockey and Ruth had gone to school for acting, but now they began a new path together, crafting songs and recordings and touring the world. Ten years later, Mike and Ruthy are married and living upstate with their new son, William Puck. With 7 years of touring under their belts with folk band The Mammals, they have begun a new chapter, one that still incorporates the best sounds and textures that old-timey and rock music can offer.
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Mike and Ruthy love writing, recording and playing shows and music festivals as a duo or 4-piece band. The added joy and demands of parenthood have given them a new appreciation for the power of good music and the fine community of people they have connected with across the country and the world. Enjoying the beauty of the moment is their shared goal, and you can hear it in every song they sing.
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9 am-4 pm “MONTROSE ART WALK” in the 2300 & 2400 blocks of Honolulu Av, Montrose. Billed as, “Musicians playing, great family outing. Watch artists work while strolling along the tree-lined Honolulu Avenue.” Info, call Montrose Chamber of Commerce, 818-249-7171. Runs May 8, Jul 10, Sep 18, Nov 13.
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Sat-Sat, 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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Sat, Nov 20:
8 pm FREEBO & FRIENDS at “Russ & Julie’s House Concert” series in Oak Park (Thousand Oaks / Agoura Hills area); reservations get directions at 818-707-2179 or houseconcerts@jrp-graphics.com. Series and show info, www.houseconcerts.us.
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Sun, Jan 23, 2011:
3:30 pm CLAREMONT TRIO with NOKUTHULA NGWENYAMA, viola, plays the “SUNDAYS WITH COLEMAN” 107th season (2010-2011), presented by the Coleman Chamber Music Association in Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; series info 626-793-4191; www.colemanchambermusic.org. Season subscription (6 concerts) $108-$234; single-event tix $24-45.
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Sun, Feb 20, 2011:
3:30 pm BORODIN QUARTET plays the “SUNDAYS WITH COLEMAN” 107th season (2010-2011), presented by the Coleman Chamber Music Association in Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; series info 626-793-4191; www.colemanchambermusic.org. Season subscription (6 concerts) $108-$234; single-event tix $24-45.
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Sun, Mar 20, 2011:
3:30 pm SCHUMANN TRIO plays the “SUNDAYS WITH COLEMAN” 107th season (2010-2011), presented by the Coleman Chamber Music Association in Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; series info 626-793-4191; www.colemanchambermusic.org. Season subscription (6 concerts) $108-$234; single-event tix $24-45.
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Sun, Apr 10, 2011:
3:30 pm REBEL plays the “SUNDAYS WITH COLEMAN” 107th season (2010-2011), presented by the Coleman Chamber Music Association in Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; series info 626-793-4191; www.colemanchambermusic.org. Season subscription (6 concerts) $108-$234; single-event tix $24-45.
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