Acoustic Americana Music Guide, Jan 21 to 25 News & Events

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Last weekend's enormous NAMM show brought the best of the music industry, from artists and performances to instruments, manufacturers, innovations and new products. NEXT WEEK'S GUIDE will bring you full coverage of the annual mega-event. (Of course, we DO have other news, this week, some of a pressing nature...)
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ACOUSTIC AMERICANA
MUSIC GUIDE
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JANUARY 21 to 25
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“QUICKIE ACCESS:” “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” PICKS & NEWS FEATURES…
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1) “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” PICKS – JANUARY 21st through 25th
2) GUITAR WIZARD VICKI GENFAN PLAYS L.A. TONIGHT, AFTER DAZZLING AT NAMM
3) SUNDANCE KICKS-OFF IN UTAH
4) AMERICANA STARS HIT GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
5) NASHVILLE FIRM SEEKING SONGS FOR MARTINA McBRIDE, DIERKS BENTLEY, HANK WILLIAMS JR.
6) FOLK ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES SHOWCASE ARTISTS FOR 23rd ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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Here are our feature stories…
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1) “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” PICKS – JANUARY 21st THROUGH 25th
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Friday, January 21st’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks
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* 6 pm “THINK THIRTIES” is live music, a movie and cocktail party for the 80th birthday of the Warner Grand Theatre, San Pedro.
* 8 pm TOM PAXTON, the legendary folk star, plays the first of two nights at McCabe’s, Santa Monica.
* 8 pm Guitar wizard VICKI GENFAN brings her mastery of 29 tunings to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena.
* 8 pm STEPHANIE BETTMAN & LUKE HALPIN plus MELANIE DEVANEY at the “Camarillo Café” series, Camarillo Community Center.
* 8-10 pm LISA NEMZO's "SONGWRITERS GONE WILD BIRTHDAY BASH" Concert 2011, with a big cast of musical characters, at Kulaks Woodshed, North Hollywood.
* 10 pm GARY ALLEGRETTO with his band for the infamous "Friday Night in America" party at Harvelle's, Santa Monica.
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Saturday, January 22nd’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks
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* 6-8 am ART PODELL (NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS) "along with the usual suspects," on "Alive and Picking" on KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles , simulcast at www.kpfk.org. (IT'S ARCHIVED, SO YOU CAN HEAR IT LATER AT A REASONABLE HOUR.)
* 2 & 8 pm "Romantic Dvořák" with the PASADENA SYMPHONY-POPS at Ambassador Auditorium, Pasadena.
* 7 pm “A NIGHT WITH THE TIKI BAR ALLSTARS - SAN DIEGO STYLE” with JOE RATHBURN, JERRY GONTANG, GARY SEILER & ROB MEHL, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena.
^ 7:30 pm EAGLES songwriter JACK TEMPCHIN at Boulevard Music, Culver City.
* 7:30 pm JAMES LEE STANLEY plays a house concert in Mar Vista.
* 7:30 pm RENAISSANCE brings fabulous doo wop and street corner a cappella to the “Performances to Grow On” series at Matilija Auditorium, Ojai.
* 8 pm TOM PAXTON, the legendary folk star, plays the last of two nights at McCabe’s, Santa Monica.
* 8 pm SUZANNE VEGA at Largo at the Coronet, Los Angeles.
* 8 pm STEPHANIE BETTMAN & LUKE HALPIN play the Gelencser House Concert series in Claremont.
* 8 pm CHRIS VALENTI performs a full set of music and comedy at Genghis Cohen, L.A.
* 8 pm (and 2 pm) "Romantic Dvořák" with the PASADENA SYMPHONY-POPS at Ambassador Auditorium, Pasadena.
* 9 pm NASHVILLE RAMBLERS play their annual reunion show at Bordello, Los Angeles.
* 9 pm-1 am WUMBLOOZO brings their great blues to the Steel Pit Sports Grill, Tujunga. Tonight, it's "Da' boys and one girl" performing.
* 9:30 pm SHAUN CROMWELL, CHRISTOPHER LOCKETT, VOYCE McGINLEY III, & NATALIE MYERS at Cafe Muse, Hollywood.
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Sunday, January 23rd’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks
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* 2 pm Annual “SLACK KEY FESTIVAL” brings Hawaiian slack key guitar maestros to the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.
* 3 pm JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET – he's acclaimed as the greatest Djangostyle gypsy jazz band in the world – at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena.
* 3 pm "International Influences" program from the GOLDEN STATE POPS ORCHESTRA at Grand Annex, San Pedro.
* 7 pm ELLIS PAUL at McCabe’s, Santa Monica.
* 7 pm NATHAN McEUEN with CHELSEA WILLIAMS plus special guest JOHN McEUEN (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena.
* 7:30 pm Folk great TOM PAXTON plays the “AMSD” Concert series, San Diego.
* 8 pm MATT CARTSONIS & VAN DYKE PARKS play the ” Bodie House Concert Series at the Thousand Oaks Library.”
* 8 pm WANDA JACKSON at the El Rey Theatre, L.A. (2 nights, Sun & Mon).
* 11 pm BRIAN TRAVIS solo acoustic at The Glendon Bar & Kitchen, Westwood.
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Sunday's “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK FOR ARTISTS:”
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4:30-6 pm "Hand-drum/percussion workshop" with DAMARU (Ray and Butch) at the Folk Music Center & Museum, Claremont.
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Monday, January 24th’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks
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* 8 pm “GREAT GUITARS: JOHN JORGENSON” is a full interview and short performance at the Grammy Museum, L.A.
* 8 pm TROUBADOURS OF DIVINE BLISS voted "Best Folk Band" in both New Orleans and Louisville, hit Southern Cal for just one show, tonight at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena.
* 8 pm WANDA JACKSON at the El Rey Theatre, L.A. (2 nights, Sun & Mon).
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Tuesday, January 25th’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks
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* 8 pm Musicians ELAINE ROMANELLI with JOSH FOX plus special guest act comedian (clean), juggler and all around sensational act DAVID DEEBLE, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena.
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2) GUITAR WIZARD VICKI GENFAN PLAYS L.A. TONIGHT, AFTER DAZZLING AT NAMM
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Guitar wizard VICKI GENFAN easily earns a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick, even with TOM PAXTON performing across town. Your editor is always mightily impressed with her musicianship. She dazzled 'em at the NAMM Conference last weekend, as part of "Muriel Anderson's Guitar Greats." Venue impresario Bob Stane calls her "a female Laurence Juber."
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Using 29 alternate tunings and the percussive technique she calls 'slap-tap', Vicki creates waves of sound with two hands and her voice. Drawing from folk, jazz, pop, soul and world music, whether covering the tunes of others or presenting her own compositions, Vicki has a distinctive style that is pushing the boundaries of the singer/songwriter genre.
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“I understand completely why the audience applauds and whistles so wildly...this is fiery, living music.” - IndieMusic.com
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Venue impresario Bob Stane says, "Think of her as a female Laurence Juber or John Jorgenson. Those of you who saw Vicki Genfan last time she appeared at The Coffee Gallery Backstage will come to see her this time, as well. That is a sure thing. The question is, will YOU be there to see one of the most amazing guitar performers around? Completely charming. Nice wit and a solid stage performer."
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Check out her amazing performances at www.vickigenfan.com and www.myspace.com/vickigenfan and www.youtube.com/vickigenfan
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She has been featured at the International Montreal Jazz Festival, Germany’s Open Strings Guitar Festival and Italy’s Soave Guitar Festival. Luna Guitars has unveiled the Vicki Genfan model (created by master luthier Gray Burchette) with all the bells and whistles that Vicki’s playing requires, including a Jumbo body which lends itself to the full tones she needs for her percussive style.
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"I forgive myself for forgetting what a great singer she is; it's no wonder...her voice moves inside me as only something that comes from inside can." - Frank Goodman, Pure Music
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Sometimes the revolution begins quietly and only later does the full impact sink in. That’s how it was when Vicki Genfan won the title of Guitar Superstar in the 2008 competition sponsored by Guitar Player Magazine.
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Jim Fusilli of the Wall Street Journal said, “It's a stunning victory, a barrier shattered. Guitar Player is a male-dominated domain -- the only photo of a woman musician at work in the current issue is a microscopic shot of bassist Rachel Haden with her back to the camera. The magazine is often a tribute to speed, power, volume and gear. Ms. Genfan plays an acoustic guitar without effects."
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Vicki has joined the world’s greatest guitarists and musicians at festivals such as The International Montreal Jazz Festival, Germany’s Open Strings Guitar Festival and Italy’s Soave Guitar Festival. In 2005, she was a featured artist on “La Guitara”, the first compilation CD featuring female guitarists from around the globe, released by Vanguard Records. In the US, sample venues include Swannanoa Gathering, Mayfair Festival of the Arts, Don Quixote’s and other listening rooms, including house concerts. She is in demand for guitar workshops, master classes, clinics and dealer demos.
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In 2009, guitar maker Luna unveiled the Vicki Genfan model, created by master luthier Gray Burchette, with all the bells and whistles that Vicki’s particular type of playing requires. It including a jumbo body which lends itself full tones for percussive style. Vicki’s connection with Luna led to, as she says, her “12 seconds of fame” on “The Price Is Right,” demonstrating a guitar.
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That same year, Vicki won an award from the “IndieGrrl” organization, in recognition for her “valuable contributions to Music & Arts.”
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Coming soon is Vicki’s first instructional video, "3-D Acoustic Guitar" made at the Truefire Studios in July.
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Chris Buono wrote in Guitar Player Magazine, “After witnessing her mind-blowing performance of an original composition entitled ‘Atomic Reshuffle,’ a panel of guitardom’s elite dubbed Vicki Genfan 2008 Guitar Superstar. Contained within the 3:57 acoustic tour-de-force was a combination of playing techniques that produced not just chords and melodies, but also bell-like harmonics and percussive rhythms. Genfan’s approaches to composition and playing stem from her desire to capture dense harmonic ingredients, her affinity for open tunings, and her dream to groove like Earth, Wind & Fire’s Verdine White.”
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The show is tonight, Friday, January 21, 8 pm, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations, 626-794-2424; info, www.coffeegallery.com. Tix, $18.
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3) SUNDANCE KICKS-OFF IN UTAH
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Opening night (Thursday brought a screening of "Sing Your Song," the new biopic about HARRY BELAFONTE produced by his daughter, GINA BELAFONTE. The trailers look great, so let's hope it sells to a good distributor. In addition to the vaunted film festival. Sundance includes a music festival. If you're anywhere near Park City, cehck it out and tell us about it.
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If you go to the concurrent SUNDANCE MUSIC FESTIVAL, check out AMBER RUBARTH from NYC. She's impressed us when she's performed in L.A.
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4) AMERICANA STARS HIT GLASGOW, SCOTLAND
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Friday, January 21, if you happen to be in Scotland, catch the show at 9.30 pm at the Old Fruitmarket, tix are 16 pounds. And there are more big acts, Saturday.
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Performing are ANAIS MITCHELL & HADESTOWN, vocalists ANI DiFRANCO, BEN KNOX MILLER (Low Anthem), MARTIN CARTHY, IAIN MORRISON, NUALA KENNEDY, WALLIS BIRD, and SHARON LEWIS, "together for a reworking of the Ancient Greek Orpheus myth," and the emcee is MARY ANN KENNEDY.
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There's more. The young alternative stringband JOY KILLS SORROW, who "are being widely tipped" to emulate the success of fellow Boston outfit CROOKED STILL, bring four multi-award-winning instrumentalists and the mesmerising vocals of EMMA BEATON. Delving deep into Americana tradition, they align these influences with an urban, indie-pop sensibility in outstanding original songs. More at www.celticconnections.com/whatson/event/103948-Hadestown-and-Joy-Kills-Sorrow?utm_source=newsletter&utm_agt=285926&utm_medium=email&utm_content=weekend1&utm_campaign=cc11-jan3-song
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Saturday is just as amazing. Celtic Connections series presenters say, " We have three huge slices of classic Americana this weekend. Dobro genius JERRY DOUGLAS warms up for Transatlantic Sessions with a reprisal of his collaboration with OMAR HAKIM and VICTOR KRAUSS at June’s Telluride Festival, and JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE shows why he is one of the emerging artists in the country music scene at Òran Mór on Saturday night."
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The festival includes taping of an exclusive Mountain Stage broadcast, featuring the ?wondrous voice of gospel singer MAVIS STAPLES as a highlight. Mavis tops a bill which includes Scottish hero DOUGIE MacLEAN and alternative stringband JOY KILLS SORROW. One of the all-time great soul voices, Detroit native BETTY LaVETTE, joins THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA (a huge hit at the 2010 Edinburgh Festival) who possess a repertoire encompassing both gospel classics and contemporary spiritual material."
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The Celtic Connections 2011 series runs Thursday, January 13 through Sunday, January 30. Box Office phone is 0141 353 8000, and the website is www.celticconnections.com
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5) NASHVILLE FIRM SEEKING SONGS FOR MARTINA McBRIDE, DIERKS BENTLEY, HANK WILLIAMS JR.
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ALEX TORRES of Torres Music Group (Nashville) "listens for songs to pitch to various major country artist, producers and record labels." The catch is, it costs you $10 for each song you submit. But with so few of Nashville's big pop-country stars writing their own songs, it could be an opportunity that pays handsomely for a good songwriter who cqan dial-in to what nashville wants.
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We received word through New York-based Music Xray, which publishes a "weekly opportunity email." They bill themselves as "21st Century A&R
Connecting Musicians to Real Industry Opportunities." (General info at www.musicxray.com).
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Martina McBride is an American country music singer and songwriter. McBride has been called the "Céline Dion of Country Music" for her big-voiced ballads and soprano range. McBride was signed to RCA Records in 1991 and made her debut the following year as a neo-traditionalist country singer with the single, "The Time Has Come." It was not until 1997, when she released her fourth album, Evolution, that she broke through into the country music industry with a new pop-styled crossover sound, similar to that of Faith Hill and Shania Twain. From that point on, McBride has had a string of major hit singles on the Billboard country chart and occasionally on the adult contemporary chart. Five of these singles went to #1 on the country chart between 1995 and 2001, and one peaked at #1 on the adult contemporary chart in 2003.
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McBride has recorded a total of nine studio albums, one "greatest hits" compilation, one "live" album, a "Christmas" compilation, as well as two additional compilation albums. Seven of her studio albums and two of her compilations have received an RIAA certification of "Gold", or higher. Worldwide, she has sold over 16 million albums. In addition, Martina has won the Country Music Association's "Female Vocalist of the Year" award four times (tied with Reba McEntire for the most wins) and the Academy of Country Music's "Top Female Vocalist" award three times. In her 19 year career she has accomplished many things including being named 2007's Top Grossing Country Artist of the year, and the over all Top Grossing Female in 2007 behind only Gwen Stefani.
For more info on pitching songs to MARTINA McBRIDE, DIERKS BENTLEY, or HANK WILLIAMS JR., go to www.musicxray.com/profiles/626
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6) FOLK ALLIANCE ANNOUNCES SHOWCASE ARTISTS FOR 23rd ANNUAL CONFERENCE
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Artists playing the official "Performance Alley Showcases" at the 23rd Annual International Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis in February have been announced. One of the five largest music conferences in North America, Folk Alliance draws over 2,000 registered attendees each year. Artist SARAH McQUAID checked-in to tell us, "200 artists are invited for official showcases each year, but of these, only around 20 come from outside the US and Canada, so it’s a great honour for an overseas artist such as myself to be selected."
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Artists who will be showcasing in 2011 include Sarah McQuaid, Suzy Bogguss, the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Mary Gauthier, Eliza Gilkyson, Kieran Goss, Diana Jones, Si Kahn, and Raul Malo. And a whhhhole lot more!
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Ther full list, so far - it keeps growing - is:
The 23 String Band (Louisville, KY)
9Bach (Wales, UK)
Acoustic Cafe Evening w/Erin McKeown & Carrie Rodriguez (various)
Eva Aine (Tokyo, Japan)
Gary Allegretto (Los Angeles, CA)
Angel Band (Wilmington, DE)
Annie Lou (Whitehorse, YK)
Lail Arad (London, UK)
Atomic Duo (Austin, TX)
Brandon O. Bailey (Memphis, TN)
Emily Baker (Brighton, UK)
Sam Baker (Austin, TX)
Mai Bloomfield (Venice, CA)
Suzy Bogguss (Nashville, TN)
Bill Bourne (Edmonton, AB)
Ange Boxall (London, UK)
Eric Brace and Peter Cooper (Nashville, TN)
David Bromberg (Wilmington, DE)
Brother Sun (New York, NY/Chicago,IL/Boston, MA)
Bua (Chicago, IL)
Ellen Bukstel (Southwest Ranches, FL)
The Burns Sisters (Ithaca, NY)
Buskin & Batteau (New York, NY)
Jonathan Byrd (Carrboro, NC)
Caravan Gypsy Swing Ensemble (Madison, WI)
Edie Carey (Chicago, IL)
Carolina Chocolate Drops (Durham, NC)
Carpenter & May (Nashville, TN)
Adam Carroll (Lockhart, TX)
Buzz Cason (Nashville, TN)
The Chapin Sisters (Los Angeles, CA)
Chatham County Line (Raleigh, NC)
Kim Churchill (Merimbula, NSW, Australia)
The Coal Porters (London, UK)
Dwayne Cote and Duane Andrews (St. John's, NL/Cape Breton, NS)
Rose Cousins (Halifax, NS)
Rj Cowdery (Columbus, OH)
Ronny Cox (Los Angeles, CA)
The Dardanelles (St. John's, NL)
Dolly Das (Assam, India)
David Wax Museum (Sunderland, MA)
Russell deCarle (Toronto, ON)
Decembersongs w/Amy Speace, Dan Navarro, Sally Barris, Jon Vezner (various)
The Deep Dark Woods (Saskatoon, SK)
Dehlia Low (Asheville, NC)
Rodney Dillard & The Dillard Band (Branson, MO)
Dr. Burt (Birmingham, AL)
Gareth Dunlop (Belfast, Northern Ireland)
The Dunwell Brothers Band (Leeds, UK)
The Duplets (Highlands, Scotland)
JD Edwards (Winnipeg, MB)
Ana Egge (Brooklyn, NY)
Elephant Revival (Nederland, CO)
Carrie Elkin (Austin, TX)
Elliott, Rose & da Costa (Austin, TX)
Ellis (Minneapolis, MN)
The Farewell Drifters (Nashville, TN)
Charlie Faye (Austin, TX)
Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer & Barbara Lamb (Kensington, MD/Nashville, TN)
Finders & Youngberg (Fort Collins, CO)
Fish & Bird (Victoria, BC)
Dom Flemons (New York City, NY)
Rosie Flores (Austin, TX)
Guy Forsyth (Austin, TX)
Michael Fracasso (Austin, TX)
John Fullbright (Okemah, OK)
Galant, tu perds ton temps (Montreal, QC)
Jay Gaunt (Mahwah, NJ)
Mary Gauthier (Nashville, TN)
Vicki Genfan (Fairview, NJ)
Carly Gibson (Dahlonega, GA)
Susan Gibson (Wimberley, TX)
Rhiannon Giddens (Greensboro, NC)
Leela Gilday (Yellowknife, NT)
Eliza Gilkyson (Austin, TX)
Ariana Gillis (Vineland, ON)
Kieran Goss w/Rodney Crowell (Sligo, Ireland/Nashville, TN)
The Grass Mountain Hobos (O'Leary, PEI)
Dave Gunning (Pictou, NS)
Lisa Hake (Blackrock)
Keith Hallett (Fredericton, NB)
John Wort Hannam (Fort Macleod, AB)
Harpeth Rising (Nashville, TN)
Michael Hearne & Shake Russell (Taos, NM/Houston, TX)
Ernie Hendrickson (Chicago, IL)
Caroline Herring (Decatur, GA)
Lara Herscovitch (Durham, CT)
The Hillbenders (Springfield, MO)
JP Hoe (Winnipeg, MB)
The Honey Dewdrops (Charlottesville, VA)
Hot Club of Cowtown (Austin, TX)
Big Ron Hunter (Greensboro, NC)
Incendio (Los Angeles, CA)
Bill & Kate Isles (Duluth, MN)
Ivan & Alyosha (Seattle, WA)
Jill Jack (Detroit, MI)
Bill Jackson w/Pete Fidler (Melbourne, Australia)
Jeffrey Gaines (Philadelphia, PA)
Sadie Jemmett (London, UK)
Hubby Jenkins (Raleigh, NC)
John Hartford String Band (Nashville, TN)
Michael Johnson (Denver, CO)
Diana Jones (Nashville, TN)
Jubal's Kin (Longwood, FL)
Valerie June (Memphis, TN)
Si Kahn (Charlotte, NC)
Kathleen Haskard (London, England, UK)
James Keelaghan (Perth, ON)
Nuala Kennedy (Edinburgh, Scotland)
Will Kevans (London, UK)
Dayna Kurtz (Brooklyn, NY)
Evie Ladin (Oakland, CA)
Pokey LaFarge & the South City Three (St. Louis, MO)
Lake Street Dive (Boston, MA)
Robyn Landis (Tucson, AZ)
Treasa Levasseur (Toronto, ON)
Lil' Joe (Atlanta, GA)
Lonesome Traveler (Loveland, CO)
Amanda Lucas and Audrey Cecil (Louisville, KY)
Joel Mabus (Kalamazoo, MI)
The Magnificent Sevens (Winnipeg, MB)
Raul Malo (Nashville, TN)
MaMuse (Chico, CA)
Ashleigh Mannix (Canberra, Australia)
Carolyn Martin (Abilene, TX)
Matt the Electrician (Austin, TX)
MC Hansen & his Band (Malmo, Sweden)
The Paul McKenna Band (Glasgow, Scotland)
Sarah McQuaid (Penzance Cornwall, UK)
Linda McRae and her Two Arm Band (Kingston Springs, TN)
Jaime Michaels (Santa Fe, NM)
Chris Milam (Memphis, TN)
Lynn Miles (Ottawa, ON)
Phil Minissale (Young Fool) (Downingtown, PA)
Miss Tess & the Bon Ton Parade (Brooklyn, NY)
Claude "Butch" Morgan (Devine, TX)
Eliot Morris (Memphis, TN)
Zoe Muth (Seattle, WA)
David Myles (Halifax, NS)
The Nadas (Des Moines IA)
NEema (Montreal, QC)
New Country Rehab (Toronto, ON)
Davey O. (Buffalo, NY)
Mark Olson (Minneapolis, MN)
The Once (St. John's, NL)
The Outside Track (Limerick, Ireland)
Over The Rhine (Cincinnati, OH)
Gabrielle Papillon (Montreal, QC)
Walter Parks (Savannah, GA)
Eilidh Patterson (Derry, UK)
Jim Patton & Sherry Brokus (Austin, TX)
Grace Pettis (Harrisonburg, VA)
Rod Picott (Nashville, TN)
Joel Plaskett (Halifax, NS)
Steve Poltz (San Diego, CA)
Pura Fe Trio (Seattle, WA)
Purgatory Hill (Sturgeon Bay, WI)
Jimmy Rankin (Halifax, NS)
John Rankin (New Orleans LA)
Corin Raymond and The Sundowners (Toronto, ON)
Hayley Reardon (Marblehead,MA)
Red June (Asheville, NC)
Red Molly (Jersey City, NJ)
Ben Reel (Castleblayney, Ireland)
The Refugees (Los Angeles, CA)
Robby Hecht (Nashville, TN)
Robinson (Worcester, UK)
Roosevelt Dime (Brooklyn, NY)
Kristi Rose & Fats Kaplin (Nashville, TN)
Amber Rubarth (Reno, NV)
Ruby Jane (Austin, TX)
RUNA (Philadelphia, PA)
The Scarlet Furies (Los Angeles, CA)
Eric Schwartz (Hollywood, CA)
Ron Sexsmith (Toronto, ON)
SHEL (Ft. Collins, CO)
The Shivers (Shy/vers) (Asheville, NC)
Slide to Freedom (Cumberland, BC)
Sahara Smith (Wimberley, TX)
Dylan Sneed (Hartsville, SC)
Kevin So (Nashville, TN)
Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen (Alexandria, VA)
Ryan Spearman (St. Louis, MO)
Amilia K. Spicer (Los Angeles, CA)
Spring Creek (Lyons, CO)
Sally Spring & Ted Lyons Experience (Winston-Salem, NC)
The Steel Wheels (Harrisonburg, VA)
The SteelDrivers (Nashville, TN)
Storyhill (Bozeman, MT)
Walter Strauss (Woodacre, CA)
Lyal Strickland (Buffalo, MO)
Oliver Swain's BIG MACHINE (Victoria, BC)
Jack Tempchin (San Diego, CA)
Paul Thorn (Tupelo, MS)
Tumbledown House (Bozeman, MT)
Matt Turk (Hudson Valley, NY)
The Twilite Broadcasters (Weaverville, NC)
The Two Man Gentlemen Band (Brooklyn, NY)
Daniel Lawrence Walker (Nashville, TN)
The Warrior Gospel Band (Austin, TX)
Abigail Washburn (Evanston, IL)
The Watchman (Eindhoven, The Netherlands)
Watermelon Slim (Clarksdale, MS)
Kevin Welch (Wimberley, TX)
Albert White (Atlanta, GA)
Jason White (Nashville, TN)
Whitetop Mountaineers (Mouth of Wilson, VA)
Pat Wilder (San Francisco, CA)
Webb Wilder (Hattiesburg, MS)
The Wilderness of Manitoba (Toronto, ON)
Doug & Telisha Williams (Martinsville, VA)
Tommy Womack (Nashville, TN)
The Wronglers (San Francisco, CA)
Natalia Zukerman (Brooklyn, NY)
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The conference runs February 16-20, 2011, at the Memphis Marriott Hotel. Here are a few stats:
** Over 2000 Registrants from around the world
** 2011 Keynote Speakers: David Bromberg & Mark Olson
** Special keynote interview: Jac Holzman on the 60th anniversary of Elektra Records
** 200+ juried music showcase performances ** hundreds of in-room showcases
** A Special Tribute to John Hartford ** 2nd Annual Sacred Steel Summit
** Music Maker Relief Foundation Spotlight ** Films
** Jammin At Hippie Jack's ** XM15 The Village Live
** three full days of panels, workshops, and instrument clinics
** Annual FAI Lifetime Achievement Awards and Honors
** Three day Exhibit Hall with over 100 exhibitors
** Graceland, Sun Studios, Stax, Rev. Al Green’s Church, Beale Street
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Since 1989, Folk Alliance® has served as the headquarters for Folk Music and Dance, and now has over 2000 members worldwide.
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They proudly proclaim, "Over the years, our community has grown to include record companies, publishers, presenters, agents, managers, music support services, manufacturers and artists that work in the folk world. Folk Alliance has six regional affiliates that provide the grass roots efforts in their respective markets."
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The event's daily schedule, a nifty poster, and lots more about the mega-folk gathering, is available at www.folkalliance.org
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MANY UPDATED EVENTS LISTINGS & WRITE-UPS ARE COMING SOON! (Events, club & coffee house gigs, big venue concerts, house concerts, acoustic music news, and LOTS more! We have received sooooo much in recent days that we couldn't format it to include it all by deadline.)
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January 12 edition’s News Features are available at
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/01/acoustic-americana-music-guide-jan-12.html
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The topics are…
1) “Show-of-the-Week” Picks – January 12th through 18th
2) Edited Trio Hits Folk Charts, Will Debut CD in Southern Cal
3) Americana Chart Announces Top 100 Albums of the Year
4) Topanga Banjo∙Fiddle Contest Seeks Graphic Artists to Design Festival Logo
5) New Bob Livingston CD Harkens Back to Cosmic Cowboy
6) “Crowd-Funding” Your Next CD or Other Arts Project
7) Our “Self-Promo-of-the-Week” Prize Goes to... Jim Jones
8) The Guide’s Observation Raises Heated Controversy
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The edition's opening section regarding the attempted assassination and murders in Tucson that day;
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1) “Show-of-the-Week” Picks – January 9th through 11th
2) Annual Elvis Birthday Bash is Tonight… (Amidst an Unusually Strong Sunday Offering of Great Shows)
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The topics are…
1) “Show of-the-Week Picks” – Dec 28th through 30th
2) New Year’s Eve Music Party Picks Are Abundant – EXPANDED Listings!
3) Mid-Day New Year’s Eve Party in L.A. Marks 2011 in Ireland
4) We’d Like You to Meet… SIMON LYNGE
5) Cornell Glee Club Presents “Folk Music of the Americas” January 16
6) Guide Readers Help “Kids in Need of Desks – K.I.N.D.”
7) R.I.P., Captain Beefheart – a.k.a. Don Van Vliet
8) Let Gandhi Shape your New Year’s Resolutions
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THE LATEST FULL 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
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* 6 pm “THINK THIRTIES” is live music, a movie and cocktail party for the 80th birthday of the Warner Grand Theatre, San Pedro.
* 8 pm TOM PAXTON, the legendary folk star, plays the first of two nights at McCabe’s, Santa Monica.
* 8 pm Guitar wizard VICKI GENFAN brings her mastery of 29 tunings to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena.
* 8 pm STEPHANIE BETTMAN & LUKE HALPIN plus MELANIE DEVANEY at the “Camarillo Café” series, Camarillo Community Center.
* 8-10 pm LISA NEMZO's "SONGWRITERS GONE WILD BIRTHDAY BASH" Concert 2011, with a big cast of musical characters, at Kulaks Woodshed, North Hollywood.
* 10 pm GARY ALLEGRETTO with his band for the infamous "Friday Night in America" party at Harvelle's, Santa Monica.
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Fri, Jan 21, on TV:
9 pm Jeremy Little's song "If I Only Had a Brain" will be featured tonight on the television show, "Fringe," at 9 pm on Fox.
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Annual "WHIDBEY ISLAND SEA SHANTY FEST" with performances by the Shifty Sailors, The Halyards, The Rural Characters, Broadside & the Handsome Cabin Boys, Pint & Dale, and J.W. Sparrow, at Greenbank Farm, Whidbey Island, Washington. Overnight lodging available. Runs Jan 21 & 22. A fundraiser for Whidbey Island’s three medical support groups, with daytime events and evening concerts beginning at 7 pm both evenings. Jim Freeman emcees, and both nights end with a grand finale. The profits from these concerts will go to the south end’s Friends of Friends; Coupeville’s Small Miracles and the Medical Safety Net of North Whidbey.
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Friday night’s concert features local groups the Shifty Sailors, the Rural Characters and the Halyards. Saturday’s concert features the Shifty Sailors, Pint & Dale, J. W. Sparrow, and Broadside and the Handsome Cabin Boys.
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Saturday afternoon workshop/song sessions are: Pint and Dale at 1 pm (Adapting Traditional Music: Making It Your Own); J.W. Sparrow at 2 pm (From Story to Song); Broadside and the Handsome Cabin Boys at 3 pm (Women, the Sea, and Shanties), and the Shifty Sailors at 4 pm (Just "Kid"ing).
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Fri, Jan 21; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
6 pm “THINK THIRTIES” is live music, a movie and cocktail party as the historic Warner Grand Theatre celebrates 80 Years, at the Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W 6th St, San Pedro; 310-833-4813; www.grandvision.org.
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8 pm TOM PAXTON, the legendary folk star, plays two nights 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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8 pm Guitar wizard VICKI GENFAN at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations, 626-794-2424; info, www.coffeegallery.com.
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Using 29 alternate tunings and the percussive technique she calls 'slap-tap', Vicki creates waves of sound with two hands and her voice. Drawing from folk, jazz, pop, soul and world music, whether covering the tunes of others or presenting her own compositions, Vicki has a distinctive style that is pushing the boundaries of the singer/songwriter genre.
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“I understand completely why the audience applauds and whistles so wildly...this is fiery, living music.” - IndieMusic.com
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Venue impresario Bob Stane says, "Think of her as a female Laurence Juber or John Jorgenson. Those of you who saw Vicki Genfan last time she appeared at The Coffee Gallery Backstage will come to see her this time, as well. That is a sure thing. The question is, will YOU be there to see one of the most amazing guitar performers around? Completely charming. Nice wit and a solid stage performer."
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She has been featured at the International Montreal Jazz Festival, Germany’s Open Strings Guitar Festival and Italy’s Soave Guitar Festival. Luna Guitars has unveiled the Vicki Genfan model (created by master luthier Gray Burchette) with all the bells and whistles that Vicki’s playing requires, including a Jumbo body which lends itself to the full tones she needs for her percussive style.
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"I forgive myself for forgetting what a great singer she is; it's no wonder...her voice moves inside me as only something that comes from inside can." - Frank Goodman, Pure Music
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Sometimes the revolution begins quietly and only later does the full impact sink in. That’s how it was when Vicki Genfan won the title of Guitar Superstar in the 2008 competition sponsored by Guitar Player Magazine.
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Jim Fusilli of the Wall Street Journal said, “It's a stunning victory, a barrier shattered. Guitar Player is a male-dominated domain -- the only photo of a woman musician at work in the current issue is a microscopic shot of bassist Rachel Haden with her back to the camera. The magazine is often a tribute to speed, power, volume and gear. Ms. Genfan plays an acoustic guitar without effects."
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Vicki has joined the world’s greatest guitarists and musicians at festivals such as The International Montreal Jazz Festival, Germany’s Open Strings Guitar Festival and Italy’s Soave Guitar Festival. In 2005, she was a featured artist on “La Guitara”, the first compilation CD featuring female guitarists from around the globe, released by Vanguard Records. In the US, sample venues include Swannanoa Gathering, Mayfair Festival of the Arts, Don Quixote’s and other listening rooms, including house concerts. She is in demand for guitar workshops, master classes, clinics and dealer demos.
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In 2009, guitar maker Luna unveiled the Vicki Genfan model, created by master luthier Gray Burchette, with all the bells and whistles that Vicki’s particular type of playing requires. It including a jumbo body which lends itself full tones for percussive style. Vicki’s connection with Luna led to, as she says, her “12 seconds of fame” on “The Price Is Right,” demonstrating a guitar.
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Chris Buono wrote in Guitar Player Magazine, “After witnessing her mind-blowing performance of an original composition entitled ‘Atomic Reshuffle,’ a panel of guitardom’s elite dubbed Vicki Genfan 2008 Guitar Superstar. Contained within the 3:57 acoustic tour-de-force was a combination of playing techniques that produced not just chords and melodies, but also bell-like harmonics and percussive rhythms. Genfan’s approaches to composition and playing stem from her desire to capture dense harmonic ingredients, her affinity for open tunings, and her dream to groove like Earth, Wind & Fire’s Verdine White.”
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Fri, Jan 21; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm STEPHANIE BETTMAN & LUKE HALPIN plus MELANIE DEVANEY play the “Camarillo Café” series at the Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E Burnley St, Camarillo. Stephanie & Luke have moved to Colorado, so the chances to catch ’em performing here have become rare treats.
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8-10 pm LISA NEMZO's "SONGWRITERS GONE WILD BIRTHDAY BASH" Concert 2011, at Kulaks Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607; info at www.kulakswoodshed.com. Hosted by Lisa Nemzo, with a big cast of musical characters:
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MICHAEL DOMAN has a moody, bad boy style that captivates, permeates, mesmerizes. Groove oriented, darker lyrics, "Haunted Guitar" is one of the fave songs. www.myspace.com/michaeldoman. "Bulldozer"
JOHN M is a singer/songwriter with an infectious stage presence that people will remember. "Something we need to hear in today’s music www.facebook.com/johnmmusic." "She Don’t Live Here Anymore"
GARY MAZZOLA is a talented Tehachapi songwriter with an exceptional voice
and a gift for writing lyrical, approachable songs about life and love. Gary's new CD "Planet" is now available at garymazzola.com. 16 original songs of Love, Growth, & Peace. http://www.garymazzola.com/ "Find Your River"
PAUL ZOLLO is the Bard of Los Angeles. Widely known for his benchmark books on the art of songwriting, and his career as one of our very best songwriter-focused music journalists. His songs are literate, complex, deep. He rocks. www.myspace.com/paulzollo "Universal Cure"
LISA JOHNSON is originally from Philly, shares common ground with Todd Rundgren. Her songs border on indie rock/pop. Through her CD, "Whenever the Moon is Full," she was named one of the "Hottest Unsigned Acts in Southern California." http://www.myspace.com/lisajohnson "Fill the Air"
EDWARD TREE New Orleans-born producer/guitarist/songwriter with 30+years of experience working with the wonderful singer/songwriter community in Los Angeles and touring around the world with Spencer Davis, Rita Coolidge, Juice Newton, Al Stewart and others. www.spencer-davis-group.com/ "Somewhere Else"
LISA TURNER is known for her mystical, Celtic-tinged folk-rock with a penchant/proclivity for harmony and songs from the heart. Winner at the "Performing Songwriters Boot Camp" competition, Hollywood, California.
http://www.lisasongs.com/ "Hummingbird Heart"
DUSTIN LOUIS BLANK His style and performance qualities have been compared to a spectrum of artists including Leonard Cohen, Ryan Adams, Jim Morrison and Nick Drake. He is known for a unique recipe of rhythm-styles mixing flamenco, island, blues and ragtime beats. www.dustinlouisblankmusic.com. " Tonight We Go"
JULIE CHADWICK is an artist in the true sense of the word.. Everything she touches in life is like her canvas....quirky, funny, and incredibly talented...Julie’s intricate piano style and soulful voice will touch you deeply. Founder of the Pepper Foundation Animal Rescue organization Julie devotes her life to saving senior and special needs animals from high kill shelters. www.myspace.com/juliechadwick " Where The Soul Goes"
JAMES LEE STANLEY tours regularly, performing up to three hundred dates each year. He has performed with such diverse acts as Steven Wright, Bonnie Raitt, Robin Williams, Nicolette Larson and Bill Cosby www.jamesleestanley.com/ . "Coming Out of Hiding"
LISA DONNELLY has the voice and the material to carve out a niche among fans of catchy, smartly written pop music on her CD "We Had a Thing." "In a fair and just world, Donnelly will reach Katy Perry-sized success before the year is out." PopDose Several of her songs have received over 30,000 hits on MySpace
http://www.myspace.com/lisadonnellymusic/. "Innocence"
RIC TAYLOR In 2010 Ric played the Kerrville Folk Festival and was a finalist in the Music2life International Songwriting Competition (judged by Judy Collins, Tom Paxton, Kathy Mattea, Peter Yarrow and Paul Stookey {of Peter, Paul and Mary} and Buffy Saint Marie) www.rictaylor.com "911"
MARC PLATT is making a difference in the lives of other musicians. He loves helping other artists perfect not only their music, but also their ability to connect with the audience. Platt’s style is acoustic eclectic and echoes influences such as the Beatles, Bruce Springsteen, the Beach Boys. "Alone With You in a Crowd" www.myspace.com/marcplattmusic
LISA NEMZO "Her CD "Unlock My Heart" shows Nemzo is a songwriter of remarkable range, from stunning soul fervor to full-blown rock passion, and is in the vanguard of female artists, who not only sing and write songs, but are also masters of their instrument." Lisa created Dream Wild Records - the first co-op record label of it’s kind - proceeds are shared by all involved. Her video, "Reach" won "Best Environmental Music Video of 2009." http://www.lisanemzo.com "Reach", "Violent Haze."
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8 pm DANIELLE HEBERT at Taylormade Racing, 7712, Gloria Av, Van Nuys; www.racetaylormade.com
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The Canadian motorcycle-riding troubadiur tells us, "Steve came up with the idea to celebrate women and bikes and travel as Charlotte, a friend from Wisconsin, is just starting out on a motorcycle trip that will take her from northern California to Georgia. Since we know a few women adventurers who recently put thousands of miles on the road with their bikes, we thought why not celebrate! And you know me, if I get to play music, I'm happy. The women travelers I know of who will be there will be Charlotte,
Melanie Doerman, who rode 12 thousand miles last summer on a perimeter route around the US, then myself who rode 17 000 miles all over the US.
The program is pretty loose but you can expect bike talk, road photos (if all the technical stuff goes well we'll have a slide show going!) , tell stories, play music, eat, drink and be merry!"
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8 pm COWBOY MOUTH, plus DASH RIP ROCK at The Mint, 6010 W Pico Bl, Los Angeles 90035; www.themintla.com/show/detail/36300#tickets
$24 in advance/ $27 day of show...ironically, if you pay in advance there's a $4.42 service charge.
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9 pm CHRIS LATERZO at Genghis Cohen , 740 Fairfax Av, Los Angeles. $7 cover.
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9 PM THE FAR WEST at The Saddle Sore Saloon, 343 6th St #A, Norco; 951-272-1021.
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9:30 pm MICK RHODES and band - Brian Hall, Brian Wells, Wyman Reese, Doug Baker, Steve Sturgis, plus special guests - and TRUCK STOP HONEYMOON at Clubhouse 66, 1200 E Route 66, Glendora.
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10 pm GARY ALLEGRETTO with his band for the infamous "Friday Night in America" party at Harvelle's, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; www.harvelles.com; 310-395-1676. Band features Rich Cohen - electric guitars; Paul Eckman - upright bass; David Kida - drums; Gary - harmonicas.
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10 pm OLD CALIFORNIO plays the Press, 129 Harvard Av, Claremont 91711; 909-625-4808.
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10 pm PAUL CHESNE at The Cinema Bar, 3967 N Sepulveda Bl, Culver City/
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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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* 6-8 am ART PODELL (NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS) "along with the usual suspects," on "Alive and Picking" on KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles , simulcast at www.kpfk.org. (IT'S ARCHIVED, SO YOU CAN HEAR IT LATER AT A REASONABLE HOUR.)
* 2 & 8 pm "Romantic Dvořák" with the PASADENA SYMPHONY-POPS at Ambassador Auditorium, Pasadena.
* 7 pm “A NIGHT WITH THE TIKI BAR ALLSTARS - SAN DIEGO STYLE” with JOE RATHBURN, JERRY GONTANG, GARY SEILER & ROB MEHL, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena.
^ 7:30 pm EAGLES songwriter JACK TEMPCHIN at Boulevard Music, Culver City.
* 7:30 pm JAMES LEE STANLEY plays a house concert in Mar Vista.
* 7:30 pm RENAISSANCE brings fabulous doo wop and street corner a cappella to the “Performances to Grow On” series at Matilija Auditorium, Ojai.
* 8 pm TOM PAXTON, the legendary folk star, plays the last of two nights at McCabe’s, Santa Monica.
* 8 pm SUZANNE VEGA at Largo at the Coronet, Los Angeles.
* 8 pm STEPHANIE BETTMAN & LUKE HALPIN play the Gelencser House Concert series in Claremont.
* 8 pm CHRIS VALENTI performs a full set of music and comedy at Genghis Cohen, L.A.
* 8 pm (and 2 pm) "Romantic Dvořák" with the PASADENA SYMPHONY-POPS at Ambassador Auditorium, Pasadena.
* 9 pm NASHVILLE RAMBLERS play their annual reunion show at Bordello, Los Angeles.
* 9 pm-1 am WUMBLOOZO brings their great blues to the Steel Pit Sports Grill, Tujunga. Tonight, it's "Da' boys and one girl" performing.
* 9:30 pm SHAUN CROMWELL, CHRISTOPHER LOCKETT, VOYCE McGINLEY III, & NATALIE MYERS at Cafe Muse, Hollywood.
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Sat, Jan 22, on broadcast and web simulcast radio; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
6-8 am ART PODELL (NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS) "along with the usual suspects," on "Alive and Picking" on KPFK 90.7 FM Los Angeles , simulcast at www.kpfk.org. Art says, "If you miss it, then once the show has aired, you can hear it by clicking on the Audio Archive tab on the web site and scrolling to the show title."
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The show this week will feature some of the foundation musicians who helped shape the folk revival that occurred in the '60s. "Forgotten Heroes?" Perhaps. Perhaps not.
Art says, "I’ll be playing samples and discussing Art and Paul (what did you expect?) and the legendary guitarist Dick Rosmini. I’ll also be featuring The Almanac Singers, probably the first assembly in the twentieth century of individual folksingers into one large group. They were instrumental in helping the folk-music community define itself as a musical movement. They lead to ‘The Weavers’ and from there the revival of the sixties…enough Art, you’re giving away the whole show. My partners, Joe Frazier, Jim Moran, and George Grove will be playing and discussing the music of Bud and Travis, Tom Paxton, Odetta, Josh White, Josh White Jr., Bob Gibson, and more.
As usual, the show will be hosted by Mary Katherine Aldin, who knows more about folk-music than most everyone, but gladly hands the microphones over to anyone whom she thinks can add some spice to the stew."
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Annual "WHIDBEY ISLAND SEA SHANTY FEST" with performances by the Shifty Sailors, The Halyards, The Rural Characters, Broadside & the Handsome Cabin Boys, Pint & Dale, and J.W. Sparrow, at Greenbank Farm, Whidbey Island, Washington. Overnight lodging available. Runs Jan 21 & 22. A fundraiser for Whidbey Island’s three medical support groups, with daytime events and evening concerts beginning at 7 pm both evenings. Jim Freeman emcees, and both nights end with a grand finale. The profits from these concerts will go to the south end’s Friends of Friends; Coupeville’s Small Miracles and the Medical Safety Net of North Whidbey.
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Friday night’s concert features local groups the Shifty Sailors, the Rural Characters and the Halyards. Saturday’s concert features the Shifty Sailors, Pint & Dale, J. W. Sparrow, and Broadside and the Handsome Cabin Boys.
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Saturday afternoon workshop/song sessions are: Pint and Dale at 1 pm (Adapting Traditional Music: Making It Your Own); J.W. Sparrow at 2 pm (From Story to Song); Broadside and the Handsome Cabin Boys at 3 pm (Women, the Sea, and Shanties), and the Shifty Sailors at 4 pm (Just "Kid"ing).
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Sat, Jan 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
2 & 8 pm "Romantic Dvořák" with the PASADENA SYMPHONY-POPS brings a program of Britten Soirées Musicales, Dvořák Cello Concerto in b minor, and Elgar Enigma Variations, to Ambassador Auditorium, 131 St John Av, Pasadena; tix, www.PasadenaSymphony-Pops.org or call 626-793-7172.
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Sat, Jan 22, in Lancaster:
6:30-10 pm DANANCE band plays the monthly CONTRA DANCE at: Lutheran Church of the Master, 725 E. Ave J, Lancaster;:661-722-2950 or MATrochim@roadrunner.com. Please bring a snack or dessert to share. $6 per adult; ages 14 and younger, $2.
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Sat, Jan 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm “A NIGHT WITH THE TIKI BAR ALLSTARS - SAN DIEGO STYLE” with JOE RATHBURN, JERRY GONTANG, GARY SEILER & ROB MEHL, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations, 626-794-2424; info, www.coffeegallery.com.
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It’s “A night of 6-string Trop-rock music on a Panamanian coffee wharf.” What would happen if you invited four very popular San Diego area trop-rock band leader / songwriter / performers, who are old friends, to put together a super-group to play your wedding? The result would be The Tiki Bar Allstars. That's exactly how the band got together. They had so much fun playing that wedding, and were so well received, they decided to approach the San Diego Parrot Head Club to book them at their mega fundraiser anniversary event.
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Venue impresario Bob Stane says, “Now, imagine you, and them with nothing but their acoustic guitars and their voices, are stranded on a coffee wharf in Panama because your cruise ship is in dry dock for repairs. You're sitting around on some crates and whatever chairs you can find with a tropical breeze comin' in off the Caribbean and these guys just start singing whatever comes to mind to pass the time. That's what's going to happen at The Coffee Gallery Backstage on January 22.”
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The friendship, the camaraderie, the common love of the trop-rock sound, the laughter, the spontaneity, you'll not find that in a show anywhere else. Though they'd never been on stage all together before that wedding, they are all old friends and have a rapport with each other that matches that which they each have with their audiences. Their common affinity for the music of Jimmy Buffett, Harry Belafonte, The Kingston Trio, Bob Marley, the Hawaiian Islands, the Caribbean, and good old American country and rock & roll, infuses their own songs with that unique blend sounds and style that says kick back and enjoy life.
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Bob Stane adds. “Put on your tropical camp shirt, your flip flops, your shorts and straw hat and come on down for a tropical shindig to remember.” More at www.tikibarallstars.homestead.com. Tix, $20.
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Sat, Jan 22, electric and weird:
7 pm WE ARE THE FALLEN in a special free "CIRQUE DES DAMNÉS SHOW" at the Avalon Theatre, 1735 Vine St, Hollywood 90028; www.avalonhollywood.com; 323-462-8900.
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Yes, this is "unlike anything that anyone has witnessed before." Ben Moody explains: "I'm producing a circus called Cirque Des Damnés, which translates into 'Circus Of The Damned,' and it's just that. It's going to be a carnival-style event thrown into the unpredictability of a rock and roll show — bigger than we've ever done before. There are going to be aerial acts and old-school freakshow freaks, there's going to be a burlesque show and a woman is going to swallow a very big balloon and then bring it back up. I can't promise this is a family-friendly show, but what I can promise you is that you will never see anything quite like tonight. So if there was ever a time you were going to travel for a show this would be the one — this is the one that will make your drive worth it. Carpool, bring some friends, we're going to be giving stuff away, it's gonna be amazing."
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The quintet is comprised of former members of multi-platinum band Evanescence, guitarists Ben Moody and John LeCompt along with drummer Rocky Gray, joined by breakout American Idol finalist Carly Smithson on vocals. Acclaimed bassist Marty O’Brien (Disturbed and Static-X, among others) rounds out the line-up of this power combo.
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Sat, Jan 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm EAGLES Songwriter JACK TEMPCHIN at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City.
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Sat, Jan 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm JAMES LEE STANLEY plays a house concert in Mar Vista. He tells us, "There are still some seats available for the house concert at the home of the gracious Lisa-Catherine Cohen in Mar Vista." Call 818-888-3534 to get a seat and directions.
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James says, "I'll be doing the songs from my brand new solo CD, 'Backstage at the Resurrection.' The reviews for the CD have been remarkable. I am actually hearing words like 'fantastic,' 'wonderful' and 'masterpiece.' I think you might like this one. If you haven't heard the CD, just go to www.jamesleestanley.com/backstage.html "
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Sat, Jan 22, in Ojai; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm RENAISSANCE brings its fabulous doo wop and street corner a cappella singing to the “Performances to Grow On” series at Matilija Auditorium, 703 El Paseo Rd, Ojai; 805-646-8907.
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8 pm “WALLACE SHAWN: REAL WORLD, FAKE WORLD, DREAM WORLD” is a spoken word performance at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Writer and actor Wallace Shawn delivers a reading and interpretation from his most recent work, alongside an offering of excerpts from the works of writers and thinkers he admires. Known to stage and film audiences as an extraordinary character actor, Shawn is an Obie Award-winning playwright and best-selling author. His celebrated works include “The Designated Mourner,” and “The Fever,” along with the poignant film “My Dinner with Andre,” which Shawn co-wrote. His most recent work, “Essays,” released in 2009, is a highly personal, often self-deprecating collection of Shawn’s perspective on life, politics, morality and the power of art. Tix, $28-48 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Sat, Jan 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm TOM PAXTON, the legendary folk star, plays two nights 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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Sat, Jan 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm SUZANNE VEGA at Largo at the Coronet, 366 N La Cienega Bl, Los Angeles 90048; www.largo.laughstub.com/show.cfm. Tix, $40.
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Sat, Jan 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm STEPHANIE BETTMAN & LUKE HALPIN play the Gelencser House Concert series in Claremont; reservations get directions, at 909-596-1266 or singfolk@yahoo.com. Stephanie & Luke have moved to Colorado, so the chances to catch ’em performing here have become rare treats.
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Sat, Jan 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm CHRIS VALENTI performs a full set of music and comedy at Genghis Cohen, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90069. Chris says, "I just got back from a week of featuring at the Catch A Rising Star in Reno. Just today they asked me to come back as a headliner. That's great news. Headliners get more meal tickets! Genghis Cohen is one of the few places in LA where I'm able to perform for a full hour. So, come on down Saturday and I'll show you all the new stuff I learned in Reno. Mostly card tricks. We'll have a blast. Hope you can make it."
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Sat, Jan 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm (and 2 pm) "Romantic Dvořák" with the PASADENA SYMPHONY-POPS brings a program of Britten Soirées Musicales, Dvořák Cello Concerto in b minor, and Elgar Enigma Variations, to Ambassador Auditorium, 131 St John Av, Pasadena; tix, www.PasadenaSymphony-Pops.org or call 626-793-7172.
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Features Tito Muñoz, Conductor and Narek Hakhnazaryan, cello. In composing a romantic memorial to his long lost love, Dvořák created perhaps the most popular Cello Concerto ever written...nostalgic, longing and profoundly affecting. Don't miss Narek Hakhnazaryan's moving performance of this piece.
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Sat, Jan 22:
8:30 pm RASPIN STUWART plays the Old Towne Pub, 66 N Fairoaks Av, Pasadena 91103. More at www.RASPIN.com
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Sat, Jan 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
9 pm-1 am WUMBLOOZO brings their great blues to the Steel Pit Sports Grill, 7279 Foothill Bl, Tujunga 91042. Tonight, it's "Da' boys and one girl" performing.
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"And a big part of the fun of catching Wumbloozo is watching some of the other couples doing their thing on the dance floor - there are some great ones, for sure." "It's not hard to become a fan of this band" - Randy Tobin, owner of Theta Sounds in Burbank. To check out the entire 5 star review go to www.needsandwants.com and go to page 5. More at www.wumbloozo.com
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Sat, Jan 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
9 pm NASHVILLE RAMBLERS play their "Once-a-year reunion" show at Bordello, 901 E 1st St (at Vignes, just E of Alameda) - formerly Little Pedro's and it still says it on the roof.
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9 pm Magic Kramer's Modern Blues Ensemble at The Arcadia Blues Club , 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia. $10 cover.
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9 pm Patrolled by Radar, Darcy Rickert & The Ruffncks, Tommy Teto at The Cinema Bar, 3967 N Sepulveda, Culver City/
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Sat, Jan 22:
9 pm OLD CALIFORNIO at T. Boyles, 37 N Catalina Av, Pasadena 91106; 626-578-0957. No cover, and the and band adds, "Be prepared, they only serve wine and margaritas (!?)"
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Sat, Jan 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
9:30 pm SHAUN CROMWELL, CHRISTOPHER LOCKETT, VOYCE McGINLEY III, & NATALIE MYERS at Cafe Muse, 6547 Santa Monica Bl (at Hudson), Los Angeles 90038. A truly fine lineup of a fine bluesman and some top local acoustic renaissance artists. The show is free, but the cafe asks a $5 minimum purchase of food or drink. The menu is tasty and healthy. More at www.cafemusela.com/Contact_Menu.html
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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/2011/01/saturday-recurring-fourth-saturday.html
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* 2 pm Annual “SLACK KEY FESTIVAL” brings Hawaiian slack key guitar maestros to the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.
* 3 pm JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET – he's acclaimed as the greatest Djangostyle gypsy jazz band in the world – at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena.
* 3 pm "International Influences" program from the GOLDEN STATE POPS ORCHESTRA at Grand Annex, San Pedro.
* 7 pm ELLIS PAUL at McCabe’s, Santa Monica.
* 7 pm NATHAN McEUEN with CHELSEA WILLIAMS plus special guest JOHN McEUEN (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena.
* 7:30 pm Folk great TOM PAXTON plays the “AMSD” Concert series, San Diego.
* 8 pm MATT CARTSONIS & VAN DYKE PARKS play the ” Bodie House Concert Series at the Thousand Oaks Library.”
* 8 pm WANDA JACKSON at the El Rey Theatre, L.A. (2 nights, Sun & Mon).
* 11 pm BRIAN TRAVIS solo acoustic at The Glendon Bar & Kitchen, Westwood.
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4:30-6 pm "Hand-drum/percussion workshop" with DAMARU (Ray and Butch) at the Folk Music Center & Museum, Claremont.
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Sun, Jan 23; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
2 pm Annual “SLACK KEY FESTIVAL” brings Hawaiian slack key guitar maestros to the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Bl, Redondo Beach; 310-937-6607. More at www.slackkeyfest.com
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Headliners are Keola Beamer, Raiatea Helm, and other performers include Makana, Cyril Pahinui, Gary Haleamau, George Kahumoku, & Bob Brozman, and Jeff Peterson. There's free admission to the Island Marketplace Arts & Crafts Fair in the same location.
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Sun, Jan 23:
2-4:30 pm "WHISKEY RIVER JITTERBUG WORKSHOP" (Cajun-zydeco) with GREG BENUSA and KAREN REDDING at the Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club, 6285 Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach 90804. $14 at the door, exact change appreciated.
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Karen says, "Plan on arriving early to get registered and change y'all's shoes, as the workshop will be starting on time. The Whiskey River Jitterbug is gaining in popularity in Louisiana, and I can see why. This dance is easy and fun, and Greg will be taking it from the basics, and add intermediate and advanced moves to keep it interesting. During the last hour of the workshop, Greg will be teaching Advanced Zydeco moves he hasn't taught up here in L.A. before, so there's sumpin' for everyone. $14 and exact amount is appreciated.
those who attend this workshop will leave with a thorough knowledge of this fun dance, from basic footwork to more advanced moves." Video showing the basics at www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQOBdpYeDkQ
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Karen adds, "For those of you hard-core Zydeco enthusiasts who've mastered basic and intermediate zydeco, Greg will be teaching advanced moves the last half hour of the workshop. Come prepared to sweat and smile while yer at it, 'cuz this is gonna be a lot of fun!"
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Don't know what the Whiskey River Jitterbug looks like? Check out the video of two young ladies who dance it to a VERY FAST, to the Cajun tune played by Steve Riley. It's at www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzcOv3EOwPo. Karen Redding asks "Out of breath? Me too! What a way to get your cardio, eh?"
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Sun, Jan 23; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
2 pm Annual “SLACK KEY FESTIVAL” brings Hawaiian slack key guitar maestros to the Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center, 1935 Manhattan Beach Bl, Redondo Beach; 310-937-6607. More at www.slackkeyfest.com
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Headliners are Keola Beamer, Raiatea Helm, and other performers include Makana, Cyril Pahinui, Gary Haleamau, George Kahumoku, & Bob Brozman, and Jeff Peterson. There's free admission to the Island Marketplace Arts & Crafts Fair in the same location.
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Sun, Jan 23; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
3 pm Matinee with the renowned JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET – acclaimed as the greatest Djangostyle gypsy jazz band in the world – at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations, 626-794-2424; info, www.coffeegallery.com.
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Wherever this act goes in the world, headlining Django Rheinhardt festivals or any other kind of event, they are always the featured performers. Everyone else gets lower billing. They always headline. The John Jorgenson Quintet features guitarist John Jorgenson, a founding member of the Desert Rose Band, the Hellecasters, and six-year member of Elton John's band. Artists ranging from Barbra Streisand to Bonnie Raitt to Earl Scruggs have sought out Jorgenson's guitar work, and he was recently chosen to portray Django Reinhardt in the film "Head in the Clouds".
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In one evening, music lovers hear an eclectic musical blend of Gypsy jazz, Dixieland, swing, Latin, classical and more. Audiences are amazed when John picks up the clarinet and plays it like a demon, and by his engaging singing style. Whether playing his own accessible compositions or classic standards, John and his band make music that is equal parts romantic and ecstatic, played with virtuosity and soul. Tix, $25.
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Sun, Jan 23; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
3 pm "International Influences" program from the GOLDEN STATE POPS ORCHESTRA at Grand Annex, 434 W. 6th St. in San Pedro. Info, www.gspo.com or 310-433-8774.
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GSPO will dedicate this Chamber Music Concert in honor of the late John Olguin, who died January 1. They say, "We invite you to join us and share your stories. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Friends of the Cabrillo Aquarium to help underwrite the cost of the memorial service. The concert will feature a piece by Peter Senchuk, a Los Angeles based composer whose woodwind quintet 'Three Pyansky' celebrates the Ukrainian folk melodies of Easter. The Chinese countryside is the basis for Soong-Fu Yuan's 'Little Scenes from China' and the beautiful reflection of the music of Heitor Villa-Lobos 'Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5' for soprano and guitar, featuring Grace Lee, soprano and Satik Andriassian, guitar, transports us to the rich lyric traditions of South America. The afternoon finishes with one of the first nationalist composers, Antonin Dvorak and his Quintet in G Minor, opus 77 for string quartet and double bass.
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Sun, Jan 23:
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, Jan 23; an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK FOR ARTISTS:”
4:30-6 pm "Hand-drum/percussion workshop" with DAMARU (Ray and Butch) at the Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-624-2928; www.folkmusiccenter.com. info@folkmusiccenter.com. Call 909-624-2928 for sign-ups and more info.
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Damaru Percussion, which is Butch Norton and Ray McNamara, will present a performance and a hands on workshop on various forms of percussion. Using many traditional instruments as well as found objects, Damaru will perform some of its latest material. Also included, is a workshop which will focus on 2 part percussion playing. All participants will learn and play some traditional 2 part drumming pieces. Damaru will demonstrate the beauty and richness of 2 part drumming and then include all participants. You are encouraged to bring your own drum. Additional drums will be provided. Come down and enjoy some ethnic, eclectic percussion playing and participate in an interactive group drumming performance. More at www.myspace.com/damarupercussion. Fee, $20.
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Sun, Jan 23; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm ELLIS PAUL at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $17.50.
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Sun, Jan 23; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm NATHAN McEUEN with CHELSEA WILLIAMS plus a few songs from special guest JOHN McEUEN (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band) at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations, 626-794-2424; info, www.coffeegallery.com.
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NATHAN McEUEN grew up in and around the Rocky Mountains, surrounded by incredible music and talented musicians. At an early age, he started performing with his Grammy-winning father, John McEuen (of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band), and musician brother, Jonathan McEuen. Undoubtedly, the family has powerfully shaped his musical inclinations and style, but his influences and pursuits span much farther. As a singer-songwriter, he constructs universal, nostalgic melodies and lyrics. His study and mastery of several instruments, including guitar, piano, drums and bass, allow him great compositional range. Plus, he has the very rare and entertaining gift of “beat-boxing” – something that comes in handy when he’s playing without a rhythm section.
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“Over the next five years,” says Nathan, he plans “to complete several more records and continue collaborating with various artists.” He then “hopes to expand [his] talents to film with writing, scoring and composition and eventually become a producer.” For Nathan, it’s all about entertainment, stirring emotion - making people feel good and happy to be alive.
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CHELSEA WILLIAMS - songs written and sung by Chelsea have honest lyrics that just “make sense” and strong hooks that “stick in your head but don’t hit you over the head.” As her new demo tracks are released, they seem to become top-rated downloads on myspace.com, where she currently has a loyal and growing fan base of over 31,000.
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And, oh, that voice….! It’s unforgettable, unmistakably Chelsea and has been described as soulful and natural, and yet strong and in control. Chelsea’s guitar and vocal chops are seemingly always in the pocket and in shape. Live takes will do just fine, no vocal tuning needed. We first learned of her from John McEuen, and booked her to perform live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” before we’d ever seen her perform – the only time in the show’s history that was done.
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Chelsea currently makes her living by playing on the street for tips and selling a home-made demo, having sold tens of thousands of CDs in recent months, one-by-one, simply on her own, from her guitar case, on the street. Her magnetic presence draws them in and her songs set the hook. She’s somethin’ special, and performing with Nathan McEuen, this’ll be QUITE a show. Tix, $15.
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Sun, Jan 23, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm Folk great TOM PAXTON plays the “AMSD” Concert series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176. This will sell out fast, so don’t dawdle with your ticket orders.
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Sun & Mon, Jan 23 & 24; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm WANDA JACKSON at the El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Bl, L.A.; 323-936-4790; www.theelrey.com.
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Sun, Jan 23; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MATT CARTSONIS & VAN DYKE PARKS play the ” Bodie House Concert Series at the Thousand Oaks Library,” at the Grant R. Brimhall T.O. Library, 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91362; reservations & info, 818-621-8309. This’ll be a fine evening with two uber-talented multi-instrumentalist musicians who have “been there, done that.” Van Dyke was on RCA and has recorded for dozens of big names. Matt’s resume includes membership in the AUSTIN LOUNGE LIZARDS, tours with JOHN McEUEN and many more.
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Sun, Jan 23; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
11 pm BRIAN TRAVIS solo acoustic at The Glendon Bar & Kitchen, 1071 S Glendon Av, Westwood 90024. With a Sunday show at this hour, it shouldn't be a surprise that Brian really wants you there. Hos music is worth it.
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Brian says, "The folks in charge of booking at the Glendon want me to pass along that happy hour starts at 10pm and goes right through to midnight and there are drink specials and food specials during that time which also happens to fall right during my set, so you can eat and drink for cheap while listening to my songs! $5 wells, $6 wines, $5 fruity martinis and $5 apps, 1/2 price pizzas and stuff like that. So, come on out and make sure I am not lonely playing by myself to few strangers. I need your support at this one folks!"
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(1) Monday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks:
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* 8 pm “GREAT GUITARS: JOHN JORGENSON” is a full interview and short performance at the Grammy Museum, L.A.
* 8 pm TROUBADOURS OF DIVINE BLISS voted "Best Folk Band" in both New Orleans and Louisville, hit Southern Cal for just one show, tonight at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena.
* 8 pm WANDA JACKSON at the El Rey Theatre, L.A. (2 nights, Sun & Mon).
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(2) Monday’s RADIO & TV SHOWS
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/03/mondays-radio-web-radio-tv-acoustic.html
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(3) Monday’s “BEST OUT-OF-TOWN EVENTS”
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(5a) Monday’s TODAY-AND-TONIGHT-ONLY
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Mon, Jan 24; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “GREAT GUITARS: JOHN JORGENSON” at the Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Sound Stage, 800 W Olympic Bl, L.A. 90015; 213-765-6803; www.grammymuseum.org.
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He’s one of the pioneers of the American gypsy jazz movement and is considered a modern master of the guitar. The remarkable John Jorgenson is known for his incredible versatility across a wide variety of styles, from his work with the DESERT ROSE BAND, to artists like BARBRA STREISAND, BONNIE RAITT, & BILLY JOEL, who have sought-out his guitar work for both touring and recording projects.
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Audience members will hear Jorgenson in conversation about his career development, his latest release “One Stolen Night,” and founding genre-bending groups such as the HELLECASTERS and the DESERT ROSE BAND. After the interview, Jorgenson will take questions from the audience and perform a couple of songs. GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares Vice President Scott Goldman, a great guitarist himself, will conduct the interview. All proceeds benefit The GRAMMY Museum.Doors at 7:30 pm for the best seats. Tix available beginning Jan 10; $15.
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Mon, Jan 24; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm TROUBADOURS OF DIVINE BLISS hit Southern Cal for just one show, tonight 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 both New Orleans and Louisville, they’ve been voted "Best Folk Band." (New Orleans’ Offbeat Magazine & Louisville's LEO Weekly.) This Louisville, Kentucky-based band is a bit on the crazy side, and very acclaimed as musicians. Their promo opens with, “EXPLANATION IS FUTILE ONLY SEEING IS BELIEVING!”
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MUSE magazine calls them, "A caravan of creativity from Houdini to Fellini, front porch to torch, from jamboree to gypsy."
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Nefarious Magazine says, "It's a scream. It's a tranquilizer. It's a riot and a philosophy class. It might even move the stoics. It's the only product you will ever require."
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Oddly enough, though things clearly haven’t stayed there, the TROUBADOURS OF DIVINE BLISS story began in a spirit-filled, holy rollin', charismatic church in Kentucky. Things center on band members RENEE and AIM ME. Renee's dad was the pastor and Aim Me's dad was a Deacon. “Aim Me's dad ended-up kicking Renee's Dad out of the pulpit,” they say, and we’re sure there’s a story there (that they promised to tell).
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Ten years later, they became sweethearts, and Troubadours of Divine Bliss, born from the church, were launched to the street, performing in New Orleans and playing clubs and festivals in the US and Europe. With accordion, guitar and sweet, unique harmonies "smooth as Kentucky bourbon, soft as Spanish moss," these gals sing about courage of the heart and revolution of the spirit. Critics say it’ll soothe and inspire your soul. They’re joined by STEPH DLUGON on violin for this rare West Coast performance.
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"They are the embodiment of a new generation of Folk Artists who have taken the genre to the next level... with a 21st Century Creative Edge. Since their appearance, the Troubadours have stolen the hearts of the Blissfest faithful" - Jim Gillespie, Blissfest Founder.
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Check out their music:
"L&N Don't Stop Here" (bluegrass traditional) at www.musicxray.com/xrays/36246/public
"Bird Called Hope" (pop/rock) at www.musicxray.com/xrays/36243/public
"Wild Darling" (folk/Gypsy) at www.musicxray.com/xrays/36181/public
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow" (upbeat) at www.musicxray.com/xrays/36175/public
"Bowling Green, Kentucky" (bluegrass) at www.musicxray.com/xrays/36248/public
"Scarlot Carnival" (New Orleans) at www.musicxray.com/xrays/36311/public
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More at www.troubadoursofdivinebliss.com. Tix, $15.
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Sun, Jan 24; Sun & Mon, Jan 23 & 24; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm WANDA JACKSON at the El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Bl, L.A.; 323-936-4790; www.theelrey.com.
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Mon, Jan 24; world music, in the desert:
8 pm TANGO BUENOS AIRES plays the McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert; 760-340-ARTS or 866-889-ARTS.
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(5b) Monday’s RECURRING
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THERE ARE 22 (yep, Twenty-two!) 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/2011/01/monday-recurring-on-fourth-mondays-of.html
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(1) Tuesday’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks:
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* 8 pm Musicians ELAINE ROMANELLI with JOSH FOX plus special guest act comedian (clean), juggler and all around sensational act DAVID DEEBLE, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena.
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/03/tuesdays-radio-web-radio-tv-acoustic.html
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(3) Tuesday’s “BEST OUT-OF-TOWN EVENTS”
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(5a) Tuesday’s TODAY-AND-TONIGHT-ONLY
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Tue, Jan 25; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm ELAINE ROMANELLI with JOSH FOX plus special guest act comedian (clean), juggler and all around sensational act DAVID DEEBLE, 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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Bob Stane is enthusiastic. He says, "Go to his web page and read all about him. Really, please do it: www.talentproductions.com/david_deeble.html. David Deeble has been on all the big TV shows such as The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. An amazing career."
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Tonigfht is two headline acts for the price of one.
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Elaine Romanelli's clear voice, sassy spirit, and earthy song-writing meld movingly in songs about doubt, love, and keeping going. Catch her and musical partner Josh Fox live and be enchanted by their easy banter and high energy playing. It's Elaine on lead vocals & hand percussion, Josh on guitar and backup vocals. Josh was born and raised in Los Angeles.
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Elaine Romanelli's music melds lyrical melodies, intimate storytelling, catchy pop choruses, wry humor, and a hint of Celtic lilt. Her new album, "Real Deal," (on sale now at CD Baby, Amazon, iTunes, & more) is being spun on radio stations across the northeast, including at top college stations like WSRN Swarthmore and taste-maker stations like WFUV in New York City. Her hit ‘Unapologetic’ was one of the top 4 songs on Vermont’s Farm Fresh radio for two weeks in a row.
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's "Real Deal" has been featured in newspapers and blogs from New York to Nebraska. Hailed as vivid, aphoristic, metaphorically charged" (Lucid Culture) and "pulsing with realistic optimism" (Main Line Times) the CD is unusually varied in tone and tempo. This is not your Grandma’s folk album. Her prior EP Better By Far sold out twice on CD Baby, and the popular track FLY was included on two compilations; 'CD Baby Top Sellers August '06' and 'The Open Mike Cafe Presents' ('07). album.
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Elaine has appeared on national TV as a fan favorite on the TLC hit, 'What Not to Wear,' and was part of the critically acclaimed off-Broadway stage production of "Brundibar" (Tony Kushner, Maurice Sendak). In addition to singing and writing songs, Elaine has produced, directed, acted, arranged, composed, and taught.
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Elaine and musical partner Josh Fox have been playing together for three years (boy howdy do they have stories). Josh plays bass and guitar, sings, and is an accomplished producer and recording engineer (Royal Drag Studios in Brooklyn), as well as a songwriter of alt indie pop music. Tix, $15.

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(5b) Tuesday’s RECURRING
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THERE ARE 30 (wow, Thirty!) 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/2011/01/tuesday-recurring-fourth-last-tuesday.html
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BEYOND THE CURRENT EDITION…
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Coming up, as the short days (and long nights!) of winter gradually get longer, as spring approaches, and farther into 2011…
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(6) EARLY ANNOUNCEMENTS / UPCOMING EVENTS / BUY TIX NOW
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(Partly updated January 21 - MUCH more to come, so check back frequently for more.)
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UPCOMING SHOWS & EVENTS – GET TIX EARLY…
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Wed, Jan 26; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm DAVID LINDLEY plays the Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Av, Solano Beach (San Diego); 858-481-9022. One of the world’s most respected rock guitarists, he can play anything with strings, acoustic or electric or anywhere in between.
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Thu, Jan 27:
8 pm SURFIN’ SAFARI 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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This is a faithful recreation of what it would have been like to see The Beach Boys live, in concert, in their prime. Venue impresario Bob Stane is a big fan of this group, saying, “This five-member lineup is unrivaled in their sound, presentation, and professionalism. There are NO BACKING TRACKS or extra musicians playing off-stage! SURFIN' SAFARI is as close as you will ever get to seeing the original 5 member line up of the Beach Boys. The incomparable beauty of their vocal harmonies, the crashing back beat of Dennis Wilson's drums, the soaring surf guitar of Carl Wilson, and the genius of Brian Wilson's music is all here. The uniband choreography, the Fender guitar line up, the famous custom striped shirts, right down to the black suede Beach Boy boots, it's all here. SURFIN' SAFARI provides you with a great show, a great time, and fun, fun, fun till our Daddy takes the T-Bird away!” Tix, $18.
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Fri-Sun, Jan 28-30:
“CEAIT FESTIVAL ~ ‘IANNIS XENAKIS: NOW & TOMORROW’” at REDCAT, The Roy & Edna Disney CalArts Theater, at the L.A. Music Center, 631 W 2nd St (at Hope St), inside the Walt Disney Concert Hall complex, downtown L.A. 90012; www.redcat.org; 213-237-2800; www.redcat.org/sites/redcat.org/files/REDCAT_Fall10_Brochure.pdf.
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This is described as “Three scintillating concerts by the legendary pioneer of music and architecture and composers he inspired.”
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Fri, Jan 28; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm PETER CASE (the Plimsouls) at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $20.
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Fri, Jan 28, in south OC:
8 pm ROD PIAZZA & THE MIGHTY FLYERS with JACK THE MUSIC, and SIX30JAM, at The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano; 949-496-8927.
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Sat, Jan 29; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
2 pm SHAMALAMACORD the accordion and shamisen duo of MIKE PENNY & AARON SEEMAN, plays a matinee 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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This very special performance will feature the ultra-rare vacuum cleaner powered Console Accordion! Copies of the duo’s self-titled CD will be available at the concert.
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SHAMALAMACORD is MIKE PENNY on Tsugaru Shamisen and AARON SEEMAN (aka DUCKMANDU) on accordion. They formed an essential element of the acclaimed Gypsy band, FISHTANK ENSEMBLE.
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Shamalamacord draws from a wide range of styles, including Balkan Gypsy music, classical, klezmer, 1920s Jazz, traditional and popular Japanese Music, and original compositions. As a duo and as solo players they are each actively engaged in extending the capabilities of their instruments. The Tsugaru shamisen is the most powerful sounding and popular of the three major types of shamisen; the Tsugaru style comes from Northern Japan. It has enjoyed a resurgence among young people in the last twenty years in Japan, and is therefore a tradition very much alive.
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Within two years of picking up the instrument, Mike Penny competed in the annual Kanagi Tsugaru Shamisen competition in Northern Japan and received the "nyuusho" or "runner-up" award in his class, out of a field of 200, an honor never before bestowed on a non-Japanese player. He plays in the Tsugaru Shamisen trio, MONSTERS OF SHAMISEN.
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AARON SEEMAN also performs solo as DUCKMANDU. He holds a B.A. in Piano and a Masters in Composition from UC Santa Cruz. As Duckmandu, he has produced three CDs using accordion and voice to produce renditions of punk rock and mainstream rock, evoking, to an astonishing degree, the original music. And, as Duckmandu, he recorded a solo CD of more traditional material. Aaron performs regularly in the polka band POLKACIDE and in the Klezmer group the RED HOT CHACHKAS.
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Sat, Jan 29, in San Diego:
7 pm ZAPF DINGBATS play the “San Diego Folk Heritage” series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas (San Diego); 858-566-4040. From stilt walkers to rollickin’ vaudeville and klezmer music, this is high-energy fun.
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Sat, Jan 29; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm KATY MOFFATT plays the “Caltech Folk Music Society” series in Beckman Institute Auditorium (“Little Beckman”) on the campus, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; 626-395-4652, or toll-free 888-2CALTECH (1-888-222-5832). More on the Caltech Folk Music Series at www.folkmusic.caltech.edu - and check-out other music on campus at Caltech Presents / Caltech Public Events series at www.events.caltech.edu.
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KATY MOFFATT is a genuine folk star who plays too seldom in L.A. Though she lives in Southern Cal, she’s constantly on the festival and prestigious-venue circuit, performing all over the world. She’s been called both “America's Queen of the West” and praised as one of the originators of country rock. Katy got her start on the road as an opener for blues legend MUDDY WATERS, and she’s been the subject of a major feature story in the Wall Street Journal (how many musicians get ink there?) She continues to be a most formidable vocal powerhouse, plus a masterful guitarist and finger-picking phenom. With over 15 albums to her credit, Katy sings classic acoustic country rock songs of fractured love, plus country blues, western classics and originals, and heartfelt ballads. She’s performed live, multiple times, on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” and debuted an album there. Her newest CD, "Cowboy Girl," on Western Jubilee/Shanachie, has received rave reviews.
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The campus ticket office handles the Folk Music Society’s advance tickets, takes credit cards, and is open Noon-5 pm, Mon-Fri; their number is 626-395-4652. As the date gets close, this will likely sell-out. Tickets are $15, $5 for children and Caltech students.
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Sat, Jan 29; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm DOUG MacLEOD at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus, Covina; 626-339-7020. One of the great bluesmen, with his southern Louisiana speech and resume that includes learning from and playing with the legendary delta blues players of the previous generation. The venue says, “Doug MacLeod is one of the last remaining bluesmen who learned from the old masters, lived the music, survived the life and carries forward that valuable tradition. Within the blues world, MacLeod is known for his superb songwriting, guitar wizardry, warm soulful vocals, wit and unforgettable live performances. At the heart of this is his knack for storytelling, bringing characters-from the faceless to the legendary-to strikingly real life.” Doors at 7:30 for the best seats. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Jan 29:
8 pm THE HANDSOME FAMILY plus SEAN ROWE at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Jan 29:
8 pm KLEZMER JUICE plays the Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-624-2928; www.folkmusiccenter.com. Tix are a bargain at $10.
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Sat, Jan 29; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JIM ST. OURS plays the “Noble House Concert” series in Van Nuys; reservations get directions at 818-780-5979 or barb@noblehouseconcerts.com
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Sun, Jan 30; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
2 pm matinee with SOS, THE SISTERS OF SWING, bring music in the style of the ANDREWS SISTERS to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations, 626-794-2424; info, www.coffeegallery.com.
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This is the second group to appear at the venue recently, doing Andrews Sisters classics. Late in 2010 was the Lindy Sisters, who are due back in February.
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SOS is a Los Angeles-based trio that delivers tight vocal harmony with, they tell us, “a golden blend.” The trio performs vocal gems from the 1940’s era and beyond. They stay true to the styles of the music they sing, and continue a tradition of tasteful interpretations, not seeking to impersonate the greats.
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“We’re SOS – hold the cheese!” Their 1940s selections bring Patty, Maxine, and LaVerne – THE ANDREWS SISTERS – roaringly to life. Belting out hits like “Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen” and “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree” to beat the (big) band. Venue ompresario Bob Stane says, “Their vocal blend and right-on physical style sweeps audiences off their feet and straight back to the glory days of Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman!”
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Bob adds, “These are the original arrangements folks, faithfully performed in true swing style incorporating ’40s attire, plenty of wiggling, and of course, seamed stockings!”
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SOS is Stephanie Krystad, Teresa Parente and Ember Vaughan. All are described as “smashing singers,” each of the three is a discerning musician and accomplished soloist. They each bring their own style to the mix adding lush ballads, jazz standards, blues and R&B. Tix, $15.
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Sun, Jan 30; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
2 pm THE LINDY SISTERS are strong contenders in “VALLEY'S GOT TALENT!” today at Haugh Performing Arts Center, 1000 W Foothill Bl, Glendora 91741; info & tix, www.citruscollege.edu/foundation/talent
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The Lindy Sisters are a delight, in the style of the ANDREWS SISTERS with a bit of the MAGUIRE SISTERS in the mix. Their harmonies and stage presence are first-rate. They have been selected as finalists for “Valley's Got Talent!,” an evening modeled after some of television's most popular shows. Local singers, dancers, and musicians of all ages will perform, and the audience will give input on who they believe is the Valley's very best performer. The proceeds of the show will help support Citrus College students as they seek to accomplish their educational goals. Tix can be purchased at the show or online. $10.
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Sun, Jan 30; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm “THE LISTENING ROOM SERIES” returns, featuring the EDITED TRIO, TIM TEDROW & TERRY VREELAND, GWENDOLYN, BRIGHT BLUE GORILLA, MARK DAVIS, SWEET TALK RADIO, AMALIE RIIS, DAVID ZINK, and series founder BRETT PERKINS, at The Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre.
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Brett Perkins’ “Listening Room” series was born right here in the L.A. area, and while it’s made its now a monthly event in several European countries and Australia, it hasn’t happened here for the past few years. Hence, its one-night return is an extravaganza with a delightful line-up, and the return of Brett himself – with his English-language, European chart-topping songs.
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Sun, Jan 30; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm LI’L REV, National Blues Harmonica Champion, Wisconsin’s Best Folk Singer (WAMI), and Traditional Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, and mega-multi-instrumentalist, plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations, 626-794-2424; info, www.coffeegallery.com.
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LI’L REV is a strong musical presence likened to “a cross between Theodore Bikel, Al Joslon and Woody Guthrie,” and he’s often called “the Jewish Pete Seeger.” Rev is well known for his engaging, high energy, heart-felt concerts, performing on guitar, mandolin, ukulele and harmonica. Rev moves seamlessly, mixing instruments and song, story, poetry, folklore and humor. In the best sense of the word, Rev is at heart, a modern day minstrel whose Vaudeville affections are obvious. Just look for the laughter and the tears and you'll know why Rev is regarded as one of the finest troubadours out on the American musical highway today.
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Voted Best Folk Singer in Wisconsin, 2004 (WAMI)
National Blues Harmonica Champion, 1996
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Classic blues fans, you need to be here. Tix, $18.
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Sun, Jan 30:
7 pm ADRIAN LEGG at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $17.50.
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Mon, Jan 31, in Santa Barbara; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “BLUES AT THE CROSSROADS: THE ROBERT JOHNSON CENTENNIAL CONCERT” with BIG HEAD TODD & THE MONSTERS, DAVID “HONEYBOY” EDWARDS, HUBERT SUMLIN, CEDRIC BURNSIDE, & LIGHTNIN’ MALCOLM, at UCSB Campbell Hall, on the campus in Santa Barbara; 805-893-3535.
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Fri, Feb 4; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm THE BATTLEFIELD BAND brings their renowned Celtic music, complete with bagpipes, to McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $24.50.
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Fri, Feb 4, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm AL STEWART plays Anthology, 1337 India St, San Diego; 619-595-0300. He’s still famous for “Year of the Cat,” and “Time Passages,” and he continues to make new fans as keeps writing and touring.
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Sat, Feb 5:
7 pm THE FOLK COLLECTION plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations, 626-794-2424; info, www.coffeegallery.com
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Sat, Feb 5, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm ALASDAIR FRASER & NATALIE HAAS play the “San Diego Folk Heritage” series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas (San Diego); 858-566-4040.
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Sat, Feb 5; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm PIERRE BENSUSAN plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $22.50.
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Sun, Feb 6:
11 am SANDRA SANDIA plays the “Matinee Kids' Show” at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $8 (kids under age 2 are free).
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Sun, Feb 6; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
3 pm GARRISON KEILLOR, the creative force behind radio’s long-running “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION,” brings his storytelling concert to the Cerritos Performing Arts Center’s Lyric Theatre, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos; 562 916-8501 or 800-300-4345.
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Sun, Feb 6:
7 pm SAM BAKER & DON CONOSCENTI play the “Bodie House Concert Series at the Thousand Oaks Library,” at the Grant R. Brimhall T.O. Library, 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91362; 818-621-8309.
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Tue, Feb 8, in the desert; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm GARRISON KEILLOR, the creative force behind radio’s long-running “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION,” brings his storytelling concert to the McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert; 760-340-ARTS or 866-889-ARTS.
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Wed, Feb 9, in Santa Barbara; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm PIERRE BENSUSAN plays a “TRIBUTE TO PAT MILLIKEN” at SOHo Restaurant and Music Club, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-962 7776.
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Thu, Feb 10, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JUDY COLLINS plays 4th and B, 345 B St, San Diego 92101; 619-231-4343.
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Feb 10, in Santa Ynez; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm SARAH MCLACHLAN plays the Samala Showroom at Chumash Casino, 3400 East Hwy 246, Santa Ynez 93460; www.chumashcasino.com/entertainment; 800-CHUMASH.
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Sarah McLachlan's atmospheric folk-pop has made her a major voice in the growing adult alternative pop format. She will perform her favorites, including "Possession," “Good Enough,” and "I Will Remember You." Tix, $75, $90, $105, $120, $135.
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Thu, Feb 10, in Santa Barbara:
8 pm STEVE POLTZ with MEGHAN LEHMAN play SOHo Restaurant and Music Club, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-962 7776.
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Thu, Feb 10; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “THE ONION EDITORS” bring their satirical spoken word to UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Deadpan satire and journalistic skill collide in the phenomenon that is “The Onion.” Founded in 1988 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the “fake news” newspaper is the notable precursor to such biting, faux-news programs as "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report." Last year, “The Onion News Network,” an online send-up of 24-hour cable TV news, was named a Peabody Award winner and praised as “hilarious, trenchant and not infrequently hard to distinguish from the real thing.” In their UCLA Live debut, current Onion editor JOE RANDAZZO and fellow staffers present a multimedia discussion on the state of media, politics and pop culture, as they offer insight into how the paper’s culture-skewering stories and hilarious headlines are created. Tix, $28-48 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Feb 11:
8 pm DANIEL HOPE & JEFFREY KAHANE at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Britain's versatile violinist DANIEL HOPE, the youngest person ever to perform as part of the prestigious BEAUX ARTS TRIO, is joined on piano by JEFFREY KAHANE, music director of the LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA. The duo appears for a stirring performance of Brahms’ Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78, Regenlied, O. Messiaen’s Théme et Variations, Schulhoff’s Sonata No. 2, Sz. 76 and Franck’s Sonata in A Major.
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DANIEL HOPE is one of the most sought-after violin soloists in music today and has been described by The New York Times as “...a violinist of probing intellect and commanding style.”
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JEFFREY KAHANE is a multitalented conductor and pianist who made his debut at Carnegie Hall in 1983 and regularly appears as a soloist with leading orchestras around the world. Tix, $28-58 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Fri, Feb 11, world music:
8 pm FLAMENCO VIVO CARLOTA SANTANA (FIESTA FLAMENCA) performs at the “Caltech Public Events” series in Beckman Auditorium, 332 S Michigan Av, on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652.
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Sat, Feb 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm RICK SHEA with RITA HOSKING at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus, Covina; 626-339-7020,
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RITA HOSKING's songs have been praised for their sense of story and place, and her performances for capturing the audience. Honors include "Best Country Album" nomination by the 2010 Independent Music Awards, winner of the '08 Dave Carter Memorial Songwriting Contest at the Sisters Folk Festival, finalist in the '09 Telluride Troubadour Contest, and others as well. She has played her songs for appreciative listeners at the Strawberry Music Festival, Kate Wolf Music Festival, and many more. "There’s a grit to her songs and sinewy toughness to her voice that weave their own spell," (Q Magazine.)
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Rick Shea is a longtime roots-Americana Southern Cal favorite, a top-notch musician who has co-produced with DAVE ALVIN. Hi's songs embrace everything from norteño and border rock to traditional folk and country music, his voice is smooth and bittersweet and his guitar playing goes from subtle on the ballads to blazing through the rockers. His 5 critically acclaimed albums have been called “ marvelous…4 stars... LA Daily News, (“Sawbones”) to “stunningly good”... Dirty Linen (“Trouble and Me”) and he's worked with everyone from roots rock kingpin Dave Alvin to folk chanteuse Katy Moffatt to indie rock legends R.E.M.“Staunchly independent...represents the best of California music.” - LA Weekly.
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Rick’s latest CD, “Shelter Valley Blues,” made #2 on the FAR Chart, #3 on the EuroAmericana Chart, the “Top Ten of 2009” in FolkWorks, and earned a blurb in USA Today.
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FolkWorks Joel Okida, in naming “Shelter Valley Blues” to the Top Ten, says, “Long time Southern California singer-songwriter-musician who has a resume of arresting songs and a habit of abetting almost every other singer or band of country or honky-tonk notoriety that rolls into town. This is a captivating piece of work and fits in nicely with the excellent recordings that he has generated over the years. Don't know if he is underrated or overlooked, but if he is, it's your fault, not his.”
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Blll Lavery of Village Records wrote of “Shelter Valley Blues,” “Years from now writers will refer to this as “his career album.” In case I'm not around to do it, I'll just do it here. He's had a long and storied career and worked with music royalty in several genres. As is the case with in demand players they often don't get the proper respect for their own recordings. This one will change all of that for Shea. This self produced and recorded album feels like something The Band would have done early in their career.”
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Doors at 7:30 for the best seats. Tix, $15.
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Sat, Feb 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm Nathan Rogers plays Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. More at www.nathanrogers.ca. All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $15.
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Sat, Feb 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm TIM TEDROW & TERRY VREELAND plus BRAD ANNAN at the “Gelencser House Concert” series in Claremont. Tim & Terry will likely be joined by the beautiful JOEY VREELAND and the REVEREND MARK. Reservations get directions at 909-596-1266 or singfolk@yahoo.com. Suggested donation $15.
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Sat, Feb 12, in San Diego:
7:30 pm DAVID MALDONADO plays the “AMSD” concert series, 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176.
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Sat, Feb 12:
8 pm “COLEMAN ORCHESTRA CONCERTS” brings the COLBURN SCHOOL ORCHESTRA, SIR NEVILLE MARRINER, conductor, to Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S St John St, Pasadena 91105. Program is Ravel’s “Suite from Ma Mer l’Oye (Mother Goose);” Korngold’s “Violin Concerto;” Bartok’s “Concerto for Orchestra.” Info, 213-621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu. Tix, $10, gen’l admission.
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Sat, Feb 12:
8 pm BROOKLYN RIDER with COLBURN SCHOOL OF MUSIC QUARTET plays the “Tango Rhythms” series at Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach. Part of this month’s “Laguna Beach Music Festival,” which is mostly world music – Google it if you’re interested in their schedule.
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Sun, Feb 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
5 pm MARK ST. MARY ZYDECO BAND plays the Cajun-Zydeco Dance Series at the Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club, 6285 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach; 562-596-1631 or 562-708-8946.
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Fri, Feb 18:
8 pm DEL REY AND SUZY THOMPSON play Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583.
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Fri, Feb 18:
9 pm ROD PIAZZA & THE MIGHTY FLYERS bring their blues to Cafe Boogaloo, 1238 Hermosa Av, Hermosa Beach; 310-318-2324.
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Sat, Feb 19, in OC; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm STEVE GILLETTE & CINDY MANGSEN make their annual Southern Cal tour, tonight playing at St. Matt’s After Dark, 1111 Town and County, Orange; 714-792-3964.
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Sat, Feb 19:
7:30 pm BRIAN PETERS plays “The Living Tradition” series at Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; 949-646-1964.
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Sat, Feb 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MAYA ANGELOU at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Inspiring poet, feminist, author, actress, director and activist Maya Angelou is one of the most recognizable and beloved names in contemporary American literature and one of the most powerful voices in American culture. Her work is vigorous, elegant and wields the power to blur racial and socioeconomic lines. Angelou’s influential “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” is a classic that transcends generations. Her prolific career includes a litany of best-selling works of poetry and prose, and this appearance is a rare chance to celebrate this extraordinary woman in her own notable presence.
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Angelou recited her original poetry at President Bill Clinton’s Inauguration in 1993. Not since John F. Kennedy took office in 1961 was a poet invited to take part. (Kennedy chose Carl Sandberg.) President Barack Obama revived the tradition again at his Inauguration in 2009 (the poet was Elizabeth Alexander, though most people remember that ARETHA FRANKLIN sang, and JOHN WILLIAMS conducted ITZHAK PERLMAN, YO-YO MA, GABRIELA MONTERO, & ANTHONY McGILL). Tix, $33-63 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Sat, Feb 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 & 10 pm DAVID LINDLEY at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Lindley is one of the world’s most respected rock guitarists who can play anything with strings, acoustic or electric or anywhere in between. He’s here 2/19 at 8 & 10 pm and 2/20 at 7 pm. Tix, $20.
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Sun, Feb 20:
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, Feb 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm DAVID LINDLEY at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Lindley is one of the world’s most respected rock guitarists who can play anything with strings, acoustic or electric or anywhere in between. He’s here 2/19 at 8 & 10 pm and 2/20 at 7 pm. Tix, $20.
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Wed, Feb 23, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
6 pm STEVE GILLETTE & CINDY MANGSEN make their annual Southern Cal tour, tonight playing at Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego; 858-538-8163; rbconcerts@earthlink.net
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Wed, Feb 23:
8 pm JOHN WATERS: “THIS FILTHY WORLD GOES HOLLYWOOD,” plus opening act ELVIS PERKINS, is an evening of music and one-man theatre at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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As a screenwriter, director, artist, actor, and all-around filth elder, John Waters has become a rotten renaissance man of unprecedented cultural influence. Not only was his movie “Hairspray” turned into a wildly successful Tony Award-winning musical, his recently published memoir, “Role Models,” has been called “alarmingly refined.”
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Waters’ one-man vaudeville act, “This Filthy World Goes Hollywood,” sends up show business, the art world, and his own lunatic career in a rapid-fire performance. Dynamic modern-rock recording artist ELVIS PERKINS opens the show with a solo set, and actor MATTHEW GRAY GUBLER hosts as the evening’s emcee. Tix, $28-48 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Fri, Feb 25; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm COUNTRY JOE McDONALD at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $22.50.
(See Feb 26, 8 pm listing for Country Joe’s “Woody Guthrie Tribute” at the Caltech Folk Music Society series for more info.)
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Sat, Feb 26, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm STEVE GILLETTE & CINDY MANGSEN make their annual Southern Cal tour, tonight playing the “San Diego Folk Heritage” series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas (San Diego); 858-566-4040.
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Sat, Feb 26; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “WOODY GUTHRIE TRIBUTE,” the new show by COUNTRY JOE McDONALD (Country Joe & the Fish) at the CALTECH FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY series in Beckman Institute Auditorium (“Little Beckman”) on the campus, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; 626-395-4652, or toll-free 888-2CALTECH (1-888-222-5832). More on the Caltech Folk Music Series at www.folkmusic.caltech.edu - and check-out other music on campus at Caltech Presents / Caltech Public Events series at www.events.caltech.edu.
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COUNTRY JOE McDONALD has been touring his “TRIBUTE TO WOODY GUTHRIE” for the past few years to strong audience acclaim. In his highly-entertaining tribute, Country Joe deftly conveys the charm, talent, and social and political consciousness of the legendary folksinger from Oklahoma. It helps to know that McDonald’s father, Worden, shared Oklahoma’s Dust Bowl roots with Guthrie in the ‘20s & ‘30s. Country Joe opens the tribute with a moving performance of Woody’s best-known tune, “This Land is Your Land,” and takes the audience through a journey of 13 Woody Guthrie songs, all in a strong clear voice that doesn’t mimic Guthrie’s style, but conveys the emotion and energy that defines Guthrie. More at www.countryjoe.com.
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The campus ticket office handles the Folk Music Society’s advance tickets, takes credit cards, and is open Noon-5 pm, Mon-Fri; their number is 626-395-4652. As the date gets close, this will likely sell-out. Tickets are $20, $5 for children and Caltech students.
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Sun, Feb 27:
2 pm WOVEN IMAGE plays the Grace First Presbyterian Church concert series, at 3955 Studebaker Rd, Long Beach; 562-420-3393. (There may be a second show at 7:30 pm.)
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Sun, Feb 27, in N San Diego Co; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
4 pm STEVE GILLETTE & CINDY MANGSEN make their annual Southern Cal tour, today playing the “Ken and Phee House Concert Series” in Fallbrook (N San Diego Co); reservations get directions at 760-723-7255 or Phee21@mac.com
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Wed, Mar 2:
7 pm “CLASSICAL KALEIDOSCOPE CONCERT SERIES” continues its 6th season tonight with special guest LESLIE GILBERT-LURIE and other performing musicians (tba) in the Cay Mortenson Auditorium at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W Duarte Rd, Arcadia 91006; www.library.ci.arcadia.ca.us; 626-821-5567. Series has one remaining Wednesday night concert, April 20, at 7 pm. Info on this program and the series, 626-821-5569.
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Fri, Mar 4; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm NOEL PAUL STOOKEY (of Peter, Paul & Mary) plays McCabe's, 3101 W Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4403 or 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com
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Sat, Mar 12:
2:30 pm “SHAMROCK TALES” celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with stories and crafts of the Emerald Isle, in the Cay Mortenson Auditorium at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W Duarte Rd, Arcadia 91006; www.library.ci.arcadia.ca.us; 626-821-5567. Info on this program, 626-821-5566. All ages, free.
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Sat & Sun, Mar 12 & 13:
Annual “LOS ANGELES IRISH FAIR” at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds – Fairplex – in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. Many bands perform on multiple stages. KEN O'MALLEY & THE TWILIGHT LORDS perform both days. (Note that the event is a different weekend this year.)
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“Irish Center’s Annual St Patrick's Celebration” at the Hilton Hotel in Glendale. More info to come, or check www.irishcenter.org.
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Sat, Mar 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm Marshall Crenshaw plays Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. More at www.marshallcrenshaw.com. All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $20.
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Sat, Mar 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
11 am & 2 pm DAN ZANES & FRIENDS make their annual return for two shows at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Don’t dismiss this as a kids’ show. He has a CD that won a Grammy and got airplay on radio’s “Tied to the Trtacks.”
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UCLA Live series favorite Dan Zanes and his band perform exuberant, handmade music for enthusiastic crowds of kids and kids at heart. Filled with irresistible grooves drawn from a wealth of musical traditions, Zanes, his Brooklyn-based band and his surprising and eccentric special guests, create a rollicking Woodstock for kids, including American traditional songs, dance classics, and smart, inventive originals. The audience is invited to sing along with gusto before things heat up and ultimately evolve into an all-ages dance party. Tix, $18-28 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Sun, Mar 20:
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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Sat, Mar 23; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm SLIGO RAGS plays the Grace First Presbyterian Church concert series, at 3955 Studebaker Rd, Long Beach; 562-420-3393.
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Sat, Mar 26:
2:30-4 pm “TOLKIEN DAY” celebrates with live music, readings and more, in the Cay Mortenson Auditorium at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W Duarte Rd, Arcadia 91006; www.library.ci.arcadia.ca.us; 626-821-5567. Info on this program, 626-821-5566. The L.A.-based “Tolkein Society” presents this afternoon of dramatic readings, musical interludes and costumed characters from “The Hobbit,” “The Lord of the Rings,” and other works by J.R.R. Tolkien. All ages, free.
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Sat, Apr 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
2 pm BILL FRISELL TRIO: “SELECTED WORKS OF BUSTER KEATON” plays the first of two different shows today at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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The matinee is family-friendly, and the show tonight takes a different focus. Incomparable guitarist BILL FRISELL, along with his bandmates TONY SCHERR and KENNY WOLLESEN, create a live score to the Buster Keaton classics “Go West,” “The High Sign,” and “One Week.” Rediscover the timeless charm of Keaton’s magic, as re-imagined with live music, in an afternoon of film and music the whole family can enjoy. The trio plays another show here tonight at 8 pm, with an adult focus; it, too is a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick. See listing. Tix, $18-28 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Sat, Apr 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
3 & 8 pm “ALOHA CONCERT SERIES” brings Grammy winners GEORGE, MOSES & KEOKI KAHUMOKU at the Ruth Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, on the campus at Whittier College, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier; 562-907-4203; www.shannoncenter.org.
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The annual series brings seven shows for its 2010-2011 season. Tix, including new “facilities surcharges,” $48.
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Sat, Apr 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BILL FRISELL TRIO: “SELECTED WORKS OF BUSTER KEATON, JIM WOODRING AND BILL MORRISON” is the second of Frisell’s two different shows today at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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The show tonight takes a different focus, unlike today’s family-friendly matinee. Geniuses collide as iconic guitarist BILL FRISELL and his bandmates TONY SCHERR and KENNY WOLLESEN play original compositions to a truly fantastic collection of visuals that includes classic slapstick comedy from a trio of Buster Keaton classics, the bold illustrations of Seattle animator JIM WOODRING and selections from avant-garde filmmaker BILL MORRISON’s “The Mesmerist.” Frisell’s trio sets this eclectic footage to music with a thrilling live score. The trio plays a matinee here at 11 am today, with a different focus and cheaper tix, intended for families; it, too is a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick. See listing. Tix, $28-43 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Sat, Apr 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm Ronny Cox and Jack Williams play Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. More at www.ronnycox.com & www.jackwilliamsmusic.com. All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $20.
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Sat, Apr 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “ALOHA CONCERT SERIES” brings Grammy winners GEORGE, MOSES & KEOKI KAHUMOKU at the Ruth Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, on the campus at Whittier College, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier; www.shannoncenter.org; 562-907-4203. Shows at 3 & 8 pm. See 3 pm listing for details.
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Fri-Sun, Apr 8-10; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
“ARLO GUTHRIE - A WEEKEND OF GUTHRIE IN REDLANDS” is a festival, venue tba. Info, www.BodieHouse.com.
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Fri, Apr 8; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm ARLO GUTHRIE & FRIENDS at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Son of the illustrious WOODY GUTHRIE and current patriarch of folk music’s most notable family, Arlo Guthrie returns to UCLA Live for an evening of American music tinged with humor, warmth and his endearing and often meandering storytelling style. Guthrie shares timeless tales and unforgettable classic songs as he carries on the Guthrie family legacy. With his singular voice as both a singer-songwriter and social commentator, he has maintained a dedicated fan base that spans the globe. His artistic ventures leave lasting impressions of hope and inspiration, and his inimitable musical ingenuity leaps to new creative heights as he perseveres through the times. Tix, $33-58 ($15 for UCLA students) (310) 825-2101, www.uclalive.org.
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Sun, Apr 10:
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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Apr 14:
CANCELLED: Poet SEAMUS HEANEY’S spoken word engagement at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101. Event cancelled due to Visa issues. Full refunds or exchanges are available at the point of purchase to patrons who purchased tickets to this event during UCLA Live’s subscription-sales window.
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Apr 15, in Washington State:
7:30-10 pm RED HORSE - ELIZA GILKYSON, JOHN GORKA & LUCY KAPLANSKY – play the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 512 Washington St, SE, Olympia WA; 360-753-8586; www.washingtoncenter.org. More at www.facebook.com/pages/Red-Horse/100743976643456. Check out the #1 folk album of October 2010, “Red Horse,” at www.redhouserecords.com
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Apr 16; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JOHN FLYNN & JOHN WORT HANNAM play the “Bodie House Music Series at the Thousand Oaks Library,” at Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91362; 818-621-8309; info, www.BodieHouse.com. Canadian singer-songwriter JOHN WORT HANNAM took L.A. by storm when he toured a number of local venue in October, 2009. At home in the Great White North, he’s won just about every acoustic music award there is.
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7 pm “CLASSICAL KALEIDOSCOPE CONCERT SERIES” concludes its 6th season tonight with special guests RAYNOR CARROLL & AFRICAN AMERICAN DRUMMING and other performing musicians (tba) in the Cay Mortenson Auditorium at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W Duarte Rd, Arcadia 91006; www.library.ci.arcadia.ca.us; 626-821-5567. Info on this program and the series, 626-821-5569.
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Sat, Apr 23; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
2 pm CHRISTOPH BULL performs a stirring BACH ORGAN RECITAL for UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Bull is a UCLA Live favorite. This is a delightful afternoon of classical music on Royce Hall’s glorious Skinner organ from acclaimed organist Christoph Bull, known for his energizing and often eclectic musical interpretation of organ repertoire. Bull will perform a thrilling and ethereal program of Bach on the UCLA campus treasure, which is known as one of the country’s great musical devices of its kind. Tix, $23/28/33 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Sat, Apr 23:
8 pm BILLY COLLINS and KAY RYAN, two former U.S. Poet Laureates in a spoken word event, at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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BILLY COLLINS, winner of the 2004 inaugural Mark Twain Prize for Humor in Poetry, served as America’s Poet Laureate from 2001-2003. Beloved for his ironic style, Collins is one of the top-selling modern poets and author of nine collections including “Questions about Angels”,” The Art of Drowning,” and “The Trouble With Poetry and Other Poems.”
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KAY RYAN, California native and UCLA alumna, was U.S. Poet Laureate from 2008-2010 and is revered for her complex and rueful style. Her work includes “The Jam Jar Lifeboat & Other Novelties Exposed,” a delightful collection inspired by stories from “Ripley’s Believe It or Not!,” as well as “Flamingo Watching”, a finalist for both the Lamont Poetry Selection and the Lenore Marshall Prize. In 2004, Ryan was awarded The Ruth Lilly Prize—the Poetry Foundation’s highest honor.
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In conjunction with this event and April’s National Poetry Month, UCLA Live will launch a poetry-writing contest for the Los Angeles community, with winning submissions to be read onstage in Royce Hall. More details will be available closer to the event. Tix, $28-53.
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Sat, May 7; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm Claudia Russell & the Folk Unlimited Orchestra play Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. More at www.claudiarussell.com. All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $15.
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Thu, May 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND and THE DEL MCCOURY BAND in a stellar double-bill at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Two pillars of American music from two distinct lineages come together for an unforgettable evening to celebrate the glory of tradition and the power of newfound collaboration. Starting as a sideman for the legendary “father of bluegrass” Bill Monroe nearly 50 years ago, McCoury has broadened the audience for the genre. During that same period, the legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band has defined the tradition of New Orleans jazz. Now, they have converged to record and perform an unforgettable mix of bluegrass and traditional jazz. Each band will play individual sets, followed by a soul-stirring joint finale. Tix, $38-63 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Sat, May 21; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
3 & 8 pm “ALOHA CONCERT SERIES” brings THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO at the Ruth Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, on the campus at Whittier College, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier; 562-907-4203; www.shannoncenter.org.
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This closes the annual series of seven shows for the 2010-2011 season; contact them regarding discounts for buying tix to next season’s entire series. Tix, for today, including new “facilities surcharges,” $48.
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May 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
“L.A. ACOUSTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL” returns after a year of hiatus, with ELLIS PAUL, ELIZA GILKYSON, JIMMY LaFAVE, SARAH LEE GUTHRIE & JOHNNY IRION. This year, it’s a one-day event at the Broad Stage Theatre at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica; 310-434-3200; www.thebroadstage.com; www.events.smc.edu. Even before we knew the lineup, we were comfortable recommending it as a “Show-of-the-Week” pick, given the talent that Renee Bodie booked the first year, and the fact that this is a MUCH more manageable venue where costs can be contained and ticket prices should be kept to reasonable limits. The festival is a benefit for the nonprofit California Acoustic Music Project.
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LA Acoustic Music Festival, www.laacousticmusicfestival.com
California Acoustic Music Project, www.californiaacousticmusicproject.org
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Jun 5-10, in New Orleans:
Annual “NEW ORLEANS TRAD JAZZ CAMP” for all enthusiasts of traditional and New Orleans-style jazz. The first discount price-break deadline for registration is Oct 31, 2010.
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Jun 12-16:
22nd annual “NORTH AMERICAN JAMES JOYCE CONFERENCE” at the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, and at Caltech in Pasadena. This event takes place in a different locale each year, and this year, Southern Cal fans of James Joyce have it right here at home. Info, www.joyceconference2011.com.
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Sat, Jun 18; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm Caroline Aiken plays Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. More at www.carolineaiken.com. All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $15.
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Sat, Jul 23; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm Laurence Juber plays Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. More at www.laurencejuber.com. All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $20.
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Sat, Aug 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “Trippin' the ’60s” with Barry McGuire and John York at Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. More at www.trippinthesixties.com & www.barrymcguire.com & www.johnyorkmusic.com. All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $20.
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Sat, Sep 17; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm Blame Sally plays Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. More at www.blamesally.com. All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $20.
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Sat, Oct 29:
8 pm Jeni & Billy and Nathan McEuen play Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. More at www.jeniandbilly.com & www.nathanmceuen.com. All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $15.
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Sat, Nov 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm Jaime Michaels and Severin Browne play Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. More at www.jaimemichaels.com & www.severinbrowne.com. All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $15.
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Sat, Dec 3; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm The Koles and John Batdorf play Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. More at www.arlenekolemusic.com & www.johnbatdorfmusic.com) All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $15.
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