FRIDAY, recurring on second Friday of every month, in 2011

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FRIDAY, recurring on second Friday of every month, in 2011
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HERE ARE 20 (yep, Twenty!) MORE EVENTS, HAPPENING TODAY & TONIGHT!
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(5b) The following are this Friday’s recurring “LOS ANGELES AREA ACOUSTIC MUSIC PERFORMANCES” and related events:
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Included are the 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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In 2011, these are the recurring events for January 14, February 11, March 11, April 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11, December 9.
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To get the complete details of all the live acoustic music options open to you, see the listings below AND see the Guide’s separate url for the “today / tonight only” listings for each date.
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*Fri, every Fri:
Morning show (after 8:30 am) HEATHER LOCKIE & FRIENDS with violin, cello, clarinet, and voices, at Stories, 1716 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; 213-413-3733. Venue is in the Jul ’09 ish of Sunset magazine (p.22). Summer afternoon or summer evening you can enjoy the back patio with an iced Americano, peppermint green iced tea, freshly-baked root beer flavored cookie, or an assortment of popsicles, ice cream bars and other frozen treats.
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*Fri, every Fri:
11 am-5 pm “FREE FRIDAYS” at the LONG BEACH MUSEUM OF ART, 2300 E Ocean Bl, Long Beach 90803; 562-439-2119; www.lbma.org. The museum is atop a hill overlooking Long Beach harbor and the Pacific Ocean. The grounds include the Miller Education Center in the Elizabeth Milbank Anderson house and carriage house built in 1912, a new pavilion with two floors of expansive gallery space for changing exhibitions, museum store, Masterson Atrium, and oceanfront gardens. There are extensive educational programs for children and adults plus changing exhibitions that include festivals, music programs, and special events. Current programs at www.lbma.org/exhibits.html. Museum admission is free every Friday, with support form the L.A. County Arts Commission (www.lacountyarts.org); all other days, admission is $7 adults, $6 students & srs over age 62 (current I.D. required); always free for mbrs and children under age 12.
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5-8 pm “CLAREMONT GREEN MARKET” features acoustic music inside and outside the Packing House in the new West Claremont Center, 532 W First St (just W of Indian Hill), Claremont 91711; www.claremontpackinghouse.com/home.htm. This was formerly on Wednesdays, and has switched to Fridays. A resident musician here is RON ELY, who plays authentic and original songs of the sea, and more, at Bonita & Yale Av. More at www.myspace.com/ronely. Ron tells us, “It's all about ‘going GREEN,’ and should be promoted and supported. They’ve expanded with a Farmer's Market each Friday evening, outside this same venue, the Packing House, a fully rehabilitated old building, a real packing house, and Historical Landmark. It's put-on by the non-profit ‘Claremont Forum,’ (www.claremontforum.org) that sponsors the "Prison Library Project," sending books to those incarcerated.”
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*Fri, every Fri:
5:30-10 pm “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL” along Myrtle Av, in old downtown Monrovia. It’s year-round and weekly, a street festival and farmers market, that’s been running 17 years. KATTYWOMPUS STRING BAND plays 8-10 pm at 412 S Myrtle Av; contact Jennifer Ranger, 877-365-5744. RON ELY does authentic and original maritime songs most weeks, usually at Myrtle Av & Colorado or Myrtle Av and Lemon Av, on the North end of the festival. Artist’s info, www.myrecordlabel.net/ronely. There’s lots of other music throughout old town Monrovia, several acoustic performers each week – singer-songwriters, duos or bands – plus specialty vendors, lots of food, and local merchants. Event is large during the summer when it includes a carnival (rock climbing wall, balloon man, bubble man, petting zoo, pony rides, etc.) It scales-down from 4 blocks to 2 blocks during winter months, following the Christmas holidays. Myrtle Av exit, N of 210 Fwy, free parking, free event.
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*Fri, every Fri:
6-9 pm DAVE OSTI and DEANNA COGAN jam-out on acoustic classic rock tunes every Friday at the Mayan Bar, 311 W Foothill Bl, Monrovia.
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*Fri, every Fri:
6-8 pm OPEN MIC at Fendi's Café, 539 East Bixby Rd (near Atlantic), Long Beach; 562-424-4774.
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*Fri, every Fri:
6:30-10:30 pm BIG AL plays piano every week at Me ’N’ Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl (at Carson), Lakewood; 562-421-8908.
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*Fri, 2nd Fri, every month:
7 pm “FRIDAY NIGHT SESSIONS AT CALIFORNIA PLAZA” is a free concert series under the stars at CASA Cocina & Cantina, (located at California Plaza / Grand Performances), 350 S Grand Av, Los Angeles 90013; 213-621-2249. California Plaza and its famous water court fountains are nestled beneath L.A.’s tallest skyscrapers, a pedestrian mall walk from MOCA, and offer a majestic surrounding for sight and sound. Seating is available at Casa’s Outdoor Lounge and Concert Courtyard. Live musical performances maye be acoustic or electric from just about any genre, so check before you go. Presented by Casa Downtown and lafreebee.com. Enjoy a complimentary drink while supplies last if you call to RSVP in advance at Casa Downtown (number above). Valet parking is $8 (that’s cheaper than self-parking). Some street parking is available. Event is free.
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*Fri, every Fri:
7-11 pm DAN ROTEN plays his acoustic guitar and original songs at Bean Town, 45 N Baldwin Av, Sierra Madre; www.beantowncoffeebar.com; 626-355-1596. Alas, Dan’s presence is not a return to the lost concert series at the coffeehouse venue that was, for many years, a New Folk landmark. Dan is the last of the Mohicans there, playing only originals so the venue is not hit with music industry fees for live music performances. Standard coffeehouse fare, pastries, sandwiches available. No cover.
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*Fri, every Fri:
7-9:30 pm ROB KLOPFENSTEIN “& guests joining him at the piano,” at the Whale & Ale, 327 W 7th St, San Pedro; 310-832-0363; www.whaleandale.com. No cover charge for bar or dinner patrons.
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*Fri, every Fri:
7:30 pm “OPEN MIC” at the Unurban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Bl (at 33rd), Santa Monica; 310-315-0056; www.unurban.com
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*Fri, every Fri:
MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel bar, 1401 S Oak Knoll Av, Pasadena; 626-568-3900. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Fri & Sat residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Start time varies; call venue.
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*Fri, every Fri:
8-10:30 pm THE PLOUGHBOYS play an every-Friday residency at the Tam O'Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz 90039; www.lawrysonline.com/tamoshanter_gen_info.asp; 323-664-0228. Venue serves ale & sandwiches. Band member Mark Romano says, “Great food, drinks, dancing, and of course, music!” More at www.theploughboys.com. All ages, no cover.
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*Fri, every Fri:
8 pm THE BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND plus a headliner, most Fri & Sat nights, with BBHB opening for “some of the best blues music headliners in the industry,” at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349. The venue claims, “This is the greatest house band in America. Members over the years have included musicians who have played with Billy Joel, Aretha Franklin, The Pointer Sisters, The Jeff Healey Band and influences from John Lee Hooker, Van Morrison and Eric Burden.” Fri & Sat nights bring local blues bands as well as national acts. Acts booked include Chris Cain, Lil Charlie and the Nite Cats, Coco Montoya, Rod Piazza, James Intveld, Rosie Flores, Duke Robillard, Guitar Shorty, Gary Hoey, Wumbloozo, Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash and more. Website has lineups for specific dates and a tix link. Venue serves dinner Fri & Sat, 7 pm-2 am. Five-dollar per ticket discount available for some advance tix, through day-of-show purchases before 8:30 pm. Advance tix, reservations, recommended (club is now holding tables only until 8:30 pm).
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*Fri, every Fri:
8-10 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE, singer-songwriter or band, at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info / web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com - named for “Best Web Simulcast” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.
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*Fri, every Fri, through the summer:
8-10 pm “ACOUSTIC SUMMER CONCERT SERIES” at Scissors Paper Rock Hair Salon & Boutique, 1864 N Allen Av, Pasadena; www.scissorspaperrocksalon.com; 626-825-1846. Features local artists as well as bands from as far away as Little Rock. Begins early-mid June. No cover.
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*Fri, every Fri, in Temecula:
8 pm “LIVE AT THE MERC” music series at The Mercantile, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590. Series info and schedules at www.LiveattheMerc.com or 951-491-9053. Tix at www.temeculatheater.org. Every Friday, it’s “exclusive, intimate performances from the best bands - in Temecula's best club space,” known as "The Merc," in a series presented by Full Value Entertainment. One of Temecula's beautifully restored original buildings, it now serves as a performance venue that hosts music four days each week. Doors at 7:30 pm for the best seats. Gen’l admission, $15; srs/student.military discounts available.
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*Fri, every Fri:
8-10 pm “OPEN MIC FRIDAY” is one of two each week on The Coffee Gallery FRONT stage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, 626-398-7917. Everybody knows the world-famous Backstage, with its parade of world-class and renowned professional acts. Every Friday and Sunday are the weekly FREE stage in the front of the coffeehouse, “out front,” where you can buy coffeehouse treats and beverages to accompany free music.
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So far, Fridays are not webcast; you can catch the Coffee Gallery Front Stage “Sunday Night Song & Variety Showcase,” which includes an open mic, is webcast live, and it’s archived – at www.ustream.tv/channel/the-coffee-gallery-community-front-stage
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The series is hosted by DUANE THORIN, an experienced performer and soundman who runs the mic levels. The series welcomes “singers, songwriters, and other talents.” Signup starts at 7:30 pm, and does not close through the night. Duane says, “Plan on two songs at a time, however on busy nights, it may go into a one-song rotation. Stay and repeat if there is time and room on the bill. There is no entry or cover fee, and we hope you will join us for coffee or a snack while you’re there, peruse the artwork for sale on the walls, and invite friends to this comfortable and well known music venue.” Free.
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*Fri, every Fri:
9 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) for listening & dancing at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Marie, 7-9 pm. No cover.
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Entire contents copyright (c) © 2011, Larry Wines. All rights reserved.
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