Reinvented: Acoustic Americana Music Guide - Feb 22 update

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Reinvention of THE ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC GUIDE is at hand… with REALLY fast access, a new approach, new content, a new format, and more… drum roll, maestro…


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             Here’s a quick guide to the NEW Guide, and its new separate sections ~

  THE SCENE ~ SPOTLIGHT EVENTS ~ NEWS FEATURES ~ VENUE DIRECTORY

               comprising THE ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC GUIDE

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                                                February 22, 2011 edition

It’s ah-one-an’-ah-two-an’-ah-three-an’-ah-four, to find just what you’re looking for!

* Do NOT bookmark current individual sections, because each new edition gets new url’s-!

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Guide’s new sections for Tuesday and Wednesday, each with its own web address.

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“THE SCENE” – lets you know what’s happening right in YOUR MUSICAL NEIGHBORHOOD – organized by town and micro-region in Southern California, Yep, our new format brings you separate links for each day! Each day is complete with “THE ODDS” of finding an event at the most popular acoustic venues active on that day. Plus, there’s a link to find that day’s broadcast and internet RADIO SHOWS and TV with acoustic music. Don’t waste time searching the web:

“THE SCENE” – the complete current editions for each of the following days – is at

Tuesday, Feb 22:

http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/02/scene-from-guide-for-events-on-feb-22.html    


Wednesday, February 23:

http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/02/guide-scene-events-on-wednesday-feb-23.html    

MORE COMING this week, as we get each day’s information compiled and prepared for you.

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“SPOTLIGHT EVENTS” – separate link, new section – for the Guide’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks, “EVENTS-OF-THE-WEEK FOR ARTISTS” and whatever deserves a spotlight. You’ll find festivals and music conferences happening everywhere and the hottest shows in Southern California. This consolidates and includes our previous “TIX ALERTS,” advance notice to get tickets while you still can. Here, we cover things in months come – starting with what’s happening RIGHT NOW, today, tonight, this weekend.
     
Everything is NOT in “SPOTLIGHT EVENTS”– only what’s spotlighted, so it’s a quick read.

“SPOTLIGHT EVENTS” – the complete current edition – is at

http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/02/spotlight-events-acoustic-americana_22.html   


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The Guide’s new sections – “SPOTLIGHT EVENTS” and “THE SCENE” – make it EASIER AND FASTER than ever to get a complete overview of where to find live acoustic music performances and related events whenever you want. (WAIT! Ah-three-an’-ah-four are below…)

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NEVER FEAR, THE GUIDE’S THIRD SECTION IS SAFE –   

“NEWS FEATURES” – The Guide’s most popular section for years – are still with us, fresh every week. This section continues to be distributed through FIFTEEN different websites / web groups, and each week, it will include the links to the Guide’s two NEW sections. The Guide’s News Features continue to bring you a select preview of things coming up all across the musical landscape; a key source of industry and artist news (including hard-to-find news of hot Canadian artists and the European “performed-in-English” acoustic scene); what’s coming up with indie and boutique labels; studios and labels specializing in acoustic and folk-Americana recordings; acoustic artists who are innovators, and those who are preserving musical legacies and traditions; radio and TV specials that feature acoustic music; CD release celebrations; festivals and conferences; bookings (and how to get ’em); and folk-Americana and acoustic renaissance perspectives, about, by, and for the acoustic music and folk-Americana artist community!

“NEWS FEATURES” – the complete CURRENT edition (don’t bookmark, because each new edition gets a new url) – are at

http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/02/reinvented-acoustic-americana-music.html   

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“VENUE DIRECTORY” – The Guide’s newly-updated catalog of OVER 500 acoustic-music-friendly venues in Southern California – is available at

http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/02/venue-directory-from-guide-updated.html    


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   Our little commercial…
BUY AN AD, HELP KEEP THE GUIDE GOING!

Sending us $25 gets you an ad in the Guide’s “SPOTLIGHT EVENTS” (prepared, run in the Guide, and sent to you for other uses) for your event or CD release or gig, AND you become a Guide Annual Subscriber (making you eligible for ticket giveaways and more!)

Please become an annual supporter by sending us $25. That helps sooooo very much! Bringing you all this information is a time-devouring production, on par with gathering and reporting the news for any full-size 40-page WEEKLY newspaper!

Seriously: Throughout 2010, the Guide often ran 100 pages – or more – of 8 ½ x 11 size pages, EVERY WEEK… Yes, there IS that much acoustic music happening out there! And it’s why we’re changing to the new format.

WRITE US at tied to the tracks (at) Hotmail dot com … and THANK YOU for your support!


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CRAFTING A USER-FRIENDLY RESOURCE    

We publish The Guide in acoustic-music-performance-rich, but acoustic-music-radio-deprived, Los Angeles.

There are SO MANY acoustic performances here each week, and they’re almost universally ignored by the L.A. Times and LA Weekly. So, we bring you more detailed write-ups on acoustic performances than anybody else in Southern California.

And, we tell you about RADIO SHOWS and TV with acoustic music, focusing on those with live acoustic performances. (They’re available mostly on the web, of course, since L.A. broadcast radio is mostly sh-thump-thud, revolving door rehab, pop tart du jour crap.) Each edition of “THE SCENE” has a link to that day’s programs.

We do all we can to bring you news and notices of many, many, MANY acoustic festivals and conferences everywhere, and the constant avalanche of acoustic music performances and events in and around Los Angeles and Southern California.

Thing is, there are SO MANY performances in and around L.A., and we can’t spend forty-to-a-hundred hours a week organizing and formatting and writing about all of them. Hence, some kind of new format was needed. And our readers tell us that the old format – everything under the sun in one continuous presentation, listed by show times – simply took too long to read, or even to search, to find a show in their community. So, we are in the midst of this reinvention.

It’s not easy doing this. It never has been. It requires an astonishing amount of time. We’ll do it as quickly as we can.

It’ll take a while to get each day’s edition of “THE SCENE” crafted – until all 42 possible databases are complete. Forty-two? What? Here it is: There are seven days in a week, and each has events that might be only on the first, or second, or third, or fourth, or last – which could be the fourth or the fifth time that day occurs in any given month. So, there are six variants of each day of the week, and 6 X 7 = 42.

Plus, we need to keep up with all the “SPOTLIGHT EVENTS” and write those listings for THAT section, AND maintain our focus to bring you fresh, timely, relevant and interesting “NEWS FEATURES” each week.

Updated editions will bring more (there’s ALWAYS more) -- as we have time to organize all of it, and can afford the time to spend on it.

And, we’ll keep bringing you news and reviews of the many acoustic music CONFERENCES & FESTIVALS near & far, hither & yon (like, everywhere). WITH YOUR HELP, we’ll keep doing it.


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The LATEST EDITION of THE GUIDE, with the “NEWS FEATURES,” “THE SCENE,” and “SPOTLIGHT EVENTS” – what it takes to bring you the world of current acoustic music happenings, including “heads up” notices to buy advance tickets for shows likely to sell-out…

Plus the Guide’s “VENUE CATALOGUE” with OVER 500 places TO HEAR MUSIC OR CONTACT TO GET GIGS, and lots more, every week

– is available 24/7 (& frequently updated!) at ~

             www.acousticmusic.net or at
             www.acousticamericana.blogspot.com   
                          or use links from the News-only edition at
             www.nodepression.com/profile/TiedtotheTracks   

- or follow any of the links in the FIFTEEN web sites and web groups that carry the Guide’s weekly News Features.

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Questions? Comments? Offers of support – Contact us at

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Spotlight Events: Acoustic Americana Music Guide - Feb 22 update

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The reinvention of The Acoustic Americana Music Guide is at hand… fast access, new approach, new content, new format… drum roll, maestro…


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SPOTLIGHT EVENTS

from THE ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC GUIDE

February 22, 2011 edition

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Welcome to the inaugural week of the Guide’s new “SPOTLIGHT EVENTS” section. Together with its new companion, “The Scene,” we’re making it easier AND FASTER than ever to get a complete overview of where to find acoustic music performances whenever you want!

“SPOTLIGHT EVENTS” is where you’ll find the Guide’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks, “EVENTS-OF-THE-WEEK FOR ARTISTS” and whatever deserves a spotlight. You’ll find a select preview of festivals and music conferences (happening everywhere) and the hottest shows in Southern California. This consolidates and includes our previous “TIX ALERTS,” advance notice to get tickets while you still can. Here, we cover things happening in the months to come – starting with what’s happening RIGHT NOW, today, tonight, this weekend.

Everything is NOT in “SPOTLIGHT EVENTS”– only what’s spotlighted, so it’s a quick read.

USE THIS WITH ITS NEW COMPANION – “THE SCENE” – to get the complete picture of what’s happening in YOUR MUSICAL NEIGHBORHOOD. “The Scene” is organized by town and micro-region, so it’s easy to find music nearby – and in a hurry! Plus, THE SCENE has a link each day for broadcast and internet RADIO SHOWS and TV with acoustic music.

“THE SCENE” – the complete editions for each of the next few days – are at

Tuesday, Feb 22:

http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/02/scene-from-guide-for-events-on-feb-22.html


Wednesday, February 23:

http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/02/guide-scene-events-on-wednesday-feb-23.html


NEVER FEAR, THE GUIDE’S THIRD SECTION – our “NEWS FEATURES” – are still with us, fresh every week. The Guide’s “NEWS FEATURES” – the complete current edition – can be found at

http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/02/reinvented-acoustic-americana-music.html


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This edition of

SPOTLIGHT EVENTS, MONTH-BY-MONTH

lets you know about the best of what’s still coming up in FEBRUARY – and WAAAY beyond – to help you make informed plans, and to get tickets before they sell-out.
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(Published February 22 – check back frequently for more.)

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First, our little commercial…
BUY AN AD, HELP KEEP THE GUIDE GOING!

Sending us $25 gets you an ad in the Guide (prepared, run in the Guide, and sent to you for other uses) for your event or CD release or gig, AND you become a Guide Annual Subscriber (making you eligible for ticket giveaways and more!)

Please become an annual supporter by sending us $25. That helps sooooo very much! Bringing you all this information is a time-devouring production, on par with gathering and reporting the news for any full-size 40-page WEEKLY newspaper!

Seriously: Throughout 2010, the Guide often ran 100 pages – or more – of 8 ½ x 11 size pages, EVERY WEEK… Yes, there IS that much acoustic music happening out there! And it’s why we’re changing to the new format.

WRITE US at tied to the tracks (at) Hotmail dot com … and THANK YOU for your support!

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SPOTLIGHT EVENTS, MONTH-BY-MONTH, all the way to December!

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THE REMAINDER OF FEBRUARY is LOADED with SPOTLIGHT EVENTS! ...


Tue, Feb 22, in Ojai; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick ♣♣♣♣:
7 pm SOLAS brings their “mind-blowing Irish folk music” to the Ojai Music Series at the Ojai Woman’s Club, 441 Ojai Av, Ojai; info (& tix through PayPal) at www.ojaiconcertseries.com or call 805-665-8852.

Solas has been loudly proclaimed as the most popular, influential, and one of the most exciting Celtic band in the world. They can play undiluted traditional Irish music, and they are always varying the mix of fire tested tradition and contemporary sensibility with an ease and naturalness that is as astonishing as their overwhelming musicianship. An internationally acclaimed supergroup, they’ve not only captured the hearts and ears of Irish music fans, but fans all around the globe with their blend of Celtic traditional, folk and country melodies.

The Solas sound today is anchored by founders Seamus Egan, who plays flute, banjo, mandolin, whistle, guitar and bodhran, and fiddler Winifred Horan. Mick McAuley from Kilkenny plays accordion and concertina; Eamon McElholm from Tyrone plays guitar and keyboards and Máiréad Phelan on vocals.

The Irish Echo calls them, “most exciting band anywhere in the world.” The Philadelphia Inquirer adds, “mind-blowing Irish folk music, maybe the world’s best,” while the Washington Post acclaims them for the “world’s finest Celtic-folk ensembles.”

Check out their live performance at
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UO8dSRL_m2w and www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD_3CnaeCoM&feature=related

For out-of-town concert goers who want to stay the night in Ojai, Casa Ojai (www.ojaiinn.com) is offering a 15% discount off their winter rates. In addition, concert producers will give hotel guests 20% off on tickets for the show.

Tix, $25 advance, $28 at the door (if any remain).

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Tue, Feb 22, a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
SARAH LEE GUTHRIE & JOHNNY IRION play Hotel Café in Hollywood, for a “Last Call with Carson Daly” taping at the venue.

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Tue, Feb 22; a SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JOHN McEUEN with MATT CARTSONIS & CRAIG EASTMAN 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”). $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; free film screening:
7:30 pm “LOCKED OUT” - free screening of the documentary film at the historic Warner Grand Theater, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-833-4813; www.grandvision.org. ILWU Local 13 and the Harry Bridges Institute present a screening of filmmaker JOAN SEKLER'S riveting documentary. It chronicles a true-life "David and Goliath" struggle by 560 unionized miners in Boron, CA against the corporate greed of multinational mining giant Rio Tinto. The latter bought the legendary US company US Borax of “Twenty Mule Team” fame and took over the giant open pit mine and mill complex in the Mojave Desert town of Boron. FREE.

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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.

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.”

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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Wed, Feb 23, a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
10 pm RICH McCULLEY and CARL BYRON “acoustic and accordion” at Taix Lounge, 1911 W Sunset Bl, Echo Park. Catch ’em tonight, and catch Rich’s song on “Grey's Anatomy” tomorrow Thursday at 9 pm on ABC-TV. The song "Forget it All Again" is from Rich’s album "Cerro Gordo.” You can get that CD at CD Baby, www.cdbaby.com/cd/richmcculley4 or on Itunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cerro-gordo/id263848555. Or get the single, from CD Baby at www.cdbaby.com/cd/RichMcCulley1 or Itunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/starting-all-over-again/id353759430. Catch his videos at http://richmcculley.com/videos or just go to his website, http://www.richmcculley.com

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Feb 24:
8 pm MALCOM HOLCOMBE plus opener JOHN GORAJ 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”). Tickets $18.

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Thu, Feb 24, a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
SARAH LEE GUTHRIE & JOHNNY IRION with THE FAMILY TREES at SOHO in Santa Barbara.

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Thu, Feb 24, on TV:
9 pm “GREY'S ANATOMY” on ABC-TV features an original song by RICH McCULLEY. (He played last night with CARL BYRON “acoustic and accordion” at Taix Lounge in Echo Park.) The song "Forget it All Again" is from Rich’s album "Cerro Gordo.” You can get that CD at CD Baby, www.cdbaby.com/cd/richmcculley4 or on Itunes at http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cerro-gordo/id263848555. Or get the single, from CD Baby at www.cdbaby.com/cd/RichMcCulley1 or Itunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/starting-all-over-again/id353759430. Catch his videos at http://richmcculley.com/videos or just go to his website, http://www.richmcculley.com

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Thu-Sun, Feb 24-27; Festival; an out-of-town “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick, in Bellevue, WA:
Annual “WINTERGRASS” festival, loaded with bluegrass star performances and workshops. If you go, note that one workshop, on Thursday, is the “Harmony Singing Intensive” with NorCal Americana / bluegrassers Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum.

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Fri, Feb 25 a ‘”SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm CLIFF EBERHARDT 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”). Tix, $15.

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Fri, Feb 25; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
SOLD OUT: 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.

(Plus, 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:
2 pm matinee with ANDY HACKBARTH, plus all-female a capella group THE TRIO TEMPS opening, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $15.

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Sat, Feb 26:
6-10 pm “Ranch-n-Roll Presents ‘The Cowgirl Way’ Artists Reception” at Ranch-n-Roll, 5106 Fountain Av, L.A. Four talented artists at this opening, with paintings by Patricia Freeman Martin, photography by Christy Burleson, shadowboxes and primitive furniture by Jeanette Candum, and a book signing by Holly George Warren, author of "The Cowgirl Way." Sponsors say, “There will be a taco truck and valet parking across the street from the shop. Ranch-n-Roll was named one of the “Best 35 New Stores in Los Angeles” by Los Angeles Magazine in September 2010. Sponsors add that, “Libby Knudson [the shop’s proprietor] is doing her part to help the economy by selling handmade goods by American artists and craftspeople. Remember you vote with every dollar you spend.” Products available include furniture, clothing, purses, totes, jewelry, art, and hand made goods that reflect the "ranch-n-roll" lifestyle. For info, see www.latimesblogs.latimes.com/home_blog/design and there’s more at www.ranch-n-roll.com.

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Sat, Feb 26:
7 pm THE GENERATIONS TRIO plus THE LINDY SISTERS 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”). Tix, $20.

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Sat, Feb 26, a ‘”SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm PETER CASE (PLIMSOULS) plus ERNEST TROOST at the Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; tix, 909-624-2928; www.folkmusiccenter.com. Doors at 7 for the best seats. PETER CASE info, www.yeproc.com/artist_info.php?artistId=11317; ERNEST TROOST, winner of “KERRVILLE NEW FOLK CONTEST,” www.ernesttroost.com. Tix, $15.

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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.

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.

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, on broadcast & internet radio:
“MOUNTAIN STAGE” roots-Americana radio show from Charleston, WV, with LUCINDA WILLIAMS, RED HORSE (JOHN GORKA, LUCY KAPLANSKY, ELIZA GILKYSON), SARAH LEE GUTHRIE & JOHNNY IRION, THE LOW ANTHEM, and IVAN & ALYOSHA, Broadcast nationwide, but available in L.A. only on a web simulcast from some other city’s radio broadcast (ANY other city, anywhere).

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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; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
2–7 pm DAVE STAMEY, top-award-winning western singer-songwriter, plus young Cowboy Poet JD SEIBERT, at the Slater-Luntsford House Concert series in Lancaster. Directions at http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=102405462660290990797.00000111ceceac6e82914&ll=34.664036,-118.16716&spn=0.007292,0.0276&source=embed

Music at 2 pm, light refreshments provided, but feel free to “BYO” (bring our own) too. Weather permitting, concerts are held in the outdoor pavilion, but hosts say, “if Mother Nature is in one of her moods, we convene in the Great Hall instead” (aka the large living room). House Concerts here are FREE, but they ask that you “please reserve your seat by donating $20 for the artists’ expenses.” (That’s a real bargain, to see Dave Stamey up-close. – ed)

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Sun, Feb 27:
2 pm JOHN BERGSTROM and JOE HERRINGTON do a western music and cowboy poetry / storytelling show 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”). Tix $15.

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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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Sun, Feb 27:
7 pm JANET KLEIN & THE PARLOR BOYS 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”). Tix $20.

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Mon, Feb 28; an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK” FOR ARTISTS:
8 pm “AN EVENING WITH ROGER HODGSON,” the legendary composer and voice of SUPERTRAMP, at the Grammy Museum’s Clive Davis Sound Stage, 800 W Olympic Bl, L.A. 90015; 213-765-6800; www.grammymuseum.org.

Remember when rock and roll had lyrics as good as any folk song, and great arrangements and superb instrumentation? One of the best example ever is SUPERTRAMP’s “Breakfast in America” album.

ROGER HODGSON is universally acclaimed as one of the most gifted composers and lyricists of our time, and he helped define a generation of progressive rock. Join us in welcoming Roger Hodgson, co-founder and lead vocalist of Supertramp, to the GRAMMY Museum. Hear Hodgson in a reflective discussion about his passion for music and what keeps him inspired. Following the interview, Hodgson will perform a collection of some of his most loved classic songs. Doors at 7:30 pm for the best seats. Advance tickets at the Museum Box Office or Ticketmaster.com. All proceeds benefit The GRAMMY Museum. Tix, $25.

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Mon, Feb 28; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8:15 pm “AN EVENING WITH MAC DAVIS” presented by the Society of Singers at Cafe Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423 (3 blocks W of Woodman, N side of st);
www.cafecordiale.com; 818-789-1985. Doors open at 6:15 pm for dinner (the only way to get a seat and be sure you’ll be in the room). Show at 8:15 pm. For reservations, call 818-995-7100 ext 102 or buy tickets online at www.singers.org or email sos@singers.org. Check the venue’s full music schedule at www.cafecordiale.com/music.html

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MARCH: SPOTLIGHT EVENTS

♣♣♣♣ ST. PATRICK’S DAY arrives March 17, but traditional Irish music is prominently and joyously present all month! ♣♣♣♣

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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.

This is a free series, no reservations, but seating is limited to the first 150 people in line to enter. Doors at 6:30 pm.

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Wed, Mar 2:
8 pm STEVE GILLETTE & CINDY MANGSEN 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”). Tix $20

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Thu, Mar 3:
8 pm TERESA TUDURY plus ANNIE & AMY 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”). Tix $18.

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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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Fri, Mar 4:
8 pm MICHAEL McGINNIS & FRIENDS 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”). Tix $15.

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Sat, Mar 5:
7 pm CHRIS BURGAN & FRIENDS 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”). Tix $ 15.

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Sun, Mar 6; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm ROBIN & LINDA WILLIAMS (“A Prairie Home Companion”) 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”). Tix $25.

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Tue, Mar 8; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm ALEX DEPUE & MIGUEL DE HOYOS 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”). Tix $20.

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Thu, Mar 10:
8 pm MONTANA SKIES 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”). Tix $15.

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Fri, Mar 11:
8 pm BORDER RADIO 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”). Tix $18.

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Sat & Sun, Mar 12 & 13; FESTIVAL; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick ♣♣♣♣:
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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Sat, Mar 12 ♣♣♣♣:
“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 ♣♣♣♣:
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, Mar 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm SALTY SUITES, the band of SCOTT GATES, CHUCK HAILES, & CHELSEA WILLIAMS, plus THE WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND, 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”). Tix $15.

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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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Sun, Mar 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
2-5 pm “SONGWRITER SANCTUM” this month brings SEVERIN BROWNE, DAVID STONE, KRIS GARRETT, & JOE HAMILTON at the Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St, Santa Monica 90405; 310-399-1631; www.churchop.org. Dana Charnofsky’s series welcomes all ages, includes potluck snacks and beverages, and is free, though donations are appreciated and enable the artists to receive some compensation.

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Sun, Mar 13:
7 pm DOWN 4 THE COUNT 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”). Tix $16.

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Mon, Mar 14:
8 pm OFF THE RECORD 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”). Tix $15.

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Tue, Mar 15; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm WILL RYAN and the CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS 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”). Tix $18.

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Wed, Mar 16:
8 pm SIXTH WAVE 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”). Tix $15.

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Thu, Mar 17; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “THE BYRDS & BEYOND,” with JOHN YORK with BILLY DARNELL now featuring CHAD WATSON on bass, 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”). Tix $20.

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Fri, Mar 18:
8 pm TAYLOR MADE, “The James Taylor Tribute Band,” 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”). Tix $15.

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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.

Don’t dismiss this as a kids’ show. He has a CD that won a Grammy for “Best Children’s Music Album” and got airplay on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.”

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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Sat, Mar 19:
2 pm matinee: SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY 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”). Tix $15.

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Sat, Mar 19, in Thousand Oaks; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm VICKI PETERSON (from THE BANGLES) plays solo acoustic, plus DAVID ZINK (from the EDITED trio) opening and DAVE MORRISON hosting, at the “FOUR FRIENDS ACOUSTIC MUSIC SERIES” at Four Friends Gallery, 1408 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks 91362; 805-497-4022; www.fourfriendsgallery.com. This is the new series second show, and their launch on January 29 was well-produced, well attended, and very well-received. This is a fine new venue for music. Admission includes hors d’oeuvres, desserts, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and there’s a no-host bar. Info, marilynbabcock@mac.com. Tix, $20.

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Sat, Mar 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm INCENDIO 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”). Tix $20.

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Sat, Mar 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm EVE SELIS BAND brings “THE MUSIC OF CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & YOUNG” to the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813. Americana blues rocker Eve Selis and her blazing band of ruffians deliver their own originals and a fabulous selection of CSNY classics. Eve Selis, says the promo, “isn’t just a singer — she’s an emotional powerhouse of R&B, blues, folk, and rock ‘n’ roll.” Karla Peterson of the San Diego Union Tribune says, “Selis delivers … with equal parts sanctification and sweat. Her bottomless lung power is matched by an emotional gusto that could blast your happy-hour oysters out of their shells.”

The Grand Annex is an intimate 100-seat music listening room in the heart of historic downtown San Pedro, offering a wide range of artists and genres, from world sounds to American roots music. The Grand Annex is a project of the Grand Vision Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to bringing high quality arts entertainment to the Harbor Area and to the continued use of the historic Warner Grand Theatre, two doors away. Proceeds from Annex shows support ongoing upgrades at the Warner Grand. Sponsors for the 2011 series include the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, CRA/LA, Los Angeles County Arts Commission, and The Norris Foundation.

Doors at 7:30, show at 8 pm. “Wine Tasting & Ticket” package available with pre-show tasting at Off the Vine Wines a few doors away. Reservations, 310-833-4813. Concert tix, $20 advance, $25 door.

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Sat, Mar 19:
8 pm GO HOME featuring BEN GOLDBERG, CHARLIE HUNTER, ELLERY ESKELIN, & SCOTT AMENDOLA 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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Sun, Mar 20:
The “LARRY BROWN / JOHN SCHLOCKER MEMORIAL CONCERT” with a line-up yet to be finalized, at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Probably a 7 pm show, but check with venue.

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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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APRIL: SPOTLIGHT EVENTS

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.

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.

The three Kahumokus bring a triple dose of great guitar. They’ve won Grammys among the three of them, run a renowned music camp for slack key guitar and ukulele, plus recorded for GEORGE WINSTON’s respected Dancing Cat label. George & Keoki have played the series before, but getting Moses here to perform on one of his rare trips to the Mainland is extra special.
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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.

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.

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:
2-5 pm “SONGWRITER SANCTUM” this month brings MARC PLATT, ANDREW KELSEY, TIM TURNER, & BRETT MIKELS at the Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St, Santa Monica 90405; 310-399-1631; www.churchop.org. This edition is billed as “from retro to cutting edge, pop-influenced music.” Dana Charnofsky’s series welcomes all ages, includes potluck snacks and beverages, and is free, though donations are appreciated and enable the artists to receive some compensation. More info, purpleDCconcerts@yahoo.com

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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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Wed, Apr 20:
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.

This is a free series, no reservations, but seating is limited to the first 150 people in line to enter. Doors at 6:30 pm.

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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.

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; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
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.

The two Poet Laureates share the stage for an evening of readings from their acclaimed work and Q&A with the audience.

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.”

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.

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, Apr 30; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BORDER RADIO at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813. A lineup of Souther Cal all-star musicians bring a refreshing spin on traditional bluegrass. Border Radio’s original “gypsygrass” style is a fusion of bluegrass, classic country and old country sounds. – like that once heard in the days of 100,000 Watt radio from just over the Mexican radio. Deeply rooted in tradition, this is what “country” music is supposed to sound like. "Call it rural Tin Pan Alley, prairie jazz, hand-me-down country, city folk -- Border Radio is an original stew of American music that blasts across all these borders” - Kerrville New Folk Competition.

The Grand Annex is an intimate 100-seat music listening room in the heart of historic downtown San Pedro, offering a wide range of artists and genres, from world sounds to American roots music. The Grand Annex is a project of the Grand Vision Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to bringing high quality arts entertainment to the Harbor Area and to the continued use of the historic Warner Grand Theatre, two doors away. Proceeds from Annex shows support ongoing upgrades at the Warner Grand. Sponsors for the 2011 series include the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, CRA/LA, Los Angeles County Arts Commission, and The Norris Foundation.

Doors at 7:30, show at 8 pm. “Wine Tasting & Ticket” package available with pre-show tasting at Off the Vine Wines a few doors away. Reservations, 310-833-4813. Concert tix, $20 advance, $25 door.

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MAY: SPOTLIGHT EVENTS

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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Sat, May 7; world music (and now for something completely different…):
8 pm EAST L.A. TAIKO with LYSA FLORES combines innovative reinvention of traditional Japanese percussion with the venue’s ongoing “Ritmos Latinos” series, at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813. EAST L.A. TAIKO, aka ELAT, led by master drummer MACEO HERNANDEZ, marries Afro-Cuban and Caribbean rhythms with driving Taiko beats – a fiery eclectic blend of world rhythm that travels the globe and takes you right into the heart of Los Angeles. ELAT performs at the Annex with LYSA FLORES, named in Newsweek magazine as one of “20 young Latinos to watch in the new millennium.” A first generation Mexican-American, Flores has been a pioneer in the “EastLos” alternative music scene since her teens, making music that now defines an urban L.A. style.

The Grand Annex is an intimate 100-seat music listening room in the heart of historic downtown San Pedro, offering a wide range of artists and genres, from world sounds to American roots music. The Grand Annex is a project of the Grand Vision Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to bringing high quality arts entertainment to the Harbor Area and to the continued use of the historic Warner Grand Theatre, two doors away. Proceeds from Annex shows support ongoing upgrades at the Warner Grand. Sponsors for the 2011 series include the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, CRA/LA, Los Angeles County Arts Commission, and The Norris Foundation.

Doors at 7:30, show at 8 pm. “Wine Tasting & Ticket” package available with pre-show tasting at Off the Vine Wines a few doors away. Reservations, 310-833-4813. Concert tix, $20 advance, $25 door.

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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.

Two pillars of American music from two distinct lineages come together for a wonderfully unlikely evening “to celebrate the glory of tradition and the power of newfound collaboration.” Starting as a sideman the legendary “father of bluegrass” BILL MONROE nearly 50 years ago, DEL 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 perform – and record(!) – 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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Fri, May 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MOLLY’S REVENGE brings splendid Irish music to the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813. Known for its unique and infectious on-stage enthusiasm, dynamic acoustic Celtic band Molly's Revenge is a classic combination of bagpipes, whistle, fiddle, and song. Their arrangements of traditional jigs and reels bring these dance tunes up to date with a driving, hard-edged accent that always leaves audiences shouting for more. They’re festival favorites.

The Grand Annex is an intimate 100-seat music listening room in the heart of historic downtown San Pedro, offering a wide range of artists and genres, from world sounds to American roots music. The Grand Annex is a project of the Grand Vision Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to bringing high quality arts entertainment to the Harbor Area and to the continued use of the historic Warner Grand Theatre, two doors away. Proceeds from Annex shows support ongoing upgrades at the Warner Grand. Sponsors for the 2011 series include the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, CRA/LA, Los Angeles County Arts Commission, and The Norris Foundation.

Doors at 7:30, show at 8 pm. “Wine Tasting & Ticket” package available with pre-show tasting at Off the Vine Wines a few doors away. Reservations, 310-833-4813. Concert tix, $20 advance, $25 door.

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Sun, May 15; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
9 am-6 pm: 51st annual “TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL” at Paramount Ranch near Agoura Hills, in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation area.

“Southern California’s favorite Bluegrass, Old-Time & Folk Music Event” and the best one-day festival anywhere returns with contests for all kinds of acoustic instrument players – drawing contestants from several western states – plus professional musicians performing scheduled sets on three stages, and a whole lotta jamming goin’ on beneath the oak trees and on the porches of the old west movie set town.

Since 1961, this event has been an always-anticipated old-time, bluegrass, folk song, folk dancing and crafts festival.

Entertainment on three stages, plus The Dance Barn and Children's area, all set within the western movie sets and mountain locations. Bring your instruments and "sit in" with jamming musicians, or pre-register for any of the prestigious contests.

Some highlights, including acts already booked (with latest changes included):

The Main Stage: Over 100 instrumental and singing contestants, plus performances by
DUSTBOWL CAVALIERS, HABERDASHERY ENSEMBLE, FRANK FAIRFIELD, SCOTT GATES & THE SALTY SUITES.


Dance Barn: Band Playoffs, Clogging, Square Dancing, Contra Dancing - with all live music by TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT and OLD SLEDGE.


Pavilion Stage: Beginner Instrument Playoffs, plus scheduled shows by OLD SLEDGE – roots & history of string band music; MIKE MAHANEY & FRIENDS – cowboy music & poetry show; FUR DIXON & STEVE WERNER – songs of the open road.


Railroad Stage: Traditional Singing Playoffs, Intermediate Fiddle Playoffs, plus scheduled shows by EVIE LADEN – old-time banjo and songs; EVAN MARSHALL – “Mr. Solo Mandolin;” SUSIE GLAZE & HILONESOME – mountain music; ROSS ALTMAN – bringing a theme tba.


Eucalyptus Grove: “Family Fun” with “new, expanded programs in the grove,” including organized jams and sing-alongs, beginning at 11 am, with “Folk Songs with FUR & STEVE (aka FUR DIXON & STEVE WERNER),” “Kids Crafts with ALAINA SMITH,” DAN, THE FIDDLE MAN, SOUTHWEST FIDDLERS, SCOTTISH FIDDLERS, OLD-TIME FIDDLE WORKSHOP, OLD-TIME BANJO WORKSHOP, CELTIC SLOW SESSION, HAWAIIAN SONGS – UKES & GUITARS. This stage includes the long-running Kids Program, ever-popular Arts & Crafts for young children, and youth-oriented traditional music.


ADVANCE TICKETS available online at a discount, and more info, at www.topangabanjofiddle.org.

Tix at the gate cost more on the day of the event. Online ticket prices are lower this year than last, with tix this year at $10 for ages 18-64 ($15 at gate), and $8 for ages 10-17 or over age 65 ($10 at gate). No charge for children under age 10. Free parking and free shuttle bus to gate.

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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.

ROBERT & ROLAND, being brothers, naturally perform as THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO. The venue tells us, “No group has made more of a contribution to Hawaiian music then they have, and the season wouldn’t be complete without them. Every season they put on a different show and they never cease to amaze.”

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.

More info:
LA Acoustic Music Festival, www.laacousticmusicfestival.com
California Acoustic Music Project, www.californiaacousticmusicproject.org

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JUNE: SPOTLIGHT EVENTS

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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Fri, Jun 17; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BLACK CROWN STRING BAND plus CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7 at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813. The latest super-group to emerge from the SF Bay-Area bluegrass and old-timey scene, BLACK CROWN STRING BAND combines the best elements of old-time string band music and Bill Monroe's "high lonesome" sound to create a fusion that is at once old-school and brand new. When they played last year in Sierra Madre with Tom & Patrick Sauber, they brought delight to a full house. Tonight is musically hosted by CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7, San Pedro’s own nationally-recognized bluegrass-Americana band. Unless you’re in Telluride for the Bluegrass Festival, be here tonight.

The Grand Annex is an intimate 100-seat music listening room in the heart of historic downtown San Pedro, offering a wide range of artists and genres, from world sounds to American roots music. The Grand Annex is a project of the Grand Vision Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to bringing high quality arts entertainment to the Harbor Area and to the continued use of the historic Warner Grand Theatre, two doors away. Proceeds from Annex shows support ongoing upgrades at the Warner Grand. Sponsors for the 2011 series include the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, CRA/LA, Los Angeles County Arts Commission, and The Norris Foundation.

Doors at 7:30, show at 8 pm. “Wine Tasting & Ticket” package available with pre-show tasting at Off the Vine Wines a few doors away. Reservations, 310-833-4813. Concert tix, $20 advance, $25 door.

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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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JULY: SPOTLIGHT EVENTS

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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AUGUST: SPOTLIGHT EVENTS

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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SEPTEMBER: SPOTLIGHT EVENTS

Sat & Sun, Sep 17 & 18, festival:
2011 “FALL EQUINOX FOLK MUSIC DANCE & STORYTELLING FESTIVAL,” presented by the California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) for this second year, is scheduled at the Rancho Cordillera del Norte in Northridge.

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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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OCTOBER: SPOTLIGHT EVENTS

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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NOVEMBER: SPOTLIGHT EVENTS

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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DECEMBER: SPOTLIGHT EVENTS

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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GUIDE - The Scene - events on Wednesday, Feb 23, 2011

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What's happening in the world of live acoustic music, today and tonight? Here's a FOUR-PART Guide.

PART ONE is "WHERE THINGS HAPPEN" - our annotated survey of all the venues and
places, BY TOWN AND VENUE (in Southern Cal), and “THE ODDS” of
finding an acoustic show there tonight.
PART TWO is "RECURRING EVENTS" - our detailed listing, BY START TIMES, with
descriptive write-ups of what happens today / tonight, including some
expanded details of what’s in Part One.
PART THREE lists “TODAY’S RADIO / WEB RADIO AND TV SHOWS” with acoustic
music performances.
PART FOUR is the “VENUE CATALOG,” our enormous list of over 500 locations, with
street addresses, contact info, and web sites (when we have them), for ALL
acoustic-music-friendly live performance venues in Southern California.

To get the COMPLETE PICTURE of live acoustic music, check out what’s here in THE SCENE and get the word on “Show-of-the-Week” picks, “Events-of-the-Week for Artists,” our “Get-Tix-Now Alerts,” the inside-the-industry news, and LOTS MORE in the Guide’s OTHER two sections

NEWS FEATURES at

http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/02/reinvented-acoustic-americana-music.html


and

SPOTLIGHT EVENTS at

http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/02/spotlight-events-acoustic-americana.html


These separate urls change frequently with fresh updates. The latest updates are always available at

www.acousticmusic.net

– just click “Acoustic Americana Music Guide” and you’re on your way!


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PART ONE: "WHERE THINGS HAPPEN"

– our quick list of places, by town and venue (in Southern Cal), with the odds of a show there tonight.

A few venues are hotbeds of live music on Wednesdays – always or often with acoustic music – though they do NOT all host residencies or recurring series tonight. These, PLUS tonight’s residencies and recurring series, are RIGHT HERE.

In 2011, the recurring events herein are part of The Scene for January 26, February 23, April 27, May 25, July 27, September 28, October 26, & December 28.

THE SCENE for today and tonight includes THE ODDS of finding acoustic music in each place listed, 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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“Where Things Happen”

the fourth (when last) Wednesday of the month…

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Listed alphabetically by city, neighborhood, or micro-region,
so you can find an event near you!

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AGOURA / AGOURA HILLS (See “Thousand Oaks / Agoura / Agoura Hills”)

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ALTADENA (just N of Pasadena)

Altadena; 4th WEDNESDAY’S ODDS: 6/7:
THE COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE is the most prolific live acoustic music venue in the Los Angeles region, hosting more nationally-touring acts than any other Southern Cal venue. Shows at the Coffee Gallery Backstage are at 8 pm weeknights and 7 pm weekends, with occasional weekend matinees, at 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917; info, show schedules, detailed write-ups, at www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tickets range from $12-20.

Altadena; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
THE COFFEE GALLERY FRONT STAGE, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; 626-398-7917. Scene of the 8-10 pm every Wednesday “LAPTOP LYRIC SING ALONG,” hosted by DUANE THORIN. Donna Barnes-Roberts says, “Now, what makes this sing-a-long special is that we are using everyone's laptops to show the lyrics we want to sing!” She’s started a blog, www.cgsingalong.blogspot.com with songs that may be chosen, including links to the lyrics on the web. Donna adds, “That way, everyone who brings a laptop with WiFi can see the lyrics we are singing.” And they’re projected on the wall for everyone else. Invited artists lead sing-alongs, assisted by other musicians who drop by and want to play. Donna says, “This event is not about showing what a great soloist you are – it is about everyone enjoying themselves, and singing - whether or not everyone is in tune (and I expect there will be sour notes - joy is not always pretty).” Duane adds, “Public invited to sing and play along to songs we all know and love. Musicians and singers welcome! No sign up, just show up, sing from the audience or move up front to play along as well. The Coffee Gallery now features soup and sandwiches in the evening, plus coffee drinks, white and dark hot chocolate, pies, smoothies, smiles and good company.” This does NOT take the place of scheduled shows in the Backstage – it’s in addition to scheduled shows there. Get a feel for the scene by catching the Front Stage’s Sunday webcast of the open mic at www.ustream.tv/channel/the-coffee-gallery-community-front-stage – live or archived. All Open Mics here are free to attend or participate.

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ANAHEIM (See “Orange County”)

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ARCADIA / COVINA / MONROVIA / SAN GABRIEL / SIERRA MADRE

Arcadia; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/4:
ARCADIA BLUES CLUB, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349.

San Gabriel; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
AZTECA RESTAURANT AND BAR, 717 S San Gabriel Bl, San Gabriel 91776; 626-287-4645. Scene of the 9 pm-midnight every Wednesday “PRO BLUES JAM SESSION” hosted by 21st CENTURY BLUES band.

Sierra Madre; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
SIERRA MADRE FARMERS' MARKET is the scene of the 3-7 pm every Wednesday “ROOTS MUSIC JAM SESSION” with TOM SAUBER, in the parking lot behind the shops on the south side of Sierra Madre Bl, just west of Baldwin Av, in Sierra Madre. Take Baldwin Ave exit N from 210 Fwy. Turn W off Baldwin onto Mariposa and you'll see the farmer’s market tents. Tom tells us, “It won't take the place of Frank & Joe’s [the long-gone Wed night jam] and I know it's not convenient for most, but it's something as long as the weather's nice.” For info, email masaw48@earthlink.net

Sierra Madre; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/3:
CAFÉ 322, 322 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre; 626-836-5414; www.cafe322.com. Scene of plenty of booked Americana and roots music shows, with occasional residencies. Everything we’ve seen there is good. Venue specializes in Italian food, has full bar. Check to see who’s playing and go early for a table that lets you see the band.

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BURBANK (See “San Fernando Valley” listings)

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CLAREMONT / POMONA

Claremont; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
HIP KITTY JAZZ / FONDUE, 502 W First St (in the Packing House complex), Claremont 91711; www.hipkittyjazz.com; 909-447-6700. Scene of the 8 pm every Wednesday “OPEN JAZZ JAM” in this beautiful venue that serves food, beer & wine, 25 mins E of Pasadena off the 210 Fwy.

Claremont; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
THE PRESS, 129 Harvard Av, Claremont; 909-625-4808.

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COLTON (See “San Bernardino / Colton / Loma Linda / Redlands”)

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CULVER CITY

Culver City; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 4/7:
CINEMA BAR, 3967 Sepulveda Bl (between Washington & Venice), Culver City 90230; www.myspace.com/thecinemabar; 310-390-1328; music series hotline 310-250-1317. It’s often been called “The world’s smallest honky-tonk,” and despite its postage-stamp size, it frequently attracts top musicians. Venue is 21+, and people here are considerate when it’s crowded. Once in a while, there’s a BBQ on the back patio. No cover, bring $ for the artists’ tip jar.

Culver City; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
VINOTEQUE (formerly the SYNERGY CAFÉ), 4437 Sepulveda (at Braddock, just S of Culver Bl), Culver City; 310-482-3490; www.VinotequeLA.com. Great atmosphere, no cover, food / drink purchase expected on nights when there’s live music.

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DESERTS & BEYOND

(includes Apple Valley, Barstow, Lucerne Valley, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Palmdale, Lancaster, Tehachapi, Victorville)

Lancaster; 2nd & 4th WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
NICK’S PIZZA, 43755 15th St West, Lancaster. Scene of 6 pm UKULELE CLUB meet. Uke players begin arriving about 5 pm, meeting starts at 6 pm. Newcomers welcome.

Palmdale; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 2/5:
BUTLER'S COFFEE, 40125 10th St West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530; www.butlerscoffee.com/music.html. Butler's owners, PAM & DAVID LOGAN, are long-time lovers and supporters of acoustic music. Indeed, Pam is an accomplished musician and a member of the BROWNE SISTERS, Celtic festival favorites who earned a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” The venue serves food and drink in a rich, comfortable setting, featuring fresh-roasted coffee. Butler's “music guy,” KEVIN BURTON SMITH, has had great success in attracting excellent acoustic music for featured shows here.

Pioneertown; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
PAPPY & HARRIET'S, 53688 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown; www.pappyandharriets.com; 760-365-5956. This place is legendary and the absolute most-off-the-beaten-path venue in Southern California. Nevertheless, top musicians and loyal fans of the hallowed old hall keep it going with plenty of rollickin’ honkytonk and more, usually big on Fridays and Saturdays.

Tehachapi; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
FIDDLER’S CROSSING, 206 East F St, Tehachapi 93561; www.grungehobbit.com; 661-823-9994. The scene for the 6:30-10 pm every Wednesday “OPEN MIC NIGHT” at the acoustic music venue next door to a music store. It’s become the gathering place for musicians in Tehachapi, since the demise of Mama Hillybeans. Doors open at 6 pm for sign-ups. $5 cover includes complimentary refreshments.

Victorville; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 2/5:
THE COCKY BULL, 14180 US 395, Victorville 92392. It’s a desert landmark and everybody famous in pre-“pop country” has played there. These days, it’s primarily a restaurant and honky-tonk dance hall with live music some nights each week.

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ECHO PARK

Echo Park; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
DOWNBEAT CAFÉ, 1202 N Alvarado St, Echo Park; 213-483-3955.

Echo Park; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
THE ECHO / ECHOPLEX are affiliated venues, but each has a separate entrance. The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park; 213-413-8200. The Echoplex, 1154 Glendale Bl, Echo Park; 213-413-8200. Web site for both, www.attheecho.com. They frequently work with alt-country and folk-Americana bookers, and book some acoustic renaissance, in addition to lots of alt rock.

Echo Park; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
TAIX 321 LOUNGE, 1911 W Sunset Bl (at Alvarado), Echo Park; 213-484-1265. Though an affordable French restaurant, the place seems to universally be mispronounced as “Tex.” That probably owes to the good portion of folk-Americana, alt-country, new grass, and Southern and Texas-flavored acts booked here.

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FULLERTON (See “Orange County”)

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GLENDALE (See “San Fernando Valley” listings)

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GLENDORA (See “Azusa / Glendora / La Verne”)

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HERMOSA BEACH / MANHATTAN BEACH / REDONDO BEACH

Hermosa Beach; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
CLUB 705, aka ARDMORE RESTAURANT / CLUB 705, 705 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-372-9705; www.club705.com. Scene for the 7:30-10 pm every Wednesday “SOUTH BAY BEAT SONGWRITER SHOWCASE.” This series has booked musicians who have played all over the world, sharing stages with big names in the music biz. Call the venue for tonight’s lineup. All ages, no cover.

Redondo Beach; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
BRIXTON SOUTH BAY, 100 W Torrance Bl Suite J, Redondo Beach 90277; 310-406-1931; www.brixtonsouthbay.com and www.myspace.com/brixtonsouthbay. Venue is 21+, holds 450, and often books name acts.

Redondo Beach; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/6:
COFFEE CARTEL, 1820 S Catalina Av, Redondo Beach 90277; 310-316-6554. No cover.

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Highland Park; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/6:
HIGHLAND PERK COFFEEHOUSE, 5930 York Bl, Highland Park (L.A.).

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HOLLYWOOD / WEST HOLLYWOOD

Hollywood; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/10:
AVALON, 1735 Vine St, Hollywood 90028; www.avalonhollywood.com; 323-462-8900.

Hollywood; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
CAFÉ MUSE, 6547 Santa Monica Bl (at Hudson), Hollywood 90038; 323-464-MUSE (6873); www.cafemusela.com. Scene of music or other live entertainment (of various kinds) every night, usually beginning 9:30-10 pm, after the shows end in the surrounding theatre district. Venue has a beautiful piano and a house guitar for musician use, or bring your own instrument. They say, “We welcome people to come by and play anytime - you never know when the Muses might appear!” They tell us, “We are always looking for piano players & musicians to accompany the singers and spoken word artists (or to come in and jam with us).” Email them to be added to their roster, at TheMuses@CafeMuseLA.com. Venue serves vegan & omnivore “comfort food,” fruit smoothies and organic coffee & tea beverages. Early arrival recommended; when there’s entertainment, $5 minimum on food & drink in lieu of cover.

Hollywood; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
CAFÉ WAS, 1521 N Vine St, Hollywood. Usually music here, just a question of what…

Hollywood; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
CRANE’S HOLLYWOOD TAVERN, 1611 N El Centro Av, Hollywood; www.myspace.com/cranestavern. Some nights are jumpin’ with musicians from the local singer-songwriter scene. Venue is between Selma & Hollywood Bl.

Hollywood; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
EL CID, 4212 Sunset Bl, Hollywood; 323-668-0318; www.elcidla.com. A Mexican restaurant and bar that hosts music, sometimes rootsy Americana, sometimes rootsy Latin, sometimes just nouveau loud.

Hollywood; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 4/7:
HOTEL CAFÉ, 1623 N Cahuenga Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.hotelcafe.com; 323-461-2040. This is absolutely the hippest place in L.A. with acoustic music, though the décor is nothing special at all. They book some touring indies and some of the best L.A.-based artists, and some East Coast-based and European artists always play Hotel Café when they pass through town. Acoustic performers are frequently in the mix of acts scheduled one per hour – check the venue’s schedule carefully and plan for Hollywood traffic so you can be on time. There are very few seats, and those are only available if you order food from the menu, so be prepared to stand. Two full bars, tiny dark restaurant where you can’t hear the music, and tinier table seating area in front of the stage that’s the prime place for music here. Tasty light fare. Cover charge is often more, the later you go. Be sure to state, at the door, which artist you came to see, because that’s how they get paid.

Hollywood; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS (summer only) 1/10:
JOHN ANSON FORD AMPHITHEATRE (aka FORD AMPHITHETRE), 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-461-3673; 323-GO1-FORD; www.FordTheatres.org; box dinner orders 310-652-3797. Across the pass from the Hollywood Bowl, this could be any other city’s best outdoor venue. Smaller than the Bowl or the Greek Theatre, it has splendid acoustics and sound reinforcement, delightful architecture, and lots of history. You can bring your own picnic dinner and wine to any show here. Bookings are done during the winter, through proposals from artists, producers, or music-related organizations. The Celtic Arts Center and Bluegrass Association of Southern California each produce annual extravaganzas here. Other series, like the one booked by Koffeehouse Music, are very inclusive of indies. Check the venue’s schedule for enjoyable outdoor shows and for info on how to prepare your proposal to do a show there.

Hollywood; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
M BAR, 1253 Vine St (at Fountain), Hollywood 90038; 323-856-0036. An eclectic assortment of acts at this supper club and bar, and they have a grand piano.

Hollywood; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
MUSIC BOX AT THE HENRY FONDA THEATRE, 6126 Hollywood Bl (betw Argyle & Gower), Hollywood; 323-464-0808. Cavernous and echo-ey without seats, which is usually the configuration here, it’s still fun, and they do sometimes book roots-Americana or acoustic acts.

Hollywood; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
THE PIG 'N’ WHISTLE, 6714 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.pignwhistle.com; 323-463-0000. Scene of an 8 pm weekly “OPEN MIC.” Sign-ups at 7:30, show at 8 pm. This place, more than ANY other, maintains the charm of “Old Hollywood” of the great clubs of the silver screen era – the interior architecture is amazing. The entertainment is often acoustic lineups, but (almost always) people whose names you’ve never heard anyplace else.

West Hollywood; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
AROMA COFFEEHOUSE, 8539 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 323-644-2833.

West Hollywood; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/14:
CAT CLUB, 8911 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-657-0888. Usually loud rock, but not always.

West Hollywood; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
FUBAR, 7994 Santa Monica Bl (1 blk E of Crescent Hgts), West Hollywood. Scene of the 8 pm every week “WHISKEY DICK WEDNESDAYS,” a roots / honky-tonk night, bringing talented artists like MICHAEL ANN. Series offers 5 cent beer and 10 cent shots of whiskey and other booze, “where the west is still very wild. Say howdy to the craziest party there could ever be,” their promo says. Other nights here bring anything but Americana music, and do not offer such incredibly cheap liquor. Fubar is a well-known gay bar. Info, whiskeydckfubar@aol.com. No cover.

West Hollywood; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/12:
HOUSE OF BLUES - SUNSET STRIP, 8430 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 323-848-5100; www.hob.com. Rarely are the shows here acoustic, and they aren’t all that dedicated to the blues, either.

West Hollywood; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
RAINBOW BAR & GRILL, 9015 W Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-278-4232. Like the affiliated Pig ‘n’ Whistle, the entertainment is often acoustic lineups, but (almost always) people whose names you’ve never heard anyplace else.

West Hollywood; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
THE ROXY, 9009 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; www.theroxyonsunset.com; 310-276-2222. Usually loud rock, but not always.

West Hollywood; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/14:
TROUBADOUR, 9081 Santa Monica Bl, West Hollywood; www.troubadour.com; 310-276-6168. This old club, famous and storied for events of decades past, is neither media-savvy nor media- friendly, so we haven’t often had reason to list them in the Guide. They do host some acoustic and electric Americana shows, including the occasional star from the Austin music scene.

West Hollywood; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/10:
VIPER ROOM, 8852 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-358-1881. There are two stages here in the place once owned by Johnny Depp. The main, upstairs stage is usually booked with very loud rock acts, often drowning-out the act playing the postage-stamp-size performance space downstairs (once Depp’s private space). Check to be sure the downstairs act you want to see is scheduled before the upstairs stage opens, or don’t bother.

West Hollywood; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/10:
WHISKY A-GO-GO, 8901 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-652-4202. Usually loud rock, but not always.

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HUNTINGTON BEACH (See “Orange County”)

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LA VERNE (See “Azusa / Glendora / La Verne”)

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LEIMERT PARK

Leimert Park; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/6:
BABE & RICKY'S INN, 4339 Leimert Bl, Leimert Park; www.bluesbar.com; 323-295-9112. Roots-Americana acts figure into the mix here, more often than weekly.

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LOMA LINDA (See “San Bernardino / Colton / Loma Linda / Redlands”)

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LONG BEACH / SIGNAL HILL

Long Beach; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/4:
AULD DUBLINER, 71 Pine Av, Long Beach; 562-437-8300; www.aulddubliner.com.

Long Beach; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
CLANCY'S, in East Arts Village, 803 E Broadway, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-1836.

Long Beach; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
THE PIKE BAR & GRILL, 1836 E 4th St (at Hermosa, 1 block W of Cherry), Long Beach 90802; 562-437-4453; www.myspace.com/thepike.

Long Beach; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/6:
VIENTO Y AGUA, 4007 E 4th St (at Termino), Long Beach 90814; 562-434-1182; www.myspace.com/vientoyaguacoffeehouse.

Signal Hill; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/6:
CURLEY’S CAFÉ, 1999 E Willow (at Cherry), Signal Hill; 562-424-0018.

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LOS ANGELES – Central & Downtown

(Also check SEPARATE L.A. neighborhood listings, for “San Fernando Valley,” “Silverlake,” “Echo Park,” etc., and check West L.A. venues in “Santa Monica / Venice / West L.A.” listings)

Los Angeles (downtown); WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
THE BORDELLO, 914 E 1st St, L.A. 90012; 213-687-3766; www.bordellobar.com; event calendar at www.myspace.com/bordellobar.

Los Angeles (downtown); WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
CANTER'S KIBITZ ROOM, in CANTER’S DELI, 419 N Fairfax Av, LA; 323-651-2030.

Los Angeles (downtown); WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
CASEY'S IRISH PUB, 613 S Grand Av, downtown L.A., 90017; 213-629-2353; www.bigcaseys.com.

Los Angeles (downtown); WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
THE EDISON, 108 W 2nd St #101, Los Angeles 90012; www.edisondowntown.com; 213-613-0000.

Los Angeles; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
FAIS DO-DO, 5257 W Adams Bl, L.A. 90016; www.faisdodo.com; 323-215-5212 or 323-954-8080.

Los Angeles; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
GENGHIS COHEN, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90046; www.genghiscohen.com; 323-653-0640.

Los Angeles; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS (Summer only) 3/7:
LEVITT PAVILION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS - L.A., in MacArthur Park, 2230 W 6th St (at S Park View), downtown L.A.; 213-368-0520; www.levittla.org; concert series, 213-384-5701. (AKA MacArthur Park Band Shell, and home to other events NOT in Levitt series listings.)

Los Angeles; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
LIFE ON WILSHIRE, 6311 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90048; 323-651-5433; www.lifeonwilshire.com. Dinner seating starts at 6:30 pm.

Los Angeles; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/14:
LOST SOULS CAFÉ, 124 E 4th St (down the gated alley), downtown L.A.; 213-617-7006; www.lostsouls.com.

Los Angeles; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/9:
M'DEAR'S, 7717 S Western Av (78th & Western), L.A. 90047; www.mdears.com; 323-759-2020.

Los Angeles; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
THE MINT, 6010 W Pico Bl, L.A.; 323-954-9630; www.themintla.com.

Los Angeles; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/4:
MOLLY MALONE'S, 575 S Fairfax Av, L.A. 90036; www.mollymalonesla.com; 323-935-1577.

Los Angeles; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
MUSIC CLUB SHADOW, 351 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90048; www.mogul.am; reservations, 323-428-8471. Scene of the 8 pm-12:30 am every Wednesday “PLATINUM DIVAS LIVE.” Open for dinner at 7 pm. Venue has a capacity of 250, ample free parking (wonderful news in this part of town) and full dinner menu including exotic Russian cuisine and lighter fare, and full bar. Big patio for those still afflicted with smoking. Their goal is to present “great, energizing live music, local artists and bands as well as international acts.” All shows are $10 cover.
Each night brings different styles and genres:
Monday - Singer-Songwriter "Create" night, 8 pm-12:30 am
Tuesday - “Pro-Jam, Tribute/Cover Bands night,” 9 pm-12:30 am
Wednesday - “Platinum Divas Live!” night, 8 pm-12:30 am
Thursday - “Blues, Blues/Rock, Funk night,” 8 pm-12:30 am
Sunday - “Pop, Rock, Indie Rock, World Music” night, 8 pm-11:30 am

Los Angeles; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
PIANO BAR, 6429 Selma Av. L.A. 90028; 323-466-2750.

Los Angeles; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
REDWOOD BAR & GRILL, 316 W 2nd St (between Broadway and Hill), downtown L.A. 90012; www.theredwoodbar.com.

Los Angeles; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 2/5:
ROOM 5, 143 N La Brea Bl (2nd Floor, above Amalfi Ristorante), L.A.; 323-938-2504; www.amalfiristorante.com. Upscale, cozy atmosphere with affordable food. Full bar and menu.

Los Angeles; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
SEVEN GRAND, 515 W 7th St (2nd floor), downtown L.A. 90014; www.sevengrand.la. Trendy and upscale, sometimes with good music.

Los Angeles; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/4:
THE VARNISH, 118 E Sixth St, downtown Los Angeles 90014; 213-622-9999; www.thevarnishbar.com. Upscale, primarily piano performers.

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MARINA DEL REY (See “Santa Monica / Venice / Marina Del Rey / Playa Del Rey / West L.A.”)

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NEWHALL (See “Santa Clarita / Newhall / Saugus”)

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NORTH HOLLYWOOD (See “San Fernando Valley” listings)

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ORANGE COUNTY

Anaheim; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/10:
THE DOLL HUT, 107 S Adams, Anaheim 92802; 714-533-1286. Venue is 21+.

Anaheim; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/12:
HOUSE OF BLUES - ANAHEIM, 1530 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim; www.hob.com; 714-778-2583. Rarely are the shows here acoustic, and they aren’t all that dedicated to the blues, either.

Fullerton; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
STEAMERS JAZZ CLUB & CAFÉ, 138 W Commonwealth, Fullerton 92832; 714-871-8800; www.steamersjazz.com.

Huntington Beach; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
FITZGERALD'S, 19171 Magnolia St, Huntington Beach; 714-968-4523.

Laguna Beach; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
MARINE ROOM TAVERN, 214 Ocean Av, Laguna Beach; 949-494-3027.

San Juan Capistrano; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
THE COACH HOUSE, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano; 949-496-8927; www.thecoachhouse.com.

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PALMDALE / LANCASTER (See “Deserts & Beyond”)

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PASADENA / SOUTH PASADENA / EAGLE ROCK

(Also check “Altadena” venues.)

Pasadena; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS (Summer only) 2/5:
LEVITT PAVILION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS - PASADENA, Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, (really Raymond & Walnut), Pasadena 91103; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org; 626-683-3230. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station. In addition, this is home to the “Pasadena Concerts in the Park” series which is NOT listed on the Levitt series website (check Pasadena Senior Center for info on the all-ages shows that are not in Levitt series).

Pasadena; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
OLD TOWNE PUB, 66 N Fair Oaks Av, Pasadena; 626-577-6583.

Pasadena; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
PARKWAY GRILL, 510 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena 91105; reservations recommended, 626-795-1001.

Pasadena; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
PASADENA JAZZ INSTITUTE, upper terrace at Paseo Colorado, 260 E Colorado Bl, Suite 206, Pasadena 91107; 626-398-3344; www.pasjazz.org.

South Pasadena; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
FIREFLY BISTRO, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443; www.eatatfirefly.com. The scene for the excellent 7-9:30 pm every Wednesday “WINE & SONG” series hosted by award-winning songwriter BRAD COLERICK, with two or more different recording artist guests each week. Series is going strong, losing no momentum and none of its enthusiastic audience (they come from all across L.A.) with the move here, after its original host venue closed. Each week’s guest artists are revealed a day in advance on the venue’s (or on the event’s) website (you may need to check both). Touring artists often play this series between gigs at big venues. Brad says, “Songwriters, if your schedule finds you open on a Wednesday evening in the L.A. area, please get in touch.” Brad Colerick has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and his originals have been recorded by Suzy Boggus and the late Johnny Cash. More at http://wineandsong.com. No cover.

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POMONA (See “Claremont / Pomona”)
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Yucaipa; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
LOCATION VARIES for the 12:30 pm every Wednesday “YUCAIPA UKERS,” THE YUCAIPA UKULELE GANG, an ‘off-shoot’ of the Loma Linda Ukulele Strummers (LLUS), but they do meet every Wednesday in Yucaipa. Info, location, www.lomalindaukestrummers.org.

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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

(Includes Burbank, Chatsworth, Glendale, San Fernando, Universal City, Woodland Hills, and all individually-named parts of the City of Los Angeles that are in “The Valley”)

Burbank; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
JOE’S GREAT AMERICAN BAR AND GRILL, 4311 W Magnolia Bl, Burbank 91505; 818-729-0805; www.rootsatjoes.com - www.myspace.com/rootsatjoes - www.danceatjoes.com.

Burbank; 4th (& 2nd) WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
VIVA FRESH CANTINA (aka Viva Cantina), 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com. Wow! Tonight, LOAFER’S GLORY (sometimes called “GRINGOS”) – the all-star ensemble of HERB PEDERSEN, TOM & PATRICK SAUBER, & BILL BRYSON – plays their twice-monthly bluegrass residency at 8 pm, if one or more of them isn’t on the road. Call the venue to be sure they’re in-town and performing tonight. On any given night, you might find a very good honky-tonk or traditionally-based Americana band in the house. There’s a full bar, good Mexican food, main restaurant in back, restaurant service / table seating for the stage in front, plus a patio with bar service.

Chatsworth; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
COWBOY PALACE, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. Live music and country dancing here every night, preceded by free dance lessons (tonight is “free line dance lessons with Kathy,” 7-8:30 pm). No cover at L.A.’s last real honky-tonk.

Canoga Park; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
GUITAR MERCHANT, 7503 Topanga Cyn Bl, Canoga Park 91303; 818-884-5905. Scene of the 7:30-10 pm every Wednesday “OPEN MIC” hosted by MELINDA GIBSON. 7 pm sign-ups. Get your set recorded on CD for $10 (optional). Snacks and drinks available. No cover, tip jar for artists.

Glendale; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
THE BIG FISH, 5230 San Fernando Rd, Glendale; 818-244-6442.

Glendale; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
THE SCENE, 806 E Colorado Bl (at Everett), Glendale 91205; 818-241-7029.

North Hollywood; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
BAKED POTATO, 3787 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood; 818-980-1615.

North Hollywood; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
CAHUENGA GENERAL STORE (aka HALLENBECK’S), 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood 91601; www.MySpace.com/CahuengaGeneralStore; 818-985-5916. Venue offers sandwiches, coffeehouse fare. Cover varies.

North Hollywood / Valley Village; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
KULAK'S WOODSHED, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info and live webcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. Scene of the 7-10 pm every Wednesday “KULAK'S WEDNESDAY NIGHT SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP.” Marc Platt wrote, for Music Connection, “Your Wednesday Nights will never be the same after participating in this Group Workshop. The weekly cost is $20, which goes to Kulak’s to help pay the rent… The workshop is limited to 12 writers. We break into groups and work on many styles, genres and topics. You will find it challenging and exhilarating. You can bring instruments and will need to have your own small recording device, as well as a pen and notepad.” MARC PLATT (from Kulak’s “Sunday Night Performance Workshop”) facilitates with help from STEVE SCHALCHLIN. Marc has written music for TV for many years, including “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” and other shows. Steve Schalchlin ran similar workshops for the NAS (National Academy of Songwriters) in the 1990s and is an accomplished songwriter. His “New World Waking” show is currently running in San Francisco. Email Marc for details at rotn60@aol.com.

North Hollywood; 4th WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
UNIVERSAL BAR & GRILL, 4093 Lankershim Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-2114; www.universalbarandgrill.net. Monthly “FESTIVAL OF THE EGG” at 8:30 pm, the monthly all-female musicians’ event. $7 cover. Free street parking; not on CityWalk.

Northridge; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
TANGO D'AMORE, 19524 Nordhoff St #3, Northridge 91324; shared parking with Guitar Center; 818-727-7399; www.tangodamore.com. Scene of the 7:30-10:30 pm every Wednesday “SINGER-SONGWRITER NIGHT” with STRUFF & TERRY AND MUSICAL GUESTS. Lineup includes the hosts and others – sometimes unknown, sometimes rather well-known. $5 cover. More at www.struffandterry.com.

Sherman Oaks; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
ARNIE’S CAFÉ, 15245 Burbank Bl, Sherman Oaks 91411; 818-781-7009; www.arniescafe.com & www.myspace.com/arniescafe. This is the music-friendly Italian restaurant that moved from Tujunga.

Sherman Oaks; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
CAFÉ CORDIALE, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; dinner reservations, 818-789-1985; info, www.cafecordiale.com/music.html; www.myspace.com/cordiale. Scene of the 8 pm every Wednesday “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” SERIES with good lineups. One night included the late Duane Jarvis performing with Heather Waters; another brought Michael Ann & Alexandra Bustamante. Manda Mosher did a memorable show at the series, as well. Hosted by singer-songwriter DONOVAN LYMAN (Blue Meridian) performing a song or two between each act. Music of some kind is here most nights, may be of a variety of genres, but is usually good. Dinner served all evening; plenty of private tables, though you should come early and eat to assure a seat. All ages, free parking, no cover.

Sherman Oaks; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
COZY'S, 14058 Ventura Bl (at Hazeltine), Sherman Oaks; 818-986-6000.

Sherman Oaks; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/14:
SPAZIO’S, 14755 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91403; 818-728-8400; www.spazio.la. Hardcore jazz, and seldom of a rootsy-traditional kind. Upscale.

Studio City; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/14:
VITELLO'S (Upstairs at Vitello's), 4349 Tujunga Av, Studio City 91604; reservations, 818-769-0905; www.vitellosrestaurant.com. Usually jazz, sometimes a good piano-based non-jazz act…

Tarzana; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
THE SUGARMILL SALOON, 18389 Ventura Bl, Tarzana. Venue has dance floor, full bar, catered food.

Toluca Lake; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
LUCY'S 51, 10149 Riverside Dr (just E of Cahuenga, at Forman), Toluca Lake.

Toluca Lake; 4th (& 2nd) WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
ROBANO’S ITALIAN PIZZA KITCHEN, 10057 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake 91602 (S of Magnolia, W of Buena Vista, E of Cahuenga.) Scene of 6:30 pm “TWICE-A-MONTH BLUEGRASS JAM.” Jam is in the room behind the bar area. Hosted by PADDY HILL, who wants us to tell you, “All players welcome. Please plan to buy a beer or appetizer (from $5) to get the owner enthusiastic, or better still, a full meal from $9.” Info, contact Paddy Hill at paddyh036@gmail.com. No cover.

Universal City; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
B.B. KING'S, Universal City Walk, 2nd level, Universal City; 818-622-5464.

Woodland Hills; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
GIOVANNI RISTORANTE, 21801 Ventura Bl, Woodland Hills 91364; 818-884-0243; www.giovanniristorante.com. Scene of the 9 pm-1 am “EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAM SESSION” with CATHY SEGAL-GARCIA and the “Same great trio accompaniment.” It’s a jazz-oriented open jam, singers and players welcome, and they list the “ingredients” as “amazing musicians, scintillating singers, vivacious vibes,” in a place to “greet old friends and meet new ones.” Cathy says, “Ask the bartender for the special ‘Giovanni Jazz Jam Juice’ - it was created by us!” More at www.cathysegalgarcia.com. No cover charge, but come prepared to eat and drink.

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SAN GABRIEL (See “Arcadia / Covina / San Gabriel / Sierra Madre”)

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO (See “Orange County”)

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SAN PEDRO

(Also see separate listings for “Hermosa Beach / Redondo Beach” and “Long Beach”)

San Pedro; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
SACRED GROUNDS COFFEEHOUSE & ART GALLERY, 468 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-514-0800. Scene of the 7-9 pm every Wednesday “JILL SHARPE PRO-BLUES JAM” with the local blues favorite jamming with her band. More at www.myspace.com/jillsharpe. No cover.

San Pedro; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
WHALE AND ALE, 327 W 7th St, San Pedro; 310-832-0363; www.whaleandale.com.

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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Lompoc; 4th (2nd) WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
SOUTHSIDE COFFEE CO, 105 S "H" St, Lompoc. Scene of twice-monthly 7-9 pm “BLUEGRASS JAM.” Info, call Bill, 805-736-8241.

Santa Barbara; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
PARADISE STORE, N of Santa Barbara, is the scene of the 4 pm-to-late “PARADISE STORE TWICE-WEEKLY BLUEGRASS / MOUNTAIN MUSIC JAM” every Wednesday & Thursday. Wednesdays include a BBQ; Thursdays are a “Mountain Fiddle Hootenanny.” Both are hosted by MARK LEWIS. The store is 9.5 mi N of Santa Barbara on Hwy 154, right on Paradise Rd, 1/2 mile to the store. Directions, www.paradisestoresb.com/directions.asp. More at www.paradisestoresb.com/entertainment.asp?cmth=2&cyer=2009

Santa Barbara; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
SOhO RESTAURANT & MUSIC CLUB, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-962-7776; www.sohosb.com.

Santa Barbara; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
TRINITY BACKSTAGE COFFEEHOUSE, 1500 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; www.trinitybackstage.com.

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SANTA CLARITA / NEWHALL / SAUGUS

Newhall; 3rd (and 1st) WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/8:
EL TROCADERO, 24274 Main St (at Market), Newhall 91321; 661-284-6615; www.eltrocaderosteakhouse.com. Not the right week for twice-a-month 7:30-9:30 pm “COWBOY WESTERN JAM.” But they do book some Wednesday night music. Don’t get lost looking for the place: many maps show the street name as San Fernando Road; the part where the venue is located was renamed Main Street in 2007.

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SANTA MONICA / VENICE / MARINA DEL REY / PLAYA DEL REY / WEST L.A.

Marina Del Rey; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
BRENNAN’S IRISH PUB, 4089 Lincoln Bl, Marina Del Rey; www.brennanspub-la.com; 310-821-6622.

Playa Del Rey; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
CANTALINI'S, 193 Culver Bl, Playa Del Rey; 310-821-0018; www.cantalinis.com.

Santa Monica; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/12:
CLUB GOOD HURT, 12249 Venice Bl, Santa Monica 90066; 310-390-1076.

Santa Monica; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
FINN McCOOL, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica; 310-452-1734.

Santa Monica; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
HARVELLE'S, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; 310-395-1676. Scene of legendary blueswoman MISS MICKEY CHAMPION’s weekly west side residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. $3-7 cover. Start time varies; call venue.

Santa Monica; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
RUSTY'S SURF RANCH, 256 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica; www.rustyssurfranch.com; 310-393-7386 / 310-393-7437.

Santa Monica; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
UNURBAN CAFÉ / COFFEE HOUSE, 3301 Pico Bl (at 33rd), Santa Monica. The Unurban is “a free thinking, all ages, speakeasy-style coffee house, with food for vegetarians and deli lovers alike, and the usual coffeehouse fare.”

Venice; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
AC LOUNGE, aka AIR CONDITIONED LOUNGE / SUPPER CLUB, 625 Lincoln Bl (3 blks S of Rose Av), Venice 90291; 310-230-5343; www.airconditionedlounge.com or www.airconditionedbar.com/venice. Venue has full bar, is 21+.

Venice; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
STRONGHOLD SPEAKEASY, 1625 Abbot Kinney Bl, Venice 90291; 310-399-7200. Venue is a jeans / apparel shop during the day and an evening 21+ music venue with two bars.

Venice; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
THE TALKING STICK, 1411c Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net; 310-450-6052. Scene of the 7-10 pm every Wednesday “OPEN MIC” with alternating hosts TOM & BYRON or ELLEN. Sign-ups at 6:45 pm. Venue has coffeehouse fare and good sandwiches., and was named as co-winner for “Best Free (no cover) Acoustic Music Venue” in a recent FolkWorks’ annual review. All ages, no cover.

West L.A.; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
THE JOINT, 8771 W Pico Bl (at Robertson), West L.A.; 310-275-2619.

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SAUGUS (See “Santa Clarita / Newhall / Saugus”)

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SHERMAN OAKS (See “San Fernando Valley” listings)

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SIERRA MADRE (See “Arcadia / Covina / San Gabriel / Sierra Madre”)

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SILVERLAKE

Silverlake (Los Angeles); WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
SPACELAND, 1717 Silverlake Bl, Silverlake; 213-833-2843. (Primarily rock, but a fair amount of acoustic renaissance.)

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SOUTH PASADENA (See “Pasadena / South Pasadena / Eagle Rock”)

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SUNLAND / TUJUNGA

Tujunga; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
OLDE TOWN CAFÉ, 10024 Commerce Av, Tujunga 91042; 818-951-2700. Scene of “DALE LaDUKE'S OPEN MIC NIGHT” 7-10 pm every Wednesday. DALE LaDUKE is music veteran, multi-instrumentalist and accomplished, award-winning songwriter. He was chief writer of the L.A.-based FIVE WHEEL DRIVE. He earned a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” for his song, “The Lone Ranger,” which went on to win a “Song of the Year” nomination in the L.A. Music Awards, and was chosen for a major motion picture. Solo, and as a member of KAEDMON, Dale has performed live on “TttT.” His current projects include THE B TUNES, a Beatles tribute band that specializes in the Fab Four music that didn’t get played on the radio in the ’60s. Dale opens and closes the night with one of his songs. Venue serves “International Food,” including kabobs and gyros, plus familiar sandwiches.

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THOUSAND OAKS / AGOURA / AGOURA HILLS

Agoura Hills; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
THE CANYON CLUB, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016. Big supper club with cavernous interior. Nationally-touring acts are often booked here.

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TOPANGA

Topanga; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
ABUELITA'S, 137 S Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga; www.abuelitastopanga.com; 310-455-8788.

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TUJUNGA (See “Sunland / Tujunga”)

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VENICE (See “Santa Monica / Venice / Playa Del Rey / West L.A.” listings)

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VENTURA COUNTY

Simi Valley; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
LOCATION VARIES in Simi Valley for the 7:30-11:30 pm every Wednesday SONGMAKERS “SIMI VALLEY HOOT” jam session. Info and location, contact M. Gregory at 805-579-6416 or info@songmakers.org. More at www.songmakers.org/hoots/simi_valley_hoot.htm.

Ventura; WEDNESDAY’S ODDS 3/5:
ZOEY’S CAFÉ, new location, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001, with some shows at “The Lodge,” 11 S Ash St, Ventura; advance tix & info, www.zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-1137 or 805-652-0091.

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WEST HOLLYWOOD (See “Hollywood / West Hollywood” listings)

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WEST LOS ANGELES (See “Santa Monica / Venice / Playa Del Rey / West L.A.” listings)

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YUCAIPA (See “Riverside County”)

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PART TWO: RECURRING EVENTS – Fourth (when last) Wednesday of the month in 2011

TWENTY-EIGHT (yep, 28 !) RECURRING EVENTS & RESIDENCIES HAPPEN TODAY & TONIGHT, the recurring events for “Third Wednesdays” of the month.

While these are included in Part One, here they are presented in more detail, and listed by START TIME, regardless of location.

These include weekly and monthly residencies, series, showcases, workshops, open mics and other regularly-scheduled acoustic music events 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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*Wed, every Wed, in Yucaipa:
12:30 pm “YUCAIPA UKERS,” THE YUCAIPA UKULELE GANG, an ‘off-shoot’ of the Loma Linda Ukulele Strummers (LLUS), meets every Wed (recently changed; was 10:30 am). Info, loc, www.lomalindaukestrummers.org.

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*Wed, every Wed:
3-7 pm “ROOTS MUSIC JAM SESSION” with TOM SAUBER at the Sierra Madre Farmers' Market, in the parking lot behind the shops on the south side of Sierra Madre Blvd., just west of Baldwin Av, in Sierra Madre. Take Baldwin Av exit N from 210 Fwy. Turn W off Baldwin onto Mariposa and you'll see the tents. Tom tells us, “It won't take the place of Frank & Joe’s [the long-gone Wed night jam] and I know it's not convenient for most, but it's something as long as the weather's nice.” Info, masaw48@earthlink.net.

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*Wed, Wed & Thu, every week; near Santa Barbara:
4 pm-late New “PARADISE STORE TWICE-WEEKLY BLUEGRASS / MOUNTAIN MUSIC JAM” at Paradise Store, N of Santa Barbara on Hwy 154 for 9.5 mi; right on Paradise Rd, 1/2 mile to the store. Directions, www.paradisestoresb.com/directions.asp.

Wed’s include BBQ; Thu’s are a “Mountain Fiddle Hootenanny.” Both hosted by MARK LEWIS. More at www.paradisestoresb.com/entertainment.asp?cmth=2&cyer=2009.

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*Wed, every Wed:
4:30 pm “STORY TIME FUN LAND” at Stories Café, 1716 Sunset Bl, 90026; 213-413-3733; www.storiesla.com. “StoryTimeFunLand” is an interactive music and storytelling hour for the toddler set, and Café specials are featured for the hour.

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*Wed, 4th (& 2nd) Wed every month; in Lancaster:
6 pm UKULELE CLUB at Nick’s Pizza, 43755 15th St West, Lancaster. Uke players begin arriving about 5 pm, meeting starts at 6 pm. Newcomers welcome.

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*Wed, fourth (& second) Wed every month:
6:30 pm “TWICE-A-MONTH BLUEGRASS JAM” new for ’09, at Robano’s Italian Pizza Kitchen, 10057 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake 91602. (It’s S of Magnolia, W of Buena Vista, E of Cahuenga.) Jam is in the room behind the bar area. Hosted by Paddy Hill, who wants us to tell you, “All players welcome. Please plan to buy a beer or appetizer (from $5) to get the owner enthusiastic, or better still, a full meal from $9.” Info, contact Paddy Hill at paddyh036@gmail.com. Series began Feb 11. No cover.

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*Wed, every Wed, in Tehachapi:
6:30-10 pm “OPEN MIC NIGHT” at Fiddler’s Crossing, 206 East F St, Tehachapi 93561; www.grungehobbit.com; 661-823-9994. The new acoustic music venue is becoming the "gathering place" for musicians in Tehachapi, since the demise of Mama Hillybeans. Doors open at 6 pm for sign-ups. $5 cover includes complimentary refreshments.

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*Wed, every Wed (extended indefinitely):
7-9:30 pm “WINE & SONG” series hosted by award-winning songwriter BRAD COLERICK, with two or more different recording artist guests each week, at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; 626-441-2443; www.eatatfirefly.com. Series is going strong, losing no momentum and none of its enthusiastic audience (they come from all across L.A.) with the move to Firefly Bistro when its original host venue closed. Each week’s guest artists are revealed a day in advance on the venue’s (or on the event’s) website (you may need to check both). DAVE MORRISON, SEVERIN BROWNE, STEPHANIE BETTMANN & LUKE HALPIN, and numerous other talented artists have played the series. Brad says, “Songwriters, if your schedule finds you open on a Wednesday evening in the L.A. area, please get in touch.” Brad Colerick has performed live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks,” and his originals have been recorded by Suzy Boggus and the late Johnny Cash. More at http://wineandsong.com. No cover.

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*Wed, every Wed:
7-9 pm “JILL SHARPE PRO-BLUES JAM” local blues favorite Jill Sharpe jams with her band at Sacred Grounds, 468 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731. More at www.myspace.com/jillsharpe. No cover.

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*Wed, every Wed:
7-10 pm “DALE LaDUKE'S OPEN MIC NIGHT” at Olde Town Café, 10024 Commerce Av, Tujunga 91042; 818-951-2700. Every Wednesday night. DALE LaDUKE is music veteran, multi-instrumentalist and accomplished, award-winning songwriter. He was chief writer as a member of acclaimed, L.A.-based FIVE WHEEL DRIVE. He earned a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks” for his song, “The Lone Ranger,” which went on to win a “Song of the Year” nomination in the L.A. Music Awards, and was chosen for a major motion picture. Solo, and as a member of KAEDMON, Dale has performed live on “TttT.” His current projects include THE B TUNES, a Beatles tribute band that specializes in Fab Four music that didn’t get played on the radio in the ’60s. Dale opens and closes the night with one of his songs. Venue serves “International Food,” including kabobs and gyros, plus familiar sandwiches.

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*Wed, every Wed:
7-10 pm weekly OPEN MIC at the Talking Stick, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; 310-450-6052; www.thetalkingstick.net. Alternating hosts TOM & BYRON or ELLEN. Sign-ups at 6:45 pm. Venue has coffeehouse fare and good sandwiches. Venue was named as co-winner for “Best Free (no cover) Acoustic Music Venue” in FolkWorks’ annual review in 2008. All ages, no cover.

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*Wed, 2nd & 4th Wed, every month; in Lompoc:
7-9 pm “BLUEGRASS JAM” at Southside Coffee Co, 105 S "H" St, Lompoc. Info, call Bill, 805-736-8241.

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*Wed, every Wed:
7-10 pm “KULAK'S WEDNESDAY NIGHT SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info and live webcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. Marc Platt wrote, for Music Connection, “Your Wednesday Nights will never be the same after participating in this Group Workshop. The weekly cost is $20, which goes to Kulak’s to help pay the rent… The workshop is limited to 12 writers. We break into groups and work on many styles, genres and topics. You will find it challenging and exhilarating. You can bring instruments and will need to have your own small recording device, as well as a pen and notepad.” MARC PLATT (from Kulak’s “Sunday Night Performance Workshop”) facilitates with help from STEVE SCHALCHLIN. Marc has written music for TV for many years, including “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy” and other shows. Steve Schalchlin ran similar workshops for the NAS (National Academy of Songwriters) in the 1990s and is an accomplished songwriter. His “New World Waking” show is currently running in San Francisco. Email Marc for details at rotn60@aol.com.

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*Wed, every Wed:
7:30-10 pm “SOUTH BAY BEAT SONGWRITER SHOWCASE” series at Club 705 / Ardmore Restaurant, 705 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-372-9705. This series has booked musicians who have played all over the world, sharing stages with big names in the music biz. Call the venue for tonight’s lineup. All ages, no cover.

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*Wed, every Wed:
7:30-10:30 pm “SINGER-SONGWRITER NIGHT” with STRUFF & TERRY, and Musical Guests at Tango D'Amore, 19524 Nordhoff St #3, Northridge 91324; shared parking with Guitar Center; 818-727-7399; www.tangodamore.com. Lineup always includes hosts Struff & Terry (www.struffandterry.com) and others, sometimes unknown, sometimes rather well-known. $5 cover.

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*Wed, every Wed:
7:30-10 pm OPEN MIC at Guitar Merchant, 7503 Topanga Cyn Bl, Canoga Park 91303; 818-884-5905. Every Wednesday, hosted by Melinda Gibson. 7 pm sign-ups. Get your set recorded on CD for $10 (optional). Snacks and drinks available. No cover, tip jar for artists.

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*Wed, every Wed, in Simi Valley:
7:30-11:30 pm SONGMAKERS “SIMI VALLEY HOOT” jam session in Simi Valley; for location, contact M. Gregory, info@songmakers.org or 805-579-6416. More at www.songmakers.org/hoots/simi_valley_hoot.htm.

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*Wed, every Wed:
MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at Harvelle's, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; 310-395-1676. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Wednesday residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. $3-7 cover. Start time varies; call venue.

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*Wed, 4th Wed every month:
8 pm LOAFER’S GLORY (sometimes called “GRINGOS”) – the band of HERB PEDERSEN, TOM & PATRICK SAUBER, & BILL BRYSON – play their bluegrass residency at Viva Fresh Cantina (aka Viva Cantina), 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com.
This all-star ensemble usually performs here the second and fourth Wednesday of every month, if one or more of them isn’t on the road. Call the venue to be sure they’re in-town and performing tonight. On any given night, you might find a very good Americana or honky-tonk or traditionally-based band in the house here. There’s a full bar, good Mexican food, main restaurant in back, restaurant service / table seating for the stage in front, plus a patio with bar service.

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*Wed, every Wed:
8 pm “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” SERIES at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; info, www.cafecordiale.com/music.html; www.myspace.com/cordiale; dinner reservations, 818-789-1985. This series has good lineups. One storied night here included the late Duane Jarvis performing with Heather Waters; another brought Michael Ann & Alexandra Bustamante. Manda Mosher did a memorable show at the series, as well. Hosted by singer-songwriter DONOVAN LYMAN (Blue Meridian) performing a song or two between each act. Dinner served all evening; plenty of private tables. All ages, free parking, no cover.

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*Wed, every Wed:
8 pm “LAPTOP LYRIC SING ALONG” on the Coffee Gallery FRONT stage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, 626-398-7917; www.coffeegallery.com. Donna Barnes-Roberts says, “Now, what makes this SingALong special is that we are using everyone's laptops to show the lyrics we want to sing!” She’s started a blog, www.cgsingalong.blogspot.com with songs that may be chosen, including links to the lyrics on the web. Donna adds, “That way, everyone who brings a laptop with WiFi can see the lyrics we are singing.”

Everybody knows the world-famous Coffee Gallery Backstage, with its parade of professional acts. Now, Duane Thorin hosts this new weekly series, wherein invited artists lead sing-alongs, assisted by other musicians who drop by and want to play. Donna says, “There will be a few musicians to keep us together, but this event is not about showing what a great soloist you are - it is about everyone enjoying themselves, and singing - whether or not everyone is in tune (and I expect there will be sour notes - joy is not always pretty).” Duane adds, “Public invited to sing and play along to songs we all know and love. Musicians and singers welcome! We’ll start with all the Beatles songs and go forward and back from there. No sign up, just show up, sing from the audience or move up front to play along as well. The Coffee Gallery now features soup and sandwiches in the evening, plus coffee drinks, white and dark hot chocolate, pies, smoothies, smiles and good company.” This does NOT take the place of scheduled shows in the Backstage – it’s in addition to scheduled shows there. No cover.

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*Wed, every Wed:
8 pm “WHISKEY DICK WEDNESDAYS” at Fubar, 7994 Santa Monica Bl (1 blk E of Crescent Hgts), West Hollywood. This is a roots / honky-tonk night, and talented artists like MICHAEL ANN play this series, which offers 5 cent beer and 10 cent shots of whiskey and other booze, “where the west is still very wild. Say howdy to the craziest party there could ever be,” their promo says. Other nights there are anything but Americana music, and do not offer such incredibly cheap liquor. Fubar is a well known gay bar. Info from whiskeydckfubar@aol.com. No cover.

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*Wed, recurring:
8 pm OPEN MIC at The Pig 'n Whistle, 6714 Hollywood Bl, Hollywood 90028; www.pignwhistle.com. Sign-ups at 7:30, show at 8 pm.

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*Wed, every Wed:
8 pm OPEN JAZZ JAM at Hip Kitty Jazz / Fondue, 502 W First St (in the Packing House complex), Claremont 91711; www.hipkittyjazz.com; 909-447-6700. Beautiful venue, serves food, beer & wine, 25 mins E of Pasadena off the 210 Fwy.

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*Wed, 4th Wed every month:
8:30 pm “FESTIVAL OF THE EGG” the monthly all-female musicians’ event, at the Universal Bar & Grill, 4093 Lankershim Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-2114. $7 cover.

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*Wed, every Wed:
8:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) for listening & dancing at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons with Kathy, 7-8:30 pm. No cover.

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*Wed, every Wed:
9 pm-midnight “PRO BLUES JAM SESSION” hosted by 21st CENTURY BLUES band, at the Azteca Restaurant and Bar, 717 S San Gabriel Bl, San Gabriel 91776; 626-287-4645. (New Mar 11, 2009.)

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*Wed, every Wed:
9 pm-1 am “EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT JAM SESSION” at Giovanni Ristorante, 21801 Ventura Bl, Woodland Hills 91364; 818-884-0243; www.giovanniristorante.com. With CATHY SEGAL-GARCIA and the “Same great trio accompaniment.” It’s a jazz-oriented open jam, singers and players welcome, and they list the “ingredients” as “amazing musicians, scintillating singers, vivacious vibes,” in a place to “greet old friends and meet new ones.” Cathy says, “Ask the bartender for the special ‘Giovanni Jazz Jam Juice’ - it was created by us!” More at www.cathysegalgarcia.com. No cover charge, but come prepared to eat and drink.

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PART THREE:

Today’s RADIO / WEB RADIO and TV SHOWS that feature live performance-interviews with acoustic musicians, and selected other acoustic music shows (mostly on-line, simulcast from radio stations elsewhere) are listed, in all their abundance, at

http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2010/03/wednesdays-radio-web-radio-tv-acoustic.html


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PART FOUR:

Locations, web sites, street addresses and contact info for ALL acoustic-performance-friendly venues in Southern California is a click away, at

http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/02/venue-directory-from-guide-updated.html


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