Acoustic Americana Music Guide, February 4 through 7

Acoustic Americana Music Guide, Feb 4 to 7
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MUSICAL ALTERNATIVES to the Super Bowl are abundant, and within!
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Plus, the GUIDE’s amazing VENUE DIRECTORY of well over FIVE HUNDRED acoustic-music friendly venues in the Los Angeles region, plus more throughout Southern California, has been re-published with extensive updates, at

http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/01/venue-directory-updated-january-28-2011.html

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Here’s our WEEKEND UPDATE edition

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Our News Features this week explore many topics, from reviews and a the premiere of a film (made by award-winning musicians), to upcoming records, to news of interest to music fans, and info of use to artists. Our ongoing series on new products that debuted at the enormous NAMM show and conference will resume next week,
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“QUICKIE ACCESS:” NEWS & FEATURES “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” PICKS…
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1) “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” PICKS – FEBRUARY 4th THROUGH 7th
2) MUSICIAN / FILMMAKING DUO DEBUTS NEW FILM SATURDAY NIGHT IN L.A.
3) UBER-TALENTED ANNIE MOSCOW IS SUBJECT OF MAGAZINE FEATURE
4) SARAH LEE GUTHRIE & JOHNNY IRION PLAYING L.A. & “LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY”
5) 50th ANNIVERSARY OF ARHOOLIE RECORDS BRINGS BIG BAY AREA SHOWS
6) BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN TV SPECIAL PREMIERES THIS WEEKEND
7) SUBMISSION DEADLINE NEARS: “WE R INDIE & INDIEGRRL INTERNATIONAL MUSIC CONFERENCE”
8) JUST GIVE ME THAT LONE STAR BEER, AND BOB WILLS MUSIC…
9) MARINA V TO PERFORM IN LONDON FOR SIR BOB GELDOF
10) WILL WE HEAR THE TOP 40 – FROM ANOTHER PLANET?
11) LOCAL INDIE SONGWRITER HAS ORIGINAL IN HALLMARK CHANNEL MOVIE ON SATURDAY
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Here are our feature stories…
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1) “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” PICKS – FEBRUARY 4th THROUGH 7th
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Friday, February 4th’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks
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* 8 pm THE BATTLEFIELD BAND brings renowned Celtic music to McCabe’s, Santa Monica.
* 8 pm JAMES INTVELD plus openers the BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND play a BENEFIT NIGHT at the Arcadia Blues Club, Arcadia.
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Best Out-of-Town picks:
* 8 pm AL STEWART plays Anthology, San Diego.
* “ARHOOLIE RECORDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION” kicks-off with a concert featuring RY COODER, ANY OLD TIME STRING BAND, LOS CENZONTLES, TEX-MEX FIESTA with SANTIAGO JIMENEZ, PETER ROWAN, BEAUSOLIEL TRIO, and LAURIE LEWIS & TOM ROZUM, at the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley.
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Saturday, February 5th’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks
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* 7 pm Premiere of film “LOSE WITH ENGLISH” by musicians / award-winning filmmakers MICHAEL GLOVER & ROBYN ROSENKRANTZ, (aka BRIGHT BLUE GORILLA), with a pre-screening concert by BBG and BRIAN JOSEPH, at the Downtown Independent Theater, L.A.
* 8 pm BERNIE PEARL brings his fabulous old school blues to Boulevard Music, Culver City.
* 8 pm PIERRE BENSUSAN plays McCabe’s, Santa Monica.
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Best Out-of-Town picks:
* 7:30 pm ALASDAIR FRASER & NATALIE HAAS play the “San Diego Folk Heritage” series.
* “ARHOOLIE RECORDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION” continues with the GOODTIME WASHBOARD 3, BARBARA DANE & BOB MIELKE'S JAZZ ALL-STARS, XTREME BRASS BAND, TONI BROWN & TERRY GARTHWAITE, THE CREOLE BELLES, and the SAVOY-DOUCET CAJUN BAND, at the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley.
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Sunday, February 6th’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks
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* 3 pm GARRISON KEILLOR, the creative force behind radio’s long-running “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION,” brings his storytelling concert to the Cerritos Performing Arts Center.
* 7 pm WENDY WALDMAN plays her Grammy-winning “Live music instead of football” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena.
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Best Out-of-Town picks:
* “ARHOOLIE RECORDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION” concludes with TAJ MAHAL, ERIC & SUZY THOMPSON, SAVOY FAMILY BAND, COUNTRY JOE MCDONALD, and LOS CENZONTLES at the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley.
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Monday, February 7th’s “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks
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* 8 pm TIANA STAR at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena.
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2) MUSICIAN / FILMMAKING DUO DEBUTS NEW FILM SATURDAY NIGHT IN L.A.
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MICHAEL GLOVER & ROBYN ROSENKRANTZ won the prestigious “Mumbai Film Festival” for Best Comedy Feature Film in movie-crazy India a few years ago. The pair’s other, musical, identity is BRIGHT BLUE GORILLA, and under that guise, they’ve released five CDs. We’ve written about them in the Guide when they’re in town to perform, and we covered the premiere of the film that went on to win in Mumbai. They’re not easy to track-down. They now live in Europe.
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Saturday night, you can share the premiere with them and some of the cast members of their new film, “Lose with English” at the Downtown Independent Theater in L.A. (address below). It’s BBG’s fourth feature film.
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We haven’t seen a preview or a trailer. But we can tell you that doubly-accomplished musician and actor DAVID ZINK, the only cast member who has acted in all their films, tells us, “This is the funniest work they’ve ever done.”
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The premise for the main character, named English Jones, is “From top star to has-been, how the mighty fall.” And we know he is being pursued by hit men.
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International troubadour BRETT PERKINS acts in this one, too. But he’ll miss the premiere, since he’s already in Europe for the tour of the EDITED trio, whose CD just debuted last Sunday at the Sierra Madre Playhouse. (The Guide’s Geo. McCalip will bring a review next week.) It’s a small world, since DAVID ZINK, together with MARK DAVIS, are Brett’s EDITED band mates.
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Still, we expect a full house of fans of “BBG” and other cast members. You can get advance tix and learn more about the creative talents behind the film, and sample their music, at www.BrightBlueGorilla.com and you can rent the earlier BBG films, including “The Mind of Henry Lime,” winner at Mumbai, at www.realeyz.tv. The premiere, including a pre-screening concert by BBG and BRIAN JOSEPH, has “meet-and-greet” the cast at 7 pm, with the concert and then the screening at 8 pm.
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It’s all at the Downtown Independent Theater, 251 S Main St, downtown Los Angeles 90012.
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3) UBER-TALENTED ANNIE MOSCOW IS SUBJECT OF MAGAZINE FEATURE
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We’ve all faced challenges as artists. ANNIE MOSCOW’s has been unique. Her husband and music collaborator decided that, inside, he was a woman. After the divorce from STEVE GOLD and his becoming RACHEL GOLD, the professional artistic partnership resumed.
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Obviously, this is no ordinary story. Annie shared it all with Guide editor Larry Wines a few years ago, as it was happening. We didn’t tell the story then, deciding it was all too raw and too private until Annie and Rachel determined their places in a new reality that she had found Kakaesque when it began. (The Guide has consistently maintained the policy that an artist’s personal life is their own business, unless and until they wish to explore more publicly how it informs their art.)
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For Annie, there have been considerable artistic achievements. She’s written songs for SARAH VAUGHN, SISTER SLEDGE, and MICKEY MOUSE. In a fine full-color feature in “Arizona Lifestyles” magazine, ANNIE MOSCOW, the classically-trained pianist, “consummate classical musician,” and multi-talented singer-songwriter, reveals the story of her ongoing journey, personally and professionally. One quote from the story: “She says her songs are genre-less, which is true, though it’s also true they at various times fit multiple genres including pop, rock, folk, jazz and even art song.” On top of that, she and Steve Gold enjoyed a period of success as children’s musicians both as recording artists with numerous song placements and as performers.
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Those familiar with Annie’s music know some of that. But there is so much more. The new feature on Annie by KEVIN LaFAVE, appropriately titled “Annie Moscow, Heart & Soul,” appears as the magazine’s “Applause” feature this month. Read it, and you’ll applaud her creativity, her personal struggles with, and acceptance of, Steve as he became Rachel, and more. It chronicles her musical journey through 2007’s “Visible” – a critically-acclaimed but rather dark album whose themes are now easy to understand – to the light and open wings of her more recent work. It’s brilliantly expressed in the magazine’s alluring portrait of her downcast-eyed smile, one of several fine color photos in the article, and the release this month of her brand new CD, “Phoenix.”
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Yes, the new album’s title is representative of much more than the Arizona city where she lives. It intentionally evokes the mythical bird that rises from its own ashes to a new life.
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La Fave remarks, “Whatever else she is, Annie Moscow may be the most important Arizona musician you’ve never heard of.” He continues that he “is lucky to be able to change that [for the magazine’s readers],” in time for an important concert that Annie plays in a major Phoenix venue on February 5. You can learn more about Annie and her music at www.anniemoscow.com and you can find the Arizona Lifestyles feature on Annie at http://digital.turn-page.com/issue/24225/76
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4) SARAH LEE GUTHRIE & JOHNNY IRION PLAYING L.A. & “LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY”
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Touring their new album, "Bright Examples," the Guthrie family’s young generation has spring tour dates with VETIVER and MARTIN SEXTON, SXSW Showcases in Austin, and some California shows while they’re on the left coast for their appearance on late night TV’s “Last Call w/ Carson Daly.”
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The TV gig is NOT the usual moment of quick introduction from the host at his desk, simply to facilitate three minutes (or less) of music, at the end of the show. Instead, on Tuesday, February 22, Sarah Lee & Johnny will release “Bright Examples,” their second full-length studio album, on Ninth Street Opus , and Carson Daly’s show will record the duo’s CD release performance that night at Hotel Café in Hollywood. The segment will air sometime in March.
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The album is already collecting critical acclaim:
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Glide Magazine says, "A laid back precision may be Bright Examples hallmark. That place where music surges gracefully like a passing river in a crystal moonlit night. This music is simultaneously hushed and vibrant, pulsing and meticulous, lucid and a little scruffy."
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Vintage Guitar Magazine writes, "The duo's talent is obvious from the opening cut [of ‘Bright Examples’]. The guitar changes are stunning, the vocals magnificent... Here's hoping we don't have to wait five years for the next record from this fine duo."
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Relix Magazine says, "Right from the first chords of 'Ahead of Myself,' it's clear that the duo has found the sweet spot for their music. As always, the voices weave a fine tapestry, but the more contemporary alt-country style moves them into another musical category. This folk royalty has truly carved its own equally charming path."
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Produced by VETIVER's ANDY CABIC and THOM MONAHAN (Vetiver, Devendra Banhart) and recorded at Dreamland Studios in Woodstock, NY, Bright Examples includes 12 original songs showcasing an entirely new electric sound for Sarah Lee and Johnny. Special guests on “Bright Examples” includes a reunion of original JAYHAWKS band mates GARY LOURIS and MARK OLSON on backing vocals, Vetiver's drummer OTTO HOUSER, is on board, and singer-songwriter-guitarist NEAL CASAL contributes guitar . Casal did the album photography, too, and that’s notable: he is the photographer featured in the book “Ryan Adams: A View of Other Windows,” KEVIN BARKER and CHARLIE ROSE played pedal steel and flat picked guitars, and everybody’s favorite, RADISLAV LORKOVIC, did the piano tracks..
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The album’s production, says Jesse Cutler of San Francisco-based JP Cutler Media, “is crisp, consistently imaginative and captures the spontaneity of the tracks being recorded live with a full ensemble. Sarah Lee & Johnny's patented country-rock songwriting and rich vocal harmonies beautifully intertwine with Vetiver's West Coast pastoral psych-rock aesthetic. Vibrant instrumental accents arrive via pedal steel guitar, accordion, piano, Hammond organ, and a wall of guitars.”
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Are we bummed because the new project is electric, and not acoustic? Nah. We know ’em and we’ve followed their music. This’ll be good, live and on the new CD’s tracks.
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In 2005, Sarah Lee & Johnny released their first full-length studio album, “Exploration.” Over the course of the last five years, they have consistently toured that album as a duo, and they were featured members of the "Guthrie Family Rides Again" tour in 2009 & 2010. In October, 2009, Sarah Lee released her debut family album, “Go Waggaloo” on Smithsonian Folkways. It received much critical praise. The duo released a live HD DVD, “Folksong” in 2009,, preceded by Irion’s second solo album, “Ex Tempore,” in 2007,
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As Jesse Cutler observes, “It has been one nonstop whirlwind of activity for the husband and wife duo.”
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Sarah Lee & Johnny's focus in 2011 is squarely on “Bright Examples” and beyond. "We're not going to wait another five years for the next record," says Guthrie. "We're on a roll now. ‘Bright Examples’ only includes a dozen songs out of the 50 tunes we've written over the past five years. We can't wait to get back in the studio!"
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Their California dates, amidst a bunch on the East Coast, are:
Wed, Feb 16 – AMSD Concerts - San Diego - with BLAME SALLY
Thu, Feb 17 - Sunset Sessions - San Diego
Fri, Feb 18 - Oasis House Concert - San Diego
Sat, Feb 19 - Steynberg Gallery - San Luis Obispo
Tue, Feb 22 - Hotel Café – Hollywood, for “Last Call with Carson Daly” taping at venue
Thu, Feb 24 - SOHO - Santa Barbara - with THE FAMILY TREES
Fri, Feb 25 - Swedish American Hall - San Francisco – “Noise Pop” with ALEXI MURDOCH, BART DAVENPORT, SILJE NES
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Plus, catch them on the radio (or in L.A., on a web simulcast) on Sun, Feb 27, when they perform on “Mountain Stage” from Charleston, WV, with LUCINDA WILLIAMS, RED HORSE (JOHN GORKA, LUCY KAPLANSKY, ELIZA GILKYSON), THE LOW ANTHEM, and IVAN & ALYOSHA,
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5) 50th ANNIVERSARY OF ARHOOLIE RECORDS BRINGS BIG BAY AREA SHOWS
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This weekend brings a big live music celebration with three concerts for the 50th anniversary of Arhoolie Records. No less than the New York Times recently profiled CHRIS STRACHWITZ, the founder and guiding force of Arhoolie. LAURIE LEWIS, the ex-country star, now bluegrass and Americana artist, calls him “a truly remarkable man whose quirky musical tastes have really made a difference in my life.”
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She adds, on behalf of herself and musical partner TOM ROZUM, “We are thrilled to be a part of this weekend of exceptional music… I'll be playing bass with ERIC & SUZY THOMPSON on Sunday… it is such a great line-up and cause for celebration.”
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Here are the special Arhoolie “Five-O” shows…
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* Fri, Feb 4 - “ARHOOLIE RECORDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION” kicks-off with a concert featuring RY COODER, ANY OLD TIME STRING BAND, LOS CENZONTLES, TEX-MEX FIESTA with SANTIAGO JIMENEZ, PETER ROWAN, BEAUSOLIEL TRIO, and LAURIE LEWIS & TOM ROZUM, at the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley. This one is SOLD OUT.
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* Sat, Feb 5 - “ARHOOLIE RECORDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION” continues with the GOODTIME WASHBOARD 3, BARBARA DANE & BOB MIELKE'S JAZZ ALL-STARS, XTREME BRASS BAND, TONI BROWN & TERRY GARTHWAITE, THE CREOLE BELLES, and the SAVOY-DOUCET CAJUN BAND, at the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley. Tix may still be available.
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* Sun, Feb 6 – “ARHOOLIE RECORDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION” concludes with TAJ MAHAL, ERIC & SUZY THOMPSON, SAVOY FAMILY BAND, COUNTRY JOE MCDONALD, and LOS CENZONTLES at the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley. Tix may still be available.
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As if THAT isn’t enough for the renowned Berkeley venue, they’re hosting a “FLATT & SCRUGGS TRIBUTE” on February 15.
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6) BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN TV SPECIAL PREMIERES THIS WEEKEND
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VH1 Classic and Palladia will present “BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: A CONVERSATION WITH HIS FANS,” premiering this Friday, February 4, at 9 pm ET (that’s either 6 pm or 9 pm Pacific, depending on your cable provider).
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In this 30-minute TV program, fans ask Bruce thought-provoking questions in the intimate New York City studios of Sirius XM Radio, and Bruce discusses the music of “Darkness on the Edge of Town” and his new album, “The Promise.” Hosted by music critic DAVE MARSH, fan questions are intercut with highlights from “The Promise” box set, documentary, the Paramount Theater concert, the 2010 “Songs From The Promise Asbury Park Concert,” and rare archival footage from 1976-1978.
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Re-airings of the program are scheduled throughout the month of February. Check local listings and www.brucespringsteen.net for more information.
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VH1 Classic
PREMIERE: Friday 2/4 - 9pm ET/PT
Saturday 2/5 – 4:30 pm ET/PT
Sunday 2/6 – 1 am ET/PT
Tuesday 2/8 – 2 pm ET/PT
Friday 2/11 - 1:30 am ET/PT
Friday 2/11 - 11:30 am ET/PT
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Palladia
PREMIERE: Friday 2/4 – 9 pm ET
Friday 2/4 – 12 am ET
Saturday 2/5 - 5:30 pm ET
Wednesday 2/9 – 12 pm ET
Thursday 2/10 - 11:30 pm ET
Friday 2/18 – 6 pm ET
Tuesday 2/22 - 9:30 am ET
Sunday 2/27 – 4 pm ET
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Of course, check local cable listings.
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7) SUBMISSION DEADLINE NEARS: “WE R INDIE & INDIEGRRL INTERNATIONAL MUSIC CONFERENCE”
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The “We R Indie & Indiegrrl International Music Conference” is returning to Knoxville, Tennessee, August 18-20 at the Holiday Inn World's Fair Park and Convention Center. Promoters describe it as “a great networking, educational, and showcasing opportunity for independent songwriters, bands, groups and musicians.”
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They are now accepting online submissions through Sonicbids for the event’s on-stage performance opportunities, including the “Battle of the Bands” competition, “Songwriter Showdown” competition, “We R Indie” main stage, and “Indiegrrl” main stage. The latter venue’s performance opportunities apply only to female artists and all-female bands.
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The immediate “Special opportunity” runs through February 15, to submit a song for $5 and get a free two-week trial membership to Sonicbids, at www.sonicbids.com/werindieconference.
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Final deadline to submit for stage opportunities and competitions is March 1. Complete conference information is available at www.indiegrrl.com and www.werindie.org.
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8) JUST GIVE ME THAT LONE STAR BEER, AND BOB WILLS MUSIC…
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So, went the lyrics of a fun honky-tonk song a few years back, by a songwriter and band we can no longer identify. But no question that the late BOB WILLS is an immortal. And we’ve got fresh news from the web site that keeps his classics in the minds of newer generations than those who got to see him perform.
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Proclaiming, “Bob Wills is Still the King,” Dwight Adair, owner of www.bobwills.com, is always letting us know about new treasures he unearths and adds to the site. This time around, he says, “On the ‘Audio/Video’ page of our website, there has been an important improvement to the video interviews offered there. When you go to that page, as usual, one of five videos will be presented, selected randomly...BUT NOW you are able to click on any one of the ‘thumbnail’ stills of the other videos and be able to go directly to any other interview you choose, automatically. These thumbnails are directly below the playing video...so just make your desired selection and your chosen video interview of a former Texas Playboy will be streamed to you right away!”
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That’s a real good thing, pard. It seems that so very many of today’s musicians continue to emulate and pay homage to BOB WILLS & THE TEXAS PLAYBOYS, from Austin’s wonderful HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN to L.A.’s COW BOP and the Bay Area’s SADDLE CATS, and that hardly scratches the surface (but it does name some of the best).
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Y’know, we reckon a body ort ter be getting’ ready for another feature on the web site – that bein’, “Bob Wills Radio.” The next edition features WILL TAYLOR.
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9) MARINA V TO PERFORM IN LONDON FOR SIR BOB GELDOF
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She’s the classically-trained pianist, composer and songwriter from Moscow who is now an American citizen and who has added acoustic guitar to her repertoire. Her originals have appeared in television and movies. She seems to make news with her latest success on a regular basis, and since we’ve been happily familiar with Marina and her music for a long time, we’re always impressed but never surprised. The only surprise is that a major label still hasn’t signed her.
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Marina wrote us from the road – she was in Austin – telling us, “I thought I'd share my big news with you guys! [I] have been announced as one of the finalists in the ‘YouBloom International Song Contest.’ Over 1,200 songs were entered and judged by a distinguished panel headed by the legendary and well respected industry veteran, Sir Bob Geldof. Mr. Geldof himself will be presenting [me] with [an] award.”
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As a Top 4 finalist, YouBloom is flying Marina to London where she will perform at The Cobden Club. As a finalist Marina V has already has received much attention along with prize money of
2,000 euros.
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Back home in L.A., Marina said, “I am extremely excited about coming to London to perform and very grateful to everyone at YouBloom for the opportunity that they have given me. I would also like to thank every one of my fans who took the time to vote online for the song ‘You Make Me Beautiful.’ My fans deserve much of the credit for without their love, support, and efforts my song may have never gotten in front of the panel of celebrity judges.”
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Marina V has “a hauntingly beautiful voice” – L.A. Times
“Melodic and passionate music” – The Washington Post
“Angelic Voice” – Entertainment Today
And she is “An emerging musician you should know about” – The Huffington Post
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Marina V’s latest CD, “My Star,” became available January 18, 2011, worldwide. There’s lots more on Marina V at www.marinav.com
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10) WILL WE HEAR THE TOP 40 – FROM ANOTHER PLANET?
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No, we haven’t drunk Glenn Beck’s Koolaid, or watched too many History Channel fantasies about ancient aliens (who did not, by the way, build the pyramids).
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The source for this one is none other than NASA.
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In a recent presentation on a new array of radio telescopes, spokesperson Priscilla Vega of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena said the new system, “could reveal radio waves coming from planets outside our solar system.”
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But, won’t those radio waves – if we can find them – have some kind of, ahh, content?
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For years, since the two Voyager spacecrafts were sent out of the solar system with those gold records of “The Sounds of Earth,” people have joked that the first message we receive from an alien civilization might be, “Send more Chuck Berry.”
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Of course, Ms. Vega is focused on detecting planets by listening to radio signals at the wavelengths that the new array will detect. We can’t help but wonder what would be generating those signals.
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Most likely, they’ll come from gas giants like Jupiter, which makes so much noise that you can hear the racket from the big planet as some of the static your radio picks up. But that doesn’t mean there are no signals from a Klingon version of I Love Lucy.
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Back to the science. The project is quite impressive and, in terms of scale and sensitivity, wholly unprecedented. The first station in the new “Long Wavelength Array,” with 256 antennas, is scheduled to start surveying the sky by this summer. When complete, the full Array will consist of 53 stations, with a total of 13,000 antennas strategically placed in the wide open spaces of New Mexico, across an area nearly 400 kilometers (248 miles) in diameter.
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Scientists do have a sense of humor. You can catch ’em cracking-up each other with wild speculations that they don’t want getting out, because of the ’spalin’ factor if they did. The nature of science is to verify and peer-review everything before telling the rest of us about it. The late Carl Sagan used to say, “The only cardinal truth of science is that there are no cardinal truths.” So, we have risked embarrassing Ms. Vega by engaging in this flight of fancy. Or maybe not. Her announcement, describing the new radio telescope array, was titled, “An Astronomer’s Field of Dreams.” Those last three words, of course, invoke the line from the movie with that name: “If you build it, they will come.”
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Maybe their radio signals will, anyway. We can’t wait to see if they have banjo and accordion, or if they’re too civilized.
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You can read the complete NASA / JPL document at www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.cfm?release=2011-027&cid=release_2011-027
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11) LOCAL INDIE SONGWRITER HAS ORIGINAL IN HALLMARK CHANNEL MOVIE ON SATURDAY
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“SMOOCH,” airing Saturday, February 5 at 9 pm, on cable TV, has a song by L.A. indie songwriter JANIS VAILE that she wrote and performed. It airs on the Hallmark Channel. The song is "Icicles." Janis tells us, “You will be able to hear ‘Icicles’ toward the end of the movie. I hope you will watch and enjoy.” And you can buy a download of Janis Vaile’s “Icicles” on iTunes.
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Events, club & coffee house gigs, big venue concerts, house concerts, acoustic music news, and LOTS more are in the complete edition.
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RECENT NEWS FEATURES (in the past 30 days):
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January 26 & 28 edition’s News Features are available at
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url for Jan 28-31 update:
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/01/acoustic-americana-music-guide-jan-28.html
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Orig edition, Jan 26-31, url:
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/01/acoustic-americana-music-guide-jan-26.html
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January 26 edition’s “Show-of-the-Week” picks and “Event-of-the-Week for Artists” picks for Wed & Thu, Jan 26 & 27, were deleted from the Jan 28 update, and more picks were added for that weekend (changing the content of News Feature #1).
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The topics are…
1) “Show-Of-The-Week” Picks – January 26th through 31st
2) NAMM Delivers at 2011 Annual Show and Conference
3) BASC’s Monthly Bluegrass Night Moves to New Home
4) Edited Trio Has a Few Shows Here Before European Tour
5) Ukulele Stars, Including Grammy Winner, Play Impromptu Huntington Beach Concert During NAMM
6) Bryan Tolentino & Asa Young Concert Delights at Island Bazaar
7) Folk Alley Is Featuring “Best Of 2010” Stream
8) Review: Tom Paxton at McCabe’s, Friday, January 21, 2011
9) “Are The Blues Americana?” (Are You Kidding!?)
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January 21 edition’s News Features are available at
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/01/acoustic-americana-music-guide-jan-21.html
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The topics are…
1) “Show-of-the-Week” Picks – January 21st through 25th
2) Guitar Wizard Vicki Genfan Plays L.A. Tonight, after Dazzling at NAMM
3) Sundance Kicks-Off in Utah
4) Americana Stars Hit Glasgow, Scotland
5) Nashville Firm Seeking Songs for Martina McBride, Dierks Bentley, Hank Williams Jr.
6) Folk Alliance Announces Showcase Artists for 23rd Annual Conference
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January 12 edition’s News Features are available at
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http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/01/acoustic-americana-music-guide-jan-12.html
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The topics are…
1) “Show-of-the-Week” Picks – January 12th through 18th
2) Edited Trio Hits Folk Charts, Will Debut CD in Southern Cal
3) Americana Chart Announces Top 100 Albums of the Year
4) Topanga Banjo∙Fiddle Contest Seeks Graphic Artists to Design Festival Logo
5) New Bob Livingston CD Harkens Back to Cosmic Cowboy
6) “Crowd-Funding” Your Next CD or Other Arts Project
7) Our “Self-Promo-of-the-Week” Prize Goes to... Jim Jones
8) The Guide’s Observation Raises Heated Controversy
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The topics are…
The edition's opening section regarding the attempted assassination and murders in Tucson that day;
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1) “Show-of-the-Week” Picks – January 9th through 11th
2) Annual Elvis Birthday Bash is Tonight… (Amidst an Unusually Strong Sunday Offering of Great Shows)
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www.acousticmusic.net or at
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* 8 pm JAMES INTVELD plus openers the BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND play a BENEFIT NIGHT at the Arcadia Blues Club, Arcadia.
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* 8 pm AL STEWART plays Anthology, San Diego.
* “ARHOOLIE RECORDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION” kicks-off with a concert featuring RY COODER, ANY OLD TIME STRING BAND, LOS CENZONTLES, TEX-MEX FIESTA with SANTIAGO JIMENEZ, PETER ROWAN, BEAUSOLIEL TRIO, and LAURIE LEWIS & TOM ROZUM, at the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley.
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8 pm AL STEWART plays Anthology, 1337 India St, San Diego; 619-595-0300. He’s still famous for “Year of the Cat,” and “Time Passages,” and he continues to make new fans as keeps writing and touring.
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“ARHOOLIE RECORDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION” kicks-off with a concert featuring RY COODER, ANY OLD TIME STRING BAND, LOS CENZONTLES, TEX-MEX FIESTA with SANTIAGO JIMENEZ, PETER ROWAN, BEAUSOLIEL TRIO, and LAURIE LEWIS & TOM ROZUM, at the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley. This one is SOLD OUT.
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8 pm THE BATTLEFIELD BAND brings their renowned Celtic music, complete with bagpipes, to McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $24.50.
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8 pm JAMES INTVELD plus openers the BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND play a BENEFIT NIGHT at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349. All net proceeds go to benefit a local school fund raiser
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8 pm THE ALLEY CATS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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They return after a long Las Vegas run with Jay Leno. Get them while you can. Champion singersand hilarious on stage. This is THE FIRST TEAM. Expect greatness.
The Cats have appeared at numerous fairs and festivals around the country and have been the featured performers on stages at Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, and Hersheypark. They have worked with major corporate clients Daewoo Motor Co., Walt Disney Co., D-Link, LGE, Charles Schwab, and Secure Horizons, entertaining and enlightening audiences while sharing information about products at major trade shows such as COMDEX and Networld+Interop Las Vegas as well as at private corporate events. The Alley Cats have opened for such notable artists as Chubby Checker, The Coasters, Bill Medley, Sha Na Na and The Tokens, as well as sharing the stage with fellow a cappella artists The Bobs, The Blenders, The Nylons, and Rockapella.
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Every Alley Cat performance is accompanied by the sounds of laughter and voices joining in to sing the melodies we all know and love. The Cats' engaging wit and humor have won over audiences nationally as they relate directly to the crowd with jokes, stories, and audience participation that appeal to young and old alike. Tight harmonies, universal humor, and unbelievable a cappella energy have made The Alley Cats America's premier doo-wop group.
THE ALLEY CATS are a perfect blend of musical talent and comic timing. Their interaction with audiences combined with their spontaneous humor makes each show refreshing and exciting. Royce, Juan, Mando, and Sean never miss a beat as they bring their own contemporary style to the great songs of the 50s and 60s. They have recorded four albums, which showcase their rich harmonies, as well as the energy and humor from their live shows. Every Alley Cat performance is accompanied by the sounds of laughter and voices joining in to sing the melodies we all know and love. Tight harmonies, universal humor, and unbelievable a cappella energy have made THE ALLEY CATS "America's Premier Doo-Wop Group." Most booked Doo-Wop group. Tickets, $20.
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8 pm I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. play two sets in Ventura at Yolie’s, 137 Main St, Ventura 93001; 805-652-0338; http://hihatentertainment.com/
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* 8 pm BERNIE PEARL brings his fabulous old school blues to Boulevard Music, Culver City.
* 8 pm PIERRE BENSUSAN plays McCabe’s, Santa Monica.
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* 7:30 pm ALASDAIR FRASER & NATALIE HAAS play the “San Diego Folk Heritage” series.
* “ARHOOLIE RECORDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION” continues with the GOODTIME WASHBOARD 3, BARBARA DANE & BOB MIELKE'S JAZZ ALL-STARS, XTREME BRASS BAND, TONI BROWN & TERRY GARTHWAITE, THE CREOLE BELLES, and the SAVOY-DOUCET CAJUN BAND, at the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley.
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Sat, Feb 5, on TV:
9 pm “SMOOCH” has a song by L.A. indie songwriter JANIS VAILE that she wrote and performed. It airs on the Hallmark Channel. The song is "Icicles." Janis tells us, “You will be able to hear ‘Icicles’ toward the end of the movie. I hope you will watch and enjoy.” And you can buy a download of Janis Vaile’s “Icicles” on iTunes.
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7:30 pm ALASDAIR FRASER & NATALIE HAAS play the “San Diego Folk Heritage” series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas (San Diego); 858-566-4040.
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“ARHOOLIE RECORDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION” continues with the GOODTIME WASHBOARD 3, BARBARA DANE & BOB MIELKE'S JAZZ ALL-STARS, XTREME BRASS BAND, TONI BROWN & TERRY GARTHWAITE, THE CREOLE BELLES, and the SAVOY-DOUCET CAJUN BAND, at the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley. Tix may still be available.
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7 pm Premiere of film “LOSE WITH ENGLISH” by musicians / award-winning filmmakers MICHAEL GLOVER & ROBYN ROSENKRANTZ, (aka BRIGHT BLUE GORILLA), including a pre-screening concert by BBG and BRIAN JOSEPH, at the Downtown Independent Theater, 251 S Main St, downtown Los Angeles 90012.
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Expect a sold-out house of fans of “BBG” and other cast members. You can get advance tix and learn more about the creative talents behind the film, and sample their music, at www.BrightBlueGorilla.com and you can rent the earlier BBG films, including “The Mind of Henry Lime,” winner at Mumbai, at www.realeyz.tv. The premiere, including a pre-screening concert by BBG and BRIAN JOSEPH, has “meet-and-greet” the cast at 7 pm, with the concert and then the screening at 8 pm.
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7 pm THE FOLK COLLECTION plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; reservations, 626-794-2424; info, www.coffeegallery.com
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7 pm The acoustic band, OUT OF THE BLUE, returns to Fiddler’s Crossing, 206 East F St, Tehachapi 93561; www.grungehobbit.com; 661-823-9994. Guitarist and vocalist Pat Seamount was a Tehachapi resident for many years, and was known for her poignant interpretations of the songs of Kate Wolf in the group, Handmade. Now based in the Kern River Valley, Pat and her husband, mandolin player Michael Gallagher, formed Out of the Blue in 2003. Terry Harris was added on dobro in 2005 and Kris Martin came on board to play bass in 2008. All four musicians have all been playing most of their lives. Their concerts are a lively mix of folk, old time, bluegrass, country, rock and roll, jazz and their own compositions. Out of the Blue was a hit when they performed at Mama Hillybeans and at Concerts in the Park. Tickets are $10 and are available at Mountain Music or by calling 823-9994. Doors at 6:30 pm, concert at 7. As usual, coffee, tea and goodies are included with the ticket.
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8 pm BERNIE PEARL brings his fabulous old school blues to Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. All ages show, tix, $15.
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8 pm PIERRE BENSUSAN plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com. Tix, $22.50.
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* 3 pm GARRISON KEILLOR, the creative force behind radio’s long-running “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION,” brings his storytelling concert to the Cerritos Performing Arts Center.
* 7 pm WENDY WALDMAN plays her Grammy-winning “Live music instead of football” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena.
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* “ARHOOLIE RECORDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION” concludes with TAJ MAHAL, ERIC & SUZY THOMPSON, SAVOY FAMILY BAND, COUNTRY JOE MCDONALD, and LOS CENZONTLES at the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley.
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“ARHOOLIE RECORDS 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION” concludes with TAJ MAHAL, ERIC & SUZY THOMPSON, SAVOY FAMILY BAND, COUNTRY JOE MCDONALD, and LOS CENZONTLES at the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley. Tix may still be available.
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11 am SANDRA SANDIA plays the “Matinee Kids' Show” at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $8 (kids under age 2 are free).
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2-4 pm MANDALYN MAY plus MAYDE INN EYERLAND play the Slater-Luntsford House Concert series in Lancaster. Host wayne says, "Mandalyn May will be headlining. You may remember her silky voice and excellent ukulele and guitar from her showcase at Butlers last spring. She’ll be back in California to wow us with new songs and stories, and our boys Mayde Inn Eyerland will be opening. You’ll want to hear these lads with their new banjo player! If the weather’s nice, we’ll be in the Pavilion—but if Mother Nature is in one of her moods again, we’ll be indoors." Details and reservations at http://desertsong.net/main/?page_id=113. House Concerts at the Slater-Lunsford Pavilion are FREE, but please reserve your seat by donating $20 for the artists’ expenses.”
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3 pm GARRISON KEILLOR, the creative force behind radio’s long-running “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION,” brings his storytelling concert to the Cerritos Performing Arts Center’s Lyric Theatre, 12700 Center Court Dr, Cerritos; 562 916-8501 or 800-300-4345.
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7 pm WENDY WALDMAN plays her Grammy-winning “Live music instead of football” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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Bob Stane says, “What a concept! Read the copy, you will like it.” WENDY WALDMAN has enjoyed a distinguished career as an artist (solo on major labels and cult fave Bryndle), one of the first woman record producers to have a major impact, and songwriter of multi-platinum songs in genres from country to pop, film, jazz, children's music and R&B. Her list of songwriting and producing credits is extensive and impressive, and includes the Grammy-winning "Save the Best for Last," (recorded by Vanessa Williams). Her first album, Love Has Got Me, on Warner Bros. Records, was proclaimed by Rolling Stone Magazine to be the "singer-songwriter debut of the year." She has made eight critically acclaimed solo albums and toured extensively as well. In 1996, a "best of" collection was released on Warner Brothers, followed by the reissue of all of the Warner albums in 2005. Her newest CD, My Time in the Desert, was a 2007 release. Tix, $ 15
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7 pm SAM BAKER & DON CONOSCENTI play the “Bodie House Concert Series at the Thousand Oaks Library,” at the Grant R. Brimhall T.O. Library, 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91362; 818-621-8309.
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8 pm RASPIN STUWART at Guitar Merchant, 7503 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Canoga Park, CA 91303; 818-884-5905; www.guitarmerchant.com. “The Wave” 94.7 FM is currently playing Raspin's new CD. That’s HUGE for anybody in the folk-Americana music world. Call the station’s request line at 800-520-9283 and ask for them to play Raspin, or go to http://947thewave.radio.com/contact-the-wave
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8 pm CAT POWER at The Music Box, 6126 Hollywood Bl; Hollywood. John Payne writes in the L.A. Weekly, “The charismatic enigma wrapped in a spacey riddle known as Chan Marshall, a.k.a. Cat Power, has finally emerged as a confident, relaxed performer fully in command of her considerable musical chops. Recent appearances have revealed a new Cat Power on a fascinating ride deep into the art of pure vocal technique, with that distinctively breathy instrument on a complexly soulful slo-burn through her favored rock/gospel/blues/R&B amalgam. Tonight, backed by her explosive quartet comprising the Blues Explosion's Judah Bauer on guitar, the Dirty Three's Jim White on drums, Gregg Foreman on organ and guitar and Erik Paparazzi on bass, Marshall will span a range of choice items from her catalogue, most likely including jewels from her last and finest ‘The Greatest,’ plus several intriguing covers (Eartha Kitt en español, Nico, Rolling Stones). But the emphasis will be on the first new material she's come up with since 2006, and it is, you'll be glad to hear, ever haunting, both direct and nebulous, head-turningly subtle and, when the impulse hits, very, very noisy. Full of surprises, this Cat Power, and that's the greatest thing of all.” Tix, $35.
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Included are today & tonight’s weekly and monthly residencies, series, showcases, workshops, open mics and other acoustic music events that are scheduled in advance to happen today and tonight, from northern Santa Barbara County to south Orange County, from downtown L.A. to the valleys to the Inland Empire, from the desert to the sea. It all a click away, at
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8 pm TIANA STAR at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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A recent graduate of Berklee College of Music, “Tiana Star not only has the ability to conceive catchy melodies, she also translates them perfectly through her instrument. Utilizing her formal training, her voice is crisp and controlled and her abilities on guitar and piano make for an entertaining and memorable live show.” - Music Magazine.
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Tiana has taught, performs and is a singer-songwriter. She recently performed at Sundance Film Festival. Tiana has been on TV and radio, and played venues including Linnaea's Cafe, The Porch, Boo Boo Records, and 101.3 "The Coast," and more. Tickets, $15.
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“LOS ANGELES AREA ACOUSTIC MUSIC PERFORMANCES” and related events.
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THERE ARE 22 (Twenty-two!) ADDITIONAL EVENTS, TODAY & TONIGHT!
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Included are today & tonight’s weekly and monthly residencies, series, showcases, workshops, open mics and other acoustic music events that are scheduled in advance to happen today and tonight, from northern Santa Barbara County to south Orange County, from downtown L.A. to the valleys to the Inland Empire, from the desert to the sea.
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Tue, Feb 8, in the desert; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm GARRISON KEILLOR, the creative force behind radio’s long-running “A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION,” brings his storytelling concert to the McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert; 760-340-ARTS or 866-889-ARTS.
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Wed, Feb 9, in Santa Barbara; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm PIERRE BENSUSAN plays a “TRIBUTE TO PAT MILLIKEN” at SOHo Restaurant and Music Club, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-962 7776.
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Thu, Feb 10, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JUDY COLLINS plays 4th and B, 345 B St, San Diego 92101; 619-231-4343.
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Feb 10, in Santa Ynez; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm SARAH McLACHLAN plays the Samala Showroom at Chumash Casino, 3400 East Hwy 246, Santa Ynez 93460; www.chumashcasino.com/entertainment; 800-CHUMASH.
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Sarah McLachlan's atmospheric folk-pop has made her a major voice in the growing adult alternative pop format. She will perform her favorites, including "Possession," “Good Enough,” and "I Will Remember You." Tix, $75, $90, $105, $120, $135.
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Thu, Feb 10, in Santa Barbara:
8 pm STEVE POLTZ with MEGHAN LEHMAN play SOHo Restaurant and Music Club, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-962 7776.
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Thu, Feb 10; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “THE ONION EDITORS” bring their satirical spoken word to UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Deadpan satire and journalistic skill collide in the phenomenon that is “The Onion.” Founded in 1988 at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the “fake news” newspaper is the notable precursor to such biting, faux-news programs as "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report." Last year, “The Onion News Network,” an online send-up of 24-hour cable TV news, was named a Peabody Award winner and praised as “hilarious, trenchant and not infrequently hard to distinguish from the real thing.” In their UCLA Live debut, current Onion editor JOE RANDAZZO and fellow staffers present a multimedia discussion on the state of media, politics and pop culture, as they offer insight into how the paper’s culture-skewering stories and hilarious headlines are created. Tix, $28-48 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Thu, Feb 10, Festival, and out-of-town “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick, in Felton, CA:
“THE WIYOS BLUEGRASS AND OLD-TIMEY MINI-FEST” with LAURIE LEWIS, and TOM ROZUM with THE FOGHORN TRIO (CALEB KLAUDER, SAMMY LIND & NADINE LANDRY), plus, of course, the wonderful band called The WIYOs, at Don Quixote's in Felton, CA.
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8 pm DANIEL HOPE & JEFFREY KAHANE at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Britain's versatile violinist DANIEL HOPE, the youngest person ever to perform as part of the prestigious BEAUX ARTS TRIO, is joined on piano by JEFFREY KAHANE, music director of the LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA. The duo appears for a stirring performance of Brahms’ Sonata No. 1 in G Major, Op. 78, Regenlied, O. Messiaen’s Théme et Variations, Schulhoff’s Sonata No. 2, Sz. 76 and Franck’s Sonata in A Major.
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DANIEL HOPE is one of the most sought-after violin soloists in music today and has been described by The New York Times as “...a violinist of probing intellect and commanding style.”
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JEFFREY KAHANE is a multitalented conductor and pianist who made his debut at Carnegie Hall in 1983 and regularly appears as a soloist with leading orchestras around the world. Tix, $28-58 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Fri, Feb 11, world music:
8 pm FLAMENCO VIVO CARLOTA SANTANA (FIESTA FLAMENCA) performs at the “Caltech Public Events” series in Beckman Auditorium, 332 S Michigan Av, on the Caltech campus in Pasadena; 626-395-4652.
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Fri, Feb 11; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
9 pm LILY WILSON & THE DREAM BAND at Molly Malone’s, 575 S Fairfax Av, L.A. 90036; www.mollymalonesla.com; 323-935-1577.
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Sat, Feb 12; an out-of-town “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
Annual “SAN FRANCISCO BLUEGRASS AND OLD TIME MUSIC FESTIVAL” includes a show with LAURIE LEWIS, and TOM ROZUM with THE FOGHORN TRIO (CALEB KLAUDER, SAMMY LIND & NADINE LANDRY), at the Freight & Salvage in Berkeley.
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Sat, Feb 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm RICK SHEA with RITA HOSKING at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus, Covina; 626-339-7020,
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RITA HOSKING's songs have been praised for their sense of story and place, and her performances for capturing the audience. Honors include "Best Country Album" nomination by the 2010 Independent Music Awards, winner of the '08 Dave Carter Memorial Songwriting Contest at the Sisters Folk Festival, finalist in the '09 Telluride Troubadour Contest, and others as well. She has played her songs for appreciative listeners at the Strawberry Music Festival, Kate Wolf Music Festival, and many more. "There’s a grit to her songs and sinewy toughness to her voice that weave their own spell," (Q Magazine.)
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RICK SHEA is a longtime roots-Americana Southern Cal favorite, a top-notch musician who has co-produced with DAVE ALVIN. Hi's songs embrace everything from norteño and border rock to traditional folk and country music, his voice is smooth and bittersweet and his guitar playing goes from subtle on the ballads to blazing through the rockers. His 5 critically acclaimed albums have been called “ marvelous…4 stars... LA Daily News, (“Sawbones”) to “stunningly good”... Dirty Linen (“Trouble and Me”) and he's worked with everyone from roots rock kingpin Dave Alvin to folk chanteuse Katy Moffatt to indie rock legends R.E.M.“Staunchly independent...represents the best of California music.” - LA Weekly.
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Rick’s latest CD, “Shelter Valley Blues,” made #2 on the FAR Chart, #3 on the EuroAmericana Chart, the “Top Ten of 2009” in FolkWorks, and earned a blurb in USA Today.
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FolkWorks Joel Okida, in naming “Shelter Valley Blues” to the Top Ten, says, “Long time Southern California singer-songwriter-musician who has a resume of arresting songs and a habit of abetting almost every other singer or band of country or honky-tonk notoriety that rolls into town. This is a captivating piece of work and fits in nicely with the excellent recordings that he has generated over the years. Don't know if he is underrated or overlooked, but if he is, it's your fault, not his.”
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Blll Lavery of Village Records wrote of “Shelter Valley Blues,” “Years from now writers will refer to this as “his career album.” In case I'm not around to do it, I'll just do it here. He's had a long and storied career and worked with music royalty in several genres. As is the case with in demand players they often don't get the proper respect for their own recordings. This one will change all of that for Shea. This self produced and recorded album feels like something The Band would have done early in their career.”
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Sat, Feb 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm TIM TEDROW & TERRY VREELAND plus BRAD ANNAN at the “Gelencser House Concert” series in Claremont. Tim & Terry will likely be joined by the beautiful JOEY VREELAND and the REVEREND MARK. Reservations get directions at 909-596-1266 or singfolk@yahoo.com. Suggested donation $15.
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Sat, Feb 12, in San Diego:
7:30 pm DAVID MALDONADO plays the “AMSD” concert series, 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176.
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Sat, Feb 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm NATHAN ROGERS plays Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. The son of the late, great Canadian folk icon STAN ROGERS inherited all the musical and songwriting genes. Both his material and performance make him a major folk act in his own right – and he just might play a song or two from his father’s extensive and beloved catalog. More at www.nathanrogers.ca. All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $15.
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Sat, Feb 12:
8 pm “COLEMAN ORCHESTRA CONCERTS” brings the COLBURN SCHOOL ORCHESTRA, SIR NEVILLE MARRINER, conductor, to Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S St John St, Pasadena 91105. Program is Ravel’s “Suite from Ma Mer l’Oye (Mother Goose);” Korngold’s “Violin Concerto;” Bartok’s “Concerto for Orchestra.” Info, 213-621-2200 or www.colburnschool.edu. Tix, $10, gen’l admission.
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Sat, Feb 12:
8 pm BROOKLYN RIDER with COLBURN SCHOOL OF MUSIC QUARTET plays the “Tango Rhythms” series at Laguna Playhouse, 606 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach. Part of this month’s “Laguna Beach Music Festival,” which is mostly world music – Google it if you’re interested in their schedule.
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Sun, Feb 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
3 pm KEN O’MALLEY presents a special show, focused on “THE WOMEN OF IRELAND,” at Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
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From the quiet strength of his mother, who raised seven children and organized a household of nine members, to famous and infamous Irish women who left their mark on history, this show pays tribute to many of these women through Ken’s engaging stories and songs. It’s a true testament to the women of Ireland, steering paths through a male dominated society with their loyalty to family and their connection with the land, many, such as Grace O’Malley, becoming bold leaders of men. (Please note date change from previous announcement).
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The Coffee Gallery Backstage, as Ken says, “is a delightful and unique performance space that has been named by Folkworks magazine as the #1 venue for acoustic music in Southern California. Call their NEW reservation hotline 626-794-2424 (after 10 am).” Indeed, Ken's shows at this venue have sold out in the past, but, as venue impresario Bob Stane adds, “We have always been able to accommodate the waiting list.”
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Ken, who brings his marvelous baritone, fine guitar, and authentic and original Irish songs, concludes, “If you have never been to this beautiful all-ages ‘listening venue,’ you have missed something special!”
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Sun, Feb 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
5 pm MARK ST. MARY ZYDECO BAND plays the Cajun-Zydeco Dance Series at the Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club, 6285 Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach; 562-596-1631 or 562-708-8946.
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Mon-Wed, Feb 14-16; an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK” FOR ARTISTS:
“NEW MUSIC SEMINAR” at the Sheraton Universal Hotel, Universal City, with nightly performances at The Music Box / Henry Fonda Theater in Hollywood and the Roxy in West Hollywood.
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The New Music Seminar (NMS) is billed as “the innovative future of music conference,” and organizers have announced the final schedule and speaker lineup for the Los Angeles conference.
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Gilli Moon, president of the global Songsalive! organization and one of the mentors at a 5 pm session at the Seminar on Wed, Feb 16, says, "The New Music Seminar is not your normal run in the mill music conference that ties to spoon feed artists on how to ‘make it’ with music industry guests that sit up on panels like popcorn with no desire to interact. This is a real conference with real learning, and using step by step approaches on how to really succeed in THIS real climate of the music business. Of what I've learned from Dave Lory's approach (New Music Seminar's producer), he brings panelists on board who know how to educate and are willing to engage with the musicians and artists. It's intimate, exclusive and real."
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Event includes a Monday night, Feb 14, Opening Night Party, a red carpet event at The Music Box, Hollywood.
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The two-day, three-night conference includes a symphony of five "movements" (focused discussions), eighteen 18-minute Intensives (presentations) from key industry leaders, 25 mentoring sessions, nightly music showcases, High-Level Industry Summit Meetings. NMS creative workshops focus on Live Performances, Singer/Rappers Vocal Performances, Producing and Songwriting, with ongoing networking opportunities throughout.
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Gilli Moon adds, “New Music Seminar is the must-attend conference for the emerging new music industry. The Seminar will address both the artists' dilemma of breaking out from the ever-growing glut of music releases and the development of a new business model for a sustainable music business.”
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Tue, Feb 15; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm “SUSAN JAMES CD RELEASE PARTY” really IS a concert party, with a huge lineup and “a rolling review” with performances by SUSAN JAMES, OLD CALIFORNIO, TONY GILKYSON & KIP BOARDMAN, DOUBLE NAUGHT SPY CAR, I SEE HAWKS IN L.A., DJ BONEBRAKE, THE QUARTER AFTER, EVIE SANDS, ANNY CELSI & NELSON BRAGG, and others, at the Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park; 213-413-8200. www.attheecho.com.

Susan James new CD is “Highways Ghosts, Hearts and Home,” featuring 11 original songs by James. It’s the fourth full-length release from the Los Angeles based singer-songwriter.
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"Hey, well your set was so fantastic. And what a band. Guitar wizard, bass magician, Bonebrake drums… And your great songs." — Twitter tweet Susan James received from well-known Americana and rock artist RYAN ADAMS.
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A celebrated singer and accomplished guitarist, James was hand-selected for tours with BOB WEIR’S RATDOG and LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM and many others. James previously made a splash with her three acclaimed releases “Life Between Two Worlds,” “Shocking Pink Banana Seat” and the double-LP “Fantastic Voyage,” wherein she was backed by an eclectic group of guests, including ex-REPLACEMENTS bassist TOMMY STINSON and THE WONDERMINTS.
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“Highways, Ghosts, Hearts and Home” is self-produced, and James has once again surrounded herself with stellar musicians, including PAUL LACQUES, PAUL MARSHALL & SHAWN NOURSE (2/3 of the band, I SEE HAWKS IN L.A.) – the guys perform respectively, guitar, bass and drums on all tracks; GABE WITCHER (PUNCH BROTHERS) on fiddle; DANNY MCGOUGH (SHIVAREE, SOCIAL DISTORTION) on the Hammond B3; and more. It was recorded at Nourse by Northwest Studios in L.A. by Shawn Nourse (Dwight Yoakam, Rosie Flores) with additional recording at Fully’s Studio in Topanga by Fulton Dingley (Stereolab, Robert Wyatt, Kulah Shaker). Dingley mixed the CD, with additional mixing by Ryan Ulyate (Tom Petty). It was mastered by Joe Gastwirt Mastering (Beach Boys, Tom Petty, Crosby, Stills and Nash). After tonight’s release, US & European tour dates are planned for spring, 2011. More at www.susanjamesmusic.com
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We’ve seen promo that reads, “James has expanded her lyrical and musical reach through a psychedelic, country-folk lens, with her songs addressing life, love, hope, apparitions and eccentricities. The songs were written, sequenced and produced by her as more of a "concept" than just the sum of all parts. James’ ghostly voice, grasp of lyrics and complex arrangements blend flawlessly to take you on a kaleidoscopic journey throughout the record, and securing her a spot in the Americana spotlight.”
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There’s a great article on a band doing the project “DIY” (do-it-yourself, with a major record label) at www.dailykos.com/story/2011/1/6/125642/2671
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Show is presented by “The Grand Ole Echo” productions. Doors at 7 pm, and it’s a good idea to be early. $10 gets you in, AND a copy of the new CD; $5 admission without CD. Show is 18+,
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Tue, Feb 15; an out-of-town “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick; in Berkeley:
“FLATT & SCRUGGS TRIBUTE” at the renowned Freight and Salvage in Berkeley, with TOM ROZUM, KATHY KALLICK, BILL EVANS, LARRY COHEA, JIM MINTUN, DEL WILLIAMS, MARKIE SANDERS, PAUL SHELASKY, DAVID THOM, and more. Tix should be available now, and don’t dawdle...
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Wed, Feb 16; an out-of-town “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick, in San Diego:
SARAH LEE GUTHRIE & JOHNNY IRION with BLAME SALLY at the AMSD Concert series, in San Diego.
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Thu, Feb 17; an out-of-town “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick, in San Diego:
SARAH LEE GUTHRIE & JOHNNY IRION play the “Sunset Sessions” series, in San Diego.
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Fri, Feb 18; an out-of-town “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick, in San Diego:
SARAH LEE GUTHRIE & JOHNNY IRION play the Oasis House Concert series in San Diego.
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Fri, Feb 18:
8 pm DEL REY AND SUZY THOMPSON play Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583.
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Fri, Feb 18:
9 pm ROD PIAZZA & THE MIGHTY FLYERS bring their blues to Cafe Boogaloo, 1238 Hermosa Av, Hermosa Beach; 310-318-2324.
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Sat, Feb 19, in OC; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm STEVE GILLETTE & CINDY MANGSEN make their annual Southern Cal tour, tonight playing at St. Matt’s After Dark, 1111 Town and County, Orange; 714-792-3964.
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Sat, Feb 19:
7:30 pm BRIAN PETERS plays “The Living Tradition” series at Anaheim Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; 949-646-1964.
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Sat, Feb 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MAYA ANGELOU at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Inspiring poet, feminist, author, actress, director and activist Maya Angelou is one of the most recognizable and beloved names in contemporary American literature and one of the most powerful voices in American culture. Her work is vigorous, elegant and wields the power to blur racial and socioeconomic lines. Angelou’s influential “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” is a classic that transcends generations. Her prolific career includes a litany of best-selling works of poetry and prose, and this appearance is a rare chance to celebrate this extraordinary woman in her own notable presence.
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Angelou recited her original poetry at President Bill Clinton’s Inauguration in 1993. Not since John F. Kennedy took office in 1961 was a poet invited to take part. (Kennedy chose Carl Sandberg.) President Barack Obama revived the tradition again at his Inauguration in 2009 (the poet was Elizabeth Alexander, though most people remember that ARETHA FRANKLIN sang, and JOHN WILLIAMS conducted ITZHAK PERLMAN, YO-YO MA, GABRIELA MONTERO, & ANTHONY McGILL). Tix, $33-63 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Sat, Feb 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 & 10 pm DAVID LINDLEY at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Lindley is one of the world’s most respected rock guitarists who can play anything with strings, acoustic or electric or anywhere in between. He’s here 2/19 at 8 & 10 pm and 2/20 at 7 pm. Tix, $20.
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Sat, Feb 19; an out-of-town “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick, in San Luis Obispo:
SARAH LEE GUTHRIE & JOHNNY IRION play Steynberg Gallery in San Luis Obispo.
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Sun, Feb 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
3 pm-midnight “FOLKTACULAR” the first of ROBERT MORGAN FISHER’s two twice-annual events in 2011, with a massive lineup, at Writer’s Boot Camp, Bergamont Station Arts Complex, 2525 Michigan Av, Bldg “i,” Santa Monica. Info, www.robertmorganfisher.com/news.html for all information, reservations, etc.
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Event is Sunday of Presidents’ Day Weekend (you can sleep late Monday), in “a luxurious auditorium with couches and everything. Price includes admission, beverages and Tito’s Tacos while they last. POTLUCK contributions strongly encouraged and appreciated.”
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Lineup (in reverse order, because that’s how he does things):
Special Headliner Guest John York 10 pm
Robert Morgan Fisher (New Century Writer Award winner) 9 pm
Joyce Woodson 8 pm
Chad Watson & Pam Loe 7:30 pm
Lisa Turner 7 pm
Paul Zollo 6:30 pm
Alfred Johnson 6 pm
Bayard Johnson 5:30 pm
Jeff Gold 5 pm
Lorin Hart 4:30 pm
Dale LaDuke 4 pm
Terry Vreeland & Tim Tedrow 3:30 pm
Robert Morgan Fisher kicks off the show at 3 pm with a set of cover songs from his forthcoming CD “Couplings, Mash-ups & Forced Marriages.”
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Trough Records artists PAUL ZOLLO and TIM TEDROW & TERRY VREELAND will be among the fabulous singer-songwriters performing. Following JOHN YORK's set there will Encore Sets till midnight & beyond. Tix, $25 advance (see website) or $25 at the door.
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Sun, Feb 20:
3:30 pm BORODIN QUARTET plays the “SUNDAYS WITH COLEMAN” 107th season (2010-2011), presented by the Coleman Chamber Music Association in Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; series info 626-793-4191; www.colemanchambermusic.org. Season subscription (6 concerts) $108-$234; single-event tix $24-45.
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Sun, Feb 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm DAVID LINDLEY at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Lindley is one of the world’s most respected rock guitarists who can play anything with strings, acoustic or electric or anywhere in between. He’s here 2/19 at 8 & 10 pm and 2/20 at 7 pm. Tix, $20.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.”
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Check out their live performance at
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For our out-of-town guests who want to stay the night in Ojai, Casa Ojai (www.ojaiinn.com) is offering a 15% discount off their winter rates. And concert producers will give hotel guests a 20% off on tickets for the show.
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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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Wed, Feb 23, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
6 pm STEVE GILLETTE & CINDY MANGSEN make their annual Southern Cal tour, tonight playing at Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Dr, San Diego; 858-538-8163; rbconcerts@earthlink.net
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Wed, Feb 23:
8 pm JOHN WATERS: “THIS FILTHY WORLD GOES HOLLYWOOD,” plus opening act ELVIS PERKINS, is an evening of music and one-man theatre at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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As a screenwriter, director, artist, actor, and all-around filth elder, John Waters has become a rotten renaissance man of unprecedented cultural influence. Not only was his movie “Hairspray” turned into a wildly successful Tony Award-winning musical, his recently published memoir, “Role Models,” has been called “alarmingly refined.”
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Waters’ one-man vaudeville act, “This Filthy World Goes Hollywood,” sends up show business, the art world, and his own lunatic career in a rapid-fire performance. Dynamic modern-rock recording artist ELVIS PERKINS opens the show with a solo set, and actor MATTHEW GRAY GUBLER hosts as the evening’s emcee. Tix, $28-48 ($15 for UCLA students).
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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-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 COUNTRY JOE McDONALD at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $22.50.
(See Feb 26, 8 pm listing for Country Joe’s “Woody Guthrie Tribute” at the Caltech Folk Music Society series for more info.)
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Sat, Feb 26, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm STEVE GILLETTE & CINDY MANGSEN make their annual Southern Cal tour, tonight playing the “San Diego Folk Heritage” series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas (San Diego); 858-566-4040.
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Sat, Feb 26; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “WOODY GUTHRIE TRIBUTE,” the new show by COUNTRY JOE McDONALD (Country Joe & the Fish) at the CALTECH FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY series in Beckman Institute Auditorium (“Little Beckman”) on the campus, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; 626-395-4652, or toll-free 888-2CALTECH (1-888-222-5832). More on the Caltech Folk Music Series at www.folkmusic.caltech.edu - and check-out other music on campus at Caltech Presents / Caltech Public Events series at www.events.caltech.edu.
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COUNTRY JOE McDONALD has been touring his “TRIBUTE TO WOODY GUTHRIE” for the past few years to strong audience acclaim. In his highly-entertaining tribute, Country Joe deftly conveys the charm, talent, and social and political consciousness of the legendary folksinger from Oklahoma. It helps to know that McDonald’s father, Worden, shared Oklahoma’s Dust Bowl roots with Guthrie in the ‘20s & ‘30s. Country Joe opens the tribute with a moving performance of Woody’s best-known tune, “This Land is Your Land,” and takes the audience through a journey of 13 Woody Guthrie songs, all in a strong clear voice that doesn’t mimic Guthrie’s style, but conveys the emotion and energy that defines Guthrie. More at www.countryjoe.com.
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The campus ticket office handles the Folk Music Society’s advance tickets, takes credit cards, and is open Noon-5 pm, Mon-Fri; their number is 626-395-4652. As the date gets close, this will likely sell-out. Tickets are $20, $5 for children and Caltech students.
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Sun, Feb 27, 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, 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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March:
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Wed, Mar 2:
7 pm “CLASSICAL KALEIDOSCOPE CONCERT SERIES” continues its 6th season tonight with special guest LESLIE GILBERT-LURIE and other performing musicians (tba) in the Cay Mortenson Auditorium at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W Duarte Rd, Arcadia 91006; www.library.ci.arcadia.ca.us; 626-821-5567. Series has one remaining Wednesday night concert, April 20, at 7 pm. Info on this program and the series, 626-821-5569.
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Fri, Mar 4; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm NOEL PAUL STOOKEY (of Peter, Paul & Mary) plays McCabe's, 3101 W Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-828-4403 or 310-828-4497; www.mccabes.com
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Sat, Mar 12:
2:30 pm “SHAMROCK TALES” celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with stories and crafts of the Emerald Isle, in the Cay Mortenson Auditorium at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W Duarte Rd, Arcadia 91006; www.library.ci.arcadia.ca.us; 626-821-5567. Info on this program, 626-821-5566. All ages, free.
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Sat & Sun, Mar 12 & 13:
Annual “LOS ANGELES IRISH FAIR” at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds – Fairplex – in Pomona; www.fairplex.com. Many bands perform on multiple stages. KEN O'MALLEY & THE TWILIGHT LORDS perform both days. (Note that the event is a different weekend this year.)
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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; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MARSHALL CRENSHAW plays Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. More at www.marshallcrenshaw.com. All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $20.
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Sat, Mar 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
11 am & 2 pm DAN ZANES & FRIENDS make their annual return for two shows at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Don’t dismiss this as a kids’ show. He has a CD that won a Grammy and got airplay on radio’s “Tied to the Trtacks.”
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UCLA Live series favorite Dan Zanes and his band perform exuberant, handmade music for enthusiastic crowds of kids and kids at heart. Filled with irresistible grooves drawn from a wealth of musical traditions, Zanes, his Brooklyn-based band and his surprising and eccentric special guests, create a rollicking Woodstock for kids, including American traditional songs, dance classics, and smart, inventive originals. The audience is invited to sing along with gusto before things heat up and ultimately evolve into an all-ages dance party. Tix, $18-28 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Sat, Mar 19:
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.
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Sun, Mar 20:
3:30 pm SCHUMANN TRIO plays the “SUNDAYS WITH COLEMAN” 107th season (2010-2011), presented by the Coleman Chamber Music Association in Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; series info 626-793-4191; www.colemanchambermusic.org. Season subscription (6 concerts) $108-$234; single-event tix $24-45.
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Sat, Mar 23; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm SLIGO RAGS plays the Grace First Presbyterian Church concert series, at 3955 Studebaker Rd, Long Beach; 562-420-3393.
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Sat, Mar 26:
2:30-4 pm “TOLKIEN DAY” celebrates with live music, readings and more, in the Cay Mortenson Auditorium at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W Duarte Rd, Arcadia 91006; www.library.ci.arcadia.ca.us; 626-821-5567. Info on this program, 626-821-5566. The L.A.-based “Tolkein Society” presents this afternoon of dramatic readings, musical interludes and costumed characters from “The Hobbit,” “The Lord of the Rings,” and other works by J.R.R. Tolkien. All ages, free.
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Sat, Apr 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
2 pm BILL FRISELL TRIO: “SELECTED WORKS OF BUSTER KEATON” plays the first of two different shows today at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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The matinee is family-friendly, and the show tonight takes a different focus. Incomparable guitarist BILL FRISELL, along with his bandmates TONY SCHERR and KENNY WOLLESEN, create a live score to the Buster Keaton classics “Go West,” “The High Sign,” and “One Week.” Rediscover the timeless charm of Keaton’s magic, as re-imagined with live music, in an afternoon of film and music the whole family can enjoy. The trio plays another show here tonight at 8 pm, with an adult focus; it, too is a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick. See listing. Tix, $18-28 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Sat, Apr 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
3 & 8 pm “ALOHA CONCERT SERIES” brings Grammy winners GEORGE, MOSES & KEOKI KAHUMOKU at the Ruth Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, on the campus at Whittier College, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier; 562-907-4203; www.shannoncenter.org.
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The 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.
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The show tonight takes a different focus, unlike today’s family-friendly matinee. Geniuses collide as iconic guitarist BILL FRISELL and his bandmates TONY SCHERR and KENNY WOLLESEN play original compositions to a truly fantastic collection of visuals that includes classic slapstick comedy from a trio of Buster Keaton classics, the bold illustrations of Seattle animator JIM WOODRING and selections from avant-garde filmmaker BILL MORRISON’s “The Mesmerist.” Frisell’s trio sets this eclectic footage to music with a thrilling live score. The trio plays a matinee here at 11 am today, with a different focus and cheaper tix, intended for families; it, too is a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick. See listing. Tix, $28-43 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Sat, Apr 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm RONNY COX and JACK WILLIAMS play Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. More at www.ronnycox.com & www.jackwilliamsmusic.com. All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $20.
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Sat, Apr 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “ALOHA CONCERT SERIES” brings Grammy winners GEORGE, MOSES & KEOKI KAHUMOKU at the Ruth Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, on the campus at Whittier College, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier; www.shannoncenter.org; 562-907-4203. Shows at 3 & 8 pm. See 3 pm listing for details.
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Fri-Sun, Apr 8-10; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
“ARLO GUTHRIE - A WEEKEND OF GUTHRIE IN REDLANDS” is a festival, venue tba. Info, www.BodieHouse.com.
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Fri, Apr 8; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm ARLO GUTHRIE & FRIENDS at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Son of the illustrious WOODY GUTHRIE and current patriarch of folk music’s most notable family, Arlo Guthrie returns to UCLA Live for an evening of American music tinged with humor, warmth and his endearing and often meandering storytelling style. Guthrie shares timeless tales and unforgettable classic songs as he carries on the Guthrie family legacy. With his singular voice as both a singer-songwriter and social commentator, he has maintained a dedicated fan base that spans the globe. His artistic ventures leave lasting impressions of hope and inspiration, and his inimitable musical ingenuity leaps to new creative heights as he perseveres through the times. Tix, $33-58 ($15 for UCLA students) (310) 825-2101, www.uclalive.org.
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Sun, Apr 10:
3:30 pm REBEL plays the “SUNDAYS WITH COLEMAN” 107th season (2010-2011), presented by the Coleman Chamber Music Association in Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; series info 626-793-4191; www.colemanchambermusic.org. Season subscription (6 concerts) $108-$234; single-event tix $24-45.
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Apr 14:
CANCELLED: Poet SEAMUS HEANEY’S spoken word engagement at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101. Event cancelled due to Visa issues. Full refunds or exchanges are available at the point of purchase to patrons who purchased tickets to this event during UCLA Live’s subscription-sales window.
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Apr 15, in Washington State:
7:30-10 pm RED HORSE - ELIZA GILKYSON, JOHN GORKA & LUCY KAPLANSKY – play the Washington Center for the Performing Arts, 512 Washington St, SE, Olympia WA; 360-753-8586; www.washingtoncenter.org. More at www.facebook.com/pages/Red-Horse/100743976643456. Check out the #1 folk album of October 2010, “Red Horse,” at www.redhouserecords.com
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Apr 16; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JOHN FLYNN & JOHN WORT HANNAM play the “Bodie House Music Series at the Thousand Oaks Library,” at Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91362; 818-621-8309; info, www.BodieHouse.com. Canadian singer-songwriter JOHN WORT HANNAM took L.A. by storm when he toured a number of local venue in October, 2009. At home in the Great White North, he’s won just about every acoustic music award there is.
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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.
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Sat, Apr 23; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
2 pm CHRISTOPH BULL performs a stirring BACH ORGAN RECITAL for UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Bull is a UCLA Live favorite. This is a delightful afternoon of classical music on Royce Hall’s glorious Skinner organ from acclaimed organist Christoph Bull, known for his energizing and often eclectic musical interpretation of organ repertoire. Bull will perform a thrilling and ethereal program of Bach on the UCLA campus treasure, which is known as one of the country’s great musical devices of its kind. Tix, $23/28/33 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Sat, Apr 23:
8 pm BILLY COLLINS and KAY RYAN, two former U.S. Poet Laureates in a spoken word event, at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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The two Poet Laureates share the stage for an evening of readings from their acclaimed work and Q&A with the audience.
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BILLY COLLINS, winner of the 2004 inaugural Mark Twain Prize for Humor in Poetry, served as America’s Poet Laureate from 2001-2003. Beloved for his ironic style, Collins is one of the top-selling modern poets and author of nine collections including “Questions about Angels”,” The Art of Drowning,” and “The Trouble With Poetry and Other Poems.”
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KAY RYAN, California native and UCLA alumna, was U.S. Poet Laureate from 2008-2010 and is revered for her complex and rueful style. Her work includes “The Jam Jar Lifeboat & Other Novelties Exposed,” a delightful collection inspired by stories from “Ripley’s Believe It or Not!,” as well as “Flamingo Watching”, a finalist for both the Lamont Poetry Selection and the Lenore Marshall Prize. In 2004, Ryan was awarded The Ruth Lilly Prize—the Poetry Foundation’s highest honor.
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In conjunction with this event and April’s National Poetry Month, UCLA Live will launch a poetry-writing contest for the Los Angeles community, with winning submissions to be read onstage in Royce Hall. More details will be available closer to the event. Tix, $28-53.
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Sat, May 7; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm CLAUDIA RUSSELL & THE FOLK UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA play Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. More at www.claudiarussell.com. All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $15.
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Thu, May 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND and THE DEL MCCOURY BAND in a stellar double-bill at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
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Two pillars of American music from two distinct lineages come together for an unforgettable evening to celebrate the glory of tradition and the power of newfound collaboration. Starting as a sideman for the legendary “father of bluegrass” Bill Monroe nearly 50 years ago, McCoury has broadened the audience for the genre. During that same period, the legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band has defined the tradition of New Orleans jazz. Now, they have converged to record and perform an unforgettable mix of bluegrass and traditional jazz. Each band will play individual sets, followed by a soul-stirring joint finale. Tix, $38-63 ($15 for UCLA students).
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Sun, May 15; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
51st annual “TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL” at Paramount Ranch near Agoura Hills, in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation area.
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The best one-day festival anywhere returns with contests for all kinds of acoustic instrument players that draw 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.
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Since 1961, this is Southern California's favorite old-time, bluegrass, folk song, folk dancing & crafts festival.
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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.
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Some highlights, including acts already booked:
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THE MAIN STAGE: Over 100 instrumental and singing contestants, plus performances by Richard Green and Peter Feldmann, Molly's Revenge, Whiskey Chimp and Sausage Grinder.
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DANCE BARN: Band Playoffs, Clogging, Square Dancing, Contra Dancing - with all live music by The Lone Hill Ramblers and Triple Chicken Foot.
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PAVILION STAGE: Beginning Instrument Competitions, Mike Mahaney's Cowboy Music & Poetry, Fur Dixon and Steve Werner, Stuart Mason & John Weed and The Dust Bowl Cavaliers.
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RAILROAD STAGE: Traditional Singing Playoffs, Fiddle Playoffs, Frank Fairfield, The McClellan Brothers, Susie Glaze & Hilonesome, and Ross Altman.
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EUCALYPTUS GROVE: new, expanded programs in the grove; there will be Organized Jams and Sing-alongs, beginning at 11 am, with The Hollow Trees, then Fur and Steve (aka Fur Dixon & Steve Werner), Sausage Grinder, and Scottish Fiddlers of L.A. Plus, the long-running Kids Program, ever-popular Arts & Crafts for young children, and youth-oriented traditional music.
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Advance tickets available online at a discount, and more info, at www.topangabanjofiddle.org.
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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, and $8 for ages 10-17 or over age 65. No charge for children under 10. Tix at the gate, $15 and $10, respectively. 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.
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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.”
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May 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
“L.A. ACOUSTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL” returns after a year of hiatus, with ELLIS PAUL, ELIZA GILKYSON, JIMMY LaFAVE, SARAH LEE GUTHRIE & JOHNNY IRION. This year, it’s a one-day event at the Broad Stage Theatre at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica; 310-434-3200; www.thebroadstage.com; www.events.smc.edu. Even before we knew the lineup, we were comfortable recommending it as a “Show-of-the-Week” pick, given the talent that Renee Bodie booked the first year, and the fact that this is a MUCH more manageable venue where costs can be contained and ticket prices should be kept to reasonable limits. The festival is a benefit for the nonprofit California Acoustic Music Project.
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LA Acoustic Music Festival, www.laacousticmusicfestival.com
California Acoustic Music Project, www.californiaacousticmusicproject.org
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Jun 5-10, in New Orleans:
Annual “NEW ORLEANS TRAD JAZZ CAMP” for all enthusiasts of traditional and New Orleans-style jazz. The first discount price-break deadline for registration is Oct 31, 2010.
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Jun 12-16:
22nd annual “NORTH AMERICAN JAMES JOYCE CONFERENCE” at the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, and at Caltech in Pasadena. This event takes place in a different locale each year, and this year, Southern Cal fans of James Joyce have it right here at home. Info, www.joyceconference2011.com.
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Sat, Jun 18; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm CAROLINE AIKEN plays Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. More at www.carolineaiken.com. All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $15.
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Sat, Jul 23; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm LAURENCE JUBER plays Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. More at www.laurencejuber.com. All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $20.
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August:
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Sat, Aug 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “TRIPPIN' THE ’60S” with BARRY McGUIRE and JOHN YORK at Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. More at www.trippinthesixties.com & www.barrymcguire.com & www.johnyorkmusic.com. All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $20.
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Sat & 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:
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Sat, Oct 29:
8 pm JENI & BILLY and NATHAN McEUEN play Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. More at www.jeniandbilly.com & www.nathanmceuen.com. All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $15.
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November:
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Sat, Nov 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JAIME MICHAELS and SEVERIN BROWNE play Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. More at www.jaimemichaels.com & www.severinbrowne.com. All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $15.
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December:
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Sat, Dec 3; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm THE KOLES and JOHN BATDORF play Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. More at www.arlenekolemusic.com & www.johnbatdorfmusic.com) All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $15.
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