Spotlight Events: Acoustic Americana Music Guide

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


Acoustic Americana Music Guide & Tied to the Tracks presents

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The FRIDAY Guide to THE SCENE – for the third Friday of the month

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

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

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

NEWS FEATURES at

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


and

SPOTLIGHT EVENTS at

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


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

www.acousticmusic.net

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


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PART ONE: "WHERE THINGS HAPPEN"

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

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

In 2011, the recurring events herein are part of The Scene for January 21, February 18, March 16, April 15, May 20, June 17, July 15, August 19, September 16, October 21, November 18, & December 16.

THE SCENE for today and tonight includes THE ODDS of finding acoustic music in each place listed, from northern Santa Barbara County to south Orange County, from downtown L.A. to the valleys to the Inland Empire, from the desert to the sea.

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Here’s

THE SCENE

~ the Guide to

“Where Things Happen”

the third Friday of the month…

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

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

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ALTADENA (just N of Pasadena)

Altadena; FRIDAY’S ODDS 9/10:
THE COFFEE GALLERY BACKSTAGE is the most prolific live acoustic music venue in the Los Angeles region, hosting more nationally-touring acts than any other Southern Cal venue. Shows at the Coffee Gallery Backstage happen just about every night. Show time is 8 pm weeknights and 7 pm weekends, with occasional weekend matinees, at 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917; info, show schedules, detailed write-ups, at www.coffeegallery.com. This is “the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue in L.A.” Tickets range from $12-20.

Altadena; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
THE COFFEE GALLERY FRONT STAGE, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; 626-398-7917. Scene of the 8-10 pm “OPEN MIC FRIDAY,” another of the FREE series here that happen in addition to, but NOT in place of, the professional shows on the Backstage. The Front Stage is hosted by DUANE THORIN, an experienced performer and soundman who runs the mic levels. While other nights are hoppin’ every week, currently, Friday brings only an occasional presence on the stage, so check with the venue. Signup starts at 7:30 pm, and does not close through the night. Duane says, “There is no entry or cover fee, and we hope you will join us for coffee or a snack while you’re here, peruse the artwork for sale on the walls, and invite friends to this comfortable and well known music venue.” Check out the scene online: you can catch the Coffee Gallery Front Stage’s live SUNDAY webcast of that night’s Open Mic – live or archived – at www.ustream.tv/channel/the-coffee-gallery-community-front-stage. Free.

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ANAHEIM (See “Orange County”)

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ARCADIA / COVINA / MONROVIA / SAN GABRIEL / SIERRA MADRE

Arcadia; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
ARCADIA BLUES CLUB, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349. Most Friday & Saturday nights, 8 pm, THE BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND opens for a headliner, often “some of the best blues music headliners in the industry.” The venue proudly asserts, “This is the greatest house band in America. Members over the years have included musicians who have played with BILLY JOEL, ARETHA FRANKLIN, THE POINTER SISTERS, THE JEFF HEALEY BAND and influences from John Lee Hooker, Van Morrison and Eric Burden.” Friday & Saturday nights can bring local blues bands as well as national acts. Acts recently booked include CHRIS CAIN, LIL CHARLIE AND THE NITE CATS, COCO MONTOYA, ROD PIAZZA, JAMES INTVELD, ROSIE FLORES, DUKE ROBILLARD, GUITAR SHORTY, GARY HOEY, WUMBLOOZO, BASTARD SONS OF JOHNNY CASH and more. Website has lineups for specific dates and a tickets link. Venue serves dinner Friday & Saturday, 7 pm-2 am. Five-dollar per ticket discount available for some advance tix, through day-of-show purchases before 8:30 pm. Advance tix and reservations are recommended, as club is now holding tables only until 8:30 pm.

Covina; FRIDAY’S ODDS 2/5:
THE FRET HOUSE, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina; 626-339-7020; frethouse@earthlink.net; www.frethouse.com. Shows here are always wonderful, first-rate folk-Americana artists, always acoustic, in the little subterranean performance hall beneath the music store. They haven’t been booking all that many shows lately, hence the odds aren’t “1/1.” Check their website.

Monrovia; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
MAYAN BAR in the historic old Aztec H311 W Foothill Bl, Monrovia; 626-358-3231. Every Friday, 6-9 pm, DAVE OSTI and DEANNA COGAN jam-out on acoustic classic rock tunes.

Monrovia; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
OLD DOWNTOWN MONROVIA, along Myrtle Avenue, 5:30-10 pm every Friday is the “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL,” with live acoustic music year-round and weekly. It’s a street festival and farmers market that’s been running 18 years. KATTYWOMPUS STRING BAND plays 8-10 pm at 412 S Myrtle Av; contact Jennifer Ranger, 877-365-5744. RON ELY does authentic and original maritime songs most weeks, usually at Myrtle Av & Colorado or Myrtle Av and Lemon Av, on the North end of the festival. Artist’s info, www.myrecordlabel.net/ronely.
There’s lots of other live music on Friday evenings, throughout old town Monrovia. Expect to find several more acoustic performers each week – singer-songwriters, duos or bands – plus specialty vendors, lots of food, and local merchants. Event is large during the summer when it includes a carnival (Ferris wheel, rock climbing wall, balloon man, bubble man, petting zoo, pony rides, etc.) It scales-down from 4 blocks to 2 blocks during winter months, after the Christmas holidays. Take Myrtle Ave exit from 210 Fwy and go north (towards the mountains). Free parking, free event.

San Gabriel; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/6:
AZTECA RESTAURANT AND BAR, 717 S San Gabriel Bl, San Gabriel 91776; 626-287-4645.

Sierra Madre; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
BEAN TOWN, 45 N Baldwin Av, Sierra Madre; www.beantowncoffeebar.com; 626-355-1596. Every Friday, 7-11 pm, DAN ROTEN plays his acoustic guitar and sings his original songs. Alas, Dan’s presence is not a return to the lost concert series at this coffeehouse venue that was, for many years, a New Folk landmark. Dan is the last of the Mohicans there, playing only originals so the venue is not hit with music industry fees for live music performances. Venue offers standard coffeehouse fare, pastries and sandwiches. No cover.

Sierra Madre; FRIDAY’S ODDS 6/7:
CAFÉ 322, 322 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre; 626-836-5414; www.cafe322.com. Scene of plenty of booked Americana and roots music shows, with occasional residencies. Everything we’ve seen there is good, and venue specializes in Italian food, has full bar. Check to see who’s playing and go early for a table that lets you see the band.

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BURBANK (See “San Fernando Valley” listings)

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CHATSWORTH (See “San Fernando Valley” listings)

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CLAREMONT / POMONA

Claremont; FRIDAY’S ODDS 4/7:
FOLK MUSIC CENTER & MUSEUM, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-624-2928; www.folkmusiccenter.com. info@folkmusiccenter.com. A music store with a concert series that’s been at for decades, they also sponsor the annual CLAREMONT FOLK FESTIVAL. They book fine shows, and the artists who play them often do a weekend workshop. But they haven’t been booking all that many concerts the past year or so.

Claremont; FRIDAY’S ODDS 6/7:
HIP KITTY JAZZ / FONDUE, 502 W First St (in the Packing House complex), Claremont 91711; www.hipkittyjazz.com; 909-447-6700. This beautiful venue is part of the recently renovated Claremont Packing House complex, and serves food, beer & wine. 25 minutes E of Pasadena off the 210 Fwy.

Claremont; FRIDAY’S ODDS 5/7:
THE PRESS, 129 Harvard Av, Claremont; 909-625-4808.

Claremont; FRIDAY’S ODDS 5/7:
WEST CLAREMONT CENTER, 532 W First St (just W of Indian Hill), Claremont 91711; www.claremontpackinghouse.com/home.htm. Every Friday, 5-8 pm, is the “CLAREMONT GREEN MARKET” featuring acoustic music inside and outside the Packing House. A resident musician here is RON ELY, who plays authentic and original songs of the sea, and more, at Bonita & Yale Av. More at www.myspace.com/ronely. Ron tells us, “It's all about ‘going GREEN,’ and should be promoted and supported. They’ve expanded with a Farmer's Market each Friday evening, outside this same venue, the Packing House, a fully rehabilitated old building, a real packing house, and Historical Landmark. It's put-on by the non-profit ‘Claremont Forum,’ (www.claremontforum.org) that sponsors the ‘Prison Library Project,’ sending books to those incarcerated.” (This event switched from Wednesdays to Fridays in 2010.)

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

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COVINA (See “Arcadia / Covina / Monrovia / San Gabriel / Sierra Madre”)

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CULVER CITY

Culver City; FRIDAY’S ODDS 4/7:
BOULEVARD MUSIC, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. This is a music store that famously hosts concerts by touring folk-Americana artists, and most often, by some of the world’s guitar elite. Sometimes a booked artist does a weekend workshop at the venue while they’re in town. The quality of shows here is never in question, just the frequency of offerings, one or two each weekend. Tickets usually go on sale a few weeks before each show, and some shows sell-out. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide, a nice touch for those unfamiliar with the area.

Culver City; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
CINEMA BAR, 3967 Sepulveda Bl (between Washington & Venice), Culver City 90230; www.myspace.com/thecinemabar; 310-390-1328; music series hotline 310-250-1317. It’s often been called “The world’s smallest honky-tonk,” and despite its postage-stamp size, it frequently attracts top musicians. Venue is 21+, and people here are considerate when it’s crowded. Once in a while, there’s a BBQ on the back patio. No cover, bring $ for the artists’ tip jar.

Culver City; FRIDAY’S ODDS 5/7:
VINOTEQUE (formerly the SYNERGY CAFÉ), 4437 Sepulveda (at Braddock, just S of Culver Bl), Culver City; 310-482-3490; www.VinotequeLA.com. Great atmosphere, no cover, food / drink purchase expected on nights when there’s live music.

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DESERTS & BEYOND (includes Palm Desert, Palm Springs, Palmdale, Lancaster, Tehachapi)

Lancaster; 3rd (& 1st) FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE MASTER, 725 E Avenue J, Lancaster. Scene of the twice-a-month 7 pm “SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASS” for which organizers say, “If you can walk, you can do this social dance. It's great fun, and beginners are welcome.” Call Walter or Paula at 942-6893 for info.

Palmdale; 3rd FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
BUTLER'S COFFEE, 40125 10th St West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530; www.butlerscoffee.com/music.html. Scene of the 7 pm monthly “DESERT SONG ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE & OPEN MIC” that brings a featured act plus open mic, hosted by Desert Song Productions. Open Mic at 7 pm, featured artist at 8. Butler's owners, PAM & DAVID LOGAN, are long-time lovers and supporters of acoustic music. Indeed, Pam is an accomplished musician and a member of the BROWNE SISTERS, Celtic festival favorites who earned a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” The venue serves food and drink in a rich, comfortable setting, featuring fresh-roasted coffee. Butler's “music guy,” KEVIN BURTON SMITH, has had great success in attracting excellent acoustic music for featured shows here.

Pioneertown; FRIDAY’S ODDS 3/5:
PAPPY & HARRIET'S, 53688 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown; www.pappyandharriets.com; 760-365-5956. This place is legendary and the absolute most-off-the-beaten-path venue in Southern California. Nevertheless, top musicians and loyal fans of the hallowed old hall keep it going with plenty of rollickin’ honkytonk and more.

Tehachapi; FRIDAY’S ODDS 5/6:
FIDDLER’S CROSSING, 206 East F St, Tehachapi 93561; www.grungehobbit.com; 661-823-9994. The scene is an acoustic music venue next door to a music store. It’s become the gathering place for musicians in Tehachapi, since the demise of Mama Hillybeans. They book touring artists between their Central Cal and L.A. gigs, plus Southern Cal-based and talented local musicians.

Victorville; FRIDAY’S ODDS 5/6:
THE COCKY BULL, 14180 US 395, Victorville 92392. It’s a desert landmark and everybody famous in pre-pop country has played there. These days, it’s primarily a restaurant and honky-tonk dance hall with live music.

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EAGLE ROCK (See “Pasadena / South Pasadena / Eagle Rock”)

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ECHO PARK

Echo Park; FRIDAY’S ODDS 5/6:
DOWNBEAT CAFÉ, 1202 N Alvarado St, Echo Park; 213-483-3955.

Echo Park; FRIDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
THE ECHO / ECHOPLEX are affiliated venues, but each has a separate entrance. The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park; 213-413-8200. The Echoplex, 1154 Glendale Bl, Echo Park; 213-413-8200. Web site for both, www.attheecho.com. They frequently work with alt-country and folk-Americana bookers, and book some acoustic renaissance, in addition to lots of alt rock.

Echo Park; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
STORIES, 1716 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; 213-413-3733. Scene of every Friday morning show, after 8:30 am, with HEATHER LOCKIE & FRIENDS with violin, cello, clarinet, and voices. Venue was featured in the Jul ’09 ish of Sunset magazine (p.22). Amenities here include iced Americano, peppermint green iced tea, freshly-baked root beer flavored cookies. Summer afternoon or summer evenings, enjoy the back patio with an assortment of frozen treats.

Echo Park; FRIDAY’S ODDS 3/5:
TAIX 321 LOUNGE, 1911 W Sunset Bl (at Alvarado), Echo Park; 213-484-1265. Though an affordable French restaurant, the place seems to universally be mispronounced as “Tex.” That probably owes to the good portion of folk-Americana, alt-country, new grass, and Southern and Texas-flavored acts booked here.

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FULLERTON (See “Orange County”)

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GLENDALE (See “San Fernando Valley” listings)

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HERMOSA BEACH / MANHATTAN BEACH / REDONDO BEACH

Hermosa Beach; FRIDAY’S ODDS 3/5:
CLUB 705, aka ARDMORE RESTAURANT / CLUB 705, 705 Pier Av, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-372-9705; www.club705.com. Call the venue for tonight’s lineup. All ages, no cover.

Redondo Beach; FRIDAY’S ODDS 4/7:
BRIXTON SOUTH BAY, 100 W Torrance Bl Suite J, Redondo Beach 90277; 310-406-1931; www.brixtonsouthbay.com and www.myspace.com/brixtonsouthbay. Venue is 21+, holds 450, and often books name acts.

Redondo Beach; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/4:
COFFEE CARTEL, 1820 S Catalina Av, Redondo Beach 90277; 310-316-6554. No cover.

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HIGHLAND PARK

Highland Park; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/4:
HIGHLAND PERK COFFEEHOUSE, 5930 York Bl, Highland Park (L.A.).

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HOLLYWOOD / WEST HOLLYWOOD

Hollywood; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
AVALON, 1735 Vine St, Hollywood 90028; www.avalonhollywood.com; 323-462-8900.

Hollywood; FRIDAY ODDS 5/7:
CAFÉ MUSE, 6547 Santa Monica Bl (at Hudson), Hollywood 90038; 323-464-MUSE (6873); www.cafemusela.com. Scene of music or other live entertainment (of various kinds) every night, usually beginning 9:30-10 pm, after the shows end in the surrounding theatre district. Venue has a beautiful piano and a house guitar for musician use, or bring your own instrument. They say, “We welcome people to come by and play anytime - you never know when the Muses might appear!” They tell us, “We are always looking for piano players & musicians to accompany the singers and spoken word artists (or to come in and jam with us).” Email them to be added to their roster, at TheMuses@CafeMuseLA.com. Venue serves vegan & omnivore “comfort food,” fruit smoothies and organic coffee & tea beverages. Early arrival recommended; when there’s entertainment, $5 minimum on food & drink in lieu of cover.

Hollywood; FRIDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
CAFÉ WAS, 1521 N Vine St, Hollywood. Always music on Fridays, just a question of what…

Hollywood; FRIDAY’S ODDS 4/7:
CRANE’S HOLLYWOOD TAVERN, 1611 N El Centro Av, Hollywood; www.myspace.com/cranestavern. Some nights are jumpin’ with musicians from the local singer-songwriter scene. Venue is between Selma & Hollywood Bl.

Hollywood; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
EL CID, 4212 Sunset Bl, Hollywood; 323-668-0318; www.elcidla.com. A Mexican restaurant and bar that hosts music, sometimes rootsy Americana, sometimes rootsy Latin, sometimes just nouveau loud.

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

Hollywood; FRIDAY’S ODDS (summer only) 5/7:
JOHN ANSON FORD AMPHITHEATRE (aka FORD AMPHITHETRE), 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-461-3673; 323-GO1-FORD; www.FordTheatres.org; box dinner orders 310-652-3797. Across the pass from the Hollywood Bowl, this could be any other city’s best outdoor venue. Smaller than the Bowl or the Greek Theatre, it has splendid acoustics and sound reinforcement, delightful architecture, and lots of history. You can bring your own picnic dinner and wine to any show here. Bookings are done during the winter, through proposals from artists, producers, or music-related organizations. The Celtic Arts Center and Bluegrass Association of Southern California each produce annual extravaganzas here. Other series, like the one booked by Koffeehouse Music, are very inclusive of indies. Check the venue’s schedule for enjoyable outdoor shows and for info on how to prepare your proposal to do a show there.

Hollywood; FRIDAY’S ODDS 3/5:
M BAR, 1253 Vine St (at Fountain), Hollywood 90038; 323-856-0036. An eclectic assortment of acts at this nice supper club and bar, where they have a grand piano.

Hollywood; FRIDAY’S ODDS 3/10:
MUSIC BOX AT THE HENRY FONDA THEATRE, 6126 Hollywood Bl (betw Argyle & Gower), Hollywood; 323-464-0808. Cavernous and echo-ey without seats, which is usually the configuration here, it’s still fun, and they do sometimes book roots-Americana or acoustic acts.

Hollywood; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
THE PIG 'N’ WHISTLE, 6714 Hollywood Bl (1 blk E of Highland), Hollywood 90028; www.pignwhistle.com; Event info, 323-551-1000. This venue, more than ANY other, maintains the charm of “Old Hollywood” of the great clubs of the silver screen era – the interior architecture is amazing. The venue’s scheduled entertainment is often acoustic lineups, but (almost always) people whose names you’ve never heard anyplace else.

West Hollywood; FRIDAY’S ODDS 2/5:
AROMA COFFEEHOUSE, 8539 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 323-644-2833.

West Hollywood; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/9:
CAT CLUB, 8911 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-657-0888. Usually loud rock, but not always.

West Hollywood; FRIDAY’S ODDS 2/5:
HOUSE OF BLUES - SUNSET STRIP, 8430 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 323-848-5100; www.hob.com. Rarely are the shows here acoustic, and they aren’t all that dedicated to the blues, either.

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

West Hollywood; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
THE ROXY, 9009 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; www.theroxyonsunset.com; 310-276-2222. Usually loud rock, but not always.

West Hollywood; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
TROUBADOUR, 9081 Santa Monica Bl, West Hollywood; www.troubadour.com; 310-276-6168. This old club, famous and storied for events of decades past, is neither media-savvy nor media-friendly, so we haven’t often had reason to list them in the Guide. They do host some acoustic and electric Americana shows, including the occasional star from the Austin music scene.

West Hollywood; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/6:
VIPER ROOM, 8852 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-358-1881. There are two stages here in the place once owned by Johnny Depp. The main, upstairs stage is usually booked with very loud rock acts, often drowning-out the act playing the postage-stamp-size performance space downstairs (once Depp’s private space). Check to be sure the downstairs act you want to see is scheduled before the upstairs stage opens, or don’t bother.

West Hollywood; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
WHISKY A-GO-GO, 8901 Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-652-4202. Usually loud rock, but not always.

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HUNTINGTON BEACH (See “Orange County”)

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IDYLLWILD (See “Riverside County”)

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LAKEWOOD

ME ’N’ EDS PIZZA PARLOR, 4115 Paramount Bl (at Carson), Lakewood; 562-421-8908. Every Friday, 6:30-10:30 pm, BIG AL plays piano.

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LANCASTER (See “Deserts & Beyond”)

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LEIMERT PARK

Leimert Park; FRIDAY’S ODDS 2/5:
BABE & RICKY'S INN, 4339 Leimert Bl, Leimert Park; ; www.bluesbar.com; 323-295-9112. Roots-Americana acts figure into the mix here, more often than weekly.

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

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LONG BEACH / SIGNAL HILL

Long Beach; FRIDAY’S ODDS 3/5:
AULD DUBLINER, 71 Pine Av, Long Beach; 562-437-8300; www.aulddubliner.com. They book Irish music and more.

Long Beach; FRIDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
CLANCY'S, in East Arts Village, 803 E Broadway, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-1836. They book Irish music and sometimes other things.

Long Beach; FRIDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
COUSIN JACK'S NEW ORLEANS RESTAURANT, 217 Pine Ave (1/2 block from Broadway), Long Beach; 562-436-1925. Some Cajun and zydeco performances are booked here.

Long Beach; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
EL DORADO RESTAURANT, Spring & Studebaker, Long Beach. 562-421-2122. Scene offers a small dance floor, a nice bar, good food, and a friendly atmosphere.

every Fri:
Long Beach; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
FENDI'S CAFÉ, 539 East Bixby Rd (near Atlantic), Long Beach; 562-424-4774. Scene of an every Friday 6-8 pm “OPEN MIC.”

Long Beach; FRIDAY’S ODDS 4/7:
LONG BEACH MUSEUM OF ART, 2300 E Ocean Bl, Long Beach 90803; 562-439-2119; www.lbma.org. Every Friday, 11 am-5 pm, is “FREE FRIDAYS” at the museum, atop a hill overlooking Long Beach harbor and the Pacific Ocean. Music programs, festivals, changing exhibitions, special events and extensive educational programs for children and adults are featured. Current programs at www.lbma.org/exhibits.html. The grounds include the Miller Education Center in the Elizabeth Milbank Anderson house and carriage house built in 1912, a new pavilion with two floors of expansive gallery space for changing exhibitions, museum store, Masterson Atrium, and oceanfront gardens. Free admission every Friday is supported by the L.A. County Arts Commission (www.lacountyarts.org); all other days, admission is $7 adults, $6 students & seniors over age 62 (current I.D. required); always free for museum members and children under age 12.

Long Beach; FRIDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
THE PIKE BAR & GRILL, 1836 E 4th St (at Hermosa, 1 block W of Cherry), Long Beach 90802; 562-437-4453; www.myspace.com/thepike. The assortment here ranges from really good singer-songwriters (acoustic and electric) backed by their bands – including some who tour, to roots-Americana bands, to maybe-okay alt rock bands and bands playing covers.

Long Beach; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/3:
VIENTO Y AGUA, 4007 E 4th St (at Termino), Long Beach 90814; 562-434-1182; www.myspace.com/vientoyaguacoffeehouse. A local music hang-out.

Signal Hill; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/4:
CURLEY’S CAFÉ, 1999 E Willow (at Cherry), Signal Hill; 562-424-0018. Sometimes you’ll find bluegrass here, beyond the residencies, and along with a variety of booked acoustic acts.

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LOS FELIZ

Los Feliz; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
TAM O' SHANTER, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz; 323-664-0228. Scene of the 8-10:30 pm every Thursday & Friday residency by THE PLOUGHBOYS. Band member MARK ROMANO says, “Great food, drinks, dancing, and of course, music!” More at www.theploughboys.com and www.lawrysonline.com/tamoshanter_gen_info.asp. Venue serves ale & sandwiches. All ages, no cover.

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LOS ANGELES – Central & Downtown

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

Los Angeles (downtown); FRIDAY’S ODDS 2/5:
THE BORDELLO, 914 E 1st St, L.A. 90012; 213-687-3766; www.bordellobar.com; event calendar at www.myspace.com/bordellobar. A truly unique music venue that was once exactly what its name implies, with the décor to prove it. Good acoustic acts get booked here, in a rather eclectic mix.

Los Angeles (downtown); FRIDAY’S ODDS 2/5:
CANTER'S KIBITZ ROOM, in CANTER’S DELI, 419 N Fairfax Av, LA; 323-651-2030. One of L.A.’s favorite delis has a venue that often hosts acoustic music.

Los Angeles (downtown); FRIDAY’S ODDS 4/7:
CASEY'S IRISH PUB, 613 S Grand Av, downtown L.A., 90017; 213-629-2353; www.bigcaseys.com. They book Irish music and sometimes other things.

Los Angeles (downtown); FRIDAY’S ODDS 2/5:
THE EDISON, 108 W 2nd St #101, Los Angeles 90012; www.edisondowntown.com; 213-613-0000. An ex-power plant is a venue that books quite a mix, including some good acoustic music.

Los Angeles; FRIDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
FAIS DO-DO, 5257 W Adams Bl, L.A. 90016; www.faisdodo.com; 323-215-5212 or 323-954-8080. Cajun and zydeco musicians get booked here, and occasionally others do, too.

Los Angeles; FRIDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
GENGHIS COHEN, 740 N Fairfax Av, L.A. 90046; www.genghiscohen.com; 323-653-0640. Be careful that you get seated in the room with the stage, rather than elsewhere in the Chinese restaurant. Some wonderful and accomplished musicians, including some who tour nationally and play the festival circuit, get booked in a mix that can be, well, a real grab-bag.

Los Angeles; FRIDAY’S ODDS (Summer only) 4/7:
LEVITT PAVILION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS - L.A., in MacArthur Park, 2230 W 6th St (at S Park View), downtown L.A.; 213-368-0520; www.levittla.org; concert series, 213-384-5701. (AKA MacArthur Park Band Shell, and home to other L.A. Parks-sponsored events that are NOT in Levitt series listings.) The Levitt summer series assigns a different recurring theme to each night, then more-or-less follows that theme every week. It’s almost always a nationally-touring act, sometimes with an L.A.-based opener. The season always brings a few “don’t-miss-it” performances. (There’s another Levitt Pavilion in Pasadena, where the season starts earlier.) All shows are free.

Los Angeles; FRIDAY’S ODDS 2/5:
LIFE ON WILSHIRE, 6311 Wilshire Bl, L.A. 90048; 323-651-5433; www.lifeonwilshire.com. Dinner seating starts at 6:30 pm. Upscale, usually elevator jazz, but sometimes something really good.

Los Angeles; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/14:
LOST SOULS CAFÉ, 124 E 4th St (down the gated alley), downtown L.A.; 213-617-7006; www.lostsouls.com. This place is spotty. Used to host a weekly acoustic series hosted by the late banjo maestro and “Grand Duke of Hoboes” Fred Starner.

Los Angeles; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/4:
M'DEAR'S, 7717 S Western Av (78th & Western), L.A. 90047; www.mdears.com; 323-759-2020. Tonight’s not the scheduled night for the blues series, but you might find somethin’ good here, anyway.

Los Angeles; FRIDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
THE MINT, 6010 W Pico Bl, L.A.; 323-954-9630; www.themintla.com. One of L.A.’s most famous music halls, their bookings include stars from the Austin music scene and elsewhere from the alt-country and honky-tonky sides of Americana.

Los Angeles; FRIDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
MOLLY MALONE'S, 575 S Fairfax Av, L.A. 90036; www.mollymalonesla.com; 323-935-1577. Another of L.A.’s most famous music halls, bookings here do include Irish bands and Celtic rock, along with string or keyboard-based local singer-songwriters (and their bands) who play the festival circuit. And you’ll find musicians from the Austin music scene, and elsewhere, who do alt-country and Americana, and even some other brands of folk-Americana.

Los Angeles; FRIDAY’S ODDS 5/7:
PIANO BAR, 6429 Selma Av. L.A. 90028; 323-466-2750.

Los Angeles; FRIDAY’S ODDS 5/7:
REDWOOD BAR & GRILL, 316 W 2nd St (between Broadway and Hill), downtown L.A. 90012; www.theredwoodbar.com. Scene here is heavily inclusive of Americana and alt country bands.

Los Angeles; FRIDAY’S ODDS 4/7:
ROOM 5, 143 N La Brea Bl (2nd Floor, above Amalfi Ristorante), L.A.; 323-938-2504; www.amalfiristorante.com. A good track record with booking indie artists, individually, in duos, and with small bands, for acoustic and not-too-loud electric shows. Easy to find acoustic renaissance music here from up-and-coming performers and a few who have “been there, done that.” This venue is upstairs, above Amalfi Ristorante, from whose full menu you can order, if you ask for it in place of the limited bar menu. There’s no elevator for handicapped access. It’s an upscale, cozy atmosphere with affordable food, full bar.

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

Los Angeles; FRIDAY’S ODDS 2/5:
THE VARNISH, 118 E Sixth St, downtown Los Angeles 90014; 213-622-9999; www.thevarnishbar.com. Upscale; good piano performers, some other interesting music.

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

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MONROVIA (See “Arcadia / Covina / Monrovia / San Gabriel / Sierra Madre”)

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

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NORTH HOLLYWOOD (See “San Fernando Valley” listings)

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ORANGE COUNTY

Anaheim; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/7:
THE DOLL HUT, 107 S Adams, Anaheim 92802; 714-533-1286. Venue is 21+. Usually rock / alt rock, sometimes quieter music.

Anaheim; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
HOUSE OF BLUES - ANAHEIM, 1530 S Disneyland Dr, Anaheim; www.hob.com; 714-778-2583. Rarely are the shows here acoustic, and they aren’t all that dedicated to the blues, either.

Fullerton; FRIDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
STEAMERS JAZZ CLUB & CAFÉ, 138 W Commonwealth, Fullerton 92832; 714-871-8800; www.steamersjazz.com. They include bluesy jazz and some traditional swing jazz in their bookings here.

Huntington Beach; FRIDAY’S ODDS 3/5:
FITZGERALD'S, 19171 Magnolia St, Huntington Beach; 714-968-4523.

Laguna Beach; FRIDAY’S ODDS 2/5:
MARINE ROOM TAVERN, 214 Ocean Av, Laguna Beach; 949-494-3027.

San Clemente; 3rd (& 1st) FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
IVA LEE'S in San Clemente. Scene of the twice-a-month acoustic residency by blues legend BERNIE PEARL. In addition to his alternate Fridays here, on second Saturdays, Bernie plays electric with pianist Dwayne Smith. Bernie was great performing live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Artist info, www.berniepearl.com.

San Juan Capistrano; FRIDAY’S ODDS 7/8:
THE COACH HOUSE, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano; 949-496-8927; www.thecoachhouse.com. A long-famous South OC venue that’s hosted many folk-Americana and non-Nashville country stars. It’s easy to find a good show here.

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PALM DESERT;

PALM SPRINGS;

PALMDALE / LANCASTER (See “Deserts & Beyond”)

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PASADENA / SOUTH PASADENA / EAGLE ROCK

(Also check “Altadena” venues.)

Pasadena; FRIDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
PASADENA JAZZ INSTITUTE, upper terrace at Paseo Colorado, 260 E Colorado Bl, Suite 206, Pasadena 91107; 626-398-3344; www.pasjazz.org. Too often, it’s the kind of jazz that folkies despise, with endlessly repetitive 4-note motif saxophone excursions done in the name of “improvisation.” But sometimes, good things can happen in this very beautiful venue with its 40-foot.

Pasadena; FRIDAY’S ODDS (Summer only) 3/5:
LEVITT PAVILION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS - PASADENA, Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St, (really Raymond & Walnut), Pasadena 91103; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org; 626-683-3230. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station. The Levitt summer series assigns a different recurring theme to each night, and more-or-less follows that theme every week. It’s almost always a nationally-touring act, sometimes with an L.A.-based opener. The season always brings a few “don’t-miss-it” performances. (There’s another Levitt Pavilion in L.A’s MacArthur Park, where the season runs a few weeks later. That’s in The Scene’s L.A. listings.)
This Pasadena venue, in addition to the Levitt series, is also home to the “PASADENA CONCERTS IN THE PARK” series – which is NOT listed on the Levitt website, but presents four to six shows here; check with the PASADENA SENIOR CENTER for info on the all-ages, often youth-friendly shows (with first-rate musicians) that are NOT in the Levitt series.
All shows here are free, with exception of an annual season-opening Levitt benefit concert. Vendors have food at both series, or bring a picnic, but no alcohol allowed.

Pasadena; FRIDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
OLD TOWNE PUB, 66 N Fair Oaks Av, Pasadena; 626-577-6583. This fun little bar, hard to find down a couple of intersecting alleys, has a spotty record with music. They’ve hosted some of L.A.’s best alt country and rootsy bands along with globe-trotting singer-songwriters; and they’ve been known to bring-in some strange stuff (and that’s being kind to the latter).

Pasadena; FRIDAY’S ODDS 3/5:
PARKWAY GRILL, 510 S Arroyo Pkwy, Pasadena 91105; reservations recommended, 626-795-1001. Piano-based acts and more play here, but not every night.

Pasadena; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
HUNTINGTON HOTEL BAR, 1401 S Oak Knoll Av, Pasadena; 626-568-3900. Scene of the every Friday residency by legendary L.A. blueswoman MISS MICKEY CHAMPION, playing every Friday & Saturday. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Start time varies; call venue.

South Pasadena; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/3:
FIREFLY BISTRO, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena 91030; www.eatatfirefly.com; 626-441-2443.

South Pasadena; 3rd FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
WAR MEMORIAL HALL, 435 S Fair Oaks Av, South Pasadena. The 3rd Friday of every month, 8:30-11 pm, THE SCREAMING EARWIGS, with TOM & PATRICK SAUBER, STEVE LEWIS and MIKE SAUBER, play the monthly CONTRA DANCE here. There’s dance instruction at 8 pm.

Pasadena; FRIDAY’S ODDS (in summer) 1/1:
SCISSORS PAPER ROCK is a Hair Salon & Boutique that turns summer music venue, at 1864 N Allen Av, Pasadena; www.scissorspaperrocksalon.com; 626-825-1846. Every Friday, through the summer, it’s the scene of the 8-10 pm “ACOUSTIC SUMMER CONCERT SERIES” featuring local artists and (in 2010) bands from as far as Little Rock, Arkansas. Annual series begins around the second Friday in June. No cover.

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POMONA (See “Claremont / Pomona”)

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REDONDO BEACH (See “Hermosa Beach / Redondo Beach”)

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RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Temecula; FRIDAY’S ODDS 5/8:
THE MERCANTILE, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590; 951-491-9053. Scene of the every Friday 8 pm “LIVE AT THE MERC” music series. It’s “exclusive, intimate performances from the best bands - in Temecula's best club space,” known as "The Merc," in a series presented by Full Value Entertainment. Series info and schedules at www.LiveattheMerc.com or. Tix at www.temeculatheater.org. One of Temecula's beautifully restored original buildings, it now serves as a performance venue that hosts music four days each week. Doors at 7:30 pm for the best seats. Gen’l admission, $15; srs/student.military discounts available. More info, schedules on more happening in Temecula, at www.cityoftemecula.org/temecula/presents/merc.aspx.

Trabuco Canyon; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/4:
COOK’S CORNER, 19152 Santiago Cyn Rd / 19122 El Toro Rd, Trabuco Cyn 92679; 949-858-0266; www.cookscorners.com; same place, two entrances, two addresses. A happening place in the middle of nowhere.

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SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

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

Burbank; FRIDAY’S ODDS 4/7:
JOE’S GREAT AMERICAN BAR AND GRILL, 4311 W Magnolia Bl, Burbank 91505; 818-729-0805; www.rootsatjoes.com - www.myspace.com/rootsatjoes - www.danceatjoes.com. This place hosts a lot of good stuff, from the monthly “Ronnie Mack’s Barn Dance” to harmonica-based blues acts and bands with fiddles and banjos. Very worth checking it out, any night.

Burbank; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/4:
THE OFFICE, 3516 W Victory Bl (at Hollywood Wy), Burbank.

Burbank; 3rd FRIDAY’S ODDS 5/7:
VIVA FRESH CANTINA (aka Viva Cantina), 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com. Really, on any given night, you might find a very good Americana or honky-tonk or traditionally-based band in the house here. There’s a full bar, good Mexican food, main restaurant in back, restaurant service / table seating for the stage in front, plus a patio with bar service.

Chatsworth; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
COWBOY PALACE, 21635 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-341-0166. Live music and country dancing here every night, preceded by free dance lessons (tonight is “free line dance lessons with Marie,” 7-8:30 pm). You’ve seen this place in dozens of movies. You’ll think you’re in Texas. No cover at L.A.’s last real honky-tonk.

Canoga Park; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/9:
GUITAR MERCHANT, 7503 Topanga Cyn Bl, Canoga Park 91303; 818-884-5905. The music store’s concert hall, the VERITY ROOM, has come under the control of an alt rock booker, most nights. Still, some first-rate singer-songwriter concerts are here, just not as often.

Glendale; FRIDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
THE BIG FISH, 5230 San Fernando Rd, Glendale; 818-244-6442. A longtime landmark, hosting blues and some bluesy jazz in its mix of bookings.

Glendale; FRIDAY’S ODDS 2/5:
THE SCENE, 806 E Colorado Bl (at Everett), Glendale 91205; 818-241-7029.

North Hollywood; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/4:
BAKED POTATO, 3787 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood; 818-980-1615. This is one of those storied venues that dates from the ’60s and is still at it. Some fine acoustic singer-songwriters turn up here in a rather eclectic mix.

North Hollywood; FRIDAY’S ODDS 3/5:
CAHUENGA GENERAL STORE (aka HALLENBECK’S), 5510 Cahuenga Bl, North Hollywood 91601; www.MySpace.com/CahuengaGeneralStore; 818-985-5916. Not as active, musically, as it used to be, but still the place with the coolest interior décor of any folk-friendly establishment. Venue offers sandwiches, coffeehouse fare. Cover varies, but there’s one in force now, every night they have music. Check ’em out to see what’s up tonight.

North Hollywood / Valley Village; FRIDAY’S ODDS 9/10:
KULAK'S WOODSHED, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info and live webcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com. Big stars play this wacky and charming space. This place is unique, in a most appropriate use of the word. PAUL KULAK’s post-beatnik listening room has few seats, sort of dropped wherever there was room to set them, and some patrons sprawl with their dogs on the queen-size bed or the deep couch, or perch atop barstools. It figures that the green room is open to everybody, and many people bring snacks to share there, with $ donation baskets for the venue. Attend or catch the 5-camera web simulcast – watchers are a loyal cadre, globally, whose emails are read during the show. All artists here donate their performances to support the venue, which is in a permanent fund-raising mode. (And they sometimes host fundraisers for other causes.) They ask $10 in lieu of an actual cover charge.

North Hollywood; FRIDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
UNIVERSAL BAR & GRILL, 4093 Lankershim Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-2114; www.universalbarandgrill.net. Between the NoHo theatre district, which is conspicuously devoid of music, and Universal CityWalk, there’s this friendly little youth-oriented (21+) pub and music scene. Mostly alt rock, sometimes punky, it still has some fine and fun nights with blues, blues rock, acoustic renaissance, and other good stuff. Free street parking; not on CityWalk.

Northridge; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/6:
TANGO D'AMORE, 19524 Nordhoff St #3, Northridge 91324; shared parking with Guitar Center; 818-727-7399; www.tangodamore.com.

Sherman Oaks; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
ARNIE’S CAFÉ, 15245 Burbank Bl, Sherman Oaks 91411; 818-781-7009; www.arniescafe.com & www.myspace.com/arniescafe. Venue serves complete dinners, specializes in Italian food, and has good coffeehouse treats and beverages. This is the music-friendly Italian restaurant that moved from Tujunga. Last we knew, you can bring your own wine with no corking charge.

Sherman Oaks; FRIDAY’S ODDS 4/5:
CAFÉ CORDIALE, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; dinner reservations, 818-789-1985; info, www.cafecordiale.com/music.html; www.myspace.com/cordiale. Music of some kind is here most nights, may be of any genre, but it’s usually very good. Dinner served all evening; plenty of private tables, though you should come early and eat to assure your seat for the music. (Same strategy for a stool at the full bar.) All ages, free parking, no cover.

Sherman Oaks; FRIDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
COZY'S, 14058 Ventura Bl (at Hazeltine), Sherman Oaks; 818-986-6000.

Sherman Oaks; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/10:
SPAZIO’S, 14755 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91403; 818-728-8400; www.spazio.la. Hardcore jazz, and seldom of a rootsy-traditional kind. Upscale.

Studio City; 3rd (&1st) FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
VITELLO'S (Upstairs at Vitello's), 4349 Tujunga Av, Studio City 91604; reservations, 818-769-0905; www.vitellosrestaurant.com. Two Fridays each month, 7-10 pm, MARC BOSSERMAN plays piano at what he calls a “Great place for Italian grub.” He delivers fine piano (and elsewhere, vocals). Info, www.marcbosserman.com.
Other nights, the venue is usually jazz, might be contemporary, might be bluesy or trad swing jazz, or, like tonight, sometimes a good piano-based act.

Tarzana; FRIDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
THE SUGARMILL SALOON, 18389 Ventura Bl, Tarzana. Venue has dance floor, full bar, catered food.

Toluca Lake; FRIDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
LUCY'S 51, 10149 Riverside Dr (just E of Cahuenga, at Forman), Toluca Lake.

Universal City; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/4:
B.B. KING'S, Universal City Walk, 2nd level, Universal City; 818-622-5464. They often book big name acts, but they’re not all that dependably bluesy. Check to see who’s playing, before you go and spend for parking. And while you’re there, look for officially-sanctioned CityWalk street performer CHELSEA WILLIAMS, a fine songwriter, singing and playing her six-string.

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

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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO (See “Orange County”)

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SAN PEDRO

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

San Pedro; FRIDAY’S ODDS 3/5:
SACRED GROUNDS COFFEEHOUSE & ART GALLERY, 468 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-514-0800. A local music hangout.

San Pedro; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
WHALE AND ALE, 327 W 7th St, San Pedro; 310-832-0363; www.whaleandale.com. Every Friday, 7-9:30 pm, ROB KLOPFENSTEIN performs with musical guests “joining him at the piano.” No cover charge if you are a patron at the bar or there for dinner. Venue has music some weeknights and weekends, including periodic residencies here like this one. Some offerings are acoustic string-based, some piano-based, some bands, and sometimes it gets retrorock electric.

San Pedro; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
Historic WARNER GRAND THEATER, aka Warner Grand Performance Space, and the GRAND ANNEX, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813. These are affiliated venues, the former a giant old movie palace restored as a live venue for music, plays, musicals and the occasional art film or guest lecturer, the latter an intimate 100-seat venue that books an eclectic, but nearly all acoustic, music series. A dedicated foundation and community support are behind it all. Many offerings each season attract people from all over Southern California. The apparently poor odds are because most concerts here are Saturdays and Sundays.

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SANTA BARBARA COUNTY

Santa Barbara; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
COLD SPRING TAVERN, 5995 Stagecoach Rd (near San Marcos Pass), Santa Barbara 93105; Restaurant reservations 805-967-0066; www.coldspringtavern.com. Some evening music, and they host music in the daytime on weekends,

Santa Barbara; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
PARADISE STORE, N of Santa Barbara, is the scene of Wednesday & Thursday 4 pm-to-late bluegrass / mountain music jams and they host music in the daytime on weekends. Not so often on Friday nights. The store is 9.5 mi N of Santa Barbara on Hwy 154, right on Paradise Rd, 1/2 mile to the store. Directions, www.paradisestoresb.com/directions.asp. More at www.paradisestoresb.com/entertainment.asp?cmth=2&cyer=2009

Santa Barbara; FRIDAY’S ODDS 5/7:
SOhO RESTAURANT & MUSIC CLUB, 1221 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-962-7776; www.sohosb.com. This is the place that Santa Barbara is lucky to have. They book lots of great music, both legendary artists and those on their way to earning that status, and they book the place so well that many music lovers and musicians find it worth fighting traffic from L.A. to get there. Always worth checking their schedule so you can start making plans.

Santa Barbara; FRIDAY’S ODDS 4/7:
TRINITY BACKSTAGE COFFEEHOUSE, 1500 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; www.trinitybackstage.com. The coffeehouse that could, and did, and does, book name-brand folkies, passing through on tour.

Santa Barbara; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/4:
TUPELO JUNCTION CAFE, 1218 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-899-3900 for dinner reservations. Venue has full bar and food. No cover.

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SANTA CLARITA / NEWHALL / SAUGUS

Newhall; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
EL TROCADERO, 24274 Main St (at Market), Newhall 91321; 661-284-6615; www.eltrocaderosteakhouse.com. They book some Friday night music. Don’t get lost looking for the place: many maps show the street name as San Fernando Road; the part where the venue is located was renamed Main Street in 2007.

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

Marina Del Rey; FRIDAY’S ODDS 4/7:
BRENNAN’S IRISH PUB, 4089 Lincoln Bl, Marina Del Rey; www.brennanspub-la.com; 310-821-6622.

Playa Del Rey; FRIDAY’S ODDS 4/7:
CANTALINI'S, 193 Culver Bl, Playa Del Rey; 310-821-0018; www.cantalinis.com. This place has some interesting bookings, including Grammy-winner IAN WHITCOMB with his band of nineteen-teens & ’20s proto jazz and charming old time music players. Worth checking to see what’s cooking.

Santa Monica; FRIDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
CLUB GOOD HURT, 12249 Venice Bl, Santa Monica 90066; 310-390-1076.

Santa Monica; FRIDAY’S ODDS 5/7:
FINN McCOOL, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica; 310-452-1734.

Santa Monica; FRIDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
HARVELLE'S, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; 310-395-1676. Music start times vary; call venue.

Santa Monica; FRIDAY’S ODDS 9/10:
McCABE’S, aka McCABE’S GUITAR SHOP, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Usually active as a concert venue on Friday and Saturday evenings, they do book an occasional Thursday show. McCabe’s Concert Series kept the torch burning for legendary folk-Americana musicians for decades when other venues were exclusively rock, or (gasp) disco. Though every show here isn’t acoustic, nearly all are, and most feature top touring artists. They tend to add shows to what seems to be a full Friday/Saturday schedule, so check their website often or get on their email list. Concert Office inquiries: mccabesconcerts@gmail.com; Kids' Concerts inquiries, mpalma2@ca.rr.com.

Santa Monica; FRIDAY’S ODDS 3/7:
RUSTY'S SURF RANCH, 256 Santa Monica Pier, Santa Monica; www.rustyssurfranch.com; 310-393-7386 / 310-393-7437. A famous venue, mostly owing to its location a short way onto the historic old pier, where it’s automatically the watering hole after every “Twilight Dance Series” summertime show. They do book some good acts here, and were the scene of a famous 2010 post-L.A. Marathon show, wherein lead singer KELLY ZIRBES joined her band, KELLY’S LOT, on stage immediately after completing the 26.2 mile run.

Santa Monica; FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/1:
UNURBAN CAFÉ / COFFEE HOUSE, 3301 Pico Bl (at 33rd), Santa Monica; 310-315-0056; www.unurban.com. Scene of an every Friday 7:30 pm “OPEN MIC.” The Unurban is “a free thinking, all ages, speakeasy-style coffee house, with food for vegetarians and deli lovers alike, and the usual coffeehouse fare.” Just down the street from McCabe’s, plenty of musicians gravitate here and create a fun scene most nights. Watch where you park, or you’ll get a veeery expensive ticket.

Venice; FRIDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
AC LOUNGE, aka AIR CONDITIONED LOUNGE / SUPPER CLUB, 625 Lincoln Bl (3 blks S of Rose Av), Venice 90291; 310-230-5343; www.airconditionedlounge.com or www.airconditionedbar.com/venice. Venue has full bar, is 21+.

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

Venice; FRIDAY’S ODDS 5/7:
THE TALKING STICK, 1411c Lincoln Bl, Venice 92091; www.thetalkingstick.net; 310-450-6052. Scene of lots of acoustic music and monthly series. Venue has coffeehouse fare and good sandwiches., and was named as co-winner for “Best Free (no cover) Acoustic Music Venue” in a recent FolkWorks’ annual review. All ages, no cover most nights.

West L.A.; FRIDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
THE JOINT, 8771 W Pico Bl (at Robertson), West L.A.; 310-275-2619. Bookings here are getting much more interesting, especially for blues-Americana artists and fans.

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

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SHERMAN OAKS (See “San Fernando Valley” listings)

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

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SIGNAL HILL (See “Long Beach / Signal Hill”)

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SILVERLAKE

Silverlake (Los Angeles); FRIDAY’S ODDS 1/5:
SPACELAND, 1717 Silverlake Bl, Silverlake; 213-833-2843. Primarily rock, but a fair amount of acoustic renaissance and some rootsy Americana happens here, and when it does, it’s always first-rate, even when you’re hearing someone for the first time.

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

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TEHACHAPI (See “Deserts & Beyond”)

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THOUSAND OAKS / AGOURA / AGOURA HILLS

Agoura Hills; FRIDAY’S ODDS 4/5:
THE CANYON CLUB, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016. Big supper club with a cavernous interior. Nationally-touring acts are often booked here. To have a guaranteed seat for a show, you need to make reservations and eat dinner. Otherwise, expect to stand.

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TOPANGA

Topanga; FRIDAY’S ODDS 2/7:
ABUELITA'S, 137 S Topanga Canyon Bl, Topanga; www.abuelitastopanga.com; 310-455-8788. They book somewhat eclectically, but hey, it’s Topanga (and either that’s enough to make the point, or it isn’t). We should add that they do book conscientiously and care about what they put on their stage. Venue serves Mexican food, has full bar.

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TUJUNGA (See “Sunland / Tujunga”)

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

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VENTURA COUNTY

Ventura; FRIDAY’S ODDS 6/7:
ZOEY’S CAFÉ, new location, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001, with some shows at “The Lodge,” 11 S Ash St, Ventura; advance tix & info, www.zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-1137 or 805-652-0091.

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

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

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YUCAIPA (See “Riverside County”)

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PART TWO: RECURRING EVENTS - Third Friday of every month in 2011


TWENTY-THREE (23 !) RECURRING EVENTS & RESIDENCIES HAPPEN TODAY & TONIGHT, the recurring events for “Third Fridays” of the month.

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

These include weekly and monthly residencies, series, showcases, workshops, open mics and other regularly-scheduled acoustic music events from northern Santa Barbara County to south Orange County, from downtown L.A. to the valleys to the Inland Empire, from the desert to the sea.

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*Fri, every Fri:
Morning show (after 8:30 am) HEATHER LOCKIE & FRIENDS with violin, cello, clarinet, and voices, at Stories, 1716 Sunset Bl, Echo Park 90026; 213-413-3733. Venue was featured in the Jul ’09 ish of Sunset magazine (p.22). Summer afternoon or summer evening you can enjoy the back patio with an iced Americano, peppermint green iced tea, freshly-baked root beer flavored cookie, or an assortment of popsicles, ice cream bars and other frozen treats.

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*Fri, every Fri:
11 am-5 pm “FREE FRIDAYS” at the LONG BEACH MUSEUM OF ART, 2300 E Ocean Bl, Long Beach 90803; 562-439-2119; www.lbma.org. Music programs, festivals, changing exhibitions, special events and extensive educational programs for children and adults are featured. Current programs at www.lbma.org/exhibits.html. The museum is atop a hill overlooking Long Beach harbor and the Pacific Ocean. The grounds include the Miller Education Center in the Elizabeth Milbank Anderson house and carriage house built in 1912, a new pavilion with two floors of expansive gallery space for changing exhibitions, museum store, Masterson Atrium, and oceanfront gardens. Free admission every Friday is supported by the L.A. County Arts Commission (www.lacountyarts.org); all other days, admission is $7 adults, $6 students & seniors over age 62 (current I.D. required); always free for museum members and children under age 12.

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*Fri, every Fri:
5-8 pm “CLAREMONT GREEN MARKET” features acoustic music inside and outside the Packing House in the new West Claremont Center, 532 W First St (just W of Indian Hill), Claremont 91711; www.claremontpackinghouse.com/home.htm. A resident musician here is RON ELY, who plays authentic and original songs of the sea, and more, at Bonita & Yale Av. More at www.myspace.com/ronely. Ron tells us, “It's all about ‘going GREEN,’ and should be promoted and supported. They’ve expanded with a Farmer's Market each Friday evening, outside this same venue, the Packing House, a fully rehabilitated old building, a real packing house, and Historical Landmark. It's put-on by the non-profit ‘Claremont Forum,’ (www.claremontforum.org) that sponsors the ‘Prison Library Project,’ sending books to those incarcerated.” (This event switched from Wednesday s to Fridays in 2010.)

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*Fri, every Fri:
5:30-10 pm “MONROVIA FAMILY FESTIVAL” along Myrtle Av, in old downtown Monrovia. It’s a street festival and farmers market, that’s been running 18 years. Lots of live acoustic music, year-round and weekly. KATTYWOMPUS STRING BAND plays 8-10 pm at 412 S Myrtle Av; contact Jennifer Ranger, 877-365-5744. RON ELY does authentic and original maritime songs most weeks, usually at Myrtle Av & Colorado or Myrtle Av and Lemon Av, on the North end of the festival. Artist’s info, www.myrecordlabel.net/ronely.
There’s lots of other live music on Friday evenings, throughout old town Monrovia. Expect to find several more acoustic performers each week – singer-songwriters, duos or bands – plus specialty vendors, lots of food, and local merchants. Event is large during the summer when it includes a carnival (Ferris wheel, rock climbing wall, balloon man, bubble man, petting zoo, pony rides, etc.) It scales-down from 4 blocks to 2 blocks during winter months, after the Christmas holidays. Take Myrtle Ave exit from 210 Fwy and go north (towards the mountains). Free parking, free event.

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*Fri, every Fri:
6-9 pm DAVE OSTI and DEANNA COGAN jam-out on acoustic classic rock tunes every Friday at the Mayan Bar in the historic old Aztec H311 W Foothill Bl, Monrovia; 626-358-3231.

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*Fri, every Fri:
6-8 pm OPEN MIC at Fendi's Café, 539 East Bixby Rd (near Atlantic), Long Beach; 562-424-4774.

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*Fri, every Fri:
6:30-10:30 pm BIG AL plays piano every week at Me ’N’ Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl (at Carson), Lakewood; 562-421-8908.

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*Fri, 3rd (&1st) Fri, every month:
7-10 pm MARC BOSSERMAN plays piano at Vitello’s Restaurant 4349 Tujunga Ave., Studio City 91604; 818-769-0905. Marc says, “Great place for Italian grub.” He delivers fine piano (and elsewhere, vocals). Info, www.marcbosserman.com.

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*Fri, every Fri:
7-11 pm DAN ROTEN plays his acoustic guitar and original songs at Bean Town, 45 N Baldwin Av, Sierra Madre; www.beantowncoffeebar.com; 626-355-1596. Alas, Dan’s presence is not a return to the lost concert series at the coffeehouse venue that was, for many years, a New Folk landmark. Dan is the last of the Mohicans there, playing only originals so the venue is not hit with music industry fees for live music performances. Standard coffeehouse fare, pastries, sandwiches available. No cover.

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*Fri, every Fri:
7-9:30 pm ROB KLOPFENSTEIN “& guests joining him at the piano,” at the Whale & Ale, 327 W 7th St, San Pedro; 310-832-0363; www.whaleandale.com. No cover charge for bar or dinner patrons.

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*Fri, 3rd Fri, every month, in Palmdale:
7 pm monthly “DESERT SONG ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE & OPEN MIC” brings a featured act plus open mic to Butler's Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Suite I, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530. Hosted by Desert Song Productions. Open mic at 7 pm, featured artist at 8. Butler's owners, Pam & David Logan, are long-time lovers and supporters of acoustic music. Indeed, Pam is an accomplished musician and a member of the BROWNE SISTERS, Celtic festival favorites who earned a “Listener Favorite” on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” The venue serves food and drink, featuring fresh-roasted coffee, in a rich, comfortable setting. Butler's music guy, Kevin Burton Smith, has had great success in attracting excellent acoustic music to Butler's.

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*Fri, every 3rd (& 1st) Fri, in Lancaster:
7 pm SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE CLASS in Lancaster, meets the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month, at the Lutheran Church of the Master, 725 E Avenue J, Lancaster. Call Walter or Paula at 942-6893 for info. Organizers say, “If you can walk, you can do this social dance. It's great fun, and beginners are welcome.”

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*Fri, every 3rd (& 1st) Fri, in San Clemente:
Blues legend BERNIE PEARL’s residency at Iva Lee's in San Clemente. Switching his four-year residency there to alternate Fridays; on second Saturdays, Bernie will continue to play electric with pianist Dwayne Smith. He was great performing live on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.” Artist info, www.berniepearl.com.

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*Fri, every Fri:
7:30 pm “OPEN MIC” at the Unurban Coffee House, 3301 Pico Bl (at 33rd), Santa Monica; 310-315-0056; www.unurban.com. The Unurban is “a free thinking, all ages, speakeasy-style coffee house, with food for vegetarians and deli lovers alike, and the usual coffeehouse fare.” Just down the street from McCabe’s, plenty of musicians gravitate here and create a fun scene most nights. Watch where you park, or you’ll get a veeery expensive ticket.

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*Fri, every Fri:
MISS MICKEY CHAMPION at the Ritz-Carlton Huntington Hotel bar, 1401 S Oak Knoll Av, Pasadena; 626-568-3900. L.A.’s legendary blueswoman plays an every-Fri & Sat residency. Artist info: www.mickeychampion.net. Start time varies; call venue.

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*Fri, every Fri:
8-10:30 pm THE PLOUGHBOYS play an every-Friday residency at the Tam O'Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz 90039; www.lawrysonline.com/tamoshanter_gen_info.asp; 323-664-0228. Venue serves ale & sandwiches. Band member MARK ROMANO says, “Great food, drinks, dancing, and of course, music!” More at www.theploughboys.com. All ages, no cover.

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*Fri, every Fri:
8 pm THE BOBBY BLUEHOUSE BAND plus a headliner, most Fri & Sat nights, with BBHB opening for “some of the best blues music headliners in the industry,” at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia; www.arcadiabluesclub.com; 626-447-9349. The venue claims, “This is the greatest house band in America. Members over the years have included musicians who have played with Billy Joel, Aretha Franklin, The Pointer Sisters, The Jeff Healey Band and influences from John Lee Hooker, Van Morrison and Eric Burden.” Fri & Sat nights bring local blues bands as well as national acts. Acts booked include Chris Cain, Lil Charlie and the Nite Cats, Coco Montoya, Rod Piazza, James Intveld, Rosie Flores, Duke Robillard, Guitar Shorty, Gary Hoey, Wumbloozo, Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash and more. Website has lineups for specific dates and a tix link. Venue serves dinner Fri & Sat, 7 pm-2 am. Five-dollar per ticket discount available for some advance tix, through day-of-show purchases before 8:30 pm. Advance tix, reservations, recommended (club is now holding tables only until 8:30 pm).

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*Fri, every Fri:
8-10 pm ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE, singer-songwriter or band, at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913; info / web simulcast at www.kulakswoodshed.com - named for “Best Web Simulcast” in “The Best of 2008 / Top Ten” in FolkWorks, at www.folkworks.org/content/view/35788/166. All artists donate their performances; venue is supported by donations, and asks $10 per attendee in lieu of a cover charge.

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*Fri, every Fri, through the summer:
8-10 pm “ACOUSTIC SUMMER CONCERT SERIES” at Scissors Paper Rock Hair Salon & Boutique, 1864 N Allen Av, Pasadena; www.scissorspaperrocksalon.com; 626-825-1846. Features local artists as well as bands from as far away as Little Rock. Begins Jun 11. No cover.

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*Fri, every Fri, in Temecula:
8 pm “LIVE AT THE MERC” music series at The Mercantile, 42051 Main St, Temecula 92590. Series info and schedules at www.LiveattheMerc.com or 951-491-9053. Tix at www.temeculatheater.org. Every Friday, it’s “exclusive, intimate performances from the best bands - in Temecula's best club space,” known as "The Merc," in a series presented by Full Value Entertainment. One of Temecula's beautifully restored original buildings, it now serves as a performance venue that hosts music four days each week. Doors at 7:30 pm for the best seats. Gen’l admission, $15; srs/student.military discounts available.

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*Fri, every Fri:
8-10 pm “OPEN MIC FRIDAY” is one of two each week on The Coffee Gallery FRONT stage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, 626-398-7917. Everybody knows the world-famous Backstage, with its parade of world-class and renowned professional acts. Every Friday and Sunday are the weekly FREE stage in the front of the coffeehouse, “out front,” where you can buy coffeehouse treats and beverages to accompany free music.
So far, Fridays are not webcast; you can catch the Coffee Gallery Front Stage “Sunday Night Song & Variety Showcase,” which includes an open mic, is webcast live, and it’s archived – at www.ustream.tv/channel/the-coffee-gallery-community-front-stage
The series is hosted by DUANE THORIN, an experienced performer and soundman who runs the mic levels. The series welcomes “singers, songwriters, and other talents.” Signup starts at 7:30 pm, and does not close through the night. Duane says, “Plan on two songs at a time, however on busy nights, it may go into a one-song rotation. Stay and repeat if there is time and room on the bill. There is no entry or cover fee, and we hope you will join us for coffee or a snack while you’re there, peruse the artwork for sale on the walls, and invite friends to this comfortable and well known music venue.” Free.

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*Fri, repeats 3rd Fri, every month:
8:30-11 pm THE SCREAMING EARWIGS, with TOM & PATRICK SAUBER, STEVE LEWIS and MIKE SAUBER, play the monthly CONTRA DANCE at the War Memorial Hall, 435 S Fair Oaks Av, South Pasadena. Dance instruction at 8 pm.

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*Fri, every Fri:
9 pm LIVE MUSIC (artists tba) for listening & dancing at the Cowboy Palace Saloon, 21635 Devonshire St (Devonshire & Owensmouth), Chatsworth 91311; www.cowboypalace.com; 818-341-0166. Live music 7 nights a week, sometimes acoustic, sometimes electric. Preceded by free line dance lessons, tonight with Marie, 7-9 pm. No cover.

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PART THREE:

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

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


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PART FOUR:

The Guide’s VENUE DIRECTORY, with locations, web sites, street addresses and contact info for OVER 500 acoustic-performance-friendly venues in Southern California is a click away, at

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


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PLUS, be sure to check the Guide’s

SPOTLIGHT EVENTS section!

That’s where you’ll find our

* “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks and
* “EVENTS-OF-THE-WEEK FOR ARTISTS” and
* UPCOMING FESTIVALS and MUSIC CONFERENCES

and more, covering events happening this week and for months ahead!

It’s available at

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


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www.acousticmusic.net


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