Spotlight Events: Acoustic Americana Music Guide, March 11, 2011

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Spotlight Events: Acoustic Americana Music Guide, March 11, 2011
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SPOTLIGHT EVENTS

from THE ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC GUIDE

March 11, 2011 edition

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Are you looking for the latest NEWS and REVIEWS?:
The Guide’s current NEWS FEATURES section (March 11 edition) is at

http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/03/acoustic-americana-music-guide-news_12.html

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THE GUIDE now has FOUR SECTIONS, each with individual addresses for access:

1) “SPOTLIGHT EVENTS” is THIS Section, and this is the latest edition.
2) “THE SCENE” contains everything that ISN’T “spotlighted” each day, in separate
editions FOR EACH DAY.
3) “NEWS FEATURES” is a fresh edition each week, with news and reviews from the
acoustic music universe, with features on folk-Americana, the “acoustic renaissance,”
latest releases, reviews of CDs and live shows, industry news, news for artists, and more.
4) “VENUE DIRECTORY” - The Guide’s extensive locator – has location and contact
info for OVER 500 acoustic-music-friendly venues in Southern California, from
Santa Barbara County to south Orange County, plus a few for San Diego, the deserts,
and the Central Coast.


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Since this format is new, here are the FAQs:

a) The Guide’s customary coverage of ALL the acoustic music performances in the
greater Los Angeles region is NOT here in “SPOTLIGHT EVENTS”– this new section
has ONLY the events that we are “spotlighting,” enabling this to be a “quick read.”
(There’s more elsewhere, so read on.)

b) THIS is where you’ll find the Guide’s
“SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” picks
“EVENTS-OF-THE-WEEK FOR ARTISTS”
and whatever deserves a “Spotlight.”

c) What about EVERYTHING ELSE? Where’s the section with just “Recurring Events”-?

d) Look in the Guide’s OTHER new section – “THE SCENE” – to get the whole picture
of what’s happening. It’s not just “Recurring Events” – it’s a whole LOT of stuff now!

e) So, why split-up stuff with “THE SCENE” -? Isn’t it better to just put everything in
one place? NO. Not according to what our readers were telling us. “Everything-in-one-
place” was just too overwhelming and it took waaay too long to wade through it all for
ANY given day. There really is THAT much live acoustic music out there!

f) So why is it called “THE SCENE” -? Easy answer. Because now you can find the hot
spots for acoustic music in your musical neighborhood. “THE SCENE” is organized
by town and micro-region – and for each day of the week.

f) Won’t “THE SCENE” still just overwhelm me with too much info? No. Not if you use it
to look for events that are in YOUR town, or where you want to go to hear live music.
It’s not just a bunch of venues with some specific info on many of them. It gives you
THE ODDS each day of finding acoustic music at each specific venue near you (or
wherever you want to look).

g) RADIO SHOWS and TV with acoustic music have always been in The Guide.
Where are they now? “THE SCENE” has a link EACH DAY for broadcast and internet.

h) Can I find “THE SCENE” for any day I want to look? Eventually, yes. But it’s spotty now.
“THE SCENE” is still under construction, so we don’t yet have it completed for every day
of the month. It’s A LOT of new info: It requires individual editions for 7 days of the week,
MULTIPLIED BY SIX, because there are unique listings for the first, second, third, and
fourth times that day occurs each month, plus a “fourth-when-last” day of the month
possibility, and a fifth time that day can happen in a month (because it’s always one or the
other). So that means we must complete FORTY-TWO different versions before it’s all in
place – we’re working on it!

i) WEEKLY NEWS – I always read that in The Guide. Where is it now?
The Guide’s “NEWS FEATURES” continue, fresh every week, in their own section
with its own address, unique each week for that week’s edition.

j) “VENUE DIRECTORY”-? What’s that? What’s available there?
It’s the MOST COMPLETE DIRECTORY – catalogue, really – of acoustic-music-friendly
venues in Southern California, with OVER 500 venues listed, most of them with contact
info. It even has a separate section that re-lists outdoor venues used for summer
“Concert-in-the-Park”-style shows, AND there’s contact info for sites that sell tickets to
concerts. It’s updated whenever necessary.

k) So, how do I find all this marvelous stuff? IT’S ALL THERE FOR YOU, WITH UPDATED LINKS TO THE MOST CURRENT EDITIONS OF EACH SECTION, at

www.acousticmusic.net


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This edition of

SPOTLIGHT EVENTS, MARDI GRAS EDITION

(and waaaay into the future)

published March 8 – check back frequently for more.

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

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MARCH: SPOTLIGHT EVENTS

Continuing:

“PHIL OCHS: THERE BUT FOR FORTUNE” feature-length musical documentary film, playing daily NOW at Laemlle Monica 4, 1332 2nd St, Santa Monica 90401; 310-394-9741.
Soon at additional Laemmle theatres, citywide.

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

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FRIDAY NIGHT, March 11:

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Fri, Mar 11, in OC; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm LAURENCE JUBER. Grammy winning guitarist from Paul McCartney’s WINGS, plays the “Lord Of The Strings” Concert Series at Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan St, Dana Point; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656. (He plays a second show in the series tomorrow in Mission Viejo.)

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Fri, Mar 11, in Bishop; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm HARVEY REID plays the Inyo Arts Council concert series, 137 S Main St, Bishop; www.inyo.org; 760-873-8014. Contact, InyoArts@inyo.org. He’s a coast-to-coast folk/new folk festival favorite, including numerous performances at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and this is his 21st West Coast Winter tour (and first in two years). Harvey is touring solo this year with his six-string & slide guitars and autoharp. He’ll bring “the usual mix of original and traditional songs and instrumental wizardry,” including material from his two brand-new guitar books and three new guitar CDs.
The presenters produce the annual “MILLPOND MUSIC FESTIVAL,” plus a series that’s inclusive of folk music. It’s always worth a look when you’re going to Mammoth to ski or anywhere in the Eastern Sierra, year-round.

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Fri, Mar 11; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm ROSANNE CASH plays the brand-new Valley Performing Arts Center on the campus at Cal-State Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge 91330; 818-677-3000. This is the new facility paid for with a huge grant from record company executive, recording artist, and former California Lt. Gov MIKE CURB.

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Fri, Mar 11; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BORDER RADIO at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917. Specific and detailed info on this show at www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix $18.

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Fri, Mar 11; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 & 10 pm MARSHALL CRENSHAW at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497.
The 8 pm show sold-out quickly, so jump on tix for the 10 pm, while you can.
Tix, either show, $22.50.
Or, he plays Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area) on the 12th; info, www.houseconcerts.us.

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Fri, Mar 11, world music / dance:
8 pm STEP AFRIKA! plays the “Caltech Public Events” series in Beckman Auditorium (“Big Beckman”) on the Caltech campus, 332 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; info & tix, 626-395-4652. A “Stomp”-type show…

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Fri, Mar 11, worldish music / acoustic eclectic:
8 pm FISHTANK ENSEMBLE brings their brilliant and invigorating performance to The Loft at UCSD, Price Center East, 9500 Gilman Dr, San Diego 92093; 858-822-3199.

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WEEKEND, Saturday & Sunday, March 12 & 13, 2011:

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Sat & Sun, Mar 12 & 13; FESTIVAL; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick ♣♣♣♣:
10 am-8 pm Annual “LOS ANGELES IRISH FAIR” at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds – Fairplex – in Pomona. (Full info, www.la-irishfair.com.) Many bands on multiple stages; headliners are
THE GALWAY HOOKER BAND
1916
ODD'S BODKIN
EMERALD SOCIETY PIPES & DRUM BAND
42ND HIGHLANDERS PIPES & DRUMS
WRATH OF McGRATH
SKELPIN'
DUBLIN 4
KEN O'MALLEY & THE TWILIGHT LORDS
ROYAL SCOTTISH DANCERS
CRIPPLE CREEK CLOGGERS
McCARTAN SCHOOL OF DANCING
TRUE THOMAS
MERLIN THE MAGICIAN
BILL HOWARD
at Fairplex / L.A. County Fairgrounds, 1101 West McKinley Av, Pomona 91766; www.fairplex.com. Be careful that you park in the correct lot for this event, as several unrelated things may be happening, and parking lots / entrance gates do not connect for different areas. Look for the signs along the Fairplex roadways. (Note that the event is a different weekend this year.)

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Sat, Mar 12, in Sebastopol, Northern Cal:
1-8 pm Annual “SONOMA COUNTY BLUEGRASS & FOLK FESTIVAL” with JIM HURST, THE STAIRWELL SISTERS, SARAH CAMPBELL & NINA GERBER, SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND, EUPHONIA, and THE BLACK CROWN STRING BAND, sponsored by the Sonoma County Folk Society, at Sebastopol Community Center, 390 Morris St, Sebastopol 95472; info & tix, 707-823-1511 or 707-829-8012 or 707-542-3798.

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Sat, Mar 12 ♣♣♣♣:
“IRISH CENTER’S ANNUAL ST PATRICK'S CELEBRATION” at the Hilton Hotel in Glendale. More info to come, or check www.irishcenter.org.

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Sat, Mar 12 ♣♣♣♣:
2:30 pm “SHAMROCK TALES” celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with stories and crafts of the Emerald Isle, in the Cay Mortenson Auditorium at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W Duarte Rd, Arcadia 91006; www.library.ci.arcadia.ca.us; 626-821-5567. Info on this program, 626-821-5566. All ages, free.

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Sat, Mar 12; an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK FOR ARTISTS:”
4 pm “PARTIAL CAPO WORKSHOP” presented by HARVEY REID at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide.
He’s a coast-to-coast folk / new folk festival favorite, including numerous non-bluegrass performances at the “TELLURIDE BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL,” and this is his 21st West Coast Winter tour (and his first in two years). Harvey is touring solo this year with his six-string & slide guitars and autoharp. He’ll bring “the usual mix of original and traditional songs and instrumental wizardry,” including material from his two brand-new guitar books and three new guitar CDs. His only L.A. show.
Harvey does a concert here tonight at 8 pm; see listing.

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Sat, Mar 12, in OC ♣♣♣♣:
6 pm Annual “ROSE OF TRALEE GRAND BALL” with KEN O'MALLEY & THE TWILIGHT LORDS providing the musical entertainment for this special "black tie" evening, when Southern California's “Rose of Tralee” will be crowned, and on her way to Ireland for the official “Irish Rose of Tralee” pageant. Info and tix, www.southerncaliforniaroseoftralee.com. It’s at the Atrium Hotel in Irvine.

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Sat, Mar 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7-10 pm monthly “GRASSROOTS ACOUSTICA” brings “THE RECORD RELEASE EDITION,” featuring a fine lineup with HARRIET SCHOCK & BAND, MARK “POCKET” GOLDBERG, SHAUN CROMWELL, JEFF KOSSACK, JIMMY YESSIAN, JUDE JOHNSTONE, & RIQUE, at The Talking Stick, 1411 C Lincoln Bl, Venice 90291; 310-450-6052.
What an exceptionally fine evening, and for charity. All the acts have new CDs.
MARK “POCKET” GOLDBERG is the bass player to the stars, and a wonderful performing songwriter, delivering original blues with his raspy melodic voice while playing upright bass with backing from of L.A.’s best session players.
SHAUN CROMWELL is always dependable, with his fine original blues and more.
HARRIET SCHOCK’s band includes flute, and her new cello player JENNIFER RICHARDSON; there’s platinum-selling artist Harriet on keyboard and vocals, ANDREA ROSS-GREENE on vocals, JOE LAMANNO on bass, KELLY DeSARLA on flute, and Richardson on cello.
JUDE JOHNSTONE is an artist who’s been there, done that, with success in the folk world and in Nashville.
Each month’s show benefits a different charity. This time, it’s the “MS Walk 2011.” No cover charge, all-donation / pledge show. Producer / host MARK ISLAM has info available at www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=143184665744765. Donations go to MS Walk “Team JiggyWiggits.” Since 2007, Team JiggyWiggits has raised $130,000 team-wide. This year, they've set a $20,000 fundraising goal. Funds collected from the MS Walk support research for a cure tomorrow as well as programs which address the needs of people living with MS today.

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Sat, Mar 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm SALTY SUITES, the band of SCOTT GATES, CHUCK HAILES, & CHELSEA WILLIAMS, plus THE WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917. Specific and detailed info on this show at www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix $15.

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Sat, Mar 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm HARVEY REID plays his only L.A. show of this tour at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide.
Harvey Reid is a coast-to-coast folk/new folk festival favorite, including numerous performances at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, and this is his 21st West Coast Winter tour (and his first in two years). Harvey is touring solo this year with his six-string & slide guitars and autoharp. He’ll bring “the usual mix of original and traditional songs and instrumental wizardry,” including material from his two brand-new guitar books and three new guitar CDs.
Harvey does a “Partial Capo Workshop” here at 4 pm; contact venue for info.

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Sat, Mar 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm WOMEN ON THE MOVE TRIO plus ROBERT MORGAN FISHER and TIM TEDROW & TED VREELAND play the “ACOUSTIC CONCERT SERIES” West Valley Music Center, 22428 Vanowen St, West Hills 91307; 818-992-4142. Musician and series producer JEFF GOLD’s series is a much-needed acoustic concert presence in the West Valley, and this edition rates a “Pick” because it brings a fine lineup of people whose music you should know, if you don’t already. Women on the Move, in their guise as a larger ensemble, had the #1 editors’ pick at CD Baby longer than any other CD there, ever. Robert Morgan Fisher has won several awards, had the runner-up song in VH1’s Folk contest, and had two songs make the Hall of Fame on Neil Young’s “Living with War” website. Tedrow & Vreeland have lately been performing in a larger form, as a quartet, and have received two recent live performance reviews in the Guide.

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Sat, Mar 12, in Santa Barbara County:
7 pm CLAUDIA RUSSELL & THE FOLK UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA play the “Song Tree Concert Series” at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N Fairview Av, Goleta; SongTree@cox.net ; 805-403-2639.

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Sat, Mar 12, in OC; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm LAURENCE JUBER. Grammy winning guitarist from Paul McCartney’s WINGS, plays the “Lord Of The Strings” Concert Series at Mission Viejo Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Dr, Mission Viejo; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656. (Second of two shows in the series; he played Dana Point last night.)

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Sat, Mar 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm FISHTANK ENSEMBLE plus JESSICA FICHOT play the Broad Stage at Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica; 310-434-3200.
FISHTANK ENSEMBLE brings their brilliant and invigorating worldish music / acoustic eclectic performance on a boatload of instruments, and JESSICA FICHOT is the charming accordion-based singer-songwriter who performs in English and French. This’ll be fun.

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Sat, Mar 12:
7:30 pm PEAT-FIRE FLAME with COLYN FISCHER on fiddle & violin & SHAUNA PICKETT-GORDON on piano, bring their classical / Celtic music to a house concert in Northridge. Reservations get directions at JayMichtom@verizon.net or 818-368-1957.

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Sat, Mar 12, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm MICHELLE SHOCKED plays the AMSD Concert Series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176. One package here includes dinner, the other, the show only. She’s got many more stories than she can share in one evening, she’s written so many wonderful songs that the contrast between each is assured, and she recently experienced a big health scare that’s left her more inspired than ever. Michelle is one of the greats of our time. She plays McCabe’s in Santa Monica tomorrow night.

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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 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JACK TEMPCHIN, songwriter for the EAGLES, plays the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina; 626-339-7020.

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Sat, Mar 12:
8 pm CLADDAGH plays the Noble House Concert series in Van Nuys. Reservations get directions at 818-780-5979. Irish / Scottish / Celtic music…

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Sat, Mar 12:
8 pm “TRIBUTE TO DEXTER GORDON” performed by the LUCKMAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State Univ. L.A., 5151 State University Dr, L.A.; 323-343-6611. The season-long tribute series to American jazz masters continues with tonight’s homage to saxophone legend Dexter Gordon. Tix, $25-35.

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Sat, Mar 12:
8 pm “TANGO INFERNO - THE FIRE WITHIN” at the Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Dr, Irvine 92697; 949-854-4646.

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Sun, Mar 13; Sat & Sun, Mar 12 & 13; FESTIVAL; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick ♣♣♣♣:
10 am-8 pm Annual “LOS ANGELES IRISH FAIR” at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds – Fairplex – in Pomona. (Full info, www.la-irishfair.com.) Many bands on multiple stages; headliners are
THE GALWAY HOOKER BAND
1916
ODD'S BODKIN
EMERALD SOCIETY PIPES & DRUM BAND
42ND HIGHLANDERS PIPES & DRUMS
WRATH OF McGRATH
SKELPIN'
DUBLIN 4
KEN O'MALLEY & THE TWILIGHT LORDS
ROYAL SCOTTISH DANCERS
CRIPPLE CREEK CLOGGERS
McCARTAN SCHOOL OF DANCING
TRUE THOMAS
MERLIN THE MAGICIAN
BILL HOWARD
at Fairplex / L.A. County Fairgrounds, 1101 West McKinley Av, Pomona 91766; www.fairplex.com. Be careful that you park in the correct lot for this event, as several unrelated things may be happening, and parking lots / entrance gates do not connect for different areas. Look for the signs along the Fairplex roadways. (Note that the event is a different weekend this year.)

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Sun, Mar 13:
11 am OZOKIDZ play a Matinee Kids' Show at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $15 (kids under age 2 are free).

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

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Sun, Mar 13, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
6 pm HARVEY REID plays Old Time Music in their brand-new location, 4434 30th St (between Adams & El Cajon), San Diego; www.sdoldtimemusic.com; 619-280-9035.
He’s a coast-to-coast folk/new folk festival favorite, including numerous non-bluegrass performances at the “Telluride Bluegrass Festival,” and this is his 21st West Coast Winter tour (and first in two years). Harvey is touring solo this year with his six-string & slide guitars and autoharp. He’ll bring “the usual mix of original and traditional songs and instrumental wizardry,” including material from his two brand-new guitar books and three new guitar CDs.

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Sun, Mar 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm MICHELLE SHOCKED at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. She’s got many more stories than she can share in one evening, she’s written so many wonderful songs that the contrast between each is assured, and she recently experienced a big health scare that’s left her more inspired than ever. Michelle is one of the greats of our time. Tix, $24.50.

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Sun, Mar 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm FRANK FAIRFIELD plus the CAVE SINGERS in the Wells Fargo Theater at the Autry National Center (Autry Museum), 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027; 323-667-2000. Fairfield has been profiled many times in the Guide. He’s a wonderfully dexterous old-time musician and banjo guru.

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Sun, Mar 13:
7 pm DOWN 4 THE COUNT at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917. Specific and detailed info on this show at www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix $16.

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Sun, Mar 13, in San Diego:
7:30 pm LAURENCE JUBER, Grammy winning guitarist from Paul McCartney’s WINGS, plays Anthology, 1337 India St, San Diego; 619-595-0300.

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FIVE WEEKDAYS, Monday-Friday, March 14-18, 2011:

Mon, Mar 14:
8 pm OFF THE RECORD at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917. Specific and detailed info on this show at www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix $15.

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Mon, Mar 14, in San Diego:
9 pm CAVE SINGERS play the Casbah, 2501 Kettner Bl, San Diego 92101; 619- 232-4355.

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10 pm KEN O'MALLEY brings his classic Irish traditional and original songs for a solo show at The Auld Dubliner, 71 Pine Av, Long Beach; 562-437-8300; www.aulddubliner.com. More at www.bit.ly/aulddubliner.

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Tue, Mar 15, in Riverside ♣♣♣♣:
4 pm KEN O'MALLEY brings his classic Irish traditional and original songs for a duo show at Killarneys in Riverside. Info, www.bit.ly/killarneys.

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Tue, Mar 15; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm WILL RYAN & THE CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917. Specific and detailed info on this show at www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
L.A.’s best unknown acoustic band of multiple-award-winning (and a few truly esteemed) acoustic musicians always delivers a fine show, with new originals that sound like 1930’s classics. You’ll be singing and humming fragments of these tunes all the way home, and for days after. Don’t worry about the “cowboy” part – those who want that will find it and everyone else who’s there will delight in this show. Their audiences always do. And the venue offers a “money-back if not delighted” guarantee whenever they book this act. Tix $18.

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Tue, Mar 15; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND play “BLUEGRASS NIGHT” – always one or more different bands of recording artists – for this month’s BASC (BLUEGRASS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA) show at Viva Cantina, aka Viva Fresh, located next to the L.A. Equestrian Center at 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91508; free parking across the street at Pickwick Bowl (same owners). Venue phone, 818-845-2425.
Note changes: The long-running series has MOVED here and is no longer at Braemar Country Club. There is no cover to see the show. Venue has full restaurant menu and full bar. Come earlier to order dinner and get good seats for the show. Info on who is playing the monthly series at www.socalbluegrass.org. More? Call 818-221-4680 or contact Joy Felt, (during the day), at 818-705-8870 or send questions to bascinfo@socalbluegrass.org. All other Tuesdays at the venue are “Open Mic Nights,” plus, on any given night, you might find a good Americana band here.

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Wed, Mar 16 in Redlands; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick ♣♣♣♣:
6:30 pm “ST. PATRICK'S EVE PARTY” with KEN O'MALLEY & THE TWILIGHT LORDS and Irish cuisine and libations, at the historic old Fox Theatre, 123 Cajon St, Redlands; www.foxeventcenter.com.
Doors at 6:30 pm for Irish food and drink (including Guinness and Harp). Showtime 7:30 pm.
Venue is the beautifully restored 1927 theatre and local treasure. More info, including a flyer by e-mail, from twlord@sbcglobal.net. Stay in the area at the San Bernardino Hilton, www.bit.ly/hilton1. Event tix available the preceding weekend at the L.A. IRISH FAIR, or at the Fox, or at www.tix.com. Advance tix, $20 ($25 at the door).

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Wed, Mar 16, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm THE BYRON BERLINE BLUEGRASS BAND plays the AMSD Concert Series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176.

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Wed, Mar 16, in San Diego:
7:30 pm THE PAUL THORN BAND plays Anthology, 1337 India St, San Diego; 619-595-0300.

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Wed, Mar 16:
8 pm SIXTH WAVE at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917. Specific and detailed info on this show at www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix $15.

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY SPECIAL EVENTS, Thu, March 17:

Thu, Mar 17; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick for ST. PATRICK’S DAY:
Noon THE YOUNG DUBLINERS play a FREE concert on the Pershing Square stage, following the annual ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE through downtown L.A. Catch the parade from the corner of the park, then the concert, at Pershing Square, 532 S Olive St, / or, W 5th St between S Olive St & S Hill St, downtown L.A. 90013; www.laparks.org/pershingsquare; 213-847-4970.
You surely know about the band, so let’s focus on the venue. Avoid expensive (and today, probably scarce) parking, by riding the Red Line subway from free parking in the big lots at the North Hollywood or Universal City Stations. ($1.50 each way on the subway.) Bring your lunch or buy it locally – the tasty and fresh offerings of L.A.’s landmark Grand Central Market (since 1917) are three blocks away, or there are local take-out shops with pizza, sandwiches, etc. across the street from the Square. Enjoy limited table seating beneath shade umbrellas, or bring a lawn chair or blanket.
The city JUST restored all the park’s grass, and it’s appropriately and brilliantly green. Remember to wear YOUR green. Erin Go Braugh! It’s FREE.

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Thu, Mar 17; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick for ST. PATRICK’S DAY ♣♣♣♣:
1 pm-late “CASEY’S IRISH STREET FAIR” in and around Casey's Irish Pub, 613 S Grand Av, downtown L.A., 90017; 213-629-2353; www.bigcaseys.com. Multiple stages, appropriately Irish-themed food, Guinness and Harp, and a big party for the wearin’ o’ the green. Go to the free concert at Pershing Square at 11:30 am, and join the happy procession led by a bagpiper after the concert (about 1:30 pm) over to the street fair. Or, if you get to Pershing Square for lunchtime and you go back to work, come to Casey’s and the Street Fair after you get off work. Remember to wear your green. Erin Go Braugh!

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Thu, Mar 17; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick ♣♣♣♣:
4-8 pm “CITY OF L.A. ST. PATRICK'S DAY” FESTIVITIES L.A. Live / outside Staples Center. With KEN O'MALLEY & THE TWILIGHT LORDS – selected again this year as the official band to headline the event. For a flyer by e-mail, with directions, contact twlord@sbcglobal.net.

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Thu, Mar 17, in OC:
7:30 pm “PLAID IRISH DANCE” with WHEN PIGS FLY at Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malven Av, Fullerton 92833[ 714-738-6706.

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Thu, Mar 17; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick ♣♣♣♣:
8 pm “THIS IS IRELAND” featuring PIERCE BROSNAN, ROMA DOWNEY, CELINE BYRNE, STORM LEE, SAM McELROY and a Hollywood orchestra, is hosted by MARTIN SHEEN and produced and directed by Irish conductor composer Ei, with MEAR NOONE and her husband composer CRAIG STUART GARFINKLE, at Royce Hall – UCLA Live’s primary venue – 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A. UCLA ticket office: 310-825-2101 or www.uclalive.org.
“This magical evening will be a sensational multimedia expression of Irish music, culture and history,” says TOM McCONVILLE of radio’s “The Irish Hour.” He continues, “We will be transported across the sea to Ireland with words, music and film. ‘This is Ireland’ [is] a Gala St Patrick’s Celebration.”
Last we knew, good seats were still available. Tix, $38, 58, 68, 88.

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8 pm “AN IRISH HOOLEY” at the Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Dr, Irvine 92697; 949-854-4646. This is “the perfect family event” produced by MARGARET O’CARROLL, and artists include “RIVERDANCE” star PATRICK BARNETT, Irish harpist KERI ZWICKER (of the Canadian band COWBOY CELTIC), Irish actress SHEELAGH CULLEN, Irish singer LAURA TURNER, uilleann piper PATRICK D’ARCY, plus dancers, singers, and more. Get more from Info@kerryrecords.com.

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Thu, Mar 17; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick ♣♣♣♣:
8 pm RIDERS OF THE PURPLE SAGE plus COWBOP promise an Irish-themed western / western swing night at Viva Fresh Cantina (aka Viva Cantina), 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com.

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Thu, Mar 17 ♣♣♣♣:
9 pm WARREN CASEY (Wicked Tinkers) and AARON SHAW play Barney’s Ltd, 93 W Colorado Bl, Pasadena 91105; 626- 577-2739.

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Thu, Mar 17 ♣♣♣♣:
9:30 pm KEN O'MALLEY & THE TWILIGHT LORDS finish off St. Patrick's Day at Ireland's 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys; 818-785-4031; www.irelands32pub.com.

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OTHER LIKELY PLACES in your neighborhood to find St. Patrick’s revelry (from the Guide’s Venue Directory)…

+ Auld Dubliner, 71 Pine Av, Long Beach; 562-437-8300; www.aulddubliner.com.
+ The Black Watch Pub, 497 N Central Ave #B, Upland; 909-981-6069. (Brits, so maybe…)
+ Brennan’s Irish Pub, 4089 Lincoln Bl, Marina Del Rey; www.brennanspub-la.com; 310-821-6622.
+ Casey's Irish Pub, 613 S Grand Av, downtown L.A., 90017; 213-629-2353; www.bigcaseys.com. (See above for details on their street festival.)
+ Celtic Arts Center, shared location, Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; 818-760-8322; www.celticartscenter.com.
+ Clancy's, in East Arts Village, 803 E Broadway, Long Beach 90802; 562-437-1836; www.clancyslb.com.
+ Cock 'N Bull Pub, 2947 Lincoln Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-399-9696; www.cocknbullbritishpub.com. (Brits, so maybe…)
+ The Daily Pint, 2310 Pico Bl, Santa Monica; 310-450-7631.
+ Finn McCool, 2702 Main St, Santa Monica; 310-452-1734.
+ Fitzgerald's, 19171 Magnolia St, Huntington Beach; 714-968-4523.
+ Fox and Hounds, 11100 Ventura Bl, Studio City; 818-763-7837. (Brits, so maybe…)
+ The Irish Mist (aka Nadine’s Irish Mist), 16655 Pacific Coast Hwy, Sunset Beach 90742; www.nadinesirishmist.com.
+ The Irish Times, 3267 Motor Av. L.A. (Palms) 90034; 310-559-9648.
+ Ireland's 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys; 818-785-4031; www.irelands32pub.com.
+ Killian's Pub & Grill, 3944 Sepulveda Bl, Torrance; 310-373-1218.
+ L.A. Live, 777 Chick Hearn Ct, downtown L.A. 90015; info 213-763-6030. See above for info on the 4-8 pm celebration.
+ London West Hollywood (formerly Bel Age), 1020 N San Vincente Bl, West Hollywood 90069. (Brits, so maybe…)
+ The Londoner Pub, 18511 Soledad Canyon Rd, Canyon Country 91351; 661-252-2597. (Brits, so maybe…)
+ Maeve’s Residuals, 11042 Ventura Bl, Studio City 91604; 818-761-8301; www.residualsbar.com; venue is 21+.
+ McGroarty Arts Center, 7570 McGroarty Terrace, Tujunga 91042; 818-352-5285.
+ McGs Irish Pub & Grill, 21356 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; www.mcgspubandgrill.com; 818-734-7056. Home of “Valley Irish Session” on second & fourth Wednesdays, so maybe...
+ McMurphy's, 72 N Fair Oaks Av, Pasadena; 626-666-1445.
+ Michael's Pub, 11056 Oxnard St, North Hollywood.
+ Molly Malone's, 575 S Fairfax Av, L.A. 90036; www.mollymalonesla.com; 323-935-1577.
+ Monrovia Knights Of Columbus Hall, 130 West Pomona Av (at Myrtle), Monrovia 91016; (1 blk S of 210 Fwy). Info, 626-484-1823 or 626-358-1718.
+ Mountain Music, 206 East F St, Tehachapi 93561; www.grungehobbit.com; 661-823-9994; info, cellored@gmail.com.
+ Muldoon’s, 202 Newport Ctr Dr, Newport Beach; 949-640-4110.
+ Nadine’s Irish Mist (aka The Irish Mist), 16655 Pacific Coast Hwy, Sunset Beach 90742; www.nadinesirishmist.com.
+ O'Brien's Irish Pub, 2941 Main St, Santa Monica; www.obriensonmain.com; 310-396-4725.
+ Old Town Music Hall, 140 Richmond St, El Segundo; reservations: 310-322-2592. Venue, www.otmh.org.
+ Old Towne Pub, 66 N Fair Oaks Av, Pasadena; 626-577-6583.
+ O’Malley’s on Main, 140 Main St, Seal Beach 90740; 562-430-0631; www.omalleyssealbeach.com. Jim McDonough of the “Irish News” says, “best pub in the South Bay… a multi-year winner of the ‘Guinness Perfect Pint Award.’ The food selection is above the fold, the fish and chips are fantastic. Rated Five Shamrocks on PubGuide.com. Prices are moderate.”
+ O’Sullivans, 640 Grand Av, Carlsbad; www.osullivanscarlsbad.com.
+ Pappy & Harriet's, 53688 Pioneertown Rd, Pioneertown; 760-365-5956; www.pappyandharriets.com.
+ Pershing Square, 532 S Olive St, downtown L.A. 90013; www.laparks.org/pershingsquare; 213-847-4970. (See above for info on the 11:30 am-1 pm concert.)
+ Pirate's Grub & Grog, 450 S Victoria Av, Oxnard 93035; 805-984-0046.
+ Residuals, aka Maeve’s Residuals, 11042 Ventura Bl, Studio City 91604; 818-761-8301; www.residualsbar.com; venue is 21+.
+ Shamrock Social Club, 9026 W Sunset Bl, West Hollywood; 310-271-9664.
+ Tam O'Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, L.A.; 323-664-0228.
+ Whale and Ale, 327 W 7th St, San Pedro; 310-832-0363; www.whaleandale.com.
+ Zoey’s Café, new location, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001; advance tix & info, www.zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-1137 or 805-652-0091.


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IRISH MUSIC continues past St. Patrick’s Day, into the coming weekend – see below the rest of Thursday’s events to find more shamrocks!

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Other March 17 Spotlight events:

Thu, Mar 17, up the coast; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm THE BYRON BERLINE BLUEGRASS BAND plays Stacy Hall, St. Marks in the Valley, 2901 Nojoquio Av, Los Olivos 93441.

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Thu, Mar 17; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “THE BYRDS & BEYOND,” with JOHN YORK with BILLY DARNELL, now featuring CHAD WATSON on bass, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917. Specific and detailed info on this show at www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix $20.

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Thu, Mar 17, up the coast; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm THE PAUL THORN BAND plays The Coach House, 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano[ 949-496-8927.

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FRIDAY NIGHT, March 18:

Fri, Sat & Sun, Mar 18, 19 & 20, in Temecula; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick ♣♣♣♣:
Annual “OLD TOWN TEMECULA BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL” includes Irish music from SLIGO RAGS, both days. Festival features workshops for artists (see below) and many concerts.
Performing are…
FRIDAY EVENING:
THE GRASCALS at Old Town Temecula Community Theater (www.temeculatheater.org) and HIGHWAY 138 plays at Sweet Lumpy’s BBQ at 6 and 7 pm.
Saturday & Sunday, on two stages (one indoors, one outdoors):
BYRON BERLINE, BLUEGRASS ETC., HUNT FAMILY BLUEGRASS, SLIGO RAGS,
SILVERADO BLUEGRASS, NEXT GENERATION, THE GIRLZ, FINE LINE, BLUEGRASS
BRETHREN, WINDY RIDGE, HIGHWAY 138, OLD HAYWIRE, & OLDER THAN DIRT.
SATURDAY EVENING CONCERT:
7 pm BYRON BERLINE, BLUEGRASS ETC., SILVERADO at Old Town Temecula
Community Theater (www.temeculatheater.org)
WORKSHOPS FOR ARTISTS are both days (check schedule); they feature:
Fiddle with BYRON BERLINE
Banjo with DENNIS CAPLINGER
Guitar with DAVID BURNS
Mandolin with JOHN MOORE
Family Band with THE HUNT FAMILY BAND
Bodhrain with ANDY REILLY
More info at www.temeculacalifornia.com/Bluegrass_Festival and www.temeculaevents.org.

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Fri, Mar 18; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm SABRINA & CRAIG plus CINDY KALMENSON play this month’s “CAMARILLO CAFÉ” series at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 East Burnley St, Camarillo 93010; 805-523-2682. SABRINA & CRAIG won the vocal competition at the 2010 Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest.

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Fri, Mar 18; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BYRON BERLINE BLUEGRASS BAND at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. There’s no better way to get your musical sensibilities oriented and your expectations raised high for the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest / Folk Festival than to see bluegrass-and-beyond maestro Byron Berline. Tix, $20.

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Fri, Mar 18:
8 pm TAYLOR MADE, “The James Taylor Tribute Band,” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917. Specific and detailed info on this show at www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named in
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Fri, Mar 18:
8 pm THE PAUL THORN BAND plays Brixton South Bay, 100J W Torrance Bl, Redondo Beach 90277; 310-406-1931.
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Fri, Mar 18 – and now for something completely different; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8:15 pm “BLUEGRASS JEWISH WORSHIP SERVICE” with the all-star lineup of Hazzan MIKE STEIN; PAT CLOUD (banjo); FRED SOKOLOW (dobro, mandolin); JUSTIN STEIN (bass); JARED STEIN (fiddle); and JIM SILVERS (3 Tenors of Bluegrass, CMH recording artists); at Temple Aliyah, 6025 Valley Circle Bl, Woodland Hills 91367.

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WEEKEND, Saturday & Sunday, March 19 & 20, 2011:

Fri, Sat & Sun, Mar 18, 19 & 20, in Temecula; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick ♣♣♣♣:
Annual “OLD TOWN TEMECULA BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL” includes Irish music from SLIGO RAGS, both days. Festival features workshops for artists (see below) and many concerts.
Performing are…
FRIDAY EVENING:
THE GRASCALS at Old Town Temecula Community Theater (www.temeculatheater.org) and HIGHWAY 138 plays at Sweet Lumpy’s BBQ at 6 and 7 pm.
Saturday & Sunday, on two stages (one indoors, one outdoors):
BYRON BERLINE, BLUEGRASS ETC., HUNT FAMILY BLUEGRASS, SLIGO RAGS,
SILVERADO BLUEGRASS, NEXT GENERATION, THE GIRLZ, FINE LINE, BLUEGRASS
BRETHREN, WINDY RIDGE, HIGHWAY 138, OLD HAYWIRE, & OLDER THAN DIRT.
SATURDAY EVENING CONCERT:
7 pm BYRON BERLINE, BLUEGRASS ETC., SILVERADO at Old Town Temecula
Community Theater (www.temeculatheater.org)
WORKSHOPS FOR ARTISTS are both days (check schedule); they feature:
Fiddle with BYRON BERLINE
Banjo with DENNIS CAPLINGER
Guitar with DAVID BURNS
Mandolin with JOHN MOORE
Family Band with THE HUNT FAMILY BAND
Bodhrain with ANDY REILLY
More info at www.temeculacalifornia.com/Bluegrass_Festival and www.temeculaevents.org.

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Sat, Mar 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick ♣♣♣♣:
11 am THE WICKED TINKERS bring their raucous Celtic fusion to the Walt Disney Concert Hall’s OUTDOOR stage, the W.M. Keck Foundation Children's Amphitheatre, 111 S Grand Av, downtown L.A.; 323-850-2000.

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Sat, Mar 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
11 am & 2 pm DAN ZANES & FRIENDS make their annual return for two shows at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
Don’t dismiss this as a kids’ show. He has a CD that won a Grammy for “Best Children’s Music Album” and got airplay on radio’s “Tied to the Tracks.”
UCLA Live series favorite Dan Zanes and his band perform exuberant, handmade music for enthusiastic crowds of kids and kids at heart. Filled with irresistible grooves drawn from a wealth of musical traditions, Zanes, his Brooklyn-based band and his surprising and eccentric special guests, create a rollicking Woodstock for kids, including American traditional songs, dance classics, and smart, inventive originals. The audience is invited to sing along with gusto before things heat up and ultimately evolve into an all-ages dance party. Tix, $18-28 ($15 for UCLA students).

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Sat, Mar 19:
2 pm matinee: SENTIMENTAL JOURNEY at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917. Specific and detailed info on this show at www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix $15.

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

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Sat, Mar 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm INCENDIO at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917. Specific and detailed info on this show at www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix $20.

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Sat, Mar 19, in Palmdale:
7 pm SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND play Butler’s Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530. Award-winning and well-travelled, they mix bluegrass standards with their own modern compositions that often sound old-timey.
It’s tonight’s edition of the ACOUSTIC PERFORMANCE series at Butler's Coffee. 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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Sat, Mar 19, in San Diego:
7 pm KEN WILCOX with DAVE MORGAN, & GRANT KESTER, plus BRUCE HUNTINGTON, at 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, Mar 19, in OC; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm CLAUDIA RUSSELL & THE FOLK UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA plus BEV BARNETT & GREG NEWLON, for “The Living Tradition” concert series at the Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; 949-646-1964.

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Sat, Mar 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick ♣♣♣♣:
8 pm GERRY O’BEIRNE & ROSIE SHIPLEY play 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.
He, from County Clare, Ireland, is a fine instrumentalist. As part of the legendary Irish band PATRICK STREET, he’s played the White House, opened for the GRATEFUL DEAD, played on radio’s “A Prairie Home Companion,” and toured globally, all the while writing and performing songs and tunes in the rich tradition of the Emerald Isle.
She is outstanding fiddler ROSIE SHIPLEY, joining Patrick for this tour and celebrating the release of their new album together.
Series bookers REX MAYREIS and NICK SMITH tell us, “If you like modern Irish music, you will want to be here for this show, as close to St. Patrick’s Day as we could make it.” Gen’l admission, $15; Caltech students and children, $5.

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Sat, Mar 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm ROSANNE CASH plays the brand-new Valley Performing Arts Center on the campus at Cal-State Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge 91330; 818-677-3000. This is the new facility paid for with a huge grant from record company executive, recording artist, and former California Lt. Gov MIKE CURB.

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Sat, Mar 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS play Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583. The “charming and alarming” Miss Klein is so immersed in the flapper era and music of the 1920s that you’ll look to see where you parked your Packard when you leave. This band is a bunch of all-star players too.

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Sat, Mar 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm YASMIN LEVY at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex at Cal State Univ. L.A., 5151 State University Dr, L.A. 90032; 323-343-6600 or 323-343-6611. The voice that has re-popularized and reinvigorated the ancient art of Ladino song – the Judeo-Spanish music dating from the 15th century. Yasmin includes fiery flamenco in the mix. Olé and shalom. Tix, $25-45.

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Sat, Mar 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm EVE SELIS BAND brings “THE MUSIC OF CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & YOUNG” to the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813. Americana blues rocker Eve Selis and her blazing band of ruffians deliver their own originals and a fabulous selection of CSNY classics. Eve Selis, says the promo, “isn’t just a singer — she’s an emotional powerhouse of R&B, blues, folk, and rock ‘n’ roll.” Karla Peterson of the San Diego Union Tribune says, “Selis delivers … with equal parts sanctification and sweat. Her bottomless lung power is matched by an emotional gusto that could blast your happy-hour oysters out of their shells.”
The Grand Annex is an intimate 100-seat music listening room in the heart of historic downtown San Pedro, offering a wide range of artists and genres, from world sounds to American roots music. The Grand Annex is a project of the Grand Vision Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to bringing high quality arts entertainment to the Harbor Area and to the continued use of the historic Warner Grand Theatre, two doors away. Proceeds from Annex shows support ongoing upgrades at the Warner Grand. Sponsors for the 2011 series include the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, CRA/LA, Los Angeles County Arts Commission, and The Norris Foundation.
Doors at 7:30, show at 8 pm. “Wine Tasting & Ticket” package available with pre-show tasting at Off the Vine Wines a few doors away. Reservations, 310-833-4813. Concert tix, $20 advance, $25 door.

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Sat, Mar 19:
8 pm JAY LEACH plays the Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina 91723; 626-339-7020. He’s always remembered for “Elusive Butterfly of Love.”

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Sat, Mar 19:
8 pm GREAT BIG SEA at the Carpenter Performing Arts Center, on the campus at Cal State Long Beach, 6200 Atherton St, Long Beach 90815; 562-985-7000/

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Sat, Mar 19:
8 pm GO HOME featuring BEN GOLDBERG, CHARLIE HUNTER, ELLERY ESKELIN, & SCOTT AMENDOLA at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $22.50.

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Sat, Mar 19, in Ventura County:
8 pm BETH WOOD plays the Boney Mountain House Concert series in Newbury Park. Reservations get directions at music@brandick.com.

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Sun, Mar 20; Fri/Sat/Sun, Mar 18-20, in Temecula; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick ♣♣♣♣:
Annual “OLD TOWN TEMECULA BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL” includes Irish music from SLIGO RAGS, both days. Festival features workshops for artists (see below) and many concerts.
Performing are…
FRIDAY EVENING:
THE GRASCALS at Old Town Temecula Community Theater (www.temeculatheater.org) and HIGHWAY 138 plays at Sweet Lumpy’s BBQ at 6 and 7 pm.
Saturday & Sunday, on two stages (one indoors, one outdoors):
BYRON BERLINE, BLUEGRASS ETC., HUNT FAMILY BLUEGRASS, SLIGO RAGS,
SILVERADO BLUEGRASS, NEXT GENERATION, THE GIRLZ, FINE LINE, BLUEGRASS
BRETHREN, WINDY RIDGE, HIGHWAY 138, OLD HAYWIRE, & OLDER THAN DIRT.
SATURDAY EVENING CONCERT:
7 pm BYRON BERLINE, BLUEGRASS ETC., SILVERADO at Old Town Temecula
Community Theater (www.temeculatheater.org)
WORKSHOPS FOR ARTISTS are both days (check schedule); they feature:
Fiddle with BYRON BERLINE
Banjo with DENNIS CAPLINGER
Guitar with DAVID BURNS
Mandolin with JOHN MOORE
Family Band with THE HUNT FAMILY BAND
Bodhrain with ANDY REILLY
More info at www.temeculacalifornia.com/Bluegrass_Festival and www.temeculaevents.org.

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Sun, Mar 20:
11 am MASANGA plays a Matinee Kids' Show at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $8 (kids under age 2 are free).

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Sun, Mar 20:
2 pm JOHN ZIPPERER with JIM VAN BOOVEN, TARA SITSER, & ED “THE SPOON MAN” TERRY at the Slater-Lunsford Pavilion (House Concert Series) in Lancaster 93536; reservations get directions, through www.desertsong.org .

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Sun, Mar 20:
2 pm YALE STROM & TALLULAH STROM play the Bonita Public library, 4375 Bonita Rd, Bonita 91902; 619-475-4642.

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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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Sun, Mar 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm The “LARRY BROWN / JOHN SCHLOCKER MEMORIAL CONCERT” with a line-up yet to be announced, at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Wonder how we can make this one a “pick” when we don’t know who’s playing? We know the legacies of who they’re playing FOR. Tix, $10.

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Sun, Mar 20, in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm THE BYRON BERLINE BLUEGRASS BAND plays the AMSD Concert Series at 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176.

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Sun, Mar 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm NOEL PAUL STOOKEY (of Peter, Paul & Mary) plays Pilgrim Place, 625 Mayflower Rd. Claremont 91711; 909-399-5500. We just caught the wonderful show he did with the Peter Yarrow, the other surviving third of the landmark trio, when they played Palm Desert a couple Sundays ago. He can still bring it, and the storytelling is worth going, even before you find yourself singing-along.

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FIVE WEEKDAYS, Monday-Friday, March 25-29, 2011:

Thu, Mar 24; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
9 pm THE SADDLE CATS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-794-2424; venue phone 626-398-7917. Specific and detailed info on this show at www.coffeegallery.com. (“The venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”).
This is a must-see show for fans of the best fiery fiddle maestros, or Djangostyle swing jazz, or western swing. Their performance produces plenty of “oh, wows.” Bandleader RICHARD CHON is the astoundingly memorable fiddle player from SONS OF THE SAN JOAQUIN and over a decade on the road with DAN HICKS & THE HOT LICKS. The Cats’ pedal steel player BOBBY BLACK spent years with COMMANDER CODY & THE LOST PLANET AIRMEN.
Quick facts:
* their ONLY Southern Cal gig.
* based in the SF Bay Area
* a major audience favorite at last year’s “Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival” and NOT there in ’11
* released an exceptionally fine CD
* playing the nationwide festival circuit this year

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Fri, Mar 25; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm ABIGAIL WASHBURN at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $15.

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Fri, Mar 25; in San Diego; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm EMMA'S REVOLUTION, the fine female new-folk duo from Washington, D.C., plays a concert at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of San Dieguito, 1036 Solana Dr., Solana Beach 92075. Info and reservations, emmasrevolutionUUFSD@gmail.com or760-518-0533.

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WEEKEND, Saturday & Sunday, March 26 & 27, 2011:

Sat, Mar 26:
“HARRY MOORE MEMORIAL SOLO PIPING AND DRUMMING COMPETITION” brings Celtic and Scottish musicians to Canyon Crest Country Club, 975 Country Club Dr, Riverside. More info when we have it. Hosted by the University of California Riverside Pipe Band.

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Sat, Mar 26:
1 pm THE KOLES perform at Malibu Family Wines, Saddle Rock Ranch, 32111 Mulholland Hwy, Malibu; 818-889-0120. They’ve made quite an impression at Folk Alliance Conferences with their originals and fine harmonies.

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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,” “Lord of the Rings,” and other works by J.R.R. Tolkien. All ages, free.

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“HARRY MOORE MEMORIAL SOLO PIPING AND DRUMMING COMPETITION” brings Celtic and Scottish musicians to Canyon Crest Country Club, 975 Country Club Dr, Riverside. More info when we have it. Hosted by the University of California Riverside Pipe Band.

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Sat, Mar 26 ♣♣♣♣:
6:30 & 8:30 pm GERRY O'BEIRNE & ROSIE SHIPLEY play two shows at the San Juan Capistrano Multicultural Center, 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano; 949-248-7469.
He, from County Clare, Ireland, is a fine instrumentalist. As part of the legendary Irish band PATRICK STREET, he’s played the White House, opened for the GRATEFUL DEAD, played on radio’s “A Prairie Home Companion,” and toured globally, all the while writing and performing songs and tunes in the rich tradition of the Emerald Isle.
She is outstanding fiddler ROSIE SHIPLEY, joining Patrick for this tour and celebrating the release of their new album together.

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Sat, Mar 26:
7 pm ROBBY LONGLEY plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; 626-794-2424.

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Sat, Mar 26, in Temecula:
7 pm DOUG MacCLEOD brings his fine acoustic blues, on wood body and National steel guitars, with deep-down delta blues vocals, to the Miramonte Winery, 33410 Rancho California Rd, Temecula; 951-506-5500.

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Sat, Mar 26 ♣♣♣♣:
7:30 pm SLIGO RAGS plays the concert series at Grace First Presbyterian Church, 3955 Studebaker Rd, Long Beach; 562-420-2292.

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Sat, Mar 26:
7:30 pm ALFRED JOHNSON plays The Rumor Mill Coffee House, 11739 W Washington Bl, L.A. 90066.

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Sat, Mar 26:
8 pm DIRK HAMILTON at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $15.


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APRIL: SPOTLIGHT EVENTS


Fri, Apr 1:
8 pm THE BOBS at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497.
They have a big following and they’re gotten good reviews elsewhere. Frankly, when we saw them perform, we were not impressed. They get a spotlight here because of the former, not the latter. Tix, $24.50.

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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.
The matinee is family-friendly, and the show tonight takes a different focus. Incomparable guitarist BILL FRISELL, along with his bandmates TONY SCHERR and KENNY WOLLESEN, create a live score to the Buster Keaton classics “Go West,” “The High Sign,” and “One Week.” Rediscover the timeless charm of Keaton’s magic, as re-imagined with live music, in an afternoon of film and music the whole family can enjoy. The trio plays another show here tonight at 8 pm, with an adult focus; it, too is a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick. See listing. Tix, $18-28 ($15 for UCLA students).

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Sat, Apr 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
3 & 8 pm “ALOHA CONCERT SERIES” brings Grammy winners GEORGE, MOSES & KEOKI KAHUMOKU at the Ruth Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, on the campus at Whittier College, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier; 562-907-4203; www.shannoncenter.org.
The three Kahumokus bring a triple dose of great guitar. They’ve won Grammys among the three of them, run a renowned music camp for slack key guitar and ukulele, plus recorded for GEORGE WINSTON’s respected Dancing Cat label. George & Keoki have played the series before, but getting Moses here to perform on one of his rare trips to the Mainland is extra special.
The annual series brings seven shows for its 2010-2011 season. Tix, including new “facilities surcharges,” $48.

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Sat, Apr 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BILL FRISELL TRIO: “SELECTED WORKS OF BUSTER KEATON, JIM WOODRING AND BILL MORRISON” is the second of Frisell’s two different shows today at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
The show tonight takes a different focus, unlike today’s family-friendly matinee. Geniuses collide as iconic guitarist BILL FRISELL and his bandmates TONY SCHERR and KENNY WOLLESEN play original compositions to a truly fantastic collection of visuals that includes classic slapstick comedy from a trio of Buster Keaton classics, the bold illustrations of Seattle animator JIM WOODRING and selections from avant-garde filmmaker BILL MORRISON’s “The Mesmerist.” Frisell’s trio sets this eclectic footage to music with a thrilling live score. The trio plays a matinee here at 11 am today, with a different focus and cheaper tix, intended for families; it, too is a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick. See listing. Tix, $28-43 ($15 for UCLA students).

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Sat, Apr 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm RONNY COX and JACK WILLIAMS play Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. More at www.ronnycox.com & www.jackwilliamsmusic.com. All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $20.

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Sat, Apr 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “ALOHA CONCERT SERIES” brings Grammy winners GEORGE, MOSES & KEOKI KAHUMOKU at the Ruth Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, on the campus at Whittier College, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier; www.shannoncenter.org; 562-907-4203. Shows at 3 & 8 pm. See 3 pm listing for details.

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Fri-Sun, Apr 8-10; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
“ARLO GUTHRIE - A WEEKEND OF GUTHRIE IN REDLANDS” is a festival, venue tba. Info, www.BodieHouse.com.

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Fri, Apr 8; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm ARLO GUTHRIE & FRIENDS, featuring ABE GUTHRIE and THE BURNS SISTERS, at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
Son of the illustrious WOODY GUTHRIE and current patriarch of folk music’s most notable family, Arlo Guthrie returns to UCLA Live for an evening of American music tinged with humor, warmth and his endearing and often meandering storytelling style. Guthrie shares timeless tales and unforgettable classic songs as he carries on the Guthrie family legacy.
With his singular voice as both a singer-songwriter and social commentator, he has maintained a dedicated fan base that spans the globe. His artistic ventures leave lasting impressions of hope and inspiration, and his inimitable musical ingenuity leaps to new creative heights as he perseveres through the times. Tix, $33-58 ($15 for UCLA students) (310) 825-2101, www.uclalive.org.

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Fri, Apr 8; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm TISH HINOJOSA at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Once the queen of the Austin music scene, her southwestern folk in two languages as expressed through her marvelous clear soprano voice is globally acclaimed. She lived and worked in Europe for several years, building a fan base there, as well. It’s been a long time since she performed in Southern Cal, so expect this one to sell-out quickly. Tix, $20.

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Sun, Apr 10:
2-5 pm “SONGWRITER SANCTUM” this month brings MARC PLATT, ANDREW KELSEY, TIM TURNER, & BRETT MIKELS at the Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St, Santa Monica 90405; 310-399-1631; www.churchop.org. This edition is billed as “from retro to cutting edge, pop-influenced music.” Dana Charnofsky’s series welcomes all ages, includes potluck snacks and beverages, and is free, though donations are appreciated and enable the artists to receive some compensation. More info, purpleDCconcerts@yahoo.com

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Sun, Apr 10:
3:30 pm REBEL plays the “SUNDAYS WITH COLEMAN” 107th season (2010-2011), presented by the Coleman Chamber Music Association in Caltech’s Beckman Auditorium, 322 S Michigan Av, Pasadena; series info 626-793-4191; www.colemanchambermusic.org. Season subscription (6 concerts) $108-$234; single-event tix $24-45.

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Sun, Apr 10:
7 pm RUTHANN FRIEDMAN at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $15.

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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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Sat, Apr 16; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm SUSIE GLAZE & THE HILONESOME BAND bring their traditional and original Appalachian mountain music, Jean Ritchie homages, and West Coast bluegrass, to 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.
Susie’s soaring high vocals have propelled her career since she sang solos on Broadway in “Big River.” Her friendship and devotion to the music of legendary Appalachian folk queen JEAN RITCHIE earned her an endorsement from the matriarch, and she performed a tribute concert for Ritchie with members of Jean’s musical family at the University of Pennsylvania.
Much of the HILONESOME repertoire is older mountain and bluegrass, and it mixes well with modern compositions by the band’s guitarist / chief songwriter, ROB CARLSON. Indeed, series bookers NICK SMITH and REX MAYREIS say, “Whether they are performing a classic Jean Ritchie piece or something they cooked up on their own, the music is a treat.”
The group’s newest CD is scheduled for release in time for this show. But the live concert energy is special with this five-piece ensemble. You’ll hear acoustic guitars, mandolin, fiddle, upright bass, and Susie’s wonderful vocals, backed by the band’s instruments and voices – and any of them may take a lead vocal or two. Expect an evening of bluegrass, traditional (not modern Nashville) country, old-time, gospel, and as the promo asserts, “any of the musical styles based on those…” Gen’l admission, $18; Caltech students & children, $5.

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Sat, Apr 16; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JOHN FLYNN & JOHN WORT HANNAM play the “Bodie House Music Series at the Thousand Oaks Library,” at Grant R. Brimhall Library, 1401 E Janss Rd, Thousand Oaks 91362; 818-621-8309; info, www.BodieHouse.com. Canadian singer-songwriter JOHN WORT HANNAM took L.A. by storm when he toured a number of local venue in October, 2009. At home in the Great White North, he’s won just about every acoustic music award there is.

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Wed, Apr 20:
7 pm “CLASSICAL KALEIDOSCOPE CONCERT SERIES” concludes its 6th season tonight with special guests RAYNOR CARROLL & AFRICAN AMERICAN DRUMMING and other performing musicians (tba) in the Cay Mortenson Auditorium at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W Duarte Rd, Arcadia 91006; www.library.ci.arcadia.ca.us; 626-821-5567. Info on this program and the series, 626-821-5569.
This is a free series, no reservations, but seating is limited to the first 150 people in line to enter. Doors at 6:30 pm.

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Sat, Apr 23; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
2 pm CHRISTOPH BULL performs a stirring BACH ORGAN RECITAL for UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
Bull is a UCLA Live favorite. This is a delightful afternoon of classical music on Royce Hall’s glorious Skinner organ from acclaimed organist Christoph Bull, known for his energizing and often eclectic musical interpretation of organ repertoire. Bull will perform a thrilling and ethereal program of Bach on the UCLA campus treasure, which is known as one of the country’s great musical devices of its kind. Tix, $23/28/33 ($15 for UCLA students).

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Sat, Apr 23; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BLAME SALLY at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $16.

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Sat, Apr 23; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BILLY COLLINS and KAY RYAN, two former U.S. Poet Laureates in a spoken word event, at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
The two Poet Laureates share the stage for an evening of readings from their acclaimed work and Q&A with the audience.
BILLY COLLINS, winner of the 2004 inaugural Mark Twain Prize for Humor in Poetry, served as America’s Poet Laureate from 2001-2003. Beloved for his ironic style, Collins is one of the top-selling modern poets and author of nine collections including “Questions about Angels”,” The Art of Drowning,” and “The Trouble With Poetry and Other Poems.”
KAY RYAN, California native and UCLA alumna, was U.S. Poet Laureate from 2008-2010 and is revered for her complex and rueful style. Her work includes “The Jam Jar Lifeboat & Other Novelties Exposed,” a delightful collection inspired by stories from “Ripley’s Believe It or Not!,” as well as “Flamingo Watching”, a finalist for both the Lamont Poetry Selection and the Lenore Marshall Prize. In 2004, Ryan was awarded The Ruth Lilly Prize—the Poetry Foundation’s highest honor.
In conjunction with this event and April’s National Poetry Month, UCLA Live will launch a poetry-writing contest for the Los Angeles community, with winning submissions to be read onstage in Royce Hall. More details will be available closer to the event. Tix, $28-53.

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Fri, Apr 29; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $20.

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Sat & Sun, Apr 30-May 1; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
Annual “STAGECOACH FESTIVAL” at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, with LORETTA LYNN, RICKY SCAGGS, JERRY DOUGLAS TRIO, GATLIN BROTHERS, LEON RUSSELL, RODNEY CROWELL, RHONDA VINCENT, THE PUNCH BROTHERS, ROSIE FLORES, WANDA JACKSON, COAL PORTERS, THE GOURDS, JACK INGRAM, JUNIOR BROWN, LUKAS NELSON & THE PROMISE OF THE REAL, THE CLOVERLYS, TRUTH & SALVAGE CO., and PHOSPHORESCENT, in the lineups on two stages, and a crop of big Nashville pop-country people on the third, “Mane Stage,” including KENNY CHESNEY, RASCAL FLATTS, CARRIE UNDERWOOD, DARIUS RUCKER, JOSH TURNER, EASTON CORBIN, & CHRIS YOUNG.
It’s billed as “California’s Country Music Festival,” and the producers are maintaining their shockingly wonderful commitment to diversity and inclusion of roots-Americana artists and music on the “other” two stages. Seriously, you can go, never get near the Nashville pop-country “Mane Stage,” and you’ll see and hear many of the best acts who are playing the big folk-Americana festival circuit this summer.
Only thing is, the “Mane Stage” here is notorious for blasting apocalyptic sound into the other stages, half a mile away. So you may need to crowd the sound reinforcement at “your” stage to avoid things that, in past years, have included Brooks & Dunn doing a hiphop version of “Neon Moon,” and Kid Rock doing whatever he was doing at a supposedly “country” festival. Still, for so much music that you will like, it’s a fine bargain, and a lot closer than Telluride.

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Sat, Apr 30; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JAMES McMURTRY at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $22.

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Sat, Apr 30; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BORDER RADIO at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813. A lineup of Souther Cal all-star musicians bring a refreshing spin on traditional bluegrass. Border Radio’s original “gypsygrass” style is a fusion of bluegrass, classic country and old country sounds. – like that once heard in the days of 100,000 Watt radio from just over the Mexican radio. Deeply rooted in tradition, this is what “country” music is supposed to sound like. "Call it rural Tin Pan Alley, prairie jazz, hand-me-down country, city folk -- Border Radio is an original stew of American music that blasts across all these borders” - Kerrville New Folk Competition.
The Grand Annex is an intimate 100-seat music listening room in the heart of hisoric downtown San Pedro, offering a wide range of artists and genres, from world sounds to American roots music. The Grand Annex is a project of the Grand Vision Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to bringing high quality arts entertainment to the Harbor Area and to the continued use of the historic Warner Grand Theatre, two doors away. Proceeds from Annex shows support ongoing upgrades at the Warner Grand. Sponsors for the 2011 series include the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, CRA/LA, Los Angeles County Arts Commission, and The Norris Foundation.
Doors at 7:30, show at 8 pm. “Wine Tasting & Ticket” package available with pre-show tasting at Off the Vine Wines a few doors away. Reservations, 310-833-4813. Concert tix, $20 advance, $25 door.

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MAY: SPOTLIGHT EVENTS


Sun, may 1; Sat & Sun, Apr 30-May 1; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
Annual “STAGECOACH FESTIVAL” at the Empire Polo Field in Indio. See complete write-up in April 30 listing.

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Sun, May 1; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm LEON REDBONE at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. He has plenty of imitators these days, but he’s the guy who kept his brand of gentle New Orleans swing blues in the public consciousness and on the radio when he had no peers there. He’s still the best. Tix, $26.50.

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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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Sat, May 7; world music (and now for something completely different…):
8 pm EAST L.A. TAIKO with LYSA FLORES combines innovative reinvention of traditional Japanese percussion with the venue’s ongoing “Ritmos Latinos” series, at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813. EAST L.A. TAIKO, aka ELAT, led by master drummer MACEO HERNANDEZ, marries Afro-Cuban and Caribbean rhythms with driving Taiko beats – a fiery eclectic blend of world rhythm that travels the globe and takes you right into the heart of Los Angeles. ELAT performs at the Annex with LYSA FLORES, named in Newsweek magazine as one of “20 young Latinos to watch in the new millennium.” A first generation Mexican-American, Flores has been a pioneer in the “EastLos” alternative music scene since her teens, making music that now defines an urban L.A. style.
The Grand Annex is an intimate 100-seat music listening room in the heart of historic downtown San Pedro, offering a wide range of artists and genres, from world sounds to American roots music. The Grand Annex is a project of the Grand Vision Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to bringing high quality arts entertainment to the Harbor Area and to the continued use of the historic Warner Grand Theatre, two doors away. Proceeds from Annex shows support ongoing upgrades at the Warner Grand. Sponsors for the 2011 series include the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, CRA/LA, Los Angeles County Arts Commission, and The Norris Foundation.
Doors at 7:30, show at 8 pm. “Wine Tasting & Ticket” package available with pre-show tasting at Off the Vine Wines a few doors away. Reservations, 310-833-4813. Concert tix, $20 advance, $25 door.

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Thu, May 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND and THE DEL McCOURY BAND in a stellar double-bill at UCLA Live, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr, on the UCLA campus at Royce Dr between Westwood Bl and Hilgard Av, West L.A.; www.uclalive.org; info 310-825-4401; UCLA ticket office 310-825-2101.
Two pillars of American music from two distinct lineages come together for a wonderfully unlikely evening “to celebrate the glory of tradition and the power of newfound collaboration.” Starting as a sideman the legendary “father of bluegrass” BILL MONROE nearly 50 years ago, DEL McCOURY has broadened the audience for the genre. During that same period, the legendary PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND has defined the tradition of New Orleans jazz. Now, they have converged to perform – and record(!) – an unforgettable mix of bluegrass and traditional jazz. Each band will play individual sets, followed by a soul-stirring joint finale. Tix, $38-63 ($15 for UCLA students).

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Fri, May 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MOLLY’S REVENGE brings splendid Irish music to the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813. Known for its unique and infectious on-stage enthusiasm, dynamic acoustic Celtic band Molly's Revenge is a classic combination of bagpipes, whistle, fiddle, and song. Their arrangements of traditional jigs and reels bring these dance tunes up to date with a driving, hard-edged accent that always leaves audiences shouting for more. They’re festival favorites.
The Grand Annex is an intimate 100-seat music listening room in the heart of historic downtown San Pedro, offering a wide range of artists and genres, from world sounds to American roots music. The Grand Annex is a project of the Grand Vision Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to bringing high quality arts entertainment to the Harbor Area and to the continued use of the historic Warner Grand Theatre, two doors away. Proceeds from Annex shows support ongoing upgrades at the Warner Grand. Sponsors for the 2011 series include the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, CRA/LA, Los Angeles County Arts Commission, and The Norris Foundation.
Doors at 7:30, show at 8 pm. “Wine Tasting & Ticket” package available with pre-show tasting at Off the Vine Wines a few doors away. Reservations, 310-833-4813. Concert tix, $20 advance, $25 door.

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Sun, May 15; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
9 am-6 pm: 51st annual “TOPANGA BANJO FIDDLE CONTEST & FOLK FESTIVAL” at Paramount Ranch near Agoura Hills, in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation area.
“Southern California’s favorite Bluegrass, Old-Time & Folk Music Event” and the best one-day festival anywhere returns with contests for all kinds of acoustic instrument players – drawing contestants from several western states – plus professional musicians performing scheduled sets on three stages, and a whole lotta jamming goin’ on beneath the oak trees and on the porches of the old west movie set town.
Since 1961, this event has been an always-anticipated old-time, bluegrass, folk song, folk dancing and crafts festival.
Entertainment on three stages, plus The Dance Barn and Children's area, all set within the western movie sets and mountain locations. Bring your instruments and "sit in" with jamming musicians, or pre-register for any of the prestigious contests.
Some highlights, including acts already booked (with latest changes included):
The Main Stage: Over 100 instrumental and singing contestants, plus performances by
DUSTBOWL CAVALIERS, HABERDASHERY ENSEMBLE, FRANK FAIRFIELD, SCOTT GATES & THE SALTY SUITES.
Dance Barn: Band Playoffs, Clogging, Square Dancing, Contra Dancing - with all live music by TRIPLE CHICKEN FOOT and OLD SLEDGE.
Pavilion Stage: Beginner Instrument Playoffs, plus scheduled shows by OLD SLEDGE – roots & history of string band music; MIKE MAHANEY & FRIENDS – cowboy music & poetry show; FUR DIXON & STEVE WERNER – songs of the open road.
Railroad Stage: Traditional Singing Playoffs, Intermediate Fiddle Playoffs, plus scheduled shows by EVIE LADEN – old-time banjo and songs; EVAN MARSHALL – “Mr. Solo Mandolin;” SUSIE GLAZE & HILONESOME – mountain music; ROSS ALTMAN – bringing a theme tba.
Eucalyptus Grove: “Family Fun” with “new, expanded programs in the grove,” including organized jams and sing-alongs, beginning at 11 am, with “Folk Songs with FUR & STEVE (aka FUR DIXON & STEVE WERNER),” “Kids Crafts with ALAINA SMITH,” DAN, THE FIDDLE MAN, SOUTHWEST FIDDLERS, SCOTTISH FIDDLERS, OLD-TIME FIDDLE WORKSHOP, OLD-TIME BANJO WORKSHOP, CELTIC SLOW SESSION, HAWAIIAN SONGS – UKES & GUITARS. This stage includes the long-running Kids Program, ever-popular Arts & Crafts for young children, and youth-oriented traditional music.
ADVANCE TICKETS available online at a discount, and more info, at www.topangabanjofiddle.org.
Tix at the gate cost more on the day of the event. Online ticket prices are lower this year than last, with tix this year at $10 for ages 18-64 ($15 at gate), and $8 for ages 10-17 or over age 65 ($10 at gate). No charge for children under age 10. Free parking and free shuttle bus to gate.

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Sat, May 21; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
3 & 8 pm “ALOHA CONCERT SERIES” brings THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO at the Ruth Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, on the campus at Whittier College, 6760 Painter Av, Whittier; 562-907-4203; www.shannoncenter.org.
ROBERT & ROLAND, being brothers, naturally perform as THE BROTHERS CAZIMERO. The venue tells us, “No group has made more of a contribution to Hawaiian music then they have, and the season wouldn’t be complete without them. Every season they put on a different show and they never cease to amaze.”
This closes the annual series of seven shows for the 2010-2011 season; contact them regarding discounts for buying tix to next season’s entire series. Tix, for today, including new “facilities surcharges,” $48.

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May 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
“L.A. ACOUSTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL” returns after a year of hiatus, with ELLIS PAUL, ELIZA GILKYSON, JIMMY LaFAVE, SARAH LEE GUTHRIE & JOHNNY IRION. This year, it’s a one-day event at the Broad Stage Theatre at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center, 1310 11th St, Santa Monica; 310-434-3200; www.thebroadstage.com; www.events.smc.edu. Even before we knew the lineup, we were comfortable recommending it as a “Show-of-the-Week” pick, given the talent that Renee Bodie booked the first year, and the fact that this is a MUCH more manageable venue where costs can be contained and ticket prices should be kept to reasonable limits. The festival is a benefit for the nonprofit California Acoustic Music Project.
More info on the L.A. Acoustic Music Festival at www.laacousticmusicfestival.com
Info on the California Acoustic Music Project is at www.californiaacousticmusicproject.org

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Tue, May 24; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
JOHNNY REID at the Wilshire Ebell Theater, 743 S Lucerne (at Wilshire), L.A. 90005; 323-931-1277; www.ebellla.com/operating/index.html. His PBS concert, “Johnny Reid Live: Heart & Soul,” taped at his concert in Nova Scotia and aired in L.A. in late February, was amazingly, wonderfully good. Of course, the only time you see music performances on PBS is during pledge drive. But this concert was so good it was worth muting the pledge begging and staying with it. His song, “Today I’m Gonna Try and Change the World” was accompanied by bagpipes, fiddles, and marvelous harmonies from a choir. Whether or not you make this concert, he’s an artist to watch.

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Tue, May 31; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BRUCE COCKBURN and his band, plus JENNY SCHEINMAN opening, in a McCabe’s / Goldenvoice co-presentation at The El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Bl, L.A.; 323-936-4790; www.theelrey.com. Tix are $35, but buy direct from McCabe’s and save a bundle: TicketMaster is levying a $12.90 PER TICKET fee (compared to McCabe’s $4 PER ORDER surcharge) meaning that you'll save over $20 on a pair from McCabe’s online (not in the shop). This is a seated, general admission show, and McCabe’s has a limited number of tickets available through this arrangement, so don't delay.


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JUNE: SPOTLIGHT EVENTS


Fri, Jun 3; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm CALIFORNIA GUITAR TRIO at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $20.

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Fri & Sat, Jun 3 & 4; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
“STAR WARS IN CONCERT” performed with a full orchestra at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood; www.hollywoodbowl.com; 323-850-2000 or 213-480-3232.

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Sat, Jun 4:
8 pm BILL KIRCHEN at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $20.

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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.

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Sun, Jun 5:
7 pm NEIL INNES at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $24.50.

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Sat, Jun 11; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm DAN NAVARRO at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $17.50.

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Jun 12-16:
22nd annual “NORTH AMERICAN JAMES JOYCE CONFERENCE” at the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens in San Marino, and at Caltech in Pasadena. This event takes place in a different locale each year, and this year, Southern Cal fans of James Joyce have it right here at home. Info, www.joyceconference2011.com.

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Fri, Jun 17; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BLACK CROWN STRING BAND plus CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7 at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; www.grandvision.org; 310-833-4813. The latest super-group to emerge from the SF Bay-Area bluegrass and old-timey scene, BLACK CROWN STRING BAND combines the best elements of old-time string band music and Bill Monroe's "high lonesome" sound to create a fusion that is at once old-school and brand new. When they played last year in Sierra Madre with Tom & Patrick Sauber, they brought delight to a full house. Tonight is musically hosted by CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7, San Pedro’s own nationally-recognized bluegrass-Americana band. Unless you’re in Telluride for the Bluegrass Festival, be here tonight.
The Grand Annex is an intimate 100-seat music listening room in the heart of historic downtown San Pedro, offering a wide range of artists and genres, from world sounds to American roots music. The Grand Annex is a project of the Grand Vision Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to bringing high quality arts entertainment to the Harbor Area and to the continued use of the historic Warner Grand Theatre, two doors away. Proceeds from Annex shows support ongoing upgrades at the Warner Grand. Sponsors for the 2011 series include the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, CRA/LA, Los Angeles County Arts Commission, and The Norris Foundation.
Doors at 7:30, show at 8 pm. “Wine Tasting & Ticket” package available with pre-show tasting at Off the Vine Wines a few doors away. Reservations, 310-833-4813. Concert tix, $20 advance, $25 door.

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Sat, Jun 18; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm CAROLINE AIKEN plays Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. More at www.carolineaiken.com. All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $15.

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JULY: SPOTLIGHT EVENTS


Jul 2 & 3; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
“LOS ANGELES GUITAR FESTIVAL” brings an acoustic lineup July 2 and an electric lineup July 3, to the 1,457-seat Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. Acoustic on July 2 are TOMMY EMMANUEL, LAURENCE JUBER, CYRIL PAHINUI, & GONZALO BERGARA. Electric on July 3 are JIMMIE VAUGHN, DICK DALE, BRICE FORMAN, & BEN LACY. Info & tix, www.LAGuitarFestival.com.

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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: SPOTLIGHT EVENTS


Sat, Aug 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “TRIPPIN' THE ’60S” with BARRY McGUIRE and JOHN YORK at Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. More at www.trippinthesixties.com & www.barrymcguire.com & www.johnyorkmusic.com. All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $20.

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SEPTEMBER: SPOTLIGHT EVENTS


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

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Sat, Sep 17; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BLAME SALLY plays Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. More at www.blamesally.com. All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $20.

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OCTOBER: SPOTLIGHT EVENTS


Sat, Oct 29:
ORLA FALLON brings her delightful Irish music to the Irvine Barclay Theatre, on the campus at UC Irvine, 4242 Campus Dr, Irvine; 949-854-4646..

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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: SPOTLIGHT EVENTS


Sat, Nov 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JAIME MICHAELS and SEVERIN BROWNE play Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. More at www.jaimemichaels.com & www.severinbrowne.com. All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $15.

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DECEMBER: SPOTLIGHT EVENTS


Sat, Dec 3; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm THE KOLES and JOHN BATDORF play Russ & Julie's House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills area); info, www.houseconcerts.us. Reservations get directions at rsvp@houseconcerts.us or 818-707-2179. More at www.arlenekolemusic.com & www.johnbatdorfmusic.com) All house concert “prices” are “suggested donation” amounts. $15.


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