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Once in awhile, we include all the recurring events here, for a week or so, just so you can see why we also offer a “Recurring Events” section. This is the week that we're doing that, so prepare to be astonished at the cornucopia of possibilities..
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NEED SOMETHING FAST?
Check the list that's just below, for The Guide's SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK Picks, August 4 through August 14 – the EIGHTEEN shows we recommend this week and next!
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PLUS, there's LOTS more here!
This is SPOTLIGHT EVENTS – the LATEST UPDATE to the Guide's chronological, day-by-day listings and descriptions of live acoustic and Americana performances, festivals, workshops and more. Welcome! We cover festivals and concerts indoors and out, across and around L.A., from the north border of Santa Barbara County to the south border of Orange County, and inland to the deserts. It's the region with the most live acoustic music of anyplace in the world.
And remember to check-out the Guide's other fresh content – our current (August 4) edition of the Guide's NEWS FEATURES at
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/08/acoustic-americana-music-guide-news.html
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QUICK STUFF:
The Guide's SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK picks – NINETEEN picks, August 4 through 14...
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SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK pick,
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4:
7 pm 17th annual CULVER CITY SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL brings rock and rockabilly from guitar legend ALBERT LEE, backed by the CARL VERHEYEN BAND in the palm-lined courtyard of Culver City's City Hall.
SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK pick,
FRIDAY, AUGUST 5:
8 pm “ARTISTRY OF THE GUITAR” with American fingerstyle guitarists KEN BONFIELD and STEVE DAVISON at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena.
SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK picks,
SATURDAY, AUGUST 6:
7 pm THE TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS, top Western music award winners, plus an opening set by STEVE DEMING at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena.
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7:30 pm THE WICKED TINKERS perform at Dancing Oak Ranch, near Ojai.
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8 pm SNAP JACKSON & THE KNOCK ON WOOD PLAYERS at Boulevard Music, Culver City.
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8 pm THE UNTOUCHABLES plus ZOOT SUIT REVUE play the outdoor summer concert series at Pershing Square, downtown Los Angeles (ride the Red Line subway).
SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK picks,
SUNDAY, AUGUST 7:
5:30 pm weekly “GRAND OLE ECHO” roots-Americana show brings Kerrville New Folk Award-winning songwriter extraordinaire, L.A.'s own Piedmont Blues expert, ERNEST TROOST, accompanied by bass player to the stars MARK “POCKET” GOLDBERG – playing outdoors, plus, indoors, DRUNK ON CRUTCHES, GAL HOLIDAY & THE HONKY TONK REVUE AND MIGUEL GARCIA & THE VAQUETONES, at The Echo in Echo Park. Free, full bar, BBQ out back, all ages.
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7 pm LINDA TILLERY & THE CULTURAL HERITAGE CHOIR play the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts – Pasadena.
SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK picks,
THURSDAY, AUGUST 11:
8 pm “TRIPPIN’ THE ‘60’s,” with BARRY McGUIRE & JOHN YORK, back from a European tour, for two nights at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena. (Thu & Fri, Aug 11 & 12; they sold out two nights here, last time.)
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In San Diego, 7:30 pm KEB' MO' plays Humphrey's Concerts By The Bay.
SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK picks,
FRIDAY, AUGUST 12:
8 pm “TRIPPIN’ THE ‘60’s,” with BARRY McGUIRE & JOHN YORK at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, Altadena.
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8 pm BIG WIDE GRIN plays the Neighborhood Congregational Church Concert Series in Laguna Beach.
SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK picks,
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13:
7 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDECATS play the “Altadena Summer Concert Series” in the amphitheater at Farnsworth Park, Altadena.
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7:30 pm THE CACHE VALLEY DRIFTERS play the “Song Tree Concert Series” at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Goleta.
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8 pm LOAFER'S GLORY plays the Caltech Folk Music Society series in Beckman Institute Auditorium, on the campus at California Institute of Technology, Pasadena 91106; 626-395-4652.
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8-11 pm STAN RIDGWAY & MICHELLE SHOCKED play the outdoor summer concert series at Pershing Square in downtown L.A.
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8 pm COW BOP at Boulevard Music in Culver City.
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8 pm LUCINDA WILLIAMS plays the Orange County Great Park in Irvine.
SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK picks,
SUNDAY, AUGUST 14:
3 pm-'til late “ROOTS ROADHOUSE 2” is THE Americana music hootenanny of the summer in L.A., taking-over the entire Echoplex and its multiple stages with outstanding acts. Read the write-up in the chronological listings below. This'll be splendid! At the Echoplex in Echo Park (L.A.)
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Of course, you should KEEP GOING into The Guide's SPOTLIGHT EVENTS section for all the details of these shows AND MORE.
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Everything is always available, via the main site, at
www.acousticmusic.net
or go directly to the latest Table of Contents post at
www.acousticamericana.blogspot.com
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Now, let's get to ALL the details of ALL the wonderful possibilities!
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August, 2011...
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Thu, Aug 4:
10-11:15 am KEN O'MALLEY delivers “Irish Music and Art for Kids” ay the Hollywood Bowl's Summer Sounds series, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood 90068; 323-850-2000; 213-480-3232.
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Thu, Aug 4:
6-9 pm “LUCILLE BALL AT 100 & ‘I LOVE LUCY’ AT 60,” a gala reception and special exhibit spotlighting the “Queen of Comedy” and the genius of Desi, with an appearance by LUCIE ARNAZ, sponsored by the Hollywood Museum and CBS, at The Hollywood Museum, 1660 N. Highland Av, Hollywood 90028. The reception launches a new exhibition at the museum, on display August 4 to November 30 (part through Dec 31), showcasing memorabilia saluting the careers and romance of Hollywood’s most famous lovebirds.
Museum hours, 10 am-5 pm, Wednesday through Sunday. $15 adults; $12 seniors and children under 12. Info, www.thehollywoodmuseum.com; 323-464-7776. Reception requires reservations.
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Thu, Aug 4:
6 pm weekly “THURSDAY NIGHT SOFA JAM” at Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, L.A.; 310-478-4251.
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Thu, Aug 4:
6:15 pm twice-monthly “FOUNTAIN VALLEY BLUEGRASS JAM” (first & third Thu) at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley.
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Thu, Aug 4:
7 pm 17th annual CULVER CITY SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL brings rock and rockabilly from guitar legend ALBERT LEE, backed by the CARL VERHEYEN BAND in the palm-lined courtyard of Culver City's City Hall, 9770 Culver Bl (at Duquesne Av), downtown Culver City.
Expect a night of rockabilly and more. Guitar legend Albert Lee has been voted Guitar Player magazine's “Best Country Guitar Picker” five times and he is the recipient of two Grammy Awards for Best Instrumental (2002 and 2009). Lee has been a member of The Crickets and Emmylou Harris' Hot Band (and others), and he tours on a regular basis with Gerry Hogan’s Hogan’s Heroes and Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings. Backing Lee tonight is the Carl Verheyen Band. Carl became lead guitarist for the band Supertramp in 1985 and is one of L.A.’s top session guitarists and a guitar virtuoso who tours throughout the US, Germany, France, Italy and the UK. The other band members performing tonight are Carl's regulars, Dave Marotta on bass and Walfredo Reyes, Jr on percussion.
This festival is a series (8 Thursdays, different acts) curated by producer Gary Mandell of Culver City’s Boulevard Music (home of a fine year-round acoustic concert series.) More info, call 310-253-5716. Free.
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Thu, Aug 4:
8 pm BYRDS COLLECTIVE TRIBUTE BAND at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations, 626-798-6236.
The Byrds Collective, a five-man band of veteran Los Angeles-area musicians and singers, share a collective passion for the music of The Byrds, the first and greatest folk-rock group of the 1960s and the originator of the "L.A. Sound" that dominated popular music for decades. In addition to playing Byrds’ classics with amazing fidelity to the originals, the Byrds Collective gives a multimedia show that immerses the audience in the heady days of the mid 1960s.
It was an era of incredible innovation and creativity in popular music and in our whole culture. said Dave Michaels, who portrays singer-guitarist David Crosby in the Collective. Along with the Beatles, the Byrds were one of the driving forces of that era. Those heavenly harmonies, that jangly guitar and those fantastic songs sound just as fresh and vital today as when they were first created.
Besides Michaels, the Collective includes Mark Miraglia, who portrays the Jim / Roger McGuinn role and plays the signature Rickenbacker 12-string guitar so vital to the Byrds’ sound; Ken Hearn, who portrays the soulful singer-composer Gene Clark; Pat Hayes, who fills the shoes of the innovative bassist Chris Hillman; and drummer David Denk, who drives the band with the snap and verve of Michael Clarke. All are veterans of the Southern California music scene (see attached band member bios). We’re not the typical tribute band in that we don’t try to exactly copy the look of our counterparts. Miraglia said. But we do try to evoke the Byrds and the times in our dress, our overall manner, and above all in our playing and singing. We use the original instruments and amps to recapture that classic mid-60s sound.
The original Byrds were trailblazers in three distinct pop music genres – Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock and Country Rock, and the Collective covers each phase of their varied career. Set One covers the Byrds’ Folk Rock years of 1965 to early ’66, including their smash hit debut "Mr. Tambourine Man" and the timeless classic "Turn! Turn! Turn!" Tix, $20.
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Thu, Aug 4:
7 pm weekly “LORD OF THE STRINGS OPEN MIC” at Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan St, Dana Point; 949-842-2227[ tim@lordofthestringsconcerts.com.
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Thu, Aug 4:
8 pm COW BOP, the all-star Western/BeBop outfit led by USC Artist-in-Residence BRUCE FORMAN, plays their monthly residency at Cafe 322, 322 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre 91024; 626-836-5414.
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Thu, Aug 4:
8 pm PONCHO SANCHEZ plays the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts free series, 85 E Holly St, Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230.
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Thu, Aug 4:
8 pm “OLD TIME MUSIC JAM” (Traditional Southern Fiddle & Banjo) at Lupitas Bar, 1642 W Temple St, L.A.; 213-483-5571.
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Thu, Aug 4:
9:30pm KEN O'MALLEY
Ireland’s 32
13721 Burbank Blvd. Van Nuys, CA 91401
818-785-4031
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Friday, August 5
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Fri–Sun, Aug 5-7, in the Gold Rush Country:
37th Annual KINDRED GATHERING is, this year, in Fair Play, CA, near Placerville, as close as it’s likely to be in 2-3 years. Headliners are “A bunch of wonderful players! You!”
This legendary mountain dulcimer event welcomes hammered dulcimers and all other instruments with open arms. We know of a fretted / hammered / tuba jam a few years back. This is described as “a wonderful, loose, under-the-radar event, which moves to a different site up and down the west coast every year.” Google it or check www.scdh.org for info.
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Fri, Aug 5:
10-11:15 am KEN O'MALLEY delivers “Irish Music and Art for Kids” ay the Hollywood Bowl's Summer Sounds series, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood 90068; 323-850-2000; 213-480-3232.
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Fri, Aug 5, in OC:
5 pm SALTY SUITES, the band of young guns SCOTT GATES, CHUCK HAILES, CHELSEA WILLIAMS, & ELAINE GREGSTON, plays the “LAGUNA SAWDUST FESTIVAL,” 935 Laguna Canyon Rd. Laguna Beach; 949 494-3030.
Salty Suites will be playing 5 half hour sets at 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 pm. This is a beautiful setting, cool beach breezes, lovely amazing art by craftsman and artists, everything from pottery to paintings to sculpture and photography. Plus, music by the Salty Suites, with good food and beverages available near the stage.
Admission, $7.75 for adults (ages 13-61), $6.25 for seniors , children (ages 6-12) are $3.25, free for children age 5 and under. The Sawdust Festival, with different music each day, runs daily through August 28.
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Fri, Aug 5, in N Santa Barbara Co:
5 pm monthly “FIRESTONE FREE CONCERT SERIES” Free at Santa Ynez Valley Winery, 5000 Zaca Station Rd, Los Olivos; 805-688-3940.
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Fri, Aug 5:
7 pm ANITA & THE YANKS play the Novel Cafe, 1713 E Colorado Bl, Pasadena 91106; 626-683-3309.
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Fri, Aug 5:
7 pm DOUG MacLEOD and DENNY CROY bring classic acoustic blues to Lucille’s BBQ, 7411 Carson St, Long Beach 90808; 562-938-7427.
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Fri, Aug 5, in Ventura:
7 pm SONGMAKERS' monthly “PENNY LANE SING CIRCLE” in Port Hueneme; location and info, www.songmakers.org.
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Fri, Aug 5:
8 pm “ARTISTRY OF THE GUITAR” with American fingerstyle guitarists KEN BONFIELD and STEVE DAVISON at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations, 626-798-6236.
Artistry of the Guitar is about the guitar and guitarists, but more importantly, they tell us, it's about “the music one can make with this often humble yet incredibly diverse instrument. Capable of making any style of music, the guitar compares only to the piano when it comes to stylistic potential - of course, we like guitars more; you can't put a piano on your back and carry it with you around the world.”
Steve is without a doubt one of today's finest composer's on 12-string guitar. He's both rhythmic and melodic, and that's no easy feat given the nature of the instrument.
At an Artistry of the Guitar concert you will hear exquisite guitar music ranging from country blues, ragtime, and folk, to traditional Celtic, jazz, classical, contemporary, and even rock inspired guitar slapping! Is FoCeltazzical a genre? We hope not because it's mighty hard to pronounce, but surely Ken, Peter, Steve and their special guests cover the gamut of acoustic guitar styles.
Bonfield and Davison have been featured performers at such venerable rooms as Caffe Lena, the oldest coffee house concert venue in the country, Club Passim in Cambridge MA, Eddie's Attic in Atlanta, and The Mozaic Room, Blackstone River Theatre, Kent State Folk Festival, Newport Guitar Festival, Montreal Guitar Show, and the Healdsburg Guitar Festival. And they've shared the stage with acoustic artists of all stripes including popster Jahn Mayer, folk icon Arlo Guthrie, guitar luminaries Alex de Grassi, Adrian Legg, Ed Gerhard, Dakota Dave Hull, Bill Mize , Larry Coryell and more... More than a few Grammy's on that list! Tix, $15.
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Fri, Aug 5:
8 pm DAVID BROMBERG plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Fri, Aug 5:
8 pm INCENDIO plays the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts – Pasadena, 85 E Holly St, Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230.
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Fri, Aug 5:
8:30 pm DAVID MALDONADO plays “NOCHE DE PASION - 100 YEARS OF SPANISH GUITAR” at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-461-3673.
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Saturday, August 6
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Sat, Aug 6; Fri–Sun, Aug 5-7, in the Gold Rush Country:
37th Annual KINDRED GATHERING is, this year, in Fair Play, CA, near Placerville, as close as it’s likely to be in 2-3 years. Headliners are “A bunch of wonderful players! You!”
This legendary mountain dulcimer event welcomes hammered dulcimers and all other instruments with open arms. We know of a fretted / hammered / tuba jam a few years back. This is described as “a wonderful, loose, under-the-radar event, which moves to a different site up and down the west coast every year.” Google it or check www.scdh.org for info.
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Sat, Aug 6:
10 am LINDA TILLERY & THE CULTURAL HERITAGE CHOIR play the family “Big! World! Fun!” series at John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood; 90068; 323-461-3673.
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Sat, Aug 6, in San Diego:
1 pm FIDDLE WORKSHOP with JOHN MAILANDER at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.
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Sat, Aug 6, in Big Bear:
3-7 pm “BLUES FOR THE ZOO” with RONNIE BAKER BROOKS, LURRIE BELL, LARRY McCRAY, MARIA MULDAUR, BROTHER YUSEF, and more, at Swim Beach Outdoor Amphitheatre, Big Bear Lake, Big Bear 92315; 909-866-4607
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Sat, Aug 6:
3 pm EVAN MARSHALL: SOLO MANDOLIN 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. VERY late word from Evan: “I'll be playing my best solo mandolin repertory in concert as part of the new 'Weekend Matinee Concert Series at Viva,' presented by Cody Bryant, and hosted by Duane Thorin. Refreshments and Mexican Cuisine will be available for purchase. Tell 'em Evan sent you, and you'll pay no cover charge!”
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Sat, Aug 6:
4 pm JAMMING WORKSHOP with EDDIE COLLINS in Santa Monica; info and location, 818-785-3839; sponsored by FolkWorks.
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Sat, Aug 6, in Tehachapi:
6 pm TERESA JAMES plays the Wine and Cheese Cellar, 695 Tucker Rd, Suite C, Tehachapi 93561; 661-822-6300.
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Sat, Aug 6, in OC:
6 pm SONGMAKERS' monthly “ORANGE COUNTY HOOT” in Mission Viejo; location and info at their website, www.songmakers.org,
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Sat, Aug 6:
6:30 pm monthly “SANTA MONICA TRADITIONAL FOLK MUSIC CLUB” musical gathering, at Sha'Arei Santa Monica Synagogue, 1448 18th St, Santa Monica, 310-453-4276.
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Sat, Aug 6:
7 pm THE TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS plus an opening set by STEVE DEMING at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations, 626-798-6236.
THE TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS are a TOP award-winning group. Since their performing debut on this very stage six years ago, they have gone on to capture the Academy of Western Artists Will Rogers Award for Western Music Group of the Year and the Western Music Association Crescendo Award for Most Promising Talent and were recently nominated for the 2010 WMA Outstanding Entertainer-Group Award. They were named one of the Top 10 Live Acoustic Acts in Southern California by the Guide's editor, writing the annual feature for FolkWorks Magazine.
“Great Harmony, creative arrangements, keeping the tradition alive!” - Douglas B. Green, The Riders In The Sky (multiple Grammy winner).
“These guys are shooting stars and such fun. Will sell out, as always. Be warned.” - Bob Stane, venue impresario.
Their new song "California" is currently #1 on the "Top Ten Western Songs" chart in Rope Burns Magazine.
Formed in 2005, the multiple top award-winning Tumbling Tumbleweeds are celebrating their sixth anniversary with a return to the very stage where they started in little ol' Altadena.
Their debut album, “The Tumbling Tumbleweeds,” hit #1 on the Top 10 Cowboy / Western Music CD Charts and their new CD, “Blaze Across the West,” is currenlty #2 on the Top 20 Cowboy / Western CD chart in The Western Way Magazine.
The core founding members are vocalists “Tumbleweed Rob” Wolfskill, “Big Daddy Cade” Parenti and Chris Acuff, with “Babyface” R.J. Mills on guitar and vocals. The band features Dan Dungan on upright bass.
As their name suggests, The Tumbling Tumbleweeds are a tribute to the era that gave us those icomic singing cowboys – Roy Rogers, Gene Autry ,and the great swingtime cowboy band, The Sons of the Pioneers. There's more at www.thetumblingtumbleweeds.com
Opening for The Tumbling Tumbleweeds is STEVE DEMING, accomplished cowboy poet and leader of the CALIFORNIA COWBOY BAND. Steve has a nomination for Poetry Album of the Year from the Western Music Association for his latest CD, "Poems from the Trail."
"Steve not only creates a rhapsody of pastoral images with his words but he also delivers them with skill and an intensity that snatches you right from wherever you are and keeps you dwelling in the heart of the world he has created!" Tix, $20.
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Sat, Aug 6, in OC:
7 pm DOUG MacLEOD and DENNY CROY bring classic acoustic blues to Lucille’s BBQ, 639 E Imperial Hwy, Brea 92821; 714- 990-4944.
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Sat, Aug 6:
7 pm EDDIE COLLINS plays a house concert in Santa Monica, sponsored by FolkWorks; info, reservations and location, 818-785-3839.
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Sat, Aug 6:
7:30 pm PASADENA POPS with new conductor, MARVIN HAMLISCH, in a program of “Marvin Does Marvin,”on the Rose Bowl Events Lawn, in then Arroyo Seco, bext to the Rose Bowl, Pasadena.
Renowned composer Hamlisch has all the top awards: 3 Music Oscars, 4 Music Emmys, 4 Grammys, and a Tony Award (for Broadway). Together with RICHARD ROGERS, MARVIN HAMLISCH is the only person ever to win at least one of each of those top awards plus win a Pulitzer Prize. This'll be SOME program. Gates at 5:30 pm. Tix range from $25 on the lawn, or get a seat from $56-90; tables for six to ten people, in prime spots, go for $336-900. Tix & infowww.pasadenasymphony-pops.org; 626-793-7172.
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Sat, Aug 6:
7:30 pm CAL PHIL presents “RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN IN EUROPE” for its “Festival on the Green” series at the L.A. County Arboretum, 100 N Baldwin Av, Arcadia. Maestro VICTOR VENER always brings accessible classical music and recently admitted to his love of The Beatles. This is the philharmonic's last season here; it moves to Santa Anita Racetrack next year. Gates open at 5:30 pm for dining – bring a picnic, including your own bottle of wine or whatever, or buy food from the gourmet caterer if they have enough beyond their advance orders; mealtime gets live jazz entertainment. Cal Phil concert at 7:30. Tix are $20 for lawn seating, or single tix for seats are $25-98; tables for 6 to 16 people go for $318-980. Tix & info, www.calphil.org; 626-300-8200.
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Sat, Aug 6, in Ojai:
7:30 pm THE WICKED TINKERS perform at Dancing Oak Ranch, on Hwy 150, 6 miles
from Hwy 101 (4585 Casitas Pass Rd, Ventura, for GPS locating) Prepare yourself for a wild ride with WICKED TINKERS. Pioneers of the growing Tribal Celtic movement, the
Wicked Tinkers play haunting, heart-pounding bagpipes, Australian didgeridoo & bronze-age Irish horn. Sit back and be transported to an earlier time in Scotland & Ireland when battle cries filled the air and strange, unheard-of creatures roamed the night. Or better
yet, get on your feet and let your body move to ancient rhythms and forgotten sounds.
Tix are $18 in advance or $20 at the gate (under age 16, free).
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Sat, Aug 6:
8 pm SNAP JACKSON & THE KNOCK ON WOOD PLAYERS at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide.
An acoustic quartet hailing from Stockton blending Americana, bluegrass, soul, and Old Time music to create a unique, fresh, and energetic sound. Banjo, fiddle, guitar, upright bass, uke and even mountain dulcimer. Amazingly gifted with outstanding vocal and instrumental skills. “Energetic, talented, creative” - California Bluegrass Association.
More at knockonwoodplayers.com.
Tickets at Blvd Music or by phone with a major credit card. A $1 service charge per ticket is added on phone orders. Doors at 7:30 pm for the best seats; those with advance tix get in first. Tickets $15, on sale Jul 23.
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Sat, Aug 6:
8 pm THE UNTOUCHABLES plus ZOOT SUIT REVUE play the outdoor summer concert series at Pershing Square 532 South Olive St. Los Angeles 90013; www.laparks.org/pershingsquare; 213-847-4970.
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Sat, Aug 6:
8 pm DAVID BROMBERG plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Aug 6:
8 pm INCENDIO plays the FREE Summer Concert Series outdoors at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts – Pasadena, 85 E Holly St, Pasadena 91103. Bring picnics (no alcohol allowed) and beach chairs or blankets. This a wonderful, fiery acoustic guitar ensemble, and a rare chance to see them perform for free.
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Sat, Aug 6, in Ventura Co:
8 pm JOHN BATDORF & JAMES LEE STANLEY play the Boney Mountain House Concerts in Newbury Park 91320; reservations get location at music@brandick.com.
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Sat, Aug 6, in San Marcos:
8 pm SARA PETITE plays the Frogstop House Concert series, 1210 White Sands Dr, San Marcos 92078.
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Sat, Aug 6:
8 pm monthly “FRET HOUSE OPEN MIC” at the Fret House, 309 N Citrus, Covina; 626-339-7020. Signups at 7:30 pm.
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Sunday, August 7
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Sun, Aug 7; Fri–Sun, Aug 5-7, in the Gold Rush Country:
37th Annual KINDRED GATHERING is, this year, in Fair Play, CA, near Placerville, as close as it’s likely to be in 2-3 years. Headliners are “A bunch of wonderful players! You!”
This legendary mountain dulcimer event welcomes hammered dulcimers and all other instruments with open arms. We know of a fretted / hammered / tuba jam a few years back. This is described as “a wonderful, loose, under-the-radar event, which moves to a different site up and down the west coast every year.” Google it or check www.scdh.org for info.
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Sun, Aug 7, in San Diego:
10 am weekly “URBAN SOLACE BLUEGRASS BRUNCH” at Urban Solace, 3823 30th St, San Diego; 619-295-6464.
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Sun, Aug 7:
Noon monthly “CTMS OLD-TIME MUSIC JAM” at the CTMS Center for Folk Music, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino; 818-817-7756.
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Sat, Aug 7:
2 pm CAL PHIL presents “RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN IN EUROPE” at the Walt Disney Concert Hall at the L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211; www.musiccenter.org. .
This is the same program presented last night for the next-to-last “Festival on the Green” concert at the L.A. County Arboretum, 100 N Baldwin Av, Arcadia. Maestro VICTOR VENER always brings accessible classical music and recently admitted to his love of The Beatles. This is the philharmonic's last season outdoor season here; they move to Santa Anita Racetrack next year. Tix & info, www.calphil.org; 626-300-8200.
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Sun, Aug 7, in Lancaster:
2 pm SONGMAKERS monthly “ANTELOPE VALLEY SONG CIRCLE” in Lancaster; info and location at www.songmakers.org.
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Sun, Aug 7:
3 pm weekly “O'BRIEN'S IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at O'Brien's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 2941 Main St, Santa Monica.
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Sun, Aug 7:
SOLD OUT (try for the venue's waiting list)
3 and 7 pm THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations, 626-798-6236.
"The Wives' harmonies are exquisite!" - Music Connection Magazine.
This is a ten-piece all-female folk band based in Pasadena. Blending elements of North American, British Isles, and Contemporary Folk music, the foundation of the Merry Wives' sound is rich four- and five-part vocal harmonies, with support and ornamentation by acoustic folk instruments. A collaborative group, the Wives bring a unique sensibility to every song they perform, from traditional Irish pieces, to original compositions that range from beautiful to bawdy. With musical backgrounds in everything from Folk, to Musical Theater, and even straying to Pop and Opera, the Merry Wives present a relevant musical perspective, while still staying true to the spirit of the music they perform. These lovely and talented ladies have graced the stages of the El Rey Theater, the Grove of Anaheim, and The Galaxy Theatre, as well as Renaissance Faires across the country.
The Merry Wives will appear on August 7th at the Coffee Gallery Backstage as part of their Backstage With the Wives Concert Series. Their five studio albums will be available for purchase, as well as commemorative memorabilia. Tix available via their website at www.mwow.net or at the venue. TWO SHOWS, 3 and 7 pm. Tix, either show, $11.
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Sun, Aug 7; musical memorial gathering:
3-8 pm “IN LOVING MEMORY OF JOEL OKIDA,” a gathering in memory of our friend. An open invitation to all who knew Joel; at Warren & Wendy's, 1001 N Cedar St, Glendale 91207.
They are asking for those who have an art piece made my Joel to bring it for a group installation and appreciation of his work. They add, “We think he'd have liked that.”
Sunday's event includes an opportunity for those who would like to share their thoughts and for those who would like to play music in tribute to Joel, so bring your instruments.
It's is a potluck, so all food / drink contributions are greatly appreciated.
If you need info, email warrencasey@wickedtinkers.com; Warren's phones, 818-548-4566 or 818-219-3346; Wendy's phone, 818-246-2124.
If you can help with set-up on Friday, contact then hosts. Note that Warren is performing in Ojai Saturday evening with THE WICKED TINKERS (it's here in our Spotlight Events). If you want to call for info on Saturday, you're better trying to reach Wendy at home.
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Sun, Aug 7:
5:30 pm weekly “GRAND OLE ECHO” roots-Americana show with a full line up of bands, indoors and out, at The Echo, 1822 Sunset Bl, Echo Park. Free; full bar, BBQ out back, all ages.
THIS WEEK:
DRUNK ON CRUTCHES, GAL HOLIDAY & THE HONKY TONK REVUE AND MIGUEL GARCIA & THE VAQUETONES on the indoor stage, and on the Backporch, Kerrville New Folk Award-winning songwriter extraordinaire, L.A.'s own Piedmont Blues expert, ERNEST TROOST, accompanied by the bass player to the stars, MARK “POCKET” GOLDBERG.
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Sun, Aug 7:
6 pm monthly “FUN-DO-MENTAL MUSIC SONG CIRCLE” at Fun-do-mental Music, 1489 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Suite C, Thousand Oaks; 805-778-1000.
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Sun, Aug 7:
7 pm LINDA TILLERY & THE CULTURAL HERITAGE CHOIR play the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts – Pasadena, 85 E Holly St, Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230. Bring picnics (no alcohol allowed) and beach chairs or blankets.
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Sun, Aug 7:
7 pm monthly “ROOTS AND TWANG NIGHT” at Molly Malone's Irish Pub, 575 S Fairfax Av, L.A.; 323-923-1577.
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Monday, August 8
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Mon, Aug 8:
10-11:15 am KEN O'MALLEY brings Irish Music and Art for kids to the Hollywood Bowl Summer Sounds series, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood 90068; 323-850-2000; 213-480-3232.
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Mon, Aug 8, in Ventura:
6 pm twice-monthly “VENTURA BLUEGRASS JAM,” 2nd & 4th Mondays, at Zoey's Cafe, 451 E Main St, Ventura; zoey@zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-0091.
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Mon, Aug 8:
7:30 pm “BLUEGRASS AT VIVA CANTINA,” sometimes it's THE BROMBIES, sometimes it's a jam, at Viva Fresh Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank; 818-515-4444.
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Mon, Aug 8:
7:30 pm weekly “KULAK'S WOODSHED OPEN MIC” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913. Signups at 7 pm.
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Mon, Aug 8:
8 pm weekly “CELTIC ARTS CENTER IRISH CÉILÍ DANCE and IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at the Celtic Arts Center at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood; celt@celticartscenter.com; 818-760-8322. Dance at 8, session at 9 pm.
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Tuesday, August 9
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Tue, Aug 9:
6 pm IMPACT plays the FREE Pasadena Senior Center Summer Concert Series (all ages welcome) outdoors in the Memorial Park Bandshell (aka Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts – Pasadena), 85 E Holly St, Pasadena 91103. These concerts are NOT listed with the Levitt offerings. This series offers cheap eats for sale. Bring picnics (no alcohol allowed) and beach chairs or blankets.
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Tue, Aug 9:
6 pm twice monthly “VENTURA BLUEGRASS JAM,” 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, at Zoey's Cafe, 451 E Main St, Ventura; zoey@zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-0091.
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Tue, Aug 9:
7 pm monthly “BEACH CITIES FOLK CLUB” at the Wayland House, 1642 Voorhees Av, Manhattan Beach; 310-376-8760.
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Tue, Aug 9:
7 pm weekly “SONGWRITERS SERENADE” hosted by JC HYKE with guest recording artists, at Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant & Bar, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia.
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Tue, Aug 9:
8 pm weekly “BOURBON & BLUEGRASS” at South Santa Monica Sports Bar and Grill, 3001 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica; 310- 828-9988.
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Tue, Aug 9:
8 pm weekly “VIVA CANTINA BLUEGRASS JAM” at Viva Fresh Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank; 818-515-4444.
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Tue, Aug 9:
8 pm twice monthly “FRETTED FROG OPEN MIC,” 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, at The Fretted Frog Acoustic Guitar Store, 1200 N Alvarado St, L.A.; 213-353-0734.
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Wednesday, August 10
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Wed, Aug 10:
Noon-1:30 pm THE HODADS play the PERSHING SQUARE FREE SUMMER LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES to Pershing Square 532 South Olive St. Los Angeles 90013; www.laparks.org/pershingsquare; 213-847-4970.
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Wed, Aug 10:
6:30 pm monthly “WESTSIDE HAMMERED DULCIMER SESSION” at Culver Palms United Methodist Church, Room 6, 4464 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City.
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Wed, Aug 10:
7-10 pm monthly LA Women in Music “SINGER-SONGWRITER NIGHT” with SABRINA & CRAIG, TIFF JIMBER, RACHEL McGOYE, NIKKI O'NEILL, & CHANTEL UPSHAW, with guest host ANNETTE CONLON (“Nette Radio”), at the M Bar & Restaurant, 1253 N Vine St (Fountain & Vine Plaza), Hollywood 90038. Valet parking available, or free area street parking. Longest running show of its kind in L.A. - 20 years and counting. Doors open at 7 pm for food, full bar and mingling with the artists. Show starts at 8 pm. Open seating, no reservations. Free admission for LAWiM members; $10 for guests and general public; PLUS $10 food or drink minimum per person (club policy).
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Wed, Aug 10:
7 pm weekly “TALKING STICK OPEN MIC” at the Talking Stick, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice. Signups at 6:45 pm.
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Wed, Aug 10:
7:30 pm twice monthly “VALLEY IRISH SESSION,” 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, at McG's Irish Pub and Grill, 21356 Devonshire St, Chatsworth; 818-734-7056.
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Wed, Aug 10, in Simi Valley:
7:30 pm SONGMAKERS' monthly “SIMI VALLEY HOOT” in Simi Valley; location and info at www.songmakers.org.
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Wed, Aug 10:
8 pm “GUITAROLOGY” with different artists each week at Melody Bar & Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, L.A.; 310-670-1994.
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Wed, Aug 10:
9 pm weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” with different artists each week at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks; 818-789-1985.
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Thursday, August 11
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Thu, Aug 11:
6 pm twice monthly “VALLEY OLD TIME JAM,” 2nd & 4th Thursdays, at Jerry's Pizzeria, 22035 Sherman Wy, Canoga Park; 818-346-3033.
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Thu, Aug 11:
6 pm weekly “THURSDAY NIGHT SOFA JAM” at Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, L.A.; 310-478-4251.
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Thu, Aug 11, in Ventura:
6:30 pm SONGMAKERS' monthly “ROUND TABLE VENTURA SING CIRCLE” at Round Table Pizza, 4255 E Main St, Ventura.
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Thu, Aug 11:
7 pm weekly “LORD OF THE STRINGS OPEN MIC” at Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan St, Dana Point; tim@lordofthestringsconcerts.com; 949-842-2227.
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Thu, Aug 11, in San Diego:
7:30 pm KEB' MO' plays Humphrey's Concerts By The Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego 92106; 619-523-1010.
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Thu & Fri, Aug 11 & 12:
8 pm “TRIPPIN’ THE ‘60’s,” back from a European tour, for two nights at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations, 626-798-6236.
“Both shows sold out last time BARRY McGUIRE & JOHN YORK played The Coffee Gallery Backstage and so will this double night smash” - Bob Stane, venue impresario.
BARRY McGUIRE, creator of “Trippin’ The 60’s,” stepped into the public eye in 1963 on the Andy Williams Show as the gravelly voiced lead singer of the NEW CHRISTY MINSTRELS. He launched his musical career with the million-sellers "Green, Green" and "Green Back Dollar." In 1965, at the heart of the peace movement, McGuire went solo. His growing awareness of social hypocrisy was expressed in his third hit, "Eve of Destruction," which echoed around the world as an anthem of the times.
Three years later, Barry was cast as the male lead in the original Broadway production of the musical "Hair." Once again his voice was heard proclaiming the ideals of a radical generation. Dick Clark says, “When world events collide with rock & roll, you get Barry McGuire.”
JOHN YORK, currently working with Barry McGuire in "Trippin' The Sixties" in addition to pursuing his solo career, is best known for his work as a member of the world-renowned folk rock / country rock group, THE BYRDS. His vocal and instrumental talents have kept him in the company of such musical luminaries as Roger McGuinn, Gene Clark, Clarence White, Nicky Hopkins, Mac Rebenack (Dr. John,) Doug Sahm (The Sir Douglas Quintet,) The Mamas and Papas, Johnny Rivers, Lightnin’ Hopkins, Rick Danko and Richard Manuel (The Band)……and many others.
More recently, the TV show “The Place Where I Am Dreaming” featured John’s artistic collaboration with his wife, artist SUMI FOLEY, and John has composed and recorded music for the lyrics of KIM FOWLEY on "West Coast Revelation." The duet "Redneck Ninja" highlights John's creative partnership with acclaimed songwriter PATRICK BRAYER. In 2007, John played concerts in Japan for the third time. Tix, either night, $20.
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Friday, August 12
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Fri, Aug 12:
6:30 pm weekly “ME-N-ED'S PIZZA PARLOR BLUEGRASS CONCERT” at Me N Eds Pizza Parlor, 4115 Paramount Bl, Lakewood; 562-421-8908.
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Fri, Aug 12; Thu & Fri, Aug 11 & 12:
8 pm “TRIPPIN’ THE ‘60’s,” back from a European tour, for two nights at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations, 626-798-6236. See Thursday, August 11 for complete write-up of this wonderful show.
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Fri, Aug 12:
8 pm ROBERT ELLIS plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Fri, Aug 12, in south OC:
8 pm BIG WIDE GRIN plays the Neighborhood Congregational Church Concert Series, 340 St. Ann's Dr, Laguna Beach 92651; 949-494-8061.
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Fri, Aug 12:
8 pm monthly “FRETTED FROG OLD TIME JAM” at the Fretted Frog Acoustic Guitar Store, 1200 N Alvarado St, L.A.; 213-353-0734.
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Fri, Aug 12:
9:30 pm KEN O'MALLEY brings authentic and original Irish music to Ireland’s 32, 13721 Burbank Bl, Van Nuys 91401; 818-785-4031.
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Saturday, August 13
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Sat, Aug 13:
10 am GRANDEZA MEXICANA FOLK BALLET COMPANY plays the “Big! World! Fun! family series at the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-461-3673.
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Sat, Aug 13:
11 am monthly “KLEZMER BRUNCH” with EXTREME KLEZMER MAKEOVER at the Talking Stick, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice.
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Sat, Aug 13:
11 am THE HOLLOW TREES, an Americana Band with plenty of material for children, does a free performance sponsored by the Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest organization at the Pasadena Public Library, 285 E Walnut Av, Pasadena 91101.
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Sat, Aug 13:
1 pm monthly “CELTIC & TRADITIONAL MUSIC JAM” in Green Valley Lake. Google it for directions & info.
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Sat, Aug 13:
2 pm monthly “MOUNTAIN AREA ACOUSTIC JAM” at Lake Inn Restaurant, 33241 Green Valley Lake Rd, Green Valley Lake.
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Sat, Aug 13:
7 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDECATS play the “Altadena Summer Concert Series” in the amphitheater at Farnsworth Park, 568 E Mount Curb Av, Altadena 91001.
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Sat, Aug 13:
7 pm SONGMAKERS' monthly “MISSION HILLS SONG CIRCLE” in Mission Hills; info at location at www.songmakers.org.
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Sat, Aug 13:
7:30 pm THE CACHE VALLEY DRIFTERS play the “Song Tree Concert Series” at Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N Fairview Av, Goleta 93117; info & tix, SongTree@cox.net or 805-403-2639.
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Sat, Aug 13:
7:30 pm monthly “LOS ANGELES MENSA FOLKSONG SING;” location and info, contact Alan Stillson at 818-884-4284.
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Sat, Aug 13:
8 pm LOAFER'S GLORY plays the Caltech Folk Music Society series in Beckman Institute Auditorium, on the campus at California Institute of Technology, Pasadena 91106; 626-395-4652.
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Sat, Aug 13:
8-11 pm STAN RIDGWAY & MICHELLE SHOCKED play the outdoor summer concert series at Pershing Square 532 S Olive St, downtown L.A. 90013; www.laparks.org/pershingsquare; 213-847-4970.
MICHELLE SHOCKED received her first international exposure in Europe, with her debut album, The Texas Campfire Tapes which was recorded at the Kerrville Folk Festival on a cassette recorder. Her break into U.S. came with the release of her 1988 album, Short Sharp Shocked on college radio rotations around the country, which was met with strong acclaim from listeners. The songs of Short Sharp Shocked are mostly about what it was like to grow up in rural Texas. Every song on this album is a gem.
She signed with Mercury in 1987. Captain Swing and Arkansas Traveler were recorded in 1989 and critically acclaimed. Captain Swing's style is not exactly swing, because it's also rock and roll. Arkansas Traveler includes a little swing, a little folk, and a bit of bluegrass.
Michelle recorded and independently distributed Kind Hearted Woman in 1994 after leaving Mercury. In 1995, she contributed an original song to the soundtrack for the film Dead Man Walking called "Quality of Mercy". In 1996, she released a studio version of an underground release of Kind Hearted Woman.
Starting in 2002 with the release of Deep Natural, Shocked established her own label, Mighty Sound. On May 12, 2009 she released her newest album, Soul of My Soul, on Mighty Sound. Shocked continues to make music as an independent artist and currently lives in Downtown Los Angeles.
STAN RIDGWAY, songwriter-guitarist and original Wall Of Voodoo vocalist, has taken a long and influential road. Raised in L.A., Ridgway began his love affair with Southwestern gothic 30 years ago as front man and co-founder of vanguard electro-art punks Wall of Voodoo, who he originally formed with the intention of scoring low-budget horror films.
Ridgway sang on the band's debut EP and first two albums, Dark Continent and Call of the West (which included the accidental MTV hit "Mexican Radio"). His darkly humorous, and richly cinematic musical tales of the ironies inside the American Dream have been compared to other classic songwriting iconoclasts like Randy Newman, Tom Waits, Johnny Cash and even hard boiled mystery writers like Raymond Chandler and Jim Thompson, as well as twisted film makers like David Lynch and Quentin Tarantino.
Over the years, Ridgway has performed live on stage with The Cramps, Brian Wilson, U2, Devo, The Pixies, Van Dyke Parks, The Residents, Dave Alvin, Pere Ubu, Peter Case, Bill Frisell, Los Lobos, Ry Cooder, Colin Hay, The Stranglers, The Handsome Family, XTC, The English Beat, Psychedelic Furs, The Clash, The Go Go's, Rickie Lee Jones, Sam The Sham, Johnny Thunders, and many others. 2011 brings his tour in support of his new solo album "Neon Mirage." His stage performance will highlight songs from his deep catalog of past classic solo albums and Wall Of Voodoo favorites. Stan Ridgway’s Pershing Square show will bring song, story and spoken word.
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Sat, Aug 13:
8 pm COW BOP at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide.
Mix swingin' grooves, thrilling riffs, sweet vocals (Pinto Pam), and tons of fun and you have only begun to describe Cow Bop. Formed in 2003 by acclaimed guitarist BRUCE FORMAN, this jazz and western swing band has toured extensively throughout the country, exciting audiences with their unique brand of American music. More at www.cowbop.com
Tickets at Blvd Music or by phone with a major credit card. A $1 service charge per ticket is added on phone orders. Doors at 7:30 pm for the best seats; those with advance tix get in first. Tickets $15, on sale Jul 30.
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Sat, Aug13:
8 pm Grammy-winning MARIACHI DIVAS play the FREE Summer Concert Series outdoors at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts – Pasadena, 85 E Holly St, Pasadena 91103. Bring picnics (no alcohol allowed) and beach chairs or blankets. It's a fine chance to see them perform for free.
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Sat, Aug 13, in OC:
8 pm LUCINDA WILLIAMS plays the Orange County Great Park, at Sand Canyon & Marine Way, Irvine 92618; 949-724-6247.
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Sat, Aug 13, in San Diego:
8 pm BIG WIDE GRIN plays Carol Branch’s House Concert series in San Diego 92122; reservations get directions at wonderwoman@san.rr.com or 858-452-1539.
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Sat, Aug 13:
8 pm THE MILK CARTON KIDS featuring KENNETH PATTENGALE & JOEY RYAN., at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Aug 13:
8 pm GYPSY KINGS play the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027; 213-480-3232.
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Sat, Aug 13:
9 pm SAMUEL JAMES plays Cafe Boogaloo, 1238 Hermosa Av, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-318-2324.
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Sunday, August 14
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Sun, Aug 14, in San Diego:
10 am PLOW plays the “Urban Solace Bluegrass Brunch” series at Urban Solace, 3823 30th St, San Diego 92104; 619-295-6464.
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Sun, Aug 14:
12:30 pm monthly “COFFEE GALLERY BLUEGRASS JAM SESSION” hosted by DAVID NAIDITCH at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena. Free.
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Sun, Aug 14:
1 pm monthly “FOLK SONG JAM” at the CTMS Center for Folk Music, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino; 818-817-7756.
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Sun, Aug 14:
2 pm twice monthly “SONGWRITER SANCTUM,” this time with a fine lineup of DEBRA DAVIS, JOHN ZIPPERER, LORIN HART, & DALE LaDUKE, at the Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St, Santa Monica; 310-399-1631. Series runs 1st & 2nd Sundays. Free, donations for artists welcome, and there's always a food / drink potluck.
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Sun, Aug 14:
3-5 pm “FREE SUMMER CONCERTS AT THE PETER STRAUSS RANCH” brings SABRINA & CRAIG plus TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS, two top-notch singer-songwriter-folk groups, for a free performance co-sponsored by the National Park Service and theTopanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest organization at Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy (2 blks from Troutdale Rd), in Santa Monica Mtns Nat’l Rec Area, near Agoura Hills; 818-382-4819.
SABRINA & CRAIG (www.SabrinaandCraig.com) won the 2010 vocal competition at the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest. "Excellent musicanship and arrangements... solid songwriting with some of the best two-part harmonies..." - Folkworks.
their musical tastes vary dramatically, they've found a way to bring that wide array of musical tastes into harmony, creating their own original music and unique arrangements of select cover songs. Sabrina & Craig's signature sound is rooted in their heartfelt connection. They envelop audiences in luscious harmonies anchored by Craig's finely-crafted guitar voicings and award-winning finger-style playing.
"Sabrina & Craig weave thoughtful stories, people and moments into their songs, sprinkling each observation with intelligence and wit while wrapping them in the cloak of gorgeous, memorable melodies." - Wildy's World.
TRACY NEWMAN (www.TracyNewman.com) is an Emmy and a Peabody Award-winning TV writer and producer. She started as a staff writer on Cheers. In 1997, she won top awards for co-writing the ground-breaking "Coming Out" episode of . In 2001 she co-created the ABC comedy to Jim, which recently finished its 8th and final season of production. Tracy has been playing guitar and writing songs since she was 14. Her CD, Place in the Sun, enjoys global airplay after its debut on Tied to the Tracks. Her band, The Reinforcements, are Gene Lippmann, Rebecca Leigh, John Cartwright, John O'Kennedy, and Doug Knoll.
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Sun, Aug 14; one-afternoon / late night festival:
3 pm-'til late “ROOTS ROADHOUSE 2” is the Americana music hootenanny of the summer in L.A., taking-over the entire Echoplex and its multiple stages. Enter through the Echoplex parking lot at 1154 Glendale Bl, Echo Park (Los Angeles) 90026.
It's an all day-into-night festival celebrating country, Americana, bluegrass, blues and old-time music, with headliners EILEN JEWELL, THE SADIES, JESSIE SYKES, MIKE STINSON, BIG SANDY & HIS FLY RITE BOYS, WHITEY MORGAN, and more promised. We'll bring you a full feature next week, but don't wait to get your tickets.
Last year's event was umm-doggies first rate, erupting into an afternoon of foot-stomping, hand-clapping, impromptu square dancing, and plenty of joyous but not obnoxious hootin' and hollerin'. As noted by the writer of the L.A. Observer’s “Chicken Corner” column, “I took (my daughter) to an all-ages, country rock, urban-country-rockabilly-cowpunk extravaganza called Roots Roadhouse…what a treat that was! Not to mention the graceful confectionery fusion of cultural… stuff, both intentional and not.”
This year, in addition to the artists above, catch country-rockers JACKSH*T (the McCabe's favorite group, staffed by musicians VAL McCALLUM, DAVEY FARRAGHER & PETE THOMAS); the punk bluegrass sound of OLD MAN MARKLEY; the lo-fi crazy stompin’ blues of RESTAVRANT; and former cowpunker (X) turned guitar-hero TONY GILKYSON.
Rounding-out the folk side of country will be THE BROKEN NUMBERS BAND, OLENTANGY JOHN, EASTSIDE HAYRIDE, THE DRIFTWOOD SINGERS and the folk music rooted in tradition from DAVID SERBY & THE DIRT POOR FOLKLORE.
Tickets for the event are available now on the Echo’s website and through Ticketweb; go to http://www.attheecho.com/?m=20110814&cat=2.
Tix are $15 in advance, $18 on the day of the show.
Doors open at 3 pm and it's all-ages hootenanny. Read all about the bands and purchase tickets on the link above. We'll have lots more about it in the edition a week before the big event, but don't dawdle getting' yer tickets, folks.
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Sun, Aug 14:
3 pm weekly “O'BRIEN'S IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at O'Brien's Irish Pub & Restaurant, 2941 Main St, Santa Monica.
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Sun, Aug 14:
4 pm CANNED HEAT with COUNTRY JOE MacDONALD at the Valley Cultural Center “Summer Concerts on the Green” series at Lou Bredlow Pavilion in Warner Park, 5800 Topanga Canyon Bl, Woodland Hills 91367.
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Sun, Aug 14:
4 pm BOB BAKER MARIONETTES play the Children's concert series at Levitt Pavilion – MacArthur Park, 2230 West 6th St, L.A. 90057; 213-384-5701.
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Sun, Aug 14:
7 pm LA SANTA CECILIA plays the Sunday evening concert series at Levitt Pavilion – MacArthur Park, 2230 West 6th St, L.A. 90057; 213-384-5701.
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Sun, Aug 14:
7 pm INCENDIO plays the LACC Summer Music Concert series at 425 Pennisula Dr, Los Angeles 96367. This a wonderful, fiery acoustic guitar ensemble, and a rare chance to see them perform for free.
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Sun, Aug 14:
7 pm HIRTH MARTINEZ plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sun, Aug 14:
8 pm BIG WIDE GRIN plays the Noble House Concert series in Van Nuys; reservations get directions at barb@noblehouseconcerts.com or 818-780-5979.
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Sun, Aug 14:
8 pm GYPSY KINGS play the Greek Theatre, 2700 N Vermont, Griffith Park, L.A. 90027; 213-480-3232.
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Monday, August 15
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Mon, Aug 15:
5 pm ANITA & THE YANKS play Paddy O's Pub, 20320 S Western Av, Torrance 90501; 310-787-8433.
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Mon, Aug 15:
7:30 pm B.B. KING plays Humphrey's Concerts By The Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego 92106; 619-523-1010.
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Mon, Aug 15:
7:30 pm weekly “KULAK'S WOODSHED OPEN MIC” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood; 818-766-9913. Signups at 7 pm.
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Mon, Aug 15:
7:30 pm “BLUEGRASS AT VIVA CANTINA,” sometimes it's THE BROMBIES, sometimes it's a jam, at Viva Fresh Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank; 818-515-4444.
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Mon, Aug 15:
8 pm weekly “CELTIC ARTS CENTER IRISH CÉILÍ DANCE and IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at the Celtic Arts Center at Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood; celt@celticartscenter.com; 818-760-8322. Dance at 8, session at 9 pm.
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Tuesday, August 16
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Tue, Aug 16:
6 pm THE PERFECT GENTLEMEN playsthe FREE Pasadena Senior Center Summer Concert Series (all ages welcome) outdoors in the Memorial Park Bandshell (aka Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts – Pasadena), 85 E Holly St, Pasadena 91103. These concerts are NOT listed with the Levitt offerings. This series offers cheap eats for sale. Bring picnics (no alcohol allowed) and beach chairs or blankets. This is a delightful acoustic ensemble that mixes vaudeville, old-time music, and familiar tun es in an old-timey style; it's a rare chance to see them perform for free.
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Tue, Aug 16, in San Diego:
6:30 pm monthly “SDBS BLUEGRASS NIGHT” at Fuddruckers, 340 3rd Av, Chula Vista. Sponsored by the San Diego Bluegrass Society.
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Tue, Aug 16, in San Diego:
6:30 pm monthly “BLUEGRASS SLOW JAM” at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego; 619-280-9035.
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Tue, Aug 16:
7 pm weekly “SONGWRITERS SERENADE” hosted by JC HYKE with a different lineup of recording artists each week, at Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant & Bar, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia.
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Tue, Aug 16:
8 pm BORDER RADIO plays the monthly “BASC BLUEGRASS NIGHT” at Viva Fresh Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank; 818-845-2425. Presented by the Bluegrass Association of Southern California.
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Tue, Aug 16:
8 pm weekly “BOURBON & BLUEGRASS” at South Santa Monica Sports Bar and Grill, 3001 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica; 310- 828-9988.
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Wednesday, August 17
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Wed, Aug 17:
Noon-1:30 pm “PERSHING SQUARE FREE SUMMER LUNCHTIME CONCERT SERIES” brings award-winning folksinger-songwriter JAMES LEE STANLEY to Pershing Square, 532 S Olive St, downtown L.A. 90013; info, www.laparks.org/pershingsquare; 213-847-4970.
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Wed, Aug 17:
7 pm PARACHUTE EXPRESS plays the FREE Children's concert series at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts – Pasadena, 85 E Holly St, Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230. Bring picnics (no alcohol allowed) and beach chairs or blankets. This is one of the very few children's music groups that entertains adults with their clever lyrics, melodies and song structure.
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Wed, Aug 17:
7:30 pm STEVE MARTIN & THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS play Humphrey's Concerts By The Bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego 92106; 619-523-1010.
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Wed, Aug 17:
8:30 pm THE WEEPIES play The Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Bl, West Hollywood 90069; 310-276-6168.
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Thursday, August 18
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Thu, Aug 18:
5 pm SLIGO RAGS plays the Enderle Center Music Series, 14081 S Yorba St, Tustin 92780; 714-731-2911.
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Thu, Aug 18:
7 pm DAVE ALVIN & THE GUILTY ONES play the Troubadour, 9081 Santa Monica Bl, West Hollywood 90069; 310-276-6168.
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Thu, Aug 18:
7 pm LAS CAFETERAS play the Levitt Pavilion – MacArthur Park, 2230 W 6th St, L.A. 90057; 213-384-5701.
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Thu, Aug 18:
7:30 pm STEVE MARTIN & THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS play the Orange County Performing Arts Center's Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Dr, Costa Mesa; 714-556-2787.
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Thu, Aug 18:
8 pm SECRET SISTERS play the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts – Pasadena, 85 E Holly St, Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230.
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Friday, August 19
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Fri-Sun, Aug 19-21:
Annual “BIG BEAR LAKE COWBOY GATHERING” at Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center, 39707 Big Bear Bl, Big Bear Lake 92315.
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Fri-Sun, Aug 19-21, festival, in Vista (N San Diego Co):
Annual SUMMERGRASS bluegrass festival at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum in Vista. Here's the basic lline-up:
> Friday Aug 19
3 pm Prairie Sky
4 pm Loafer's Glory
5 pm Windy Ridge
6 pm Dinner Break
7 pm Old Town Road
8 pm Loafer's Glory
9 pm Grascals
> Saturday Aug 20
10 am Plow
11 am Sara Petite
Noon Wayne Taylor & Appaloosa
1 pm Lunch Break
2 pm Grascals
3 pm Next Generation
4 pm Gone Tomorrow
5 pm Loafer's Glory
6 pm Dinner Break
7 pm Grascals
8 pm Wayne Taylor & Appaloosa
9 pm Bluegrass Etc.
> Sunday Aug 21
9 am Sweet Tidings
10 am BladeRunners
11 am Bluegrass Etc.
Noon Kids on Stage
12:30 pm Next Generation
1:15 pm Lunch Break
2 pm Wayne Taylor & Appaloosa
3 pm Bluegrass Etc.
4 pm Bladerunners
Tickets, etc, at www.summergrass.net. More info soon.
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Fri, Aug 19:
Noon I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. play Grand Performances at California Plaza, 350 S Grand Av, L.A. 90071; 213-687-2020.
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Fri, Aug 19:
6 pm SLIGO RAGS play Baily's Old Town Temecula, 28699 Old Town Front St, Temecula 92590; 951-676-9567.
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Fri, Aug 19:
7 pm MARIACHI LOS REYES play the Levitt Pavilion – MacArthur Park, 2230 W 6th St, L.A. 90057; 213-384-5701.
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Fri, Aug 19, in San Diego:
7 pm HOUSTON JONES plus PLOW at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.
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Fri, Aug 19:
8 pm THE WATKINS FAMILY HOUR plays the Largo at the Coronet, 366 N La Cienega Bl, West Hollywood 90048; 310-855-0350.
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Fri, Aug 19:
8 pm JOEY ABARTA plus THE IVY LEAF play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; 626-798-6236.
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Fri, Aug 19:
8:30 pm GRANDEZA MEXICANA FOLK BALLET COMPANY plays the John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-461-3673.
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Saturday, August 20
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Sat & Sun, Aug 20 & 21, in Ventura:
Inaugural VENTURA FOLK FESTIVAL "BOUND FOR GLORY" in Mission Park, 180 E Main St, Ventura 93001. Scheduled to perform (so far) are RAMBLIN JACK ELLIOTT, JOHN DOE, J.D. SOUTHER, PETER CASE, THE WHITE BUFFALO, CHRIS PIERCE, SHANE ALEXANDER, TOM CORBETT, PHIL SALAZAR, JAY NASH, TONY LUCCA, MATT DUKE, B. WILLING, JUSTINE BENNETT, DELANEY GIBSON, TED LENNON, 50 STICKS OF DYNAMITE, PHIL CODY, TALL TALES AND THE SILVER LINING, THE KINFOLK, RINCON RAMBLERS, LEE KOCH, JAMIE DRAKE, DAN WILSON, SETH PETTERSEN, & GARRISON STARR. Organizers say that tickets and info are promised soon. Check www.facebook.com/Venturafolkfestival?sk=info or www.venturarocks.com/index.htm
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Sat, Aug 20 (Fri-Sun, Aug 19-21):
Annual “BIG BEAR LAKE COWBOY GATHERING” at Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center, 39707 Big Bear Bl, Big Bear Lake 92315.
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Sat, Aug 20 (Fri-Sun, Aug 19-21), festival, in Vista (N San Diego Co):
Annual SUMMERGRASS bluegrass festival at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum in Vista. Here's the remaining days' line-up:
> Saturday Aug 20
10 am Plow
11 am Sara Petite
Noon Wayne Taylor & Appaloosa
1 pm Lunch Break
2 pm Grascals
3 pm Next Generation
4 pm Gone Tomorrow
5 pm Loafer's Glory
6 pm Dinner Break
7 pm Grascals
8 pm Wayne Taylor & Appaloosa
9 pm Bluegrass Etc.
> Sunday Aug 21
9 am Sweet Tidings
10 am BladeRunners
11 am Bluegrass Etc.
Noon Kids on Stage
12:30 pm Next Generation
1:15 pm Lunch Break
2 pm Wayne Taylor & Appaloosa
3 pm Bluegrass Etc.
4 pm Bladerunners
Tickets, etc, at www.summergrass.net. More info soon.
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Sat, Aug 20:
2 pm “JOAN BAEZ: HOW SWEET THE SOUND” film screening at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, L.A. 90049; 310-440-4578.
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Sat, Aug 20:
Afternoon WORKSHOP for artists by two-time Grammy winning guitarist LAURENCE JUBER at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583.
The former lead guitarist for PAUL McCARTNEY's band, WINGS (1978-81) and featured on the hit singles “Goodnight Tonight' and “Coming Up,” Juber won the first “Best Rock Instrumental” Grammy award. Voted #1 Guitarist by the readers of Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine, Juber offers superb arrangements of pop and classic songs. His playing has been featured on the scores of successful films, including “Pocahontas.”
In addition to today's workshop, he plays a concert here tonight; buy a concert ticket and get $5 off the workshop price. See the venue's website, class and workshop pages, for all info.
More at www.laurencejuber.com
Concert tix are $17.50, on sale Aug 6.
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Sat, Aug 20:
7:30 pm CAL PHIL presents “THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT” for its final “Festival on the Green” concert at the L.A. County Arboretum, 100 N Baldwin Av, Arcadia. Maestro VICTOR VENER always brings accessible classical music and recently admitted to his love of The Beatles. This is the philharmonic's last season here; it moves to Santa Anita Racetrack next year. Gates open at 5:30 pm for dining – bring a picnic, including your own bottle of wine or whatever, or buy food from the gourmet caterer if they have enough beyond their advance orders; mealtime gets live jazz entertainment. Cal Phil concert at 7:30. Tix are $20 for lawn seating, or single tix for seats are $25-98; tables for 6 to 16 people go for $318-980. Tix & info, www.calphil.org; 626-300-8200.
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Sat, Aug 20. in Palmdale:
7 pm JOHN M plays Butler’s Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530.
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Sat, Aug 20:
7:30 pm HOUSTON JONES plays “The Living Tradition” series at the Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; 949-646-1964.
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Sat, Aug 20:
8 pm JIM KWESKIN, pioneer of the '60s jug band revival, at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sat, Aug 20:
8 PM Two-Time Grammy Winner LAURENCE JUBER at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide.
The former lead guitarist for PAUL McCARTNEY's band, WINGS (1978-81) and featured on the hit singles “Goodnight Tonight' and “Coming Up,” Juber won the first “Best Rock Instrumental” Grammy award. Voted #1 Guitarist by the readers of Fingerstyle Guitar Magazine, Juber offers superb arrangements of pop and classic songs. His playing has been featured on the scores of successful films, including “Pocahontas.”
In addition to tonight's concert, he does a Workshop here this afternoon; see the venue's website, class and workshop pages. (Buy a concert ticket and get $5 off the workshop price.)
More at www.laurencejuber.com
Tickets at Blvd Music or by phone with a major credit card. A $1 service charge per ticket is added on phone orders. Doors at 7:30 pm for the best seats; those with advance tix get in first. Tickets $17.50, on sale Aug 6.
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Sunday, August 21
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Sun, Aug 21
Noon-5 pm “ROSE PARK BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL” with FRANK FAIRFIELD, LONESOME OTIS BLUEGRASS BAND, THE SIGNAL HILL BILLYS, WRECK N SOW, in Rose Park, 800 Orizaba Av, Long Beach 90804.
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Sun, Aug 21 (Fri-Sun, Aug 19-21):
Annual “BIG BEAR LAKE COWBOY GATHERING” at Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center, 39707 Big Bear Bl, Big Bear Lake 92315.
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Sun, Aug 21; Sat & Sun, Aug 20 & 21, in Ventura:
Inaugural VENTURA FOLK FESTIVAL "BOUND FOR GLORY" in Mission Park, 180 E Main St, Ventura 93001. Scheduled to perform (so far) are RAMBLIN JACK ELLIOTT, JOHN DOE, J.D. SOUTHER, PETER CASE, THE WHITE BUFFALO, CHRIS PIERCE, SHANE ALEXANDER, TOM CORBETT, PHIL SALAZAR, JAY NASH, TONY LUCCA, MATT DUKE, B. WILLING, JUSTINE BENNETT, DELANEY GIBSON, TED LENNON, 50 STICKS OF DYNAMITE, PHIL CODY, TALL TALES AND THE SILVER LINING, THE KINFOLK, RINCON RAMBLERS, LEE KOCH, JAMIE DRAKE, DAN WILSON, SETH PETTERSEN, & GARRISON STARR. Organizers say that tickets and info are promised soon. Check www.facebook.com/Venturafolkfestival?sk=info or www.venturarocks.com/index.htm
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Sun, Aug 21 (Fri-Sun, Aug 19-21), festival, in Vista (N San Diego Co):
Annual SUMMERGRASS bluegrass festival at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum in Vista. Here's the final day's line-up:
> Sunday Aug 21
9 am Sweet Tidings
10 am BladeRunners
11 am Bluegrass Etc.
Noon Kids on Stage
12:30 pm Next Generation
1:15 pm Lunch Break
2 pm Wayne Taylor & Appaloosa
3 pm Bluegrass Etc.
4 pm Bladerunners
Tickets, etc, at www.summergrass.net. More info soon.
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Sun, Aug 21:
1-3 pm monthly “WESTERN MUSIC ASSOCIATION JAM” invites all western musicians and cowboy poets, at the Autry National Center / Museum of the American West (formerly Autry Museum), 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, L.A.; 323-667-2000. All participating performers get free admission, all day, to the museum, so come early.
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Sat, Aug 20:
2 pm CAL PHIL presents “THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT” for its season closer at the Walt Disney Concert Hall at the L.A. Music Center, 135 N Grand Av, L.A. (downtown) 90012; 213-972-7211; www.musiccenter.org. .
This is the same program presented last night for the final “Festival on the Green” concert at the L.A. County Arboretum, 100 N Baldwin Av, Arcadia. Maestro VICTOR VENER always brings accessible classical music and recently admitted to his love of The Beatles. This is the philharmonic's last season outdoor season here; they move to Santa Anita Racetrack next year. Tix & info, www.calphil.org; 626-300-8200.
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Sun, Aug 21:
6 pm WALKER HAYES plays the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts – Pasadena, 85 E Holly St, Pasadena 91103; 626-683-3230.
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Sun, Aug 21:
7 pm STACEY EARLE & MARK STUART play McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sun, Aug 21:
7 pm HOUSTON JONES BAND plays the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; 626-794-2424.
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Monday, August 22
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Mon-Fri, Aug 22-26:
DAVE STAMEY'S BACK-COUNTRY PACK TRIP, led by multiple award-winning western singer-songwriter Dave Stamey, is an annual horse caravan pack trip into the High Sierra, with plenty of music around the campfire every night, Info, www.mammothpack.com
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Tuesday, August 23
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Tue, Aug 23:
6 pm SUSIE GLAZE & HILONESOME play the FREE Pasadena Senior Center Summer Concert Series (all ages welcome) outdoors in the Memorial Park Bandshell (aka Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts – Pasadena), 85 E Holly St, Pasadena 91103. These concerts are NOT listed with the Levitt offerings. This series offers cheap eats for sale. Bring picnics (no alcohol allowed) and beach chairs or blankets. This is one of California's top bluegrass bands, with Susie's soaring voice and plenty of instrumental brilliance on board. it's a rare chance to see them perform for free.
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Wednesday, August 24
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Wed, Aug 24:
8 pm BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, the legendary Cuban group, plays the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N Highland Av, Hollywood 90068; 323-850-2000 213-480-3232.
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Thursday, August 25
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Thu, Aug 25:
7:30 pm SLIGO RAGS plays the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malven Av, Fullerton 92833; 714-738-6706.
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Friday, August 26
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Fri, Aug 26:
8 pm DAVID GRIER at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide.
Three time winner of the International Bluegrass Association's Guitarist of the Year, Grier has emerged as perhaps the most musically gifted and engaging young guitarist in bluegrass. Also one of the funniest, too. He has also appeared on two Grammy- winning recordings: "True Life Blues-A Tribute to Bill Monroe" and "The Great Dobro Sessions." David will play some tunes from his new CD, Evocative. One of the world痴 finest flatpickers. More at www.davidgrier.com
Tickets at Blvd Music or by phone with a major credit card. A $1 service charge per ticket is added on phone orders. Doors at 7:30 pm for the best seats; those with advance tix get in first. Tickets $17.50, on sale Aug 12.
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Saturday, August 27
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Sat, Aug 27, FESTIVAL, in Hemet:
Annual “HEMET ELKS BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE” with LOST & FOUND, SALTY SUITES, LONESOME OTIS, THE WIMBERLYS, BLUEGRASS BRETHREN, FAULT LINE, WILDWOOD VALLEY BOYS, III GENERATION, at Golden Village Palms RV Resort, 3600 W Florida Av, Hemet 92545; 951-223-1455.
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Sat, Aug 27:
10 am LISA HALEY & THE ZYDECATS play the “Big World Fun” family series at John Anson Ford Amphitheatre, 2580 Cahuenga Bl East, Hollywood 90068; 323-461-3673.
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Sat, Aug 27:
2 pm ROSS ALTMAN, Topanga Banjo Fiddle “Legend” Award winner, plays at the Institute for Musical Arts, 3210 W 54th St, L.A. 90043; 323-300-6578.
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Sat, Aug 27, workshop, in San Diego:
3 pm “FLATPICKING WORKSHOP “with DAVID GRIER at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.
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Sat, Aug 27:
7 pm DAVID GRIER concert at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.
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Sat, Aug 27:
7 pm BANNA BEAG MALL plus WHEN PIGS FLY! at Dollmakers, 412 S Myrtle Av, Monrovia; 626-357-1091. Sponsored by Kattywompus.
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Sat, Aug 27:
7:30 pm PASADENA POPS with new conductor, MARVIN HAMLISCH, closes their season with a program of “Marvin Does Movies,”on the Rose Bowl Events Lawn, in then Arroyo Seco, bext to the Rose Bowl, Pasadena.
Renowned composer Hamlisch has all the top awards: 3 Music Oscars, 4 Music Emmys, 4 Grammys, and a Tony Award (for Broadway). Together with RICHARD ROGERS, MARVIN HAMLISCH is the only person ever to win at least one of each of those top awards plus win a Pulitzer Prize. This'll be SOME program. Gates at 5:30 pm. Tix range from $25 on the lawn, or get a seat from $56-90; tables for six to ten people, in prime spots, go for $336-900. Tix & infowww.pasadenasymphony-pops.org; 626-793-7172.
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Sat, Aug 27, in Ventura:
7:30 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDECATS play Olivas Adobe Historical Park, 4200 Olivas Park Dr, Ventura 92002.
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Sat, Aug 27:
7:30 pm HIGHLAND WAY, a fine and fun Celtic band, plays the San Diego Folk Heritage concert series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas 92024; 858-566-4040.
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Sat, Aug 27:
7:30 pm SHAWN PHILLIPS plays the AMSD Concert series, 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176.
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Sat, Aug 27:
DON McLEAN (famous for his song, “American Pie”) plays the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, 300 E Green St, Pasadena; www.thepasadenacivic.com; tix 626-449-7360.
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Sat, Aug 27:
8 pm “FAR-WEST FOLK ALLIANCE BENEFIT” with BORDER RADIO, SUSIE GLAZE & HILONESOME, FUR DIXON & STEVE WERNER, and MERLIN SNIDER & FRIENDS, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Sat, Aug 27, in OC:
8 pm THE DEL McCOURY BAND plays the Orange County Great Park series, at Sand Canyon & Marine Way, Irvine 92618; 949-724-6247.
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Sat, Aug 27, in OC:
8 pm JOHN BATDORF plays Trinity Backstage Coffee House, 1500 State St, Santa Barbara 93101; 805-962-2970.
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Sat, Aug 27:
8 pm JOHN TRUDELL plus JOEL RAFAEL with MARK SHARK, at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583.
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Sunday, August 28
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Sun, Aug 28:
Annual “HEMET ELKS BLUEGRASS JAMBOREE” concludes today; see Saturday's write-up for details.
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Sun, Aug 28:
Noon & 2 pm “WE TELL STORIES” storytelling from around the world at the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, L.A. 90049.
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Sun, Aug 28:
8 pm Annual BENEFIT CONCERT to support next year's FREE Summer Concert Series outdoors at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts – Pasadena, 85 E Holly St, Pasadena 91103. We don't yet have the details.
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Tuesday, August 30
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Tue, Aug 30:
6 pm LISA HALEY & THE ZYDEKATS play the FREE Pasadena Senior Center Summer Concert Series (all ages welcome) outdoors in the Memorial Park Bandshell (aka Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts – Pasadena), 85 E Holly St, Pasadena 91103. These concerts are NOT listed with the Levitt offerings. This series offers cheap eats for sale. Bring picnics (no alcohol allowed) and beach chairs or blankets. California's top Cajun & zyedco band, they usually spend the entire summer playing the circuit of big European festivals. Lisa's trademark blue fiddle combines with accordion and rubboard and plenty of happy feet take flight, on stage and off. It's a rare chance to see them perform for free.
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September, 2011...
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Thu, Sep 1:
Annual “REMEMBER THE MUSIC” benefit concert with Grammy winner SHELBY LYNNE and PATRICK PARK & BRIAN WRIGHT at the historic Yost Theater in Santa Ana.
One ticket option includes a three course seated dinner for a limited number of supporters. There are two elevated VIP sections and general admission in front of the stage. Presented by Betty's Foundation (www.bettysfoundation.org) and more info is available at their website or at 310-936-2814. All proceeds benefit Alzheimer’s research and awareness.
More info at www.rememberthemusic.org
Tickets are available now at www.yosttheater.com/calendar/2011/remember-the-music-2011-feat-shelby-lynne and at http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=3791775. More info coming here, soon.
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Sat & Sun, Sep 3 & 4:
10 am 10 pm “ORANGE INTERNATIONAL STREET FAIR” with SLIGO RAGS, and others, at Chapman Av & Glassell St, Orange 92866.
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Sat, Sep 3:
3 pm ROSS ALTMAN, Legend Award-winning balladeer, does a free performance sponsored by the Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest organization at the West Valley Regional Library, 19036 Vanowen St, Reseda 91335.
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Tue, Sep 6:
6 pm THE GREAT AMERICAN SWING BAND closes the season of FREE Pasadena Senior Center Summer Concert Series (all ages welcome) outdoors in the Memorial Park Bandshell (aka Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts – Pasadena), 85 E Holly St, Pasadena 91103. These concerts are NOT listed with the Levitt offerings. This series offers cheap eats for sale. Bring picnics (no alcohol allowed) and beach chairs or blankets.
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Thu, Sep 8:
7:30 pm JOHN YORK, former BYRD, plays the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malven Av, Fullerton 92833; 714-738-6706.
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Thu, Sep 8:
8 pm COLIN HAY plays Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach 90254; 310-372-0035.
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Sat & Sun, Sep 10 & 11:
2nd annual “EQUINOX FOLK MUSIC, DANCE AND STORYTELLING FESTIVAL” with MICK MOLONEY, GINNY HAWKER & TRACY SCHWARZ, OLD SLEDGE, LISSA SCHNECKENBERGER BAND, and more, presented by the California Traditional Music Society.
Saturday is an evening Celtic Concert at Throop Church in Pasadena.
Sunday is the multi-stage, multi-workshop all-day festival at Rancho Cordillera del Norte, 9015 Wilbur Av, Northridge 91324.
Altogether, it's 43 world-class “traditional” performers (with more to be added), 70 workshops, 12 hours of dance and an all day children’s area.
Performers include:
Legendary Irish musician Mick Moloney
Old-time fiddle and banjo icon Dan Gellert
World-class New England fiddler and singer Lissa Schneckenburger and Band
Outstanding Appalachian singer Ginny Hawker
Multi-instrumentalist and former New Lost City Rambler Tracy Schwarz
Old Sledge, some of the brightest new generation of Appalachian performers
Champion buckdancer Thomas Maupin
16-year-old banjo prodigy Daniel Rothwell
with more to come!
Other activities include:
Live Music at the Dance Area!
A participatory folk dance tent with live music
Dozens of workshops on everything from shape note singing to spoons to song-writing to storytelling.
Jam sessions (yes! Absolutely bring your instrument!)
Family area including dance, music, games and crafts
An expo of local folk arts non-profits
Craft and food vendors
CTMS tells us, “The Fall Equinox Folk Music, Storytelling and Dance Festival is a two-day, teaching arts festival that exemplifies CTMS' guiding principles. CTMS believes that through sharing and celebrating traditional arts, we can better know ourselves, our neighbors, and can become more compassionate citizens of the world. Through artistic interaction, we create opportunities to dissolve misunderstandings, break down stereotypes and increase respect for one another.”
Advance tix (purchased by Sep 8) are $25 for the entire day Sunday. Students with ID (verified at the gate) are $10 and children age 10 and under are free. Two-day Advance tix, available now, include the Saturday evening concert in Pasadena, and “are an even greater value.” Purchase tickets at http://equinox2011.eventbrite.com
If you're broke, you can become a volunteer, commit to 3 hours, and your admission is free. Contact Wyatt Stone at http://ctmsfolkmusic.org/getinvolved/festivalvolunteer.html before all the choice volunteer time slots are filled. Visit www.ctmsfolkmusic.org/getinvolved for the actual job descriptions. The Workshop schedule will posted soon on the CTMS sitey so you can make plans to volunteer and be free to attend what you most want to see. More info, www.ctmsfolkmusic.org; 818-817-7756.
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Sat, Sep 10:
7 pm RICHARD SMITH & JULIE ADAMS play the Slater-Lunsford House Concert Series in Lancaster; info, www.desertsong.com.
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Sat, Sep 10:
7:30 pm GREGORY PAGE plays the San Diego Folk Heritage series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas 92024; 858-566-4040.
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Sat, Sep 10:
7:30 pm BERKLEY HART plays the Song Tree Concert Series, at the Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N Fairview Av, Goleta 93117; SongTree@cox.net or 805-403-2639.
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Sun, Sep 11:
3-5 pm BEST OF THE 2011 TOPANGA BANJO•FIDDLE CONTESTANTS do a free performance co-sponsored by the National Park Service and the Topanga Banjo•Fiddle Contest organization at Peter Strauss Ranch, 30000 Mulholland Hwy (2 blks from Troutdale Rd), in Santa Monica Mtns Nat’l Rec Area, near Agoura Hills; 818-382-4819. More info soon.
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Thu, Sep 15:
7:30 pm SLAID CLEAVES plays the AMSD Concert Series, 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176.
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Fri-Sun, Sep 16-18:
Annual “MILLPOND MUSIC FESTIVAL” N of Bishop 93514; info at www.inyo.org or contact InyoArts@Inyo.org or 760-873-8014. This is, reliably, year-after-year, the best “end-of-the-summer” traditional and new acoustic music festival in California. If you can drive to Mammoth to ski, this is closer, up the same road. We recommend it even before we know this year’s line-up.
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Fri, Sep 16
7:30 pm MARTIN TAYLOR plays the first of two concerts for the “Lord Of The Strings Concert Series,” this one at the Dana Point Community House, 24642 San Juan St, Dana Point; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656.
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Sat, Sep 17:
7 pm MARTIN TAYLOR plays the second of two concerts for the “Lord Of The Strings Concert Series,” this one at Mission Viejo Civic Center, 100 Civic Center Dr, Mission Viejo; 949-842-2227 or 949-244-6656.
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Sat, Sep 17:
7:30 pm TRACY GRAMMER plays “The Living Tradition” series at the Downtown Community Center, 250 E Center St, Anaheim; 714-955-3807.
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Sat, Sep 17:
7:30 pm SLAID CLEAVES plays the Folk Music Center, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-624-2928.
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Sat, Jul 23:
8 pm KRISTINA OLSEN in concert at the Caltech Folk Music Society series in Beckman Institute Auditorium on the Caltech Campus in Pasadena. Free parking is off Michigan Av, south of Del Mar. More on the show, the artist, and the series, at http://folkmusic.caltech.edu including info on upcoming shows.
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Sat, Sep 17:
8 pm BLAME SALLY plays Russ and Julie’s House Concerts in Oak Park (Agoura Hills/Westlake Village area); reservations get directions at 818-707-2179.
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Tue, Sep 20:
8 pm SIMON PURE plays the monthly “BASC BLUEGRASS NIGHT” at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank; 818-845-2425. Presented by Bluegrass Association of Southern California.
Sat, Sep 24, festival:
9 am-8 pm 17th annual HARVEST FESTIVAL OF DULCIMERS at the Culver Palms United Methodist Church; 4464 Sepulveda Bl; Culver City; info, www.scdh.org.
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