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LATE ADDITION: "GIVE ME THE BANJO - Arts from the Blue Ridge Mountains" premieres Friday, Nov 4, 9-11 pm on PBS - TV.
The banjo's been called America's quintessential instrument, perhaps because its long and contested history has encompassed so many popular musical forms, from black folk styles and the 19th century minstrel show, to blues, ragtime, early jazz, old time folk and bluegrass. One of the biggest challenges of making Give Me the Banjo was trying to cover the full range and breadth of music that the banjo has helped to shape.
Ask Dr. Ralph Stanley what he's been playing for the last half century and he'll call it "old time mountain music." Enjoy these diverse performances from Cynthia Sayer, Taj Mahal, Rhiannon Giddens and Abigail Washburn. For more on the banjo's diverse styles and history, visit The Banjo Project.
More at www.thebanjoproject.org
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THIS is our roundup of concerts, club gigs, workshops, and acoustic music-related events, in a dedicated weekly section of The Guide, and it's called SPOTLIGHT EVENTS.
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The Guide's NEWS FEATURES, November 3 edition, is available in its own section, at
http://acousticamericana.blogspot.com/2011/11/news-reviews-acoustic-americana-music.html
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Acoustic Americana Music Guide's
SPOTLIGHT EVENTS
November 3, 2011 edition
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Thursday, November 3
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TONIGHT on TV:
11:35 pm “DAVID LETTERMAN SHOW” on CBS brings a taste of bluegrass tonight, with STEVE MARTIN, THE LONESOME RIVER BAND, & SAMMY SHELOR.
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Thu, Nov 3:
6 pm weekly “THURSDAY NIGHT SOFA JAM” at Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, Los Angeles 90024; 310-478-4251.
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Thu, Nov 3:
8 pm BARRY McGUIRE & JOHN YORK bring their “TRIPPIN' THE SIXTIES” cavalcade of hit flower child generation music to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations, 626-798-6236. Really fun, because the music is great, the stories are revealing, and one or the other of these two has some personal connection with each of the songs. Here two nights, Thursday and Friday.
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Thu, Nov 3, in San Diego:
7:30 pm WILLY PORTER plays the AMSD Concert Series, 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176.
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Friday, November 4
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Fri, Nov 4:
2 pm ROSS ALTMAN performs “SONGS OF JOE HILL” at the San Pedro Maritime Museum, Berth 84 (foot of 6th St), San Pedro 90731; 310-548-7618. Ross is a walking encyclopedia of labor organizing songs and the 2010 Topanga Banjo Fiddle “Legends” award honoree.
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Fri, Nov 4, in San Diego:
7:30 pm GRAHAM PARKER plays the AMSD Concert Series, 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego 92116; 619-303-8176.
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Fri, Nov 4:
8 pm MARLEY'S GHOST, a wonderfully Celtic / Americana flavored outfit, performs at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. More details in the near future. Tix on sale Oct 21; $17.50.
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Fri, Nov 4:
8 pm WILLY PORTER at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. Tix, $22.50.
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Fri, Nov 4:
8 pm BARRY McGUIRE & JOHN YORK bring their “TRIPPIN' THE SIXTIES” cavalcade of hit flower child generation music to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations, 626-798-6236. Really fun, because the music is great, the stories are revealing, and one or the other of these two has some personal connection with each of the songs. Here two nights, Thursday and Friday.
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Fri, Nov 4:
“OH COSMONAUT!” presented by the Heidi Duckler Dance Theatre at the Boston Court Performing Arts Center, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106; tix and info, including discount and bonus packages, are available at www.bostoncourt.com or 626-683-6883.
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Fri, Nov 4:
8 pm VERY BE CAREFUL plays the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro 90731; 310-833-6362.
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Fri, Nov 4, in San Diego:
8 pm THE MARK JACKSON BAND plays Carol Branch’s House Concert series in San Diego; reservations get directions at wonderwoman@san.rr.com or 858-452-1539.
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Saturday, November 5
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Sat, Nov 5:
11 am “SANTA ANITA RACETRACK FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL” at Santa Anita Racetrack Park, 285 W Huntington Dr, Arcadia; 626-574-7223. (Enter off Huntington or Baldwin Av). It's the season's closing weekend at this beautiful park. There are two music stages for today's event and 70 food trucks, and you can access everything AND watch the thoroughbred horses run for a five buck admission ($4 parking).
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Sat, Nov 5:
6 pm DIRK HAMILTON plus CINDY KALMENSON & THE LUCKY DUCKS play the “FOUR FRIENDS ACOUSTIC MUSIC SERIES” dinner-and-a-show at Four Friends Gallery, 1408 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks 91362; info@fourfriendsgallery.com; 805-497-4022.
Dinner at 6, concert starts at 7 pm.
Singer-songwriter DAVE MORRISON is performing host. There is a Song Circle at the end, so you are invited to bring your guitar, and a there's a piano for you to play.
Full bar available. Dinner is included with $15 admission.
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Sat, Nov 5:
6:30 pm monthly “SANTA MONICA TRADITIONAL FOLK MUSIC CLUB” meet and jam at Sha'Arei Am (Santa Monica Synagogue), 1448 18th St, Santa Monica 90404; 310-453-4276. First Saturday, every month.
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Sat, Nov 5:
7 pm THE FOLK COLLECTION at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Sat, Nov 5, in San Diego:
7 pm VIRTUAL STRANGERS play 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, Nov 5, in Ojai:
7:30 pm METALES M5 - MEXICAN BRASS play the Performances to Grow On series at Matilija Auditorium, 703 El Paseo Rd, Ojai 93023; 805-646-8907.
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Sat, Nov 5, in San Diego:
7:30 pm BATTLEFIELD BAND plays the AMSD Concert Series, 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176.
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Sat, Nov 5:
8 pm EARL SCRUGGS plus MERLE JAGGER play the UCLA Live! Series at Royce Hall, on the UCLA campus in Westwood; 310-825-2101.
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Sat, Nov 5:
8 pm DREAM STREET brings “virtuoso chamber jazz” to Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. More details in the near future. Tix on sale Oct 22; $17.50.
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Sat, Nov 5:
8 pm THE KINGSTON TRIO play the McCallum Theatre, 73000 Fred Waring Dr, Palm Desert 92260; info & tix, 760-340-ARTS or 866-889-ARTS.
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Sat, Nov 5:
VOX FEMINA presents “AND JUSTICE FOR ALL,” at the Boston Court Performing Arts Center, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106; tix and info, including discount and bonus packages, are available at www.bostoncourt.com or 626-683-6883. Expect an inspiring evening about love and equality, as the mighty voices of Vox Femina explore the issues of equality and immigration, and their passion for fairness, proving that all men and women are created equal. The highlight of the concert will be Mark Koval’s work “We the People,” the story of the fight for marriage equality in narration and song.
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Sat, Nov 5:
8 & 10 pm GRAHAM PARKER at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. 8 pm is sold out. Tix, $24.50.
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Sat, Nov 5:
8 pm ERNEST TROOST and TRACY NEWMAN share the bill at the Talking Stick Café, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 90291; 310-450-6052.
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Sat, Nov 5:
8 pm GARRET SWAYNE and LISA TURNER play the Westlake Canyon House Concert series; reservations get directions at sculptingirl@yahoo.com or 805-279-6642.
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Sat, Nov 5:
8 pm MARLEY'S GHOST, a wonderfully Celtic / Americana flavored outfit, performs at the Folk Music Center & Museum, 220 Yale Av, Claremont 91711; 909-624-2928.
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Sat, Nov 5, in Riverside; world music:
8 pm CREOLE CHOIR OF CUBA play the UC Riverside University Theatre, 400 Humanities, Riverside 92521.
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Sat, Nov 5, in San Diego:
8 pm THE MARK JACKSON BAND plays Carol Branch’s House Concert series in San Diego; reservations get directions at wonderwoman@san.rr.com or 858-452-1539.
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Sunday, November 6
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Sun, Nov 6:
10:30 am JUSTIN ROBERTS & THE NOT READY FOR NAPTIME PLAYERS play the Kids Concert at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. Tix, $17.
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Sun, Nov 6:
2 pm “IRISH, OLD-TIME, BLUEGRASS SESSION” at Connolly's Kitchen, 1453 Foothill Bl, La Verne 91750; 909-593-6322; first & third Sundays, every month.
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Sun, Nov 6, in Lancaster:
2 pm monthly SONGMAKERS “ANTELOPE VALLEY SONG CIRCLE” in Lancaster; info and directions at www.songmakers.org
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Sun, Nov 6:
2:30 pm “KLEZMER JAM SESSION AND DANCE JAM” led by JOELLEN LAPIDUS (Extreme Klezmer Makeover) and CLAIRE BERGEN (The Shpil); dance led by KAREN GOODMAN & BRUCE BIERMAN, at the Talking Stick Café, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 90291; 310-450-6052.
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Sun, Nov 6:
7 pm JOHN WESLEY HARDING & The KING CHARLES TRIO plus THE MINUS FIVE at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. Tix, $22.50.
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Monday, November 7
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Mon, Nov 7:
7:30 pm monthly “WESTSIDE BLUEGRASS JAM” at Industry Cafe and Jazz, 6039 Washington Bl, Culver City 90232.
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Mon, Nov 7:
7:30 pm weekly “VIVA CANTINA BLUEGRASS JAM” at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr, Burbank 91506; 818-515-4444.
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Mon, Nov 7:
7:30 pm monthly “RONNIE MACK'S BARN DANCE” and “Gram International” present a “65th BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE TO GRAM PARSONS” at Joe's American Bar & Grill, 4311 Magnolia Bl, Burbank. What a lineup! Featured performers include ROSIE FLORES, JAMES INTVELD, RONEE BLAKELY, CARLA OLSON, JOHN YORK, I SEE HAWKS IN L.A., RICK SHEA, KAREN TOBIN, LISA FINNIE, PATTY BOOKER, THE PSYCHEDELIC COWBOYS (with Justin on drums), FUR DIXON & STEVE WERNER, BOB WOODRUFF, STEVEN CASPER & COWBOY ANGST, KAREN NASH, JANN BROWN, BRANTLEY KEARNS, and more.
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Mon, Nov 7:
7:30 pm weekly “KULAK'S WOODSHED OPEN MIC” at Kulak's Woodshed, 5230-1/2 Laurel Canyon Bl, North Hollywood 91607; 818-766-9913. Sign-ups at 7 pm.
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Mon, Nov 7:
8-11 pm “BLUE MONDAY JAM” hosted by the BERNIE PEARL BLUES BAND at the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, 4305 Degnan Bl, Leimert Park; 310-462-1439.
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Mon, Nov 7:
8 pm weekly “CELTIC ARTS CENTER IRISH CéILí DANCE & IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at the shared Celtic Arts Center / Theatre Unlimited, 10943 Camarillo St, North Hollywood 91602; info, www.celticartscenter.com; 818-760-8322. Dance at 8, muisc session at 9 pm. Free.
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Tuesday, November 8
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Tue, Nov 8, in Ventura:
6 pm twice-monthly “VENTURA BLUEGRASS JAM” at Zoey's Cafe, 451 E Main St, Ventura 93001; www.zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-0091.
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Tue, Nov 8:
7 pm weekly “JC HYKE'S SONGWRITERS SERENADE” with different recording artists playing acoustic each week, at Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant & Bar, 145 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia 91006. No cover.
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Tue, Nov 8:
7 pm monthly “BEACH CITIES FOLK CLUB” at Wayland House in Manhattan Beach; call for directions, 310-376-8760.
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Tue, Nov 8:
8 pm GORDON LIGHTFOOT plays the UCLA Live! Series in Royce Hall, on the UCLA campus in Westwood; 310-825-2101.
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Tue, Nov 8:
8 pm weekly “TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at Timmy Nolan's Tavern and Grill, 10111 Riverside Dr, Toluca Lake 91602; 818-985-3359.
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Tue, Nov 8:
8 pm twice monthly “FRETTED FROG OPEN MIC” at Fretted Frog Acoustic Guitar Store, 1200 N. Alvarado St, Los Angeles 90026; 213-353-0734.
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Tue, Nov 8:
8 pm weekly “BOURBON & BLUEGRASS” at South Santa Monica Sports Bar and Grill, 3001 Wilshire Bl Santa Monica 90403; 310-828-9988.
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Wednesday, November 9
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Wed, Nov 9:
6:30 pm monthly “WESTSIDE HAMMERED DULCIMER SESSION” at Culver Palms United Methodist Church, 4464 Sepulveda Bl, Room 6, Culver City 90230.
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Wed, Nov 9, in Santa Barbara:
8 pm GORDON LIGHTFOOT plays the UCSB Arlington Theater, 1317 State St, Santa Barbara; 805-963-4408.
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Wed, Nov 9:
8 pm GRACE KELLY and PHIL UPCHURCH at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations, 626-798-6236.
Ms. Kelly has become recognized as a saxophonist, singer, composer, arranger, songwriter, and recording artist with talent like no other at her age. She has performed and recorded with the likes of Lee Konitz, Wynton Marsalis, Phil Woods, Hank Jones, The Boston Pops, Harry Connick Jr. among many others. She has appeared at the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, and Symphony Hall in Boston as well as a leader in over 500 jazz clubs and festivals worldwide, including the 2010 Newport Jazz Festival where she opened and the 2010 Montreal Jazz Festival and will return to both festivals again in 2011.
Grace Kelly was judged the top woodwind soloist and the top vocal alto soloist at the 2007 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival.
Grace Kelly was the youngest ever winner of Fish Middleton Jazz Scholarship Competition at the 2006 East Coast Jazz Festival.
2008 Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Ensemble
2007 Betty Carter Jazz Ahead at the Kennedy Center in Wash. D.C.
2007 Steans Institute at Ravinia,
2006, 2007 and 2008 Brubeck Institute Summer Jazz Colony,
2006, 2007 and 2008 Stanford Jazz Residency Program.
“Grace Kelly plays with intelligence, wit and feeling. She has a great amount of natural ability and the ability to adapt. That is the hallmark of a first-class jazz musician.” ….Wynton Marsalis
Phil Upchurch is a prolific guitarist whose distinctively funky, blues-steeped jazz style has graced well over a thousand recordings across the popular music spectrum, the legendary Phil Upchurch has also recorded 27 albums of his own leadership, as well as movie soundtracks. Jazz enthusiasts love and respect Phil Upchurch for his singular approach to composition. In developing his sound, Phil demonstrates no allegiance to any of his contemporaries and is indisputably one of the best in his field. He goes from classical to jazz to contemporary funk as easy as walking from one room to another. He is also an amazing electric bassist. In honor of Upchurch’s instrumental mastery, D’Angelico Guitars is soon to release a Second Edition of his signature Phil Upchurch Guitar. Adding to his media profile is Phil’s newfound second career as a fresh face for television advertising. Phil's most recent on-camera commercials have been Secured Horizon, "AARP," Tropicana and Verizon Wireless. He also has had, Cameo film appearances in, “His Eyes Are Watching God” and White Men Can’t Jump” to name a few
Phil Upchurch has been a prominent figure in the blues, soul, R&B and jazz circles for more than 50 years. In addition to his work with the legendary Jimmy Smith, Upchurch has performed and recorded, in the United States and internationally, with some of the music industry’s biggest names. His talents have teamed him with musical legends such as Quincy Jones, Bob Dylan, Julio Iglesias, Ray Charles, Ramsey Lewis, Carmen McRae, George Benson, Donny Hathaway, Chaka Khan, Michael Jackson, Carmen McRae, Marlena Shaw, Eddie Harris, Brother Jack McDuff, Joe Williams, Stan Getz, Cannonball Adderley, Herbie Hancock, Grover Washington, Jr. and Wynton Kelly, among many others.
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Wed, Nov 9:
8 pm weekly “GUITAROLOGY” at Bar Melody and Grill, 9132 S Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90045; 310-670-1994.
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Wed, Nov 9:
8 pm weekly “O'BRIEN'S IRISH MUSIC SESSION” at O'Brien's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 2226 Wilshire Bl, Santa Monica 90403; 310-829-5303.
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Wed, Nov 9:
9 pm weekly “ACOUSTIC CORDIALE” at Café Cordiale, 14015 Ventura Bl, Sherman Oaks 91423; 818-789-1985.
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Thursday, November 10
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Thu, Nov 10:
6 pm twice-monthly “VALLEY OLD TIME JAM” at Jerry's Pizzeria, 22035 Sherman Way, Canoga Park 91303; 818-346-3033.
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Thu, Nov 10:
6 pm weekly “THURSDAY NIGHT SOFA JAM” at Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, Los Angeles 90024; 310-478-4251.
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Thu, Nov 10:
8-11 pm WUMBLOOZO brings great acoustic, harmonica-driven blues, to Joe's Great American Bar & Grill, 4311 W Magnolia, Burbank 91505. Venue has a “Great big dance floor.” More at www.wumbloozo.com
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Thu, Nov 10:
8 pm JANAM performs at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Friday, November 11
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Fri, Nov 11:
8 pm AL STEWART plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. Still famous for his fine songs, “Time Passages” and “Year of the Cat,” he's here for two nights, the 11th and 12th. Tix, $24.50
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Fri, Nov 11:
8 pm SWING RIOTS QUIRKTETTE play the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations, 626-798-6236.
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Fri, Nov 11:
8 pm DAN BERN and JOHN ELLIOTT play the Fretted Frog Acoustic Guitar Store, 1200 N Alvarado St, Los Angeles 90026; 213-353-0734.
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Fri, Nov 11:
ILIANA ROSE BAND: “HOT NIGHTS IN HAVANA!” at the Boston Court Performing Arts Center, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106; tix and info, including discount and bonus packages, are available at www.bostoncourt.com or 626-683-6883. Romantic melodies, voluptuous poetry, and pulsing rhythms of Cuban Salsa abound. Hailed as a spirited and vibrant presence on and off stage, Iliana's voice is pure, warm, sensual and beautiful, captivating audiences in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
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Saturday, November 12
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Sat & Sun, Nov 12 & 13:
10:30 am-4 pm “SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TIONÓL,” sponsored by the Southern California Uilleann Pipers' Club, brings daytime workshops by MICHAEL COONEY, JIMMY O'BRIEN-MORAN, and Pipemaker BENEDICT KOEHLER, at The McKeagney's, 29251 Country Hills Rd, San Juan Capistrano 92675. There's a concert tonight at 7:30 pm; see listing.
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Sat & Sun, Nov 12 & 13, in Ventura Co:
Annual CIVIL WAR REENACTMENT with period music, at Tierra Rejada Park, Moorpark.
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Sat, Nov 12:
7 pm THE TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS plus JOYCE WOODSON bring a night of award-winning western music to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations (highly recommended for tonight) 626-798-6236.
Western Music award nominees THE TUMBLING TUMBLEWEEDS (nominated for the WMA 2011 “Traditional Western Album by a Duo or Group”) and JOYCE WOODSON (nominated for both the WMA 2011 “Outstanding Female Performer” and WMA 2011 “Outstanding Songwriter of the Year”) share the bill tonight, just one week before the awards ceremonies in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Along with the WMA Nominations for their latest CD, “Blaze Across the West,” The Tumbling Tumbleweeds have received glimmering reviews for the new CD from magazine critics, including “American Cowboy,” “The Western Way,” “Big Sky Journal,” and even “Cri Du Coyote” in France.
It's always special when the group returns to this venue, because they got their start on this stage. (The Guide was there that first night and wrote a glowing review, so we've always taken a special interest in their continuing success.)
Singing Tumbleweed band members TUMBLEWEED ROB WOLFSKILL, BIG CADE PARENTI, CHRIS ACUFF and “BABYFACE” R.J. MILLS will be joined by their new member, fiddler JESSE OLEMA making his debut performance at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, along with regularly featured member, bass player SMOKIN’ DAN DUNGAN.
The Tumbling Tumbleweeds found Jesse playing in a jam circle at the Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest and Folk Music Festival this past May and they tell us they “were instantly taken with his intuitively laid back style.”
Tumbleweed Rob adds, “Jesse has an uncanny knack of weaving in and out of a melody as if being beckoned by some alternate point of view of the song no one but he has ever considered. It is his own special gift that we find stunning and we can’t wait for our audiences to be delighted by it as well!” Rob raves, “Jesse has the heart and soul for traditional American music and we are so thrilled to have him playing with us!”
The Tumbling Tumbleweeds presented Jesse for the first time in September during their three-concert Arizona tour where Rob says he was, “a big hit.” The Tumbleweeds plan to present Jesse “to their Western Music family” at the Western Music Association Showcase and Awards Show in Albuquerque, where they will learn if their nomination will bring them “best album” honors.
Tumbleweed Rob, leader of The Tumbling Tumbleweeds, says, “We are so thrilled and honored to be nominated by the WMA! The Western Music Association is very near and dear to our hearts so it means more than we can ever say to be recognized by them. We are proud to represent the WMA wherever we go and we are equally proud to be a part of an organization that sets the standard of excellence in our genre.”
JOYCE WOODSON is no stranger to top honors in western music. Here at the Guide, we believe her songwriting and vocals are winners every time she performs.
Tix, $20, and this will likely sell-out.
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Sat, Nov 12, in Palmdale:
7 pm TONY VICE plus TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS play Butler’s Coffee, 40125 10th St West, Palmdale 93551; 661-272-9530.
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Sat, Nov 12:
7:30 pm “SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TIONÓL CONCERT” with performances by MICHAEL COONEY and JIMMY O'BRIEN-MORAN, sponsored by the Southern California Uilleann Pipers' Club, at the Community Center, 30201 Outpost Rd, San Juan Capistrano 92675. Event brings daytime workshops, too; see 10:30 am listing listing.
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Sat, Nov 12, in San Diego:
7:30 pm INCENDIO plus HOUSE OF GUITARS play the AMSD Concert Series, 4650 Mansfield St, San Diego; 619-303-8176.
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Sat, Nov 12, in San Diego:
7:30 pm JOSH WHITE JR. plays the San Diego Folk Heritage series at San Dieguito United Methodist Church, 170 Calle Magdalena, Encinitas; 858-866-4040.
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Sat, Nov 12, in Santa Barbara Co:
7:30 pm DAN CRARY plays the Song Tree Concert Series at the Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 820 N Fairview Av, Goleta 93117; 805-403-2639.
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Sat, Nov 12:
8 pm THREE MUSCKETEERS (Three mUSCketeers) at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. More details in the near future. Tix on sale Oct 29; $15.
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Sat, Nov 12:
RICHARD PEARSON THOMAS: “SONGS FROM NEW YORK,” at the Boston Court Performing Arts Center, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106; tix and info, including discount and bonus packages, are available at www.bostoncourt.com or 626-683-6883. With “the heart and soul of the quintessential New York musician,” Thomas has received praise from the likes of Audra McDonald, Sanford Sylvan, Lauren Flanagan and Kurt Ollmann. Richard will perform an eclectic selection of his music with his brilliant TRILLIUM ENSEMBLE collaborators, California based soprano PATRICIA PRUNTY and New York based baritone BRUCE RAMEKER.
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Sat, Nov 12:
8 pm AL STEWART plays McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497. Still famous for his fine songs, “Time Passages” and “Year of the Cat,” he's here for two nights, the 11th and 12th. Tix, $24.50
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Sunday, November 13
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Sun, Nov 13; Sat & Sun, Nov 12 & 13:
11 am-5 pm “SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TIONÓL,” sponsored by the Southern California Uilleann Pipers' Club, brings daytime workshops by MICHAEL COONEY, JIMMY O'BRIEN-MORAN, and Pipemaker BENEDICT KOEHLER, at The McKeagney's, 29251 Country Hills Rd, San Juan Capistrano 92675. There's also a concert Saturday at 7:30 pm; see listing.
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Sun, Nov 13:
11 am DIDIPOP plays a Matinee Kids show at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica 90405; 310-828-4497.
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Sun, Nov 13:
12:30 pm monthly “COFFEE GALLERY BLUEGRASS JAM SESSION” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001. Free to jam or listen.
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Sun, Nov 13:
1 pm monthly “FOLK SONG JAM” at the CTMS Center for Folk Music, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; 818-817-7756. Free.
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Sun, Nov 13:
2 pm monthly “SONGWRITER SANCTUM” showcase brings TOM CORBETT, BRAD COLERICK, MICHAEL JACKSON MOORE, and JAYNEE THORN to the Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St, Santa Monica. Free admission, donations for the artists gratefully accepted; there's always a potluck, so bring food or drink to share.
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Sun, Nov 13:
3 pm GOLDEN STATE POPS ORCHESTRA performs “American Music” at First Presbyterian Church, 731 S Averill Av, San Pedro. Info and tix, www.gspo.com or call the GSPO Box Office at 310-433-8774.
It's a world premiere wind quintet by maestro Steven Allen Fox, Schickele: String Quartet #1 and Masklanka: Wind Quintet #3. Maestro Steven Allen Fox notes, “We are excited to continue this GSPO style of weaving fun, educational information into these intimate programs. Some of our music and education collaborators (and core GSPO players) in this new concert series have been assisting us with the previous incarnation of our chamber series, so this was a natural transition.”
A portion of the concert proceeds will be donated to First Presbyterian Church’s 15th annual Thanksgiving Family Food Baskets for needy families living in the greater San Pedro area.
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Sun, Nov 13:
4 pm STRING MADNESS, the trio of BOB APPLEBAUM, MITCH GREENHILL and PETER SPELMAN, play Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, Westwood; 310-478-4251.
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Sun, Nov 13:
5-9 pm DAVID SOUSA & THE ZYDECO MUDBUGS play the Cajun-zydeco dance series at Golden Sails Hotel, PCH Club, 6285 E Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach; note tonight's early start time; info, 562-708-8946.
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Sun, Nov 13:
7 pm JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS featuring Grammy winner IAN WHITCOMB bring the charming and sometimes “rather naughty” music of the nineteen-teens and twenties to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena; info, www.coffeegallery.com; reservations 626-798-6236.
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Sun, Nov 13, in Ventura Co:
7 pm TOM CORBETT and JIM ST. OURS play the “Fireside Concert Series” at Borchard Community Center, 190 Reino, Newbury Park 92320. Info, call Bob Kroll, 805-499-3511 or email folksgr1@aol.com
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LATER IN NOVEMBER (just a bit of what's coming...)
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Fri, Nov 18:
8 pm CALAVERAS plus CLAUDIA RUSSELL & THE FOLK UNLIMITED ORCHESTRA play a double-bill at the “CAMARILLO CAFÉ CONCERT SERIES,” at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E Burnley St (NE corner, Carmen & Burnley), Camarillo.
Artist info, www.CalaverasSongs.com and www.ClaudiaRussell.com
Open mic precedes the featured acts (signups start at 7:30). Info, 805-523-2682; email, WhatsHappening@CamarilloCafe.com; website, www.CamarilloCafe.com. Sponsored by Pleasant Valley Recreation & Parks District and produced by Gary & Kathy Lynch, this is always a good time, and tonight, it brings two acts well worth a drive from L.A.
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Fri, Nov 18:
8 pm “A FAMOUS BRITISH TRIBUTE BAND” at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. More details in the near future. Even the venue won't tell you who yet, citing their “Don't strum, don't tell” policy.” Big reveal is Oct 22. Tix on sale Nov 4; $17.50.
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Sat, Nov 19:
“ORPHEUS AND EURIDICE” at the Boston Court Performing Arts Center, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena 91106; tix and info, including discount and bonus packages, are available at www.bostoncourt.com or 626-683-6883. This artful production explores what happens when Orpheus gives up his mythic lyre for a clarinet. Find out in an innovative staging of award-winning American composer RICKY IAN GORDON’s reimagining of the classic love story. Graceful and dramatic is the beloved Euridice as created by up-and-coming soprano superstar ALEXANDRA LOUTSION. World renowned pianist ALAN SMITH provides the vibrant keyboard landscape that supports the longing voice of masterful clarinetist JAMES SULLIVAN’s poignant Orpheus.
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Sun, Nov 20:
8 pm monthly “VARIETY NIGHT” with featured artists CALI ROSE & CRAIG BRANDAU and the sign-up-in-advance OPEN MIC, at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. Open Mic signups limited to the first eight, and are taken beginning Nov 6 at 1 pm at the venue. Tix, $4.
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Nov 26, in Ojai:
“CELTIC WOODS CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION” with local superstars CELTIC SPRING promises to be a “delightful and festive” edition of the Ojai Concert Series. Tix & info, www.ojaiconcertseries.com or call Shane Butler at 805-665-8852.
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DECEMBER 2011 (first look at what's coming...)
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Fri, Dec 2:
8 pm ROB ICKES & JIM HURST at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. More details in the near future. Tix on sale Nov 18; $17.50.
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Sat, Dec 3:
8 pm LOAFER'S GLORY at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. More details in the near future. Tix on sale Nov 19; $20.
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Sat, Dec 10:
8 pm JANET KLEIN & HER PARLOR BOYS at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. More details in the near future. Tix on sale Nov 26; $17.50.
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Sat, Dec 17:
8 pm THE WITCHER BROTHERS bring dynamite bluegrass to Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. More details in the near future. Tix on sale Dec 4; $15.
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Sat, Dec 17:
GOLDEN STATE POPS ORCHESTRA performs their “HOLIDAY POPS SPECTACULAR” at the Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W 6th St, San Pedro. Info and tix, www.gspo.com or call the GSPO Box Office at 310-433-8774.
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Sun, Dec 18:
7 pm Annual “FREE HOLIDAY SHOW” at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City 90230; 310-398-2583. An established tradition here, with entertainment provided by the teachers (recording stars / session players all) at the venue / music store. Cookies and baked confections are always anticipated at this event, too. More details in the near future. Free.
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Dec 31, in Ojai:
3rd Annual Celtic “NEW YEARS CELEBRATION” with “the international sensation” MOLLY’S REVENGE at the Ojai Concert Series. Tix & info, www.ojaiconcertseries.com or call Shane Butler at 805-665-8852.
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