Spotlight Events: Acoustic Americana Music Guide, UPDATED January 12, 2012

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Yes, 2012 is really upon us. And yes, it will likely be a tumultuous and rancorous ELECTION YEAR... but between cheering and hissing and booing politicians (mostly hissing and booing) we can all take refuge in a world of delightful music that big media ignores...

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SPOTLIGHT EVENTS

from THE ACOUSTIC AMERICANA MUSIC GUIDE

January 12, 2012 edition

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RECONSTRUCTED EDITION after a hard drive crash and major loss of data… much more will be added as we can, but fear not – there’s PLENTY in this edition for you, including things you won’t find anywhere else!

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!


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Thursday, January 12
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Thu, Jan 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm WILL RYAN & THE CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS play 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.
This band is outstanding, period. Great originals that sound like 1930s-’40s classics, instrumental brilliance all around, including clarinet, saxophone and mandolin (often all in the same song) from barely-20-something CHLOE FEORANZANO, and a virtuoso lineup of JOHN REYNOLDS, WESTY WESTHOFEN on upright bass and tuba(!), Grammy-winner IAN WHITCOMB, Big Bans fave KATIE CAVERA, and multiple Gold Record winner WILL RYAN.

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Thu, Jan 12:
8 PM “BYRDS & BEYOND” with former BYRDS JOHN YORK & BILLY DARNELL, accompanied by CHAD WATSON at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $20.

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Thu, Jan 12:
8 pm THE MILK CARTON KIDS play Largo at the Coronet, 366 N La Cienega Bl, L.A. 90048; http://largo-la.com; 310-855-0350. Ventura county faves, they are JOEY RYAN & KENNETH PATTENGALE, and their music is “stripped-down song rooted in intricate guitar picking.” Seat assignments are first-come, starting at 6 pm; doors at 6:30 for drink service, show at 8 pm. Tix, $20.

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Thu, Jan 12, in Agoura Hills:
PAUL COTTON of POCO playing “THE HITS OF POCO” at The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016.

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Thu, Jan 12; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm TRACY NEWMAN & THE REINFORCEMENTS plus LARAINE NEWMAN (SNL) and ANNA MONTGOMERY at Talking Stick Café, 1411 Lincoln Bl, Venice 90291; 310-450-6052.



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Friday, January 13
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Fri, Jan 13; Jan 13-23, in Ventura:
“TALL SHIPS” in Channel Islands Harbor for eleven days offer adventure sails, may feature sea chantey events; info 800-200-5239; www.historicalseaport.org and www.channelislandsharbor.org. Harbor Dept Dock is at 3900 Pelican Way, off Victoria Av, Oxnard. Two “tall” masted sailing vessels – the “Lady Washington,” replica of the first American ship to round Cape Horn and land in the Pacific NW, and the “Hawaiian Chieftain,” replica of an 18th century square rigger. Bring your fife and concertina.

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Fri, Jan 13:
8 pm SLUGGER O’TOOLE brings rollicking Irish music to the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $15.

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Fri, Jan 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEKEND” pick:
8 & 10 pm ALBERT LEE at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. 8 pm show is SOLD OUT; tix available for 10 pm at press time. Tix, $22.50.

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Fri, Jan 13, in Ventura:
TOMMY KAY BLUES BAND at Yolie’s, 138 W Main St, Ventura; 805-652-0338; www.HiHatEntertainment.com.

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Fri, Jan 13; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEKEND” pick:
10 pm ALBERT LEE at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. 8 pm show is SOLD OUT; tix available for 10 pm at press time. Tix, $22.50.



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Saturday, January 14
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Ongoing, Jan 13-23, in Ventura:
“TALL SHIPS” in Channel Islands Harbor for eleven days offer adventure sails, may feature sea chantey events; info 800-200-5239; www.historicalseaport.org and www.channelislandsharbor.org. Harbor Dept Dock is at 3900 Pelican Way, off Victoria Av, Oxnard. Two “tall” masted sailing vessels – the “Lady Washington,” replica of the first American ship to round Cape Horn and land in the Pacific NW, and the “Hawaiian Chieftain,” replica of an 18th century square rigger. Bring your fife and concertina.

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Sat, Jan 14:
2 & 8 pm “CELEBRATING THE CELLO” as the PASADENA SYMPHONY’s “Classics” season continues at Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S St. John Av, Pasadena 91105; series info, www.pasadenasymphony-pops.org or 626-793-7172.

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Sat, Jan 14; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEKEND” pick:
7 pm THE EDITED TRIO plays their annual L.A. show as part of a West Coast tour, this year at the “Four Friends Acoustic Music Series,” at Four Friends Gallery, 1408 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks 91362; info@fourfriendsgallery.com or 805-497-4022; info@fourfriendsgallery.com. Infoon the Trio at www.reverbnation.com/edited.
Singer-songwriter DAVE MORRISON opens and hosts. The EDITED trio of DAVID ZINK, BRETT PERKINS, & MARK DAVIS, will perform as the headline act, plus each will play an individual set.
These three guys are all seasoned pros who have played the world. In fact, they've done several European tours since we last saw them together a year ago in Southern Cal. MARK DAVIS had the “Album of the Decade” in the L.A. Times OC edition; tgransplanted Californian BRETT PERKINS has had originals in the European charts; DAVID ZINK has built a loyal fan base with innovative acoustic originals for years. Together, their writing, instrumental arrangements and rich vocal harmonies are extra special. Come hear why they keep getting booked in Europe.
Promoter Marilyn Babcock cooks dinner for guests at these events; doors open at 6 to eat; music begins at 7 pm. Marilyn adds, “The venue is very accessible seating for 100. Soft drinks free, no host bar. Kids OK. Song circle follows performances, so bring your guitars; amazing piano available.” Emcee is Dave Morrison. Directions from L.A. & the Valley: Take 101 Fwy to Rancho Rd exit; right at Rancho; right on Thousand Oaks Blvd. To venue, two blocks on the right. Parking lot in back.$15 admission each show, and that includes dinner. More info, info@fourfriendsgallery.com; 805-497-4022.
$15 tix include dinner at 6 pm, so arrive accordingly.

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Sat, Jan 14:
7:30 pm TAYLOR MADE, the JAMES TAYLOR tribute band, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $15.

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Sat, Jan 14:
8 pm JACK TEMPCHIN: “THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG,” stars the writer of many of THE EAGLES hits, playing an acoustic evening of those and his other originals, at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. Tix, $15.

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Sat, Jan 14:
8 pm ED GERHARD, acoustic guitar master, at The Fret House, 309 N Citrus Av, Covina; 626-339-7020; frethouse@earthlink.net; www.frethouse.com. Doors at 7:30 pm. Tix, $20.

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Sat, Jan 14; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEKEND” pick:
8 & 10 pm DAVE ALVIN at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. 8 pm show is SOLD OUT.
TIX AVAILABLE for 10 pm at press time! Sunday show is SOLD-OUT. Tix, $22.50.

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Sat, Jan 14, in Ventura:
8 pm THE MILK CARTON KIDS play Zoey’s Café, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001; advance tix & info, www.zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-1137 or 805-652-0091. Ventura county faves, they are JOEY RYAN & KENNETH PATTENGALE, and their music is stripped-down song rooted in intricate guitar picking. They play two nights, Sat at 8, Sun at 7:30, and BRENDAN HINES opens for them, Sun only. Tix, either night, $21. Later note: SATURDAY IS SOLD-OUT; at press time, tix available for Sunday.

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Sat, Jan 14:
8 pm “CELEBRATING THE CELLO” as the PASADENA SYMPHONY’s “Classics” season continues at Ambassador Auditorium, 131 S St. John Av, Pasadena 91105; series info, www.pasadenasymphony-pops.org or 626-793-7172. Concerts at 2 & 8 pm today.

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Sat, Jan 14, in Agoura Hills:
DEANA MARTIN, musical daughter of DEAN MARTIN, at The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016.

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Sat, Jan 14; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEKEND” pick:
10 pm DAVE ALVIN at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. 8 pm show is SOLD OUT.
TIX AVAILABLE for 10 pm at press time! Sunday show is SOLD-OUT. Tix, $22.50.



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Sunday, January 15
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Ongoing, Jan 13-23, in Ventura:
“TALL SHIPS” in Channel Islands Harbor for eleven days offer adventure sails, may feature sea chantey events; info 800-200-5239; www.historicalseaport.org and www.channelislandsharbor.org. Harbor Dept Dock is at 3900 Pelican Way, off Victoria Av, Oxnard. Two “tall” masted sailing vessels – the “Lady Washington,” replica of the first American ship to round Cape Horn and land in the Pacific NW, and the “Hawaiian Chieftain,” replica of an 18th century square rigger. Bring your fife and concertina.

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Sun, Jan 15:
11 am JOANIE LEEDS plays a matinee Kid’s show at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $8 (kids under age 2 are free).

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Sun, Jan 15, in Ventura Co:
2 pm DEAN RATZMAN does a classical vocal concert at the Camarillo Library, 4101 Los Posas Rd, Camarillo; 805-388-5222. Free.

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Sun, Jan 15; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEKEND” pick:
7 pm JOHN McEUEN & FRIENDS, with JONATHAN McEUEN, NATHAN McEUEN, & MATT CARTSONIS, playing songs from their upcoming CD (due April 3), “The McEuen Sessions,” at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Sure to sell-out. Tix, $20.

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Sun, Jan 15; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEKEND” pick:
7 pm DAVE ALVIN at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Sunday show is SOLD-OUT, but TIX ARE AVAILABLE for SATURDAY (Jan 14) 10 pm show, at press time.. Tix, $22.50.

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Sun, Jan 15, in Ventura:
7:30 pm THE MILK CARTON KIDS play Zoey’s Café, 185 E Santa Clara St, Ventura 93001; advance tix & info, www.zoeyscafe.com; 805-652-1137 or 805-652-0091. Ventura county faves, they are JOEY RYAN & KENNETH PATTENGALE, and their music is stripped-down song rooted in intricate guitar picking. They play two nights, Sat at 8, Sun at 7:30, and BRENDAN HINES opens for them, Sun only. Tix, either night, $21. Later note: SATURDAY IS SOLD-OUT; at press time, tix available for Sunday.

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Sun, Jan 15:
8 pm monthly “VARIETY NIGHT” with harmonica great GREGOR WATNUM and eight OPEN MIC performers, Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. Open mic signups began Jan 8, and may or may not be filled by now; check with venue. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide.



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Monday, January 16
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Ongoing, Jan 13-23, in Ventura:
“TALL SHIPS” in Channel Islands Harbor for eleven days offer adventure sails, may feature sea chantey events; info 800-200-5239; www.historicalseaport.org and www.channelislandsharbor.org. Harbor Dept Dock is at 3900 Pelican Way, off Victoria Av, Oxnard. Two “tall” masted sailing vessels – the “Lady Washington,” replica of the first American ship to round Cape Horn and land in the Pacific NW, and the “Hawaiian Chieftain,” replica of an 18th century square rigger. Bring your fife and concertina.

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Mon, Jan 16, on WEB RADIO:
10 am & 1:30 pm THE EDITED TRIO do a pair of live performances today on radio / web radio from Chico, CA, during their annual West Coast tour. Both are on KZFR 90.1 FM, simulcast at www.kzfr.org.
More at www.reverbnation.com/edited.

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Mon, Jan 16, in Ventura Co; not music, but RECOMMENDED:
7 pm “MEDIA BIAS: IT MAY NOT BE WHAT YOU THINK,” presented by DR. SEAN KELLY, Prof of Political Science, CSUCI, at Round Table Pizza, 880 Arneill Rd, Camarillo; info, 805-405-7389. Presented by Freethinkers of Ventura County. Free.

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Mon, Jan 16:
8 pm RUN DOWNHILL and RT N’ THE 44S at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $15.



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Tuesday, January 17
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Ongoing, Jan 13-23, in Ventura:
“TALL SHIPS” in Channel Islands Harbor for eleven days offer adventure sails, may feature sea chantey events; info 800-200-5239; www.historicalseaport.org and www.channelislandsharbor.org. Harbor Dept Dock is at 3900 Pelican Way, off Victoria Av, Oxnard. Two “tall” masted sailing vessels – the “Lady Washington,” replica of the first American ship to round Cape Horn and land in the Pacific NW, and the “Hawaiian Chieftain,” replica of an 18th century square rigger. Bring your fife and concertina.

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Tue, Jan 17:
7-9:15 pm monthly “BASC BLUEGRASS NIGHT” with this month’s guests, ROCKY NECK BLUEGRASS BAND, 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.
Sponsored by the Bluegrass Association of Southern California. Always fun.

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Tue, Jan 17; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEKEND” pick:
8 pm WILL KIMBROUGH, from EMMYLOU HARRIS & HER RED DIRT BOYS Band, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $15.



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LATER IN JANUARY & BEYOND…
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Ongoing, Jan 13-23, in Ventura:
“TALL SHIPS” in Channel Islands Harbor for eleven days offer adventure sails, may feature sea chantey events; info 800-200-5239; www.historicalseaport.org and www.channelislandsharbor.org. Harbor Dept Dock is at 3900 Pelican Way, off Victoria Av, Oxnard. Two “tall” masted sailing vessels – the “Lady Washington,” replica of the first American ship to round Cape Horn and land in the Pacific NW, and the “Hawaiian Chieftain,” replica of an 18th century square rigger. Bring your fife and concertina.

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Wed, Jan 18:
8 pm CAMERATA PACIFICA Chamber Music Ensemble presents Bach’s “Goldberg Variations for String Trio” and Chausson’s “Piano Quartet in A Major, Op. 30,” at The Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino; www.huntington.org; 626-405-2100. Tix, $45.

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Thu, Jan 19-Sun, Jan 22, in OC; an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK for artists” pick:
Annual NAMM SHOW takes over the entire Anaheim Convention Center Complex and convention halls in surrounding hotels. While the massive show – of the latest and best instruments and gear and recording technology and more – is music-industry-only, many music fans benefit because sponsored artists are in town and often play gigs throughout Southern California. These include scheduled concerts and impromptu sets and pick-up band ensembles in unlikely places. During the NAMM show, we’ll post alerts as we learn last-minute info, and before that, we’ll include scheduled acoustic gigs in the Guide.

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Thu, Jan 19, in T.O.:
6-8 pm “HAPPY LITTLE UKULELE CLUB OF THOUSAND OAKS” meets at Denny’s Restaurant, 50 E Thousand Oaks Bl, T.O.; 805-418-7332. Bring your own uku. All levels of players and singers welcome.

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Thu, Jan 19; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm BRITTNI PAIVA at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). At age 22, she’s already acclaimed as the top ukulele player from Hawaii. Tix, $15.

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Thu, Jan 19:
8 pm guitar wizard GILAD HEKSELMAN at Alva's Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro 90732; reservations & info, 800-403-3447. Shows include complimentary coffee, tea and “Alvas” bottled water; bring your own food & other drinks.
Winner of the 2005 Gibson Montreux International Guitar Competition, native Israeli Gilad Hekselman is developing a reputation as one of the most promising guitarists in New York, since his arrival there in 2004. In only a few years, he has shared the stage with some of the greatest artists in the New York jazz scene, including Chris Potter, Mark Turner, John Scofield, Anat Cohen, Ari Hoenig, Sam Yahel, Jeff Ballard, Gretchen Parlato, Avishai Cohen, Jeff 'Tain' Watts, Tigran Hamasyan, Aaron Parks and Greg Hutchinson.
Gilad has played all the major jazz clubs in New York including the Blue Note, The Jazz Standard, Dizzy's Club, and Smalls. He constantly tours worldwide and has played most major jazz festivals including Montreux, North Sea, Montreal and San Francisco.
Gilad opened for guitar legend Paco de Lucia at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2006, which led to a string of performances at the IAJE Conference and at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola in New York.
Joining Gilad Hekselman on guitar are Dave Robaire on bass, and Marcus Gilmore on drums. Suggested donation, $20.

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Fri, Jan 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “ACOUSTIC GUITAR GREATS” with 2006 Nat’l Fingerstyle Champ DON ALDER, Hawaiian Slack Key specialist JIM “KIMO” WEST, and Solid Air Recording artist JIM EARP, at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; www.boulevardmusic.com; 310-398-2583. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. Tix, $15.

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Fri, Jan 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm TRACY GRAMMER at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $18.

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Fri, Jan 20; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
SOLD OUT - 8 pm BEAUSOLEIL avec MICHAEL DOUCET at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497.

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Fri, Jan 20, in Ventura Co; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm monthly “CAMARILLO CAFÉ” series brings JOHN BATDORF and CLAUDIA NYGAARD as featured recording artists, preceded by an OPEN MIC, at Camarillo Community Center, 1605 E Burnley St (NE corner, at Carmen), Camarillo; info, 805-523-2682, or email WhatsHappening@CamarilloCafe.com; details at website, www.CamarilloCafe.com. $10 at door (no presale). Sponsored by Pleasant Valley Recreation & Parks District. Emcee is Gary Lynch. Always well-attended, always good.

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Fri, Jan 20, in Ventura; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
JAMES INTVELD at Yolie’s, 138 W Main St, Ventura; www.HiHatEntertainment.com; 805-652-0338.

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Sat, Jan 21; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm LAURENCE JUBER, multi Grammy-winning guitarist from Paul McCartney’s WINGS, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $20.

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Sat, Jan 21; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm PAUL ASBELL and STEVE JAMES, two guitar greats who have recorded with the stars of blues, at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. Tix, $15. The pair does a workshop at the venue on Jan 22; see listing.

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Sat, Jan 21:
8 & 10 pm ROBYN HITCHCOCK, plus at 10 pm show only, SUSANNA HOFFS, at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. 8 pm show is SOLD OUT; tix available for 10 pm at press time. Tix, $25.

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Sat, Jan 21:
8 pm LOS ANGELES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA “MOZART (MOSTLY)” series brings a concert to the Alex Theatre, 216 N Brand Bl, Glendale; Info on this event, www.laco.org or 213-622-7001.

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Sat, Jan 21; Jan 21-29, in Ventura:
TED NEELEY AND HIS LITTLE BIG BAND play nine nights at the Rubicon, 1006 E Main St, Ventura; tix, 805-667-2900. A mix of acoustic and electric, a “little yammering,” and, they tell us, “some surprises.”

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Sat, Jan 21:
10 pm ROBYN HITCHCOCK, plus at 10 pm show only, SUSANNA HOFFS, at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. 8 pm show is SOLD OUT; tix available for 10 pm at press time. Tix, $25.

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Sun, Jan 22:
11 am DEBBIE & FRIENDS play a matinee Kid’s show at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $8 (kids under age 2 are free).

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Sun, Jan 22, in Ventura Co:
2 pm renowned pianist LINCOLN MAYORGA in concert at Mount Cross Lutheran Church, 102 Camino Esplendido, Camarillo; www.mountcross.com/concerts; 805-484-2054. Tix, $20.

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Sun, Jan 22; an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK for artists” pick:
3 pm WORKSHOP: “SONGWRITING LAB” with ROY ZIMMERMAN, America’s best socio-political singer-songwriter, at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Fee, $40. Roy also plays a concert here at 7 pm tonight.

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Sun, Jan 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
3 pm KEN O’MALLEY brings his wonderful voice and guitar to a matinee of authentic and original Irish songs at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $18.

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Sun, Jan 22; not music, but weird:
4 pm “ACCIDENTS IN ABSTRACT PAINTING” brings an intentional crash of a military drone aircraft filled with paint, guided to destruction into a 20-foot wall in Arroyo Seco, near the Rose Bowl, in Pasadena, by artist RICHARD JACKSON. It will “demonstrate the element of chance in abstract painting,” says the artist. We have no comment. It’s sponsored by the Pasadena Armory Center for the Arts in conjunction with the ongoing, multi-venue, Pacific Standard Time series of exhibitions. Presumably there’s a safe place to stand and watch. Get info at www.pacificstandardtime.org or www.armoryarts.org.

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Sun, Jan 22; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm ROY ZIMMERMAN, America’s best socio-political singer-songwriter, in concert at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $17.50. Roy also does a workshop here at 3 pm today.

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Sun, Jan 22:
7 pm THE SCARLET FURIES plus THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $18.

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Sun, Jan 22; an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK for artists” pick:
8 pm WORKSHOP: FINGERSTYLE BLUES with PAUL ASBELL and STEVE JAMES, two guitar greats who have recorded with the stars of blues, at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. Fee, $35. The pair does a concert at the venue on Jan 21; see listing.

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Sun, Jan 22, in Ventura; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
LUCINDA WILLIAMS plays the Majestic Ventura Theater, 26 S Chestnut St, Ventura; www.venturetheater.net; 805-653-0721.

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Tue, Jan 24; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm CLAUDIA NYGAARD at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $15.

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Thu, Jan 26, in T.O:
9:30 am “NEW WEST SYMPHONY / MEET THE ARTIST” at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Countrywide Performing Arts Center, 2100 E Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks; info on this event, 805-776-8400. Before the symphony’s concerts on Jan 27 & 28, this is an opportunity to meet the guest artists. Jan 26 in T.O., Jan 27 in Ventura, and both are free. See concert listing for more info.

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Thu, Jan 26, in T.O; not music, but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED:
7 pm “REEL OF JUSTICE FILM SERIES” presents “THE FLAW,” a film documenting the credit bubble that caused the financial crash, screening at Cal Lutheran Univ., Lundring Events Center, 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks; info, 805-493-3693. Free.
International award-winning documentarian DAVID SINGTON’s film tells the sordid tale through interviews with Wall Street insiders and victims of the crash, and examines “the toxic combination of forces that nearly destroyed the world economy.” A panel discussion follows. Free.

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Thu, Jan 26:
8 pm SURFIN’ SAFARI at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $18.

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Fri, Jan 27, in Ventura:
11 am “NEW WEST SYMPHONY / MEET THE ARTIST” at Unitarian Universalist Church, Ventura; info on this event, 805-776-8400. Before the symphony’s concerts on Jan 27 & 28, this is an opportunity to meet the guest artists. Jan 26 in T.O., Jan 27 in Oxnard, and both are free. See concert listing for more info.

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Fri, Jan 27, in Oxnard:
NEW WEST SYMPHONY presents “SERENADE TO MUSIC” in Oxnard tonight, and in T.O. tomorrow; tix, 800-NEW-WEST. Conductor STEVEN MERCURIO, guest artist RYLAND ANGEL, with the NEW WEST SYMPHONY CHORUS, perform works by Vaughn Williams, Mercurio, Respighi, and Tchaikovsky. Tix, $29-$114.

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Fri, Jan 27:
8 pm THE COALS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $15.

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Sat, Jan 28:
7 pm DEBRA DAVIS & THE BAND OF GOLD plus JOHN ZIPPERER & FRIENDS at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $15.

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Sat, Jan 28; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm LUCY KAPLANSKY at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $20.

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Sat, Jan 28; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm Nat’l Mandolin Champ RADIM ZENKL performs at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. Tix, $15, on sale Jan 14. Radim does workshops at the venue on Jan 29; see listings.

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Sat, Jan 28, in Agoura Hills:
LISA LOEB & JILL SOBULE at The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016.

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Sat, Jan 28, in Thousand Oaks:
NEW WEST SYMPHONY presents “SERENADE TO MUSIC” in T.O.; tix, 800-NEW-WEST. Conductor STEVEN MERCURIO, guest artist RYLAND ANGEL, with the NEW WEST SYMPHONY CHORUS, perform works by Vaughn Williams, Mercurio, Respighi, and Tchaikovsky. Tix, $29-$114.

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Sun, Jan 29:
11 am RANDY KAPLAN plays a matinee Kid’s show at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $10 (kids under age 2 are free).

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Sun, Jan 29; an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK for artists” pick:
1-2:50 pm WORKSHOP: INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED MANDOLIN with Nat’l Mandolin Champ RADIM ZENKL at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. Fee, $35. (One of two different workshops today by Radim; there’s a discount if you sign-up for both workshops.) Radim plays a concert at the venue on Jan 28; see listing.

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Sun, Jan 29; an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK for artists” pick:
3-4:50 pm WORKSHOP: BEGINNING TIN (PENNY) WHISTLE with Nat’l Mandolin Champ RADIM ZENKL at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. Fee, $35. (One of two different workshops today by Radim; there’s a discount if you sign-up for both workshops.) Radim plays a concert at the venue on Jan 28; see listing.

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Sun, Jan 29; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
11th Annual “ROBERT BURNS NIGHT CELEBRATION” sponsored by the Celtic Arts Center at St. Martin-in-th-Fields Episcopal Church & School, 7136 Winnetka Av, Winnetka 91306. It’s a celebration with music, food, dancing and poetry of the life and works of the Great Bard of Scotland. It’ll sell-out. Details and tix at www.celticartscenter.com.

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Sun, Jan 29; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm RAY WYLIE HUBBARD at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Tix, $20.

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Sun, Jan 29:
7 pm ANDY HILL & RENEE SAFIER (from HARD RAIN) at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $15.

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Mon, Jan 30; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm “LEGENDS OF THE CELTIC HARP” with PATRICK BALL, LISA LYNNE, & ARYEH FRANKFURTER at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Bob Dtane will tell you this is one of his “best acts.” Tix, $20.

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Thu, Feb 2, in Agoura Hills; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
RICHIE FURAY, of POCO, BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD, and the SOUTHER-HILLMAN-FURAY BAND, at The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016.

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Thu, Feb 2; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MARY FLOWER, folk guitar royalty, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $15.

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Fri, Feb 3; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm I SEE HAWKS IN L.A. plus KAREN TOBIN at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $15.

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Feb 3; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 & 10 pm JORMA KAUKONEN at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. 8 pm show is SOLD OUT; tix available for 10 pm at press time. Tix, $32.50.

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Fri, Feb 3, in Agoura Hills:
STRAY CAT LEE ROCKER at The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016.

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Sat, Feb 4; an “EVENT-OF-THE-WEEK for artists” pick:
3-5 pm WORKSHOP: BLUES / RAGTIME with MARY FLOWER at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. She is a celebrated Yellow Dog Records recording artist and specialist who seamlessly blends acoustic blues, ragtime, folk-Americana and whatever else tickles her fancy. Downbeat magazine calls her, “a world class fingerstyle and lap-slide guitarist.” Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. Fee, $35. Mary plays a concert at the venue at 8 pm; see listing.

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Sat, Feb 4; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm MODAL TEASE STRING BAND plus CLIFF WAGNER & THE OLD #7 at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $20.

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Sat, Feb 4:
7 pm JAIME MICHAELS plus DAVE MORRISON at the Four Friends Acoustic Music Series, Four Friends Gallery, 1408 Thousand Oaks Bl, Thousand Oaks 91362; 805-497-4022; info@fourfriendsgallery.com. Promoter Marilyn Babcock cooks dinner for guests at these events; doors open at 6 to eat; music begins at 7 pm. Marilyn adds, “The venue is very accessible seating for 100. Soft drinks free, no host bar. Kids OK. Song circle follows performances, so bring your guitars; amazing piano available.” Emcee is Dave Morrison. Directions from L.A. & the Valley: Take 101 Fwy to Rancho Rd exit; right at Rancho; right on Thousand Oaks Blvd. To venue, two blocks on the right. Parking lot in back.$15 admission each show, and that includes dinner. More info, info@fourfriendsgallery.com; 805-497-4022.

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Sat, Feb 4; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 pm MARY FLOWER at Boulevard Music, 4316 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City; 310-398-2583; www.boulevardmusic.com. She is a celebrated Yellow Dog Records recording artist and specialist who seamlessly blends acoustic blues, ragtime, folk-Americana and whatever else tickles her fancy. Downbeat magazine calls her, “a world class fingerstyle and lap-slide guitarist.” Venue’s web site has a helpful local dining guide. Tix, $15, on sale Jan 21. Mary does a workshop at the venue at 3 pm; see listing.

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Feb 4; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
8 & 10 pm JORMA KAUKONEN at McCabe’s, 3101 Pico Bl (Pico at 31st), Santa Monica 90405; www.mccabes.com; 310-828-4403; tix, 310-828-4497. Both shows are SOLD OUT; tix available for Friday’s 10 pm show, at press time. Tix, $32.50.

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Sun, Feb 5; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm “BRETT PERKINS & FRIENDS” includes a short set by the EDITED trio (BRETT PERKINS, DAVID ZINK, MARK DAVIS) amidst a full evening’s lineup of acoustic musicians, to celebrate Brett’s annual return / concert tour from Europe; at the Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre; 626-355-4318; www.sierramadreplayhouse.com.

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Sun, Feb 5; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
7 pm “ECLECTIC UKUKELE” with LIL’ REV and UKULELE BART at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 91001; reservations 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm); venue phone 626-398-7917; info www.coffeegallery.com. (“the venue named in FolkWorks as L.A.’s best intimate acoustic listening room venue”). Tix, $15.

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Fri, Feb 10, in Agoura Hills; a “SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK” pick:
TERRI CLARK at The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016.

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Fri, Feb 24; a SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK pick:
JACKIE EVANCHO at Nokia Theatre / L.A. Live, 777 Chick Hearn Ct, downtown L.A. 90015; info 213-763-6030. Tix on sale Mon, Dec 5, 10 am.

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May 19; a SHOW-OF-THE-WEEK pick:
Annual “DYLANFEST” at St. Anthony School in El Segundo. It's an all-day cavalcade of artists, with each act doing Dylan covers, and no repeats. The house band alone is always worth the price of admission. More details when we have them, but mark your calendar now.

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