Guide for Thursday’s Events, & Friday Preview…

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Wow, lots is happening! Here’s a complete look at tonight’s (Thursday’s) events, and a quick preview of Friday. MORE soon!
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Thursday, July 12
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Thu, Jul 12:
6 pm “LOUISIANA PARTY” charity event with musical performances by DAVID SOUSA and DEMPSEY PAPPION at Savoy Entertainment Center, 218 S La Brea Av, Inglewood 90301.
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Tix include a catfish dinner. Online tix at www.anewwayoflife.org. Tix are $35 each or $50 for two.
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Thu, Jul 12:
6-10 pm monthly “L.A. DOWNTOWN ART WALK” in the Gallery District of downtown Los Angeles, is a self-guided tour of the art exhibition venues in Downtown Los Angeles, including live music and more in commercial art galleries, public museums, nonprofit spaces, and grassroots arts venues. The event seems to be past its tumultuous political history, bringing together art lovers and community friends in ever-evolving downtown Los Angeles. Sponsored by the Gallery Row Organization; info, www.downtownartwalk.org. Free.
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Thu, Jul 12:
6-9 pm BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER brings the blues to his every-Thursday residency at the Firefly Bistro in South Pasadena; www.eatatfirefly.com. Artist info, www.bigbbrenner.com.
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Thu, Jul 12:
6 pm weekly “THURSDAY NIGHT SOFA JAM” at Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, Los Angeles 90024; 310-478-4251.
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Thu, Jul 12:
7 pm THE BONEDADDYS and LOS PINGUOS play the free outdoor “CULVER CITY SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL” Series at the City Hall courtyard, Culver City. Info, www.boulevardmusic.com/livemusic/357.html. After the show, get over to the Cinema Bar, also in Culver City, for a great free show that starts at 9 pm and runs late (see listing).
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Thu, Jul 12:
7-9 pm twice-monthly “FLUSTERED FRETTERS FRETTED DULCIMER PRACTICE GROUP” welcomes players at all levels. Runs second and fourth Thursday, every month. Get info and location by contacting Connie Allen, at connie_allen@dulcimer.lover.org
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Thu, Jul 12:
7:30-11 pm DOOZY plays their every-Thursday residency at the Culver Hotel in Culver City; www.culverhotel.com. No cover.
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Thu, Jul 12, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm JOHN YORK: “THE BYRDS & BEYOND,” with BILLY DARNELL & CHAD WATSON, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena 92675; reservations, 626-798-6236 (10 am-10 pm, daily). Ex-Byrds York & Darnell take their audience on a musical and story journey to the band’s heyday and memorable hits. Tix, $20.
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Thu, Jul 12:
8 pm The excellent WILL RYAN & THE CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS play the front room at at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl. Stay late for pm LIL’ MO & THE DYNAFLOS in the venue’s Rancho Room at 10 pm (see listing). No cover, either / both stages tonight. Info, www.vivacantina.com.
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Thu, Jul 12:
8 pm MASON SOUTH brings rootsy acoustic music to their every-Thursday residency at the Tam O’Shanter in Los Feliz; www.lawrysonline.com/tam-oshanter.
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Thu, Jul 12:
8:30 pm BRIAN WRIGHT plays the Foundry in Hollywood; www.thefoundryonmelrose.com.
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Thu, Jul 12:
9 pm HOUND DOG, BORDERTOWN SAINTS, & THE DAMNGIVERS play the Cinema Bar in Culver City. No cover, but take $ for the artists’ tip jar. Info, www.thecinemabar.com. If you go to the show at Culver City Hall tonight, come here after it!
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Thu, Jul 12:
9 pm “L.A. HOOTENANNY” at Villains Tavern in downtown L.A.; www.villainstavern.com.
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Thu, Jul 12:
10 pm LIL’ MO & THE DYNAFLOS play Viva Cantina’s Rancho Room at Viva Cantina, 900 Riverside Dr (next to L.A. Equestrian Center), Burbank; 818-845-2425 or 818-515-4444; www.vivacantina.com. Okay to park free across the street at Pickwick Bowl.. Come early for the excellent WILL RYAN & THE CACTUS COUNTY COWBOYS in the front room at 8 pm. No cover, either / both stages tonight. Info, www.vivacantina.com.
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Thu, Jul 12:
10 pm-1:30 am JOE B & THE BONEDADDIES play the Auld Dubliner in Long Beach; www.aulddubliner.com.
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And then comes FRIDAY…
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Friday, July 13, preview and highlights…
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This weekend has an exceptionally strong opening, with tough choices on Friday evening.
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A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION makes its annual live-performance visit, bringing Lake Woebegone to the City of Angels, back at the Hollywood Bowl after spending the past few years at smaller venues.
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At the Greek Theatre, it's a STRING CHEESE INCIDENT, by the band who calls each performance an "incident."
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Up in Ventura County, there's a rare local performance by the splendid WHISKEY CHIMP, for the Fireside Concert series in Newbury Park.
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McCabe's in Santa Monica hosts a UKULELE SHOW with Grammy winner IAN WHITCOMB and Southern Cal favorite multi-instrumentalist FRED SOKOLOW.
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Meanwhile, the SCARLET FURIES and BELVEDERE play the Coffee Gallery Backstage in Altadena.
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The show at the Bowl should be a strong one. Guests include SARA WATKINS (of Nickel Creek), MARTIN SHEEN, ELLIE DEHN, JEARLYN STEELE, JEVETTA STEELE, performances by the Royal Academy of Radio Actors, the Guy's All Star Shoe Band, and of course GARRISON KEILLOR's signature skits, bits, storytelling, and sitting-in with musical guests. Tix are available in a wide price range at www.scpr.org/events and there's a nice feature (read or listen) on Patt Morrison's page on the station's site.
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The Guide's June 30 edition has a full feature on WHISKEY CHIMP's show.
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Point is, don't stay home on Friday!
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The Guide's upcoming edition, late Thursday, will bring you news of a pair of L.A. events for the ongoing celebration of WOODY GUTHRIE's 100th Birthday, and both happen on Saturday.
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LOTS more ahead, all in our next edition, but hop on those Friday tickets now!. .
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The next FULL EDITION, with all the weekend events, will be here soon, same Bat-Channel.
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