Tonight’s Events, Thursday, August 23 • plus WEEKEND FESTIVAL Preview • Acoustic Americana Music Guide

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Before we get to tonight’s abundance of places to go, FESTIVALS are prolific this coming weekend. FOUR of those festivals rate as “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” picks. Check our Friday, Saturday and Sunday listings for write-ups and details (in the August 18 “Spotlight Events,” with even MORE on ’em coming in tomorrow’s weekly full edition)...
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1) The annual “LOS ANGELES GUITAR FESTIVAL” Friday & Saturday with JOHN JORGENSON, ROBBEN FORD & MICHAEL LANDAU in RENEGADE CREATION, DOUG MacLEOD, JIMMY HASLIP, GARY NOVAK, PEPPINO D’AGOSTINO, JEFF CAMPITELLI, and more, at Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center.
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2) The new “BIGHORN MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL,” all weekend, brings a big lineup of rootsy new-fangled old-time-inspired string bands and Americana artists and bands to three stages atop Mt. Baldy Notch, on the high end of the cool San Gabriel Mountains at the top of the ski lifts. Less than an hour east of L.A. and an alpine world apart, it starts with a Friday night jam and has scheduled acts Saturday & Sunday, including THE STONE FOXES, THE DAMNGIVERS, THE GET DOWN BOYS, MODAL TEASE STRING BAND, THE BLACK TONGUED BELLS, SHAWN JONES, CLAREMONT VOODOO SOCIETY, ERIC McFADDEN, ANNABELLE LEE, ZACHARIAH & THE LOBOS RIDERS, RIZORKESTRA, REVEREND DEADEYE, KARLING ABBEYGATE, THE BRIXTONES, THE SUNSET DRIFTERS, and many more, plus a “GUITAR PULL” hosted by CHRIS DARROW, with ROBB STRANDLUND, PATRICK BRAYER & EDDIE CUNNINGHAM. There’s camping, fabulous views, and more.
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3) The annual “REAL BLUES FESTIVAL OF ORANGE COUNTY” has performances by WHITEBOY JAMES & THE BLUE EXPRESS, TRICIA FREEMAN, JUMPIN’ JACK BENNY, BORN BLUE, JAY GORDON & BLUES VENOM, K.K. MARTIN, PAPA J & FRIENDS, and more, at Malone’s in Santa Ana.
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4) The 3rd Annual “NO BUDGET FILM FESTIVAL” has panels and a party on Saturday, then Sunday night’s screenings and awards presentations at the Downtown Independent in L.A.
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PLUS, there’s
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5) The annual “FIESTA LA BALLONA” on Sunday in Culver City, and
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6) The 13th annual “ELVIS FESTIVAL” on Sunday at the O.C. Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa.
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Yes, yes, we will have Details of ALL those doin’s and MUCH more in TOMORROW’s next FULL “Spotlight Events” edition.
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Meanwhile, don’t sit home tonight. Here’s why…
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Thursday August 23
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Thu, Aug 23:
5-8 pm KEN O'MALLEY plays his weekly solo show of authentic and original Irish music at The Auld Dubliner, 71 S Pine Av, Long Beach 90802; www.aulddubliner.com.
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Thu, Aug 23, in OC:
6-8 pm Special “SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DULCIMER HERITAGE JAM” at Shipley Nature Center Amphitheatre for the “COOL SUMMER NIGHTS” Concert Series, followed by Orange County Astronomers “SKY VIEWING PROGRAM” with Telescopes, at Huntington Beach Central Park, 17851 Goldenwest St, Huntington Beach 92647; www.shipleynature.org.
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SCDH was invited to conduct an “All play together jam.” Jam Tunes List at www.scdh.org.
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Bring instruments, favorite tunes, music stand, chair and jacket. (This venue does not allow any outside pets because of wild / caged animals on site. Sorry, full picnics can’t be accommodated, just snacks. Park regulations specify 'NO ALCOHOL.' Free event.
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Thu, Aug 23:
6-9 pm BARRY “BIG B” BRENNER plays his weekly blues residency at Firefly Bistro, 1009 El Centro St, South Pasadena; 626-441-2443; www.eatatfirefly.com. Artist info, www.bigbbrenner.com. No cover.
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Thu, Aug 23:
6 pm “WEST VALLEY OLD-TIME JAM” at Jerry's Pizzeria, 22035 Sherman Way, Canoga Park 91303; 818-346-3033.
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Thu, Aug 23:
6 pm “THURSDAY NIGHT SOFA JAM” at Westwood Music, 1627 Westwood Bl, Los Angeles 90024; 310-478-4251.
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Thu, Aug 23, in OC:
6:15 pm weekly “FOUNTAIN VALLEY BLUEGRASS JAM” at Orange County Archery, 18792 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley 92708.
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Thu, Aug 23, in San Diego:
7 pm “SAN DIEGO OLD TIME FIDDLERS JAM” at New Expression Music, 4434 30th St, San Diego 92116; 619-280-9035.
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Thu, Aug 23:
7-9 pm “FLUSTERED FRETTERS FRETTED DULCIMER PRACTICE GROUP” welcomes all levels of players and meets somewhere in Southern Cal. Find out where from Connie Allen, at connie_allen@dulcimer.lover.org.
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Thu, Aug 23, in south OC:
7 pm ROBIN HENKEL & BILLY WATSON play The Cellar in San Clemente.
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Thu, Aug 23, in San Diego, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
7:30 pm STEVE MARTIN & THE STEEP CANYON RANGERS play Humphrey's By the Bay, Shelter Island Dr, San Diego; 619-224-5377.
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Thu, Aug 23:

7:30 pm COW BOP returns to 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. Leader BRUCE FORMAN tells us, "We have the old band back plus special guest ROGER NEUMANN on sax...swingin for sure, do yourself a favor and mosey on by...horses drink free!"
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Thu, Aug 23:
7:30-11 pm DOOZY plays their weekly residency at the Culver Hotel, 9400 Culver Bl, Culver City 90232; www.culverhotel.com; 310-558-9400. A 1924 hotel with a glorious lobby. No cover.
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Thu, Aug 23:
7:30 pm monthly “STORYTELLING GUILD” at the California Traditional Music Society - Center for Folk Music, the building in Encino Community Park, 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; 818-817-7756; www.ctmsfolkmusic.org.
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Thu, Aug 23:
7:30 pm “FOOTHILLS BLUES REVIEW OPEN JAM” at the Steel Pit Sports Grill, 7279 Foothill Bl, Tujunga 91042; www.steelpit.com; 818-352-6020.
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Thu, Aug 23:
7:30 pm monthly “STORYTELLING GUILD” at the CTMS Center for Folk Music, the building in the park at 16953 Ventura Bl, Encino 91316; 818-817-7756.
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Thu, Aug 23, through Sat, Aug 25 (see dates); a “SHOW-of-the-YEAR” pick:
8 pm NEIL DIAMOND reprises his “HOT AUGUST NIGHT” with a 40th Anniversary tour, including these shows at the Greek Theatre in L.A., where he played the original.
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Can you say, “Chance to relive a legendary concert with the music legend who performed it, who etched a very special night into music history?” That’s literally what this is. Any superlative you want to apply, after 40 years and millions of album sales of the show taped on the very same stage way back in 1972, well, the accolades and gushing enthusiasm and stage-lit memories are all warranted.
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Here’s the schedule and status at press time:
Sat, Aug 11 at 8 pm - sold out
Thu, Aug 16 at 8 pm - sold out
Sat, Aug 18 at 8 pm - ON SALE NOW
Thu, Aug 23 at 8 pm - ON SALE NOW
Sat, Aug 25 at 8 pm - ON SALE NOW
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Every seat will sell-out quickly, so act accordingly.
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Thu, Aug 23, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm SALTY SUITES (SCOTT GATES, CHUCK HAILES, & CHELSEA WILLIAMS) plus THE WIMBERLEY BLUEGRASS BAND in a guaranteed fun double-bill of energetic youthful rootsy string band and bluegrass 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”).
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SALTY SUITES are accomplished and festival veterans. The WIMBERLEYS sounded great at last Sunday’s “Rose Park Bluegrass Festival,” and are out there winning awards, including individual honors at this year’s “Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest.” This show will sell-out, especially at this bargain price, so call the venue right away for reservations. Tix, $15.
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Thu, Aug 23, in Agoura Hills, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
8 pm ROBBEN FORD and IDLE HANDS play The Canyon Club, 28912 Roadside Dr, Agoura Hills; www.canyonclub.net; 818-879-5016.
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Thu, Aug 23:
8 pm SONY HOLLAND brings her jazz “from the golden age of American music” to the season’s final “Thursday Jazz” show, and the last show this year that may interest Folk-Americana listeners at “LEVITT PAVILION SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK” series at Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts - Pasadena, in Memorial Park, 85 E Holly St (really Walnut & Raymond) Old Pasadena; 626-683-3230; www.levittpavilionpasadena.org. Bring your lawn chair or blanket; some bench seating available on the sides. Bring a picnic (no alcohol allowed in the park) or visit the onsite food vendors. Ride the Gold Line light rail to Memorial Park Station, and you’re right there, plus you save expensive parking and gas. Nice outdoor venue. Free show.
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Thu, Aug 23:
8 pm MASON SOUTH plays their every-Thursday residency at Tam O’Shanter, 2980 Los Feliz Bl, Los Feliz; www.lawrysonline.com/tam-oshanter; 323-664-0228.
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Thu, Aug 23:
8 pm DENNIS HERERA BLUES BAND plays Danny’s in Venice.
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Thu, Aug 23:
8 pm LA SANTA CECILIA plays the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N Sepulveda Bl, Los Angeles 90049; 310-440-4578.
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Thu, Aug 23:
8:15 pm “JIM WASHBURN’S GUITAR PICKS” with the JOHN JORGENSON QUINTET and JUNIOR WATSON at the Orange County Great Park, Palm Court Arts Complex, Sand Canyon & Marine Way, Irvine 92618; 949-724-6247.
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Sat, Aug 23:
Time tba PAT O’BRIEN & THE PRIESTS OF LOVE at First Cabin, 46 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia; 626-446-2575.
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Thu, Aug 23:
Time tba “OPEN JAM” with JOHN MARX & RIC RYDER at Stevie’s Creole Café & Bar in Encino.
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Thu, Aug 23:
Time tba “BLUES & FRIES JAM” at Route 66 Roadhouse & Tavern, 1846 E Huntington Dr, Duarte; 626-357-4210.
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Thu, Aug 23:
Time tba “OPEN JAM” with EVAN LIONEL at Spike’s Bar & Grill in Bellflower.
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Thu, Aug 23:
Time tba “THIRD DEGREE BLUES OPEN JAM” with LEO HOPKINS at The El Dorado in Long Beach.
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Thu, Aug 23:
Time tba THE TOLEDO SHOW at Harvelle's Santa Monica, 1432 Fourth St, Santa Monica; www.harvelles.com; 310-395-1676.
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Thu, Aug 23, a “SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
9 pm ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO, JESSE MALIN, & ZACC WEST play Saint Rocke, 142 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach 90254; www.saintrocke.com; 310-372-0035. $20.
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Thu, Aug 23:
9 pm-1 am PHIL KROHNENGOLD plays the The Foundry on Melrose, 7465 Melrose Av, L.A. 90046; www.thefoundryonmelrose.com.
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Thu, Aug 23:
9 pm ADAM MARSLAND plays the Cinema Bar, 3967 Sepulveda Bl (between Washington & Venice), Culver City 90230; 310-390-1328; www.thecinemabar.com; www.myspace.com/thecinemabar; music series hotline 310-250-1317. Venue is 21+, the size of a shoebox, and known as “the world’s smallest honky-tonk.” Barstool seating is competitive. No cover, bring $ for artists’ tip jar.
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Thu, Aug 23:
9 pm THE ENTRANCE BAND plays their weekly residency at The Satellite Lounge, 1717 Silverlake Bl, Los Angeles 90026; www.thesatellitela.com. $10.
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Thu, Aug 23:
9 pm “L.A. HOOTENANNY” at Villains Tavern 1356 Palmetto St, downtown L.A.; www.villainstavern.com; 213-613-0766. The place is “a steampunk bar.”
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Thu, Aug 23, on TV, a “FREE SHOW-of-the-WEEK” pick:
10:30-11 pm “MUSIC VOYAGER” series presents a new 2012 show titled, “NASHVILLE: MUSIC CITY,” with a tour of the Grand Ol’ Opry with VINCE GILL. It spotlights banjo player ALISON BROWN, THE GRASSCALS, bluesman KEB’ MO, country singer ELIZABETH MILLER, and indie rockers THOSE DARLINS.
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MUCH MORE tomorrow,
Including events waaaay
into the future!
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